Taste freedom few are fortunate enough to experience by discovering first-hand the beauties of Lycia. Be your own engine hiking, biking and paddling your way through the most stunning parts of this beautiful region on the Mediterranean Sea. Immerse yourself in history with our 4-day multi-activity outdoor adventure where you will camp next to ancient Lycian civilization sites and enjoy the refreshing crystal-clear sea during the heat of the day as well as at its calmest at night. Explore five different Lycian cities, two of which are sunken: paddle along the ancient sunken city of Kekova or treat yourself to a snorkel along the ruins of Aperlai after a beautiful hike with your family or friends. Seclusion and refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life and modern-day civilization is guaranteed.
Duration: 3 Nights, 4 Days
Price: €450
Minimum number of participants: 4
All camping spots have the appropriate facilities for hygiene and self-care such as toilets and showers, which are regularly cleaned and disinfected. We only collaborate with hotels, campgrounds and restaurants that adhere to the new hygiene certification standards and we aim to ensure that these are maintained throughout the season.
Tour Program
Day 1: Apolonia-Aperlai, Hiking, 10-12 km
We meet at the Dragoman office early in the morning for a 30-40 minute ride in our company van to our hike’s starting point.
We hike from one ancient Lycian city ruin, Apolonia, to another, Aperlai, encountering ancient tombs and fortress walls along the way and admiring stunning sea views. At the end of the hike we can reward ourselves with a refreshing swim in the spring waters of the bay and maybe snorkel over sunken ruins too. We will camp at the secluded “Purple House” in Aperlai, a small self-sustainable refuge run by a married couple that is organically intertwined with nature and the local landscape. They grow their own food and make delicious vegetarian food from scratch.
Included: guidance, snacks, lunch, dinner, camping equipment, tour transfer
Day 2: Aperlai-Kekova-Simena, Sea Kayaking, 10-13 km
After our early morning breakfast, we pack up our equipment and walk for 2 km to reach our kayaks. Today is an amazing sea kayaking day: we will paddle to the sunken city of Kekova, swim/snorkel near ruins (optional), we will have some free time in the afternoon to swim and/or explore the castle and village of Kaleköy/Simena with its incredible views overlooking all of Kekova. We will camp in the castle village.
Included: guidance, snacks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, camping and kayaking equipment, safety boat
Day 3: Simena-Gökkaya-Andriake, Sea Kayaking, 15-17 km
Today we kayak to Andriake along the coast and to an island where wild indigenous goats roam free, passing by a cave where monk seals used to nest as a refuge for their baby pups. We finish at our camp site next to Andriake, the ancient Lycian port-city of Myra. Option to visit the Lycian Civilization Museum and ruins of Andriake (combined visit).
Included: guidance, snacks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, camping and kayaking equipment, safety boat
Day 4: Sarılar-Kaş, Mountain Biking, 22-25 km
After our breakfast we pack up our equipment and our van will transfer us to Sarılar for a mountain biking tour among the trees, hills and Ottoman-era house ruins. Our trip ends in the afternoon at the Dragoman office in Kaş.
Included: guidance, snacks, breakfast, lunch, biking equipment, tour transfer
INCLUDED:
- Professional guidance
- Camping and essential tour equipment
- Tour transfers to/from Kaş as mentioned in the program
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner as mentioned in the program
- Safety boat for kayaking days
- VAT
NOT INCLUDED:
- Gratuities to guide, drivers or crew
- Airfare and transport to itinerary starting point
- Passport or Turkish visa fees
- Airport transfers (please inquire for more information)
- Pre- and post-tour extension (please inquire for possibilities)
- Items of a personal nature such as soft drinks, water (except for water during activities), alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls, medical assistance, shipping and handling of forgotten items, additional hotel nights and meals not specified in the itinerary, traveler’s insurance
- Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance
- Expenses incurred as a result of delays or cancellation beyond Dragoman’s control
