15 Days self guided walking tour on Gulf of Gokova section of the Carian Trail. Starting from Akyaka the route follows forest paths, ancient trails, rural villages, unspoiled beaches and reaches Bodrum (Halicarnassos of ancient times).
SEASON | March through May and September through beginning of December. |
Duration | 15 Days, 14 Nights |
MEALS | 14 Breakfasts, 11 Lunch Packs, 12 Dinners |
Distance | 141 km total hiking distance |
Arrival AIRPORT | Dalaman Airport |
Departure Airport | Bodrum / Milas Airport |
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After your arrival to Dalaman Airport, you will be transferred to Akyaka (1 hr). The files and the details about your trip will be ready for you in your hotel.
Overnight stay in Caretta Pension, Akyaka
You will start walking directly from the hotel to the market place and take the route into the pine forest. The route runs through the forest passing by some small settlements by the scent of the pine trees. This day’s walk, full of the fresh smell of pine, takes you through the forest, passing by some small settlements and finishes in the small village of Turnalı. Transfer to Çardak Restaurant where you will spend the night in a bungalow in a nice location by the sea.
Dinner and overnight stay in Mira Apart, Turnalı
http://www.mira-apart.com
The hike starts with a long climb up giving rewarding views of the Gulf of Gokova and Datça Peninsula. Reaching an altitude of 700m, the trail passes through a mystical pine forest. High upon the plain is Sarnıç Village with its fertile fields. As there is no accommodation here, we transfer you to the bay of Akbük.
Dinner and overnight stay in Altas Pension, Akbük
Transfer up to Sarnıç Village (11 km). After a walk around the village, which is very traditional and non-touristic, you take the dirt road through the pine trees. There are some nice views of the coast along the way. The route continues onto an old caravan trail heading down to Datcağız Hamlet and finishes with a nice swim in Akbük.
Dinner and overnight stay in Altas Pension, Akbük
The walk starts directly from the pension heading up away from Akbük bay. Leaving the blue of the sea behind, the route turns inland and passing through agricultural fields and olive trees. With mix of dirt roads and paths the trail reaches Alatepe Village. There is also a takeoff point in this village for paragliders. The route carries on along a caravan trail with views of Ören down below and finishes by the hotel in Ören.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kaplumbaga Otel, Ören
Check out from the hotel. With a short transfer, you arrive at Türkevleri to start the hike. Winding up through low vegetation, the path takes us up for nice views of the Aegean. Continuing through the pine trees we arrive at Bozalan Village. This village is famous for its carpets with natural dies. It is possible to see women weaving their local patterns knot by knot. A short transfer takes you to Çökertme Village by the seaside.
Dinner and overnight stay in Çökertme Boutique Hotel
The hotel is located right by the water and is a nice place to take a rest.
Dinner and overnight stay in Çökertme Boutique Hotel
Check out of the hotel. After a short transfer, the hike starts from Bozalan, passing by some old terraces and houses. The old caravan trail takes us to Gökbel village which is also famous for its carpets. After a tea break in the village, you continue the hike with its views of the sea. The day ends as you walk into a small pension by the seaside in Çakıllıyalı.
Dinner and overnight stay in Ege Pension
You start the day directly from the pension. This old trail hadn’t used for a long time until the Carian Trail was opened. The undulating route passes through many quiet beaches and coves. Winding through maquis shrubland, pine trees, olive groves, and sandalwood trees, the trail is quite diverse. At certain times of the year it is possible to see villagers collecting their olives. You will meet with the transfer once the trail reaches the byzantine settlement of Kisebükü. Transfer back to Çakıllıyalı (40 min).
Transfer takes you back to Kisebükü Bay. After enjoying the quiet bay and walking through the ruins, the trail will take you through the pine forest up to cultivated fields. It then reaches the seaside and follows the coast until the Kargıcak beach nearing the village of Çiftlik. The last uphill stretch on a dirt road takes you to Çiftlik by the teahouses where you can sip your end of the day tea. A five minute transfer takes you to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in village house, Yalıçiftlik
Five minute transfer to the beginning of the hike. Today’s hike passes through some remote villages and settlements. Mostly through the olive groves, the undulating trail shows you the surprisingly different lifestyles located just a half an hour from Bodrum. The day ends as you walk into your overnight accommodation with Ramazan.
Overnight homestay in Kızılağaç
The trail starts ascending through the pine trees and reaches large olive groves towards the saddle. The path levels out and stays flat for some time on dirt road before it starts descending down to Bodrum with fantastic views of the castle and the town. You finish the day by walking to your hotel through the old streets of Bodrum.
Dinner in a selected restaurant and overnight stay in Gulet Otel, Bodrum
Bodrum is one of the most well-known towns of the Turkish coast. Famous for its castle built by the Knights of St. Jean, the museum set inside is just as impressive. One of the best underwater archaeology museums in the world, the museum houses the Uluburun Shipwreck, the oldest in the world dating back to the 14th century BC. In the afternoon you may wander around the streets or take a half day boat trip with the famed Gulets of Bodrum.
Overnight stay in Gulet Otel, Bodrum
The day starts with a walk through the historic structures of the town; 18th century Ottoman Mosque, one of the wonders of the ancient world, the 4th century BC Mausoleum, the Myndos Gate and the ancient theatre. The route then heads up the hills for fantastic views of the castle and the town before reaching into the ancient city of Pedasa. As you walk down to Torba on a mix of paths and dirt roads, the day comes to an end. A five minute transfer takes you to your hotel in Göltükbükü.
Dinner and overnight stay in Bella Sombre Hotel, Göltükbükü
Tour finishes with your transfer to Bodrum Airport (1hr).
All transport during the walking program including the main transport to/from Fethiye or Dalaman.
14 Breakfasts, 11 Lunch Packs, 12 Dinners
14 nights accommodation in good standart hotels
We provide a GPS (handheld for hikers and a car GPS for self-drive tours), a prepaid Turkish phone , a detailed trip-book outlining your tour program, with lots of pictures and relevant information.
For different group sizes and prices, please contact us.
Bozbük Mah. Merkez Sok. F Blok No: 205F Milas/MUGLA
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