Name: APRIL 29 - MAY 7 (BANK HOL) LYCIAN WAY HIGHLIGHTS & THE TURQUOISE COAST (TURKEY)
Start: 2023-04-29T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2023-05-07T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Dalaman Airport

Backabush is going to Turkey to trek the highlights of the Lycian Way!

Cost £589 - 8 Nights - Group Size 16 - Hotel & Guesthouse Accommodation

The Lycian way is a long distance trail that spans over 300 miles along Turkey's stunning Turquoise Coast. Our plan is to do the best day hikes on the western half of the trail, along spectacular coastline, between charming towns and villages. We will have the chance to visit ancient Greek and Roman ruins, wild swim in secluded coves and enjoy home cooked food at our local guesthouses and hotels.

We plan to do six days of hiking, mostly along the famous Lycian way but also detouring to take in sights such as the idyllic Oludeniz beach and rock cut tombs of Amyntas. We will finish our trek in the beach town of Kas, a centre for adventure tourism where we will have a free day to rest & recover or join one of popular canyoning trips that Kas has become well known for.

On this trip we will be staying in six different places as we journey along the Lycian Way. Accommodation will be a combination of small hotels and guesthouses, for one or two nights each. We will be supported on our trek by a local trip leader who will provide a luggage transfer between accommodations so we can hike each day with just a light daypack.

This trip is best suited to fit and experienced hikers, our longest day of hiking will be approximately 11 miles with over 1000m of ascent on rough trails. There will also be some shorter days. The hikes on this trip are self guided and detailed route descriptions will be included.

[Suggested Itinerary - Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WlUVlg8GQ4sKc006X7tViizJokmCEUWeUgDsTx47uAQ/edit?usp=sharing)

**WHAT IS INCLUDED?**

* 8 Nights Hotel or Guesthouse Accommodation in shared twin rooms (Single supplement TBC)
* All Breakfasts, 2 simple packed lunches and 3 evening meals
* Private airport transfers and transport to/from hikes
* Luggage transfer between accommodations
* 6 days of organised hikes (self guided)
* 1 trip organiser
* Full financial protection as per the Package Travel Regulations

**WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?**

* Flights to Dalaman Airport (see recommended flights)
* Some lunches and dinners (see itinerary)
* Travel insurance
* Optional excursions in Kas

**RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS...**

**THESE FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED, PLEASE SEE COMMENT BELOW**
*Outbound - Saturday 29 April*
*easyJet EZY8565*
*Departs - Gatwick 15:25*
*Arrives - Dalaman 21:35*

*Return - Sunday 07 May*
*easyJet EZY8564*
*Departs - Dalaman 13:15*
*Arrives - Gatwick 15:30*

Our airport transfers will be organised to meet these flights, if you choose to book alternative travel you will need to either meet us at Dalaman Airport at 21:35 or make your own way to our first nights accommodation in Fethiye.

**HOW TO BOOK A PLACE ON THIS