Lycian Way: sea bays
lycian way hike sea part
9 days
camping/guesthouse
up to 12 km per day
Let's go with you on a trip to Turkey for a week. Our program provides for the participation of tourists with and without experience in the tour. We have optimized the trekking program and focus on visiting sea coves and campsites on the sunny shores of Turkey and the Lycian Way. We provide all the necessary equipment! If you want to go to more mountainous areas of Turkey, we recommend hiking along Lycian Way - Eastern Part.
What makes the route unique?
Amazing beauty
The Lycian Way runs through mountains, forests, olive groves and the shores of the Aegean Sea.
Ancient cities and ruins
Along the route there are many ancient cities and archaeological sites.
Camping on the Seashore
Overnight stays in camps near the seashore, which creates a unique atmosphere with the sound of waves and the night sky.
Ancient Amphitheaters
An opportunity to feel the spirit of antiquity and imagine yourself as a spectator at ancient performances.
PROGRAM
We meet in Antalya in the morning. We are waiting for a visit to the Dectlon store, where we will purchase gas for our week-long trip. Afterwards we will go to the station and go to the city of Fethiye, where we will arrive in the evening and stay overnight in a guesthouse.
2 Day
In the morning we will use the transfer to the starting point. A route of about 12 km awaits us with an elevation gain of up to 500 m. We will walk at an average altitude of 500 m with panoramic views of the bays towards the bay. We will walk along Mount Belen Dagen, take a break on a rocky ledge and continue our journey towards the village of Darbogazh. Here we will spend the night in a wild bay overlooking Mount Babadag. Here we will spend the night and morning, we will swim at sunset and at dawn until the boats with tourists appear.
We will use the transfer to the village of Kaykoy and walk along Mount Karadag; as we continue, Mount Babadag will get closer to us. From the village of Kayakoy we will have views of the bays, one of them will be our overnight place, the bay is not popular among tourists, only private boats sail there. The approach there is not easy, we will go through one rocky section, in the evening we will already be on the shore, put up tents and enjoy the sunset
4 Day
From the bay we will go to the city of Oludeniz, after 2 hours of trekking we will find ourselves in the city and stay in a guest house. Those who wish on this day can use the paragliding service and fly in tandem from 1950 meters. (option).
We will use the cable car to climb Mount Babadag. From there we will begin our descent down the mountain through an incredibly dense Turkish forest with lots of cedar and pine trees. This part of the route is as varied as possible, as we overcome the descent from 1900 to 1200 meters. At approximately 1100 altitude we will set up our camp and gain strength for the next day.
6 Day
Let's continue our path and go down to the valley of butterflies, where an incredible view from above of the steep cliffs and the beach awaits us. Having seen enough, we will go towards the village of Kabak. We will walk with a moderate climb and will find ourselves at an altitude of 500 m. Here we will be greeted by dense forest and panoramic views of the bays. By evening we settle down in a well-equipped campsite with hot water and shower.
7 Day
Exit towards two incredibly beautiful bays. The track runs along ridges in places. Let's look at the ancient cave and swim in the bays. The descent to Paradise Beach follows scenic coastal paths that pass meditative forests and lush plants. This site is known for its diverse flora and fauna. At Paradise Beach, participants can relax on this secluded coastline where the turquoise water of the Aegean Sea merges with golden sand. Late in the evening we will settle down at the campsite and cook a delicious dinner.
8 Day
Let's set off from a remote village on an extreme trekking tour along the Lycian Way. Here we will find an observation deck from 600 m above sea level, the ruins of the city, delicious freshly squeezed juice in the village of Bel and a descent to the beach at 0 m above sea level, where we will set up camp.
9 Day
The final day of the Lycian Way tour. Late rise, breakfast, collect all your things, swim in the warm sea and take a transfer towards Antalya.
One of the days of the hike remains reserve in case of bad weather or the group lags behind according to the route.
