Tour Details
This tour combines our favorite trails on the Bozburun and Datca Peninsulas and the Latmos Mountains; it’s a perfect combination of mountains and the sea and a taste of the best that the Carian Trail has to offer.
Itinerary
The transfer will meet you at the airport and take you to your coastal hotel in the village of Sogut.
Overnight in Bademli Bahce, Sogut
Short transfer to Bahceli. The stony path ascends towards the coast with fantastic views of nearby Rhodes. The path continues above the dramatic coastline before heading inland to the village of Taslıca where you’ll enjoy lunch in a local village house. The route then descends to Cumhuriyet with breathtaking views of the coast. Your day ends as you walk straight into your hotel.
Overnight in Bademli Bahce, Sogut
Today’s walk takes you around Karacayüksek, the small peak towering over the village of Taslica, then down to Sindili Plain for the ruins of ancient Phoinix. The hike is rocky but incredibly scenic with near 360-degree views of the sea and surrounding Greek islands. A short transfer takes you back to your hotel.
Overnight in Bademli Bahce, Sogut
This is an easy day with a half day hike. The day starts directly from the hotel. The coastal path passes by small coves and villages before reaching Bozburun’s nearby shipyard. Bozburun is world-famous for its traditional type of boat, called ‘gulets’. You can see how they make or maintain the boats here. The route then continues on another path with nice views of Bozburun and nearby islets. Walk straight to your hotel and check in; continue to the town for a stroll along the coastal walkway, lined with shops and restaurants.
Overnight in Miamai Boutique Hotel or similar
The hike starts directly from your hotel and heads towards Germe Cove. You’ll then walk through a small village and start ascending to a saddle with nice views of Bozburun and the mountains. Reaching the saddle, the route continues on a dirt road and descends to Selimiye with views of the lake-like bay and mountains surrounding it. Selimiye is a small town on the coast and the perfect place to spend an afternoon.
Overnight in Les Terraces de Selimiye (upgraded room).
Today you’ll head from Bozburun to the remote Datca Peninsula. The rocky path immediately rises above the sea, with great views all around. You’ll pass the settlements of farmers and shepherds, old and new, as you traverse the rural hinterland of Datca. After merging onto the Carian Trail, the path loops back and down to Kargi Beach with more views of the sea accompanying your final kilometers. A short transfer takes you to your hotel in the main town of Datca.
Overnight in Palaia, Datça
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred along a rough road to the trailhead above Domuzcukuru Beach. The only way to access this pristine bay (and many of the beaches on today’s hike) is on foot or by boat. After a steep descent down to the sea, the rest of your day will be spent traversing the coast, hiking up and over the hills to reach multiple remote beaches. The hike ends in the bay of Hayitbuku, right by your hotel.
Overnight in Kai Hotel, Hayitbuku
Today’s hike starts from the traditional village of Yazikoy, full of almond and olive groves and whitewashed houses. After a transfer to the village, you’ll hike down a rough dirt road to Degirmenbuku Bay. Merging onto the Carian Trail, you’ll then follow a thin, coastal path with amazing views of the sea and lighthouses. The hike ends by descending directly into the ancient ruins of Knidos. After exploring the ancient site, you’ll be transferred back to Hayıtbükü.
Overnight in Kai Hotel, Hayitbuku.
A 40-minute transfer takes you to the village of Kizlan, where you’ll begin the hike. This route follows old village paths, traversing a landscape of red rock and dense vegetation with unbelievable views of the sea as you descend to the coast of Karakoy. From here, you’ll take the ferry to Bodrum.
Overnight in El Vino Hotel.
Enjoy a free day in Bodrum to visit its great Underwater Archeology Museum, roam the town’s narrow streets, and relax.
Overnight in El Vino Hotel.
The transfer will meet you in Bodrum to take you to the beginning of the walk. This route includes one of the best hiking trails on not only the Carian Trail, but in all of Turkey. The undulating trail passes by neolithic wall paintings and Byzantine frescoes before descending across from beautiful lake views down to the village of Golyaka. A short transfer takes you to your hotel.
Overnight in Kairos Farmhouse.
This route takes participants to one of Turkey’s most underrated, hidden gems: the northern slopes of Mt. Latmos. You’ll hike along stone-paved ancient trails through a landscape of moss-covered boulders and umbrella-shaped nut pines. A highlight of this hike is the view from the top of the Çörlenasar Fortress. Enjoy lunch in a village house before being transferred back to the hotel.
Overnight in Kairos Farmhouse.
Starting from the edge of Lake Bafa, this hike explores the ruins of ancient Latmos and its successor Herakliea. Traverse Pre-Hellenistic ruins and ancient paved trails through a landscape of boulders and olive groves. The hike ends in the village of Kapikiri with a lunch at Michelin Bib Gourmand pick Agora Pension. Short transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight in Kairos Farmhouse
A 50-minute drive takes you to the trailhead. Starting from Sarıkaya village, the route follows a stone laid path through olive groves. En route you also pass by the authentic villages of Gökseki, Ketendere, and Çomakdağ; keep an eye out for their wonderful traditional houses! From here, a 45-minute transfer takes you to your hotel near the airport.
Overnight in Le Meridien Beach Resort.
The tour ends with a 15-minute transfer to Bodrum-Milas Airport.
NOTE. It is possible to arrange a transfer to Selcuk/Ephesus (2hrs) for an extra charge instead of Bodrum Airport.
Hotels
We picked the best price and comfort level hotels for your trip. The prices are for the standard rooms. For suite or upgraded rooms, please get in touch with us.


























