HIKING the ECO TRAILS
5 spectacular walks in the land of Eco Trails around Dalyan, Köyceğiz Lake, Yuvarlakçay river and Göcek bay!
580 GBP per person
(with hotel upgrade, 740 GBP pp)
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.
DAY 3: HIKING The ECO Trails along Köyceğiz Lake.
Route: Çakalcık to Namnam river.
Rating: Moderate.
Picnic lunch.
Highlights: Köyceğiz Lake, sweetgum forest.
Dinner in Dalyan.
DAY 4: FREE TIME
Optional tours (extra): Sea kayaking at Aşı beach; Around-N-Over eco-safari; Turkish bath, spa & massage; Kaunos ancient site visit; Göcek 12 islands Gulet tour.
DAY 5: HIKING The ECO Trails on Kapıdağ peninsula in Göcek bay.
Route: Sarsala-Hamam cove-Lydae-Kurşunlu-Hamam cove. (back to Sarsala by boat)
Rating: Moderate.
Pancake lunch by the beach.
Highlights: Hamam cove ruins, Sarsala beach, Lydae ancient site, Kurşunlu cove, swim stops.
Dinner in Dalyan.
DAY 6: HIKING The ECO Trails along Yuvarlakçay river.
Route: Beyobası to Yuvarlakçay river springs
Rating: Easy-Moderate.
Local lunch in a restaurant by the river.
Highlights: Yuvarlakçay river and springs, swim stops, delicious local lunch.
Dinner in Dalyan.
DAY 7: HIKING The ECO Trails around Dalyan lagoon.
Route: Dalyan-Çandır-Kızılkaya-Akiye-Dalyan river mouth.
Rating: Moderate.
Lunch on board, followed by a boat trip back to Dalyan.
Highlights: overviews of the protected İztuzu (the “turtle beach”) and Dalyan lagoon, swimming at Ormancı cove, delicious bbq lunch on board, boat trip on Dalyan river.
Dinner in Dalyan.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Check out before noon. Transfer to Dalaman airport.
PRICE: 580 GBP per person.
(with hotel upgrade, 740 GBP)
Includes: 5 hiking tours, 7-night accommodation in shared twin rooms in B&B hotel in Dalyan, all transfers, 7 breakfasts, 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 and dinner on free day and departure day.
Payment: Tour price is paid cash in GBP, or EUR or TL equivalent at time 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 8 days prior to tour start date.
EXPERIENCE: Participants are expected to walk in nature on 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, 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:
- 29-15 days or more prior to tour start date with 75% refund;
- 14-8 days prior to tour start date with 50% refund;
- 7 days or less prior to tour start date with no refund.
IMPORTANT!
Those who are with severe health issues are unfortunately not allowed to attend.