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INCLUDED
PLUS Package
- Transfers along the Lycian Way
- Accommodation in a guest house/camping
- Guide services
- Hot meals on the route
- Trekking poles
- Trekking shoes
- Tent, sleeping bag, mat
- Backpack
- Group first aid kit and camping equipment
INCLUDED
STANDARD package
- Transfer along the Lycian Way
- Accommodation in a guest house/camping
- Guide services
- Hot meals on the route
- Group first aid kit and camping equipment
cost
Standard package 400$
Package plus $470
SEPARATELY
- Rental extra equipment
- Insurance
Necessary equipment
- thermal T-shirt/short sleeve T-shirt (2 pcs)
- shirt or thermal jacket with long sleeves (1-2 pcs)
- thin fleece jacket
- thick fleece jacket
- storm membrane jacket (wind and water resistant)
- raincoat (you don't need to take it if you have a good, proven membrane jacket)
- underwear in reasonable quantities
- walking pants (made of lightweight, quick-drying, breathable fabric)
- shorts
- storm pants (wind and water resistant)
- walking socks (2-4 pairs)
- fleece hat (may come in handy when spending the night under the Takhtaly pass).
- trekking shoes or boots (the trails in many areas are very uneven and rocky, so if you are not 100 percent confident in your ankles, it is better to go in specialized trekking shoes that reduce the risk of injury);
- Crocs, flip-flops or other light beach shoes.
-swimwear
towel (preferably light and quick-drying microfiber)
-face mask (formally, in Turkey you have to wear masks even on the street; you definitely won’t be allowed into transport or shops without a mask)
- sunglasses,
- Panama hat (preferably with neck protection)
-backpack (volume 60-70 l will be enough)
-waterproof cover for the backpack (rains are very likely in October-November)
-mat for sleeping (any one will do)
-sleeping bag (in terms of comfort temperature, I would guide you to somewhere around +5: down on the coast it can be hot and you will have to sleep unbuttoned or partially covered from above, but at overnight stays above 1000 meters in November it will already be cool)
-trekking poles
- a headlamp with batteries (each participant should have one)
— seat/kick
- knife, mug, bowl, spoon, plastic bottle for water (can be purchased on site).
- sun cream
— I recommend taking Compeed or another hydrocolloid plaster for wet calluses
- toilet paper
- soap
- toothpaste and toothbrush
- other hygiene supplies as needed
- passport in sealed packaging
- money, bank card in sealed packaging
- printed insurance
- a mobile phone and a charger for it (a power bank for recharging would also be useful)
- a camera and spare batteries for it (or a charger, the possibility of recharging will be every 2-3 days).
- personal first aid kit (sterile bandage, bactericidal adhesive plaster, Nurofen, Ketanov, Lomilan or another antihistamine, activated carbon or smecta, Enterofuril for intestinal infections, Amoxiclav as a general antibiotic, plus “favorite” medications for individual diseases).
Ideally, the weight of personal belongings (including the weight of a backpack and boots) should be within 8-9 kg.
If you gain more than 10 kg, then most likely you have overdone something, and you may have a hard time. Keep in mind that on certain crossings we will have to carry a lot of drinking water with us (1-1,5 liters per person), since sources of fresh water are sometimes absent for 4-5 hours. Plus add to this tents and food (from 2 to 4 kg in different areas). For the latter, there should be enough free space in your backpacks.
So don't add too much. This also applies to snacks. In Turkey, you can buy almost everything in local stores (which will be found every 2-3 days). There is no need to bring nuts/dried fruits/cookies/chocolates with you from home for the entire trip. You can still take it for a couple of days, but nothing more.
It wouldn't hurt to pack all your things in sealed bags or regular plastic bags.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW
To book a tour, a mandatory prepayment of 50% of the tour cost is required.
The remaining 50% is due at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
Refunds of prepayment/payment are made if you cancel the tour at least 15 days in advance.
If you cancel the tour less than 15 days in advance, the prepayment/payment is not refunded or transferred.
We provide equipment rental, and you can also read, where can I buy equipment in Tbilisi.