HIKING
 The south-west region of Turkey has a varied and beautiful landscape,
ranging from pine-forested hills and mountains to dramatic seascapes, from
to wide sandy beaches to peaceful rural villages; and wherever you walk you
are likely to come across ruined reminders of previous civilizations who
lived here, such as the Lycians, the Carians and the Romans. Hiking is a
wonderful way to appreciate the natural beauty, wildlife and history of the
area, and to interact with the local people.
Alternatif Outdoor offers both one-day and multi-day hiking options:
Multi-day trekking: Lycian Way
4
days trekking starting in Fethiye, following the first section of this
superb long-distance footpath. We stay in pensions and village houses and
your luggage is transported for you between accommodations – you only need
to carry a
day pack
while you are walking.
Our
experienced and knowledgeable guide will ensure that you get the most out of
your trip.
 Highlights include the abandoned ‘ghost village’ of Kayaköy, spectacular
views of the famous Ölü Deniz lagoon and the looming cliffs of Baba
mountain, and the ruins of ancient Sidyma. The Baba mountain region is
remote, unspoiled and rich in flora and fauna
The best times of year for this route are spring (March to May), autumn (mid
September to November) and early winter (December). Approximately 4-5 hours
walking each day.
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Since many years we organise a hiking trip before Easter for what we in
Germany call “Fastenwandern” (i.e. fasting - not
eating – only drinking). This year we decided to go to Turkey for the Lycian
Way and it was an excellent decision. The week with Vedat was the best
experience our group ever had. Perfect organisation,
stunning countryside, challenging custom-made hikes and many interesting
stories. Every wish we had was already anticipated. Thank you Vedat
for making our dream come true. We will be back!!
Andreas WEISS , Germany,
Fastenwandern group Lycian Way 09
"Plenty
of interaction with locals, and Sidyma was a stunning finale. Guide –
superb, absolutely top class."
Colette
and Geoffrey Crill, UK, hiking Lycian Way 07
" We want to thank you both for such a wondeful trip, which allowed us
to experience Turkey at a far more intimate level than we'd previously
enjoyed. The customised tour you put together, for us, was perfect in every
respect and exceeded our expectations in terms of archaeological sites you
took us to (which as you know was our primary interest) and was expertly
packaged within our trekking and kayaking tour. We felt very privileged to be in the hands of two such wonderful
and competent guides."
Frances Hall and Sally Church, Australia, sea kayak expedition and hiking Lycian Way 07
Constantly changing scenery, interesting ruins and villages, great views,
wonderful forests. Accommodation – outstanding! Sally is a great, patient
guide – knowledgeable in local history and the environment and great fun to
be with. Thank you so much.
Laurie and Frank
Burns (USA), Hiking Lycian Way, spring 08
One day routes
We offer
several different guided one-day routes depending on the season, your
interests and level of fitness. We travel at the pace you wish and can
detour to visit historic sites, interact with the locals or simply stop to
appreciate the views!
We use experienced and knowledgeable guides who will explain the environment
to you and carry a first aid kit on each walk. Hiking boots are generally
not essential but stout trainers and a day pack plus plenty of water are
necessary.
For more information,
please
request tour dossier or booking form.
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