During the program, one of the most picturesque routes in Turkey awaits us – the Lycian Way. It stretches for over 500 kilometers. The entire route is filled with magnificent scenery and beautiful orchards. In addition, there are often villages here, and we will have the opportunity to observe the unhurried life of farmers.
Hiking the Lycian Way is interesting is also interesting for its ancient history. The Lycian civilization was once located on this territory. The ruins of their ancient culture are located along the entire length of the trail. We will have the opportunity to take excursions to ancient Lycian cities, see unique structures carved into the rocks, as well as ancient settlements on the seashore, which are already several thousand years old.
The magnificent Mediterranean climate in this area has a beneficial effect on health. All routes are quite easy and do not require special training from participants. We have chosen the simplest and most picturesque routes for our program. We will visit the golden beaches several times. Swimming in spring and autumn is, of course, an activity for the strong-willed, because the water temperature on average does not rise above 16 degrees. But breathing in the sea air and basking in the sun is also very pleasant.
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Lycian Way Hiking Route:
Antalya airport — Fethiye city — Karakoy village — Faralya tract — Kabak village — Geyarga village — ruins of the ancient Lycian city of Lycia Pydnai — ruins of the ancient city of Xanthos — Kumkula — Adersan beach — Olympos — Antalya airport
Your guides on the Lycian Way hike
Routeof the hike along the Lycian Way by days
day
Meeting with group in Antalya. It is advisable to arrive before 12:00. Then we take a regular bus to the city of Fethiye. From here we go to the village of Karakoy. This village is famous for the fact that it has remained deserted for 90 years. Greek settlers used to live here. In the 1920s, they left, leaving over 3 thousand houses unattended. Most of them are still in the same condition. Our trek to the mountains begins from Karakoy. We reach Oludeniz Bay before evening. This place is considered one of the best beaches in Turkey. Here we will spend the night in tents.
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We move on to Mount Babadag. From here begins a beautiful mountain relief with peaks, gorges and canyons. Our route continues to the Faralya tract. From here we continue moving towards the beautiful Valley of Butterflies. This is truly a fabulous place. Local tree species attract millions of butterflies of various shapes and colors. Not far from the valley we will stop for the night.
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We make the transition to the village of Kabak and spend the night in tents on the seashore.
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Today our picturesque path smoothly ascends into the mountains. We move towards the village of Gey, not far from the village and stop for the night.
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We go to the village of Gavuragyly. This is a very colorful village. After lunch we go down to the sea. On the shore are the ruins of the ancient Lycian city of Pydnai. After the inspection we set up camp on the shore.
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This day we will visit the ruins of the ancient cities of Letoon and Xanthos. They are also the heritage of the ancient Lycians. The huge ruins simply amaze with their grandeur. Night in tents in the forest.
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We take a bus to the city of Kumluca and continue our hike along the coast.
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We continue moving along the sea, swimming and sunbathing at rest stops, by evening we will reach Adrasan beach, where in the evening you can have a delicious dinner of seafood dishes in a cafe.
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Transfer to the ancient city of Olympos, walk through the ruins of the city. For the night we will stop at a campsite near the sea, in the evening we will take a radial walk to the top of the fiery mountain Chimera. A beautiful mountain with lights on natural gas sources. Especially impressive after sunset. You can take sausages with you and make a wonderful barbecue.
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Walk to beautiful beaches, which are located far from populated areas, here you can swim and sunbathe to your heart’s content. In the evening we go by bus to Antalya. Flight home.
Kilometers: 60-70 km.
Note:
The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
Why is it profitable to go hiking with Extremeguide?
Cost and conditions of the Lycian Way hike
Is this trip right for you?
All routes are quite easy and do not require special training from participants. We have chosen the simplest and most picturesque routes for our program.
Minimum requirements for participants: physical fitness and readiness for an active way of traveling, walking 10-15 km per day, long loads, independent carrying of a backpack (15-17 kg). It is recommended to take up running, swimming, cycling several months before the trip.
Included in the price:
- work of a guide;
- meals during the hike (hot breakfast and dinner, lunch – sandwiches + tea);
- rental of tents and public equipment;
- entrance fees to museums and attractions;
- accommodation in campsites along the route;
- safety provision (first aid kit, GPS navigator);
- all transfers according to the program.
