From the stunning vistas of the Turquoise Coast to the traditional villages of the mountainous interior, this holiday explores some of Turkey's most seductive land and seascapes. Discover the islands and inlets by boat or kayak and cycle through remote highland terrain where women in black shawls still herd their goats. We'll take on the rapids of the Dalaman River and twist and twirl down the Karakay at stunning Saklikent Gorge.

Monday: Transfers, Introduction & Dinner

We will meet you at Dalaman Airport and transfer to our hotel in Dalyan. This evening we will head into town for our introductory dinner and a few drinkies! 

Tuesday: Scuba Diving

This morning you will discover the under the sea world in an introduction to Scuba Diving. Full instruction will be given and this half day activity is a wonderful introduction to this coastal region.

Wednesday: Saklikent Gorge and Tubing

A rushing river and towering cliffs characterise the stunning 16km long gorge at Saklikent. After exploring on foot we jump on our tubes to spin and twist down the meandering waters of the Karacay River. We also stop for a therapeutic (honest) mud bath/fight!

Thursday: Sea Kayaking

The trendiest mode of transport in the Mediterranean - sea kayaks help us reach the sunken city of Kekova. Further on, we stop for lunch in the village of Simena which is inaccessible by road and boasts a medieval hilltop castle. Lunch included.

Friday: Free Day or Optional Activities

Today is free for you to try additional activities such as horse riding, paragliding or another go at Scuba Diving. 

Saturday: Mountain Biking

We drive into the mountains behind Kas and discover a completely different world populated by farmers and goat herders. There’s a technical stretch at the start and a difficult ascent midway but for the most part we’ll be able to take in the views as we cycle along country roads and tracks. Your reward is the descent into Kalkan at the end of the ride. That alone is worth the trip to Turkey!

Sunday: Lazy Boat Day

Want to wind down before going home? Forget luxury spas and massages, forget cooling creams and seaweed wraps, the only true way to relax is on an Activities Abroad lazy boat day. Our private boat leaves from the harbour in Kas and explores the islands and inlets of this dramatic and spectacular stretch of the Lycian Coast. Sunbathe, snooze, swim, snorkel, learn to master the best board game in the world, backgammon, muck about in the water and generally just chill out. It’s bliss and a barbecue lunch just tops things off nicely.

Monday: Departure

We transfer back to Dalaman for your flights home. 

This activity holiday is based in the Turkish Mediterranean harbour town of Kas. Our contribution to the local community and economy, as well as our efforts to minimise the environmental impact of tourism in Kas and its surrounding area, takes many forms. We work only with hotels which are either locally owned or employ members of the local community as key members of staff.

Picnic supplies are purchased either from local suppliers or direct from local villagers themselves and lunches on activity days are taken at the homes of local villagers when possible who convert their patios into cafes. When visiting villages we endeavour to arrive by foot and encourage interaction between our groups and the local community to allow each to develop cultural understanding. When motorised transport or transfers are required we use local drivers, often in owner operated vehicles, which brings work to people who may otherwise be under-employed in the community.

For activities motorised transport is kept to a minimum and the activities themselves use equipment which does not impact on the environment e.g. kayaks, rafts and cycles. We actively encourage the purchase of all activity equipment locally where possible provided it complies rigorously with expected standards of quality and safety. Production and disposal of plastic waste is also reduced by dispensing drinking water from re-usable large volume containers.