PROGRAM

(Note: Itinerary may change depending on your day of arrival.)

DAY 1: ARRIVAL Transfer from Dalaman Airport to hotel in Dalyan. Welcome meeting, dinner and free time.

DAY 2: HIKING The ECO Trails, Turtle Beach Route.
Route: Gökbel-Sulungur Lake-İztuzu beach.
Rating: Medium. 10 km on path and forest roads.
Lunch in village.
Highlights: Gökbel village, Sulungur Lake, lagoon views, İztuzu beach, Sea Turtle Rehab Centre.
Dinner in Dalyan.

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DAY 3: BIKING along Yuvarlakçay river.
Route: out of Dalyan to Yuvarlakçay restaurants area through sweetgum forests, villages and back.
Rating: Easy-Moderate.
Lunch in a restaurant by the river.
Highlights: Yuvarlakçay river, sweetgum forest, swimming in and delicious local lunch by Yuvarlakçay river.
Dinner in Dalyan.

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DAY 4: FREE TIME

Optional tours (extra): A short walk along Yuvarlakçay river with lunch; Turkish bath, spa & massage; Kaunos ancient site  visit; Göcek 12 islands Gulet tour.

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DAY 5: CANYONING on rivers to the North.

Route: upstream river walk on Toparlar creek and back.

Rating: Easy-Moderate.Picnic lunch in the canyon.

Highlights: Toparlar creek and valley, Toparlar waterfall, swimming in natural pools, low and high jumps.

Dinner in Dalyan.

DAY 6: SEAKAYAKING on the turquoise waters.
Route: Aşı beach loop
Rating: Easy-Moderate. 8 km.
Picnic lunch on a secluded beach.
Highlights: secluded Aşı beach and coves around, caves.
Dinner in Dalyan.

DAY 7: AROUND-N-OVER in a Land Rover, with short walks and swimstops around Köyceğiz Lake.
Route: Dalyan-Çandır-Sultaniye-Köyceğiz Lake-Yuvarlakçay-Kavakarası-Dalyan.
Rating: Easy. 
Lunch in a restaurant by the river.
Highlights: overviews of the protected İztuzu (the “turtle beach”) and Dalyan lagoon, swimming in Köyceğiz Lake in Sultaniye and Yuvarlakçay river, delicious local lunch by the river, sweetgum forest.
Dinner in Dalyan.

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DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Check out before noon. Transfer to Dalaman airport.

PRICE:  650 GBP per person.

(with hotel upgrade, 795 GBP pp)

Includes: 5 outdoor activities, 7-night accommodation in shared twin rooms in B&B hotel in Dalyan, all transfers, 5 lunches, insurance, guidance, ECO Trails map. 

Excludes: flight tickets, single supplement (140 GBP per person; with hotel upgrade, 225 GBP pp), all drinks, breakfast and lunch on arrival day, lunch on free day and departure day, all dinners.

Payment: Tour price is paid cash in GBP, or EUR or TL equivalent at the day of payment, or bank transfer to Mountains And Seas Travel account in Dalyan, Turkey. 50% of the total tour price must be paid as deposit at the time of reservation; the remaining balance must be paid at the latest 7 days prior to tour start date.

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EXPERIENCE: Kayaking: No kayaking experience required, but participants should know how to swim and not be afraid of water. Biking: participants should know how to ride a bike. Hiking: participants should be able to walk on trails in nature with hilly, varying terrain.

PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 3 participants are required; max. group size is 12. 

AGE RESTRICTIONS: Suitable for 16-65 years old. 8-15 years old are allowed with a parent/relative based on pyhsical capability and guide's approval. 65+ years old are allowed with own personal insurance.

WHAT TO BRING: Minimum 1,5 lt water per activity, hat, suncream sunglasses, water shoes or slippers or similar, hiking shoes, swim wear and towel, spare clothes, cold weather clothes including rain coat (in early and late season), sense of humour:)

CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS: 
a) Itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, group performance and preferences and day of arrival. A tour may be exchanged with another outdoor tour due to lack of demand and weather conditions
b) Tour can be cancelled by the participant with the following refunds from the total tour price:
   - 8 days or more prior to tour start date with 75% refund;
   - 4-7 days prior to tour start date with 50% refund;
   - 3 days or less prior to tour start date with no refund.

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IMPORTANT!

Those who are with severe health issues are unfortunately not allowed to attend.