The price does not include:
- flight to Antalya;
- meals in Antalya and the city of Demri (from 5-10 EUR per meal);
- rental of your own equipment;
- insurance (mandatory);
- overnight stay at a hotel in Antalya (last night), only 25-30 EUR;
- tips for the guide (optional, but he will be glad to have them);
- other expenses not specified in the program.
Суммарно без авиаперелета до 100 EUR.
Price depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 8 | 400 EUR |
| 7 | 450 EUR |
| 6 | 470 EUR |
| 5 | 520 EUR |
| 4 | 540 EUR |
| 3 | 650 EUR |
| 2 | 800 EUR |
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- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Backpack 60-80 l. (please note that in addition to personal belongings, food and public equipment should fit there)(More about choosing a backpack);
- Sleeping bag (More about choosing a sleeping bag);
- Pad (Learn more about choosing a rug)
Shoes and clothes:
- Trekking boots (it is important that the shoes are comfortable and worn in. Usually, shoes are chosen with a thick toe and 1.5 – 2 sizes larger than the foot size) (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Changeable shoes (crocs or sandals);
- Warm jacket / vest (fall, spring);
- Warm hat (fall, spring);
- Walking pants (Gore-tex, cotton or synthetic);
- Walking jacket (Gore-tex, cotton or synthetic);
- Rain cape (if your walking clothes get wet);
- Thermal underwear set (in the absence of thermal underwear, underpants and a jacket);
- Warm jacket (preferably fleece, but in extreme cases – a sweater);
- Socks 3 pairs (“thermal socks” or other thick ones);
- Socks for overnight stays (preferably wool or fleece);
- Warm gloves (fall, spring);
- T-shirts 2 pcs;
- Shorts;
- Change of underwear;
- Sun hat.
The rest:
- A cover for a backpack (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Mug, spoon, bowl, knife (all this should be as light as possible – made of stainless steel or special plastic; do not take ceramic mugs or enamel dishes);
- Headlamp + spare set of batteries;
- Hygiene items (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; do not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions with you);
- Documents;
- Individual first aid kit (plaster, cold, stomach, head. You also need to take into account specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, the instructor has a general);
- Sunglasses;
- Water bottle ( 1-2 l.)
- Swimsuit, swimming trunks;
- Matches + a piece of dry fuel in a sealed package;
- Camera;
- lipbalm;
- Insect repellent spray;
- Sunscreen ointment;
- Seat pad;
- Work gloves;
- Trekking poles.
Additional information
The Lycian Way is also interesting for its ancient history. The Lycian civilization was once located on this territory. The ruins of their ancient culture are located along the entire length of the trail. We will have the opportunity to take excursions to ancient Lycian cities, see unique structures carved into the rocks, as well as ancient settlements on the seashore, which are already several thousand years old.
Trekking takes place in Turkey. Turkey allows tourists to enter without a visa, it is enough to have a valid passport. Tourists from Russia and Ukraine can stay in Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days. An insurance is required. We will advise you on obtaining insurance.
The currency of Turkey is the Lira. In cities, you can easily exchange dollars or euros for liras. Also, many places accept bank cards.
The most convenient way to arrive is to fly to Antalya. The group will be met at Antalya airport or at the bus station. You need to arrive before 12:00. We travel along the route by regular buses. The buses are comfortable and air-conditioned.
Accommodation on the tour is in tents in the forest and on the seashore. Tents for 2-3 people. You can take your own tent.
In Antalya we live in a hotel.
The group organizes meals autonomously in the public kitchen. As a rule, porridge for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, soup for dinner and tea with sweets for each meal. In cities, meals are taken independently in cafes.
15-17 kg
The guide has a general first aid kit and a telephone for contacting the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It is advisable to take individual medications with you.
Mobile phone coverage is available along almost the entire route.
The best time for trekking along the Lycian Way is spring and autumn, at this time it is not hot and rain is unlikely. The temperature during the day is +15- +28, at night +10 – +20.
Guides guarantee the success of the expedition if the group follows safety procedures. The decision to end the tour is only within the competence of a professional instructor and is not denied by the participants.
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
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