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THE LYCIAN WAY

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Planning on walking The Lycian Way? Check out these 4 day itineraries on the best sections of the trail.

Walking The Lycian Way

Western Lycia

Description

4 days of hiking on some of the Lycian Way’s most popular paths. Starting in Fethiye and ending in Sidyma, you’ll see high coastal views and witness traditional village life.

Duration

4 Days, 3 Nights

MEALS

3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch Packs, 1 Dinner

Distance

55 km in total

SEASON

March through May and September through beginning of December.

AIRPORT

Dalaman Airport

1 Person

775

Per Person

2 Person

435

Per Person

4 Person

340

Per Person

Walking The Lycian Way

Heart of Lycia

Description

This 4 day itinerary is based in Kaş, the heart of the Lycian Coastline. Highlights of the trip are wonderful coastal views, the small streets of Kaş, ruins of Patara, a boat trip in Kekova, and swimming in Limanağzı. 

Duration

4 Days, 3 Nights

MEALS

3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunch Packs

Distance

44 km in total

SEASON

March through May and September through beginning of December.

AIRPORT

Dalaman Airport

1 Person

1225

Per Person

2 Person

675

Per Person

4 Person

460

Per Person

Walking The Lycian Way

Eastern Lycia

Description

This 4 day tour of the Eastern section of the Lycian Way runs along the beautiful forested slopes of the Beydağ Mountains, its hilly hikes ending at some of the most scenic beaches in the entire region.

Duration

4 Days, 3 Nights

MEALS

3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch Packs, 1 Dinner

Distance

55 km in total

SEASON

March through May and September through beginning of December.

AIRPORT

Dalaman Airport

1 Person

810

Per Person

2 Person

435

Per Person

4 Person

340

Per Person

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a self-guided tour?

A self-guided tour provides holiday makers with the chance to escape the stress of booking hotels and planning a vacation without the need for a group tour or a guide. Think of all the ease of a standard tour, without the obligatory schedule that comes with traveling with a guided group. After prearranging our customers’ transfers and hotel reservations, we prepare a detailed digital tripbook full of historical facts, important phone numbers, and hiking or driving directions, and more to provide you with all the information you’ll need along the way. You will also receive a link to Wikiloc app (free to use for our customers) through which you can follow our GPS coordinates. We provide 24/7 phone support via WhatsApp, Skype or any other phone line. In addition to dropping you off at trailheads when necessary, one of our drivers will pick up your luggage and transfer it to your next hotel during you’re daily hikes or excursions. Since everything has been prearranged for you, and there’s no guide or group you have to keep up with, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your holiday at your own pace.

Is it possible to make changes to a program?

Absolutely! When feasible, we are always happy to tailor any program to suit your schedule and wishes. Whether you want to add a couple days, extend some hikes, combine multiple tours, or come up with your own program entirely, we’ll try our best to make sure your tour is perfectly suited to you.

When is the best time to travel to Turkey?

The Turkish coast is best visited outside the heat and crowds of July and August and the rains of January and February. While the best times to hike on the coast are March-May and Late September-Early December, our self-drive tours are also great options all through the summer. Cappadocia is best visited May- Mid November.

When is the best time to hike the Lycian Way?

The best time to hike the Lycian Way is either in Spring (March-May) or Autumn (Late September-Early December). There’s is only a small chance of rain during these two seasons and temperatures are cool enough to warrant an enjoyable hike. The months of January and February are quite rainy, and the summer months can get unbearably hot. The only hiking we can recommend during summer is 1-2 hour hikes in the early morning or evening, no full day hikes.

Are the tours available any time of the year?

Yes, our tours are available any time. Since our tours are self-guided, there are no set dates, you can choose any time that suits your schedule. During the off-season some of the hotels we usually work with may be closed, so the hotels you stay in may be different than those listed on our website.

Is it safe to hike alone in Turkey?

While no one would ever recommend taking part in an outdoor sport alone, there is not any more risk in Turkey than anywhere else. Hiking alone is always a risk. That being said, we have never personally had any trouble hiking alone nor have any of our customers had any unsafe or negative experiences on our hikes. Most of the routes we include in our tours are popular among hikers or still used by local villagers, so even in places where phone reception is spotty (which are few and far between), you have a good chance of finding help, or help finding you.

What equipment do you provide?

We provide a link to Wikiloc app through which you can follow GPS coordinates, a detailed e-book outlining your tour program, with lots of pictures and relevant information, hyper-links for google maps locations etc. Participants are responsible for bringing their own hiking equipment such as boots, poles, hat, and backpack. 

What are the differences between the Eastern, Western, and Heart of Lycia Tours?

Our Western Lycia Tour runs along the most popular section of the Lycian Way. Its paths offer higher views of the sea, with fewer opportunities to swim but a more authentic look into traditional village life.

Our Heart of Lycia Tour is centrally based in the lively seaside town of Kas; you’ll stay in the same hotel there all three nights and explore nearby sites and trails. This section is less forested than the Western or Eastern sections, but has many more ancient ruins and you’ll be able to swim every day. The highlight of many visitors’ trip is the boat tour over the sunken city of Kekova.

Our Eastern Lycia Tour runs mostly over forested hills, ending at a different scenic beach each day. The high ‘Beydag’ mountains provide a beautiful backdrop this section’s hikes.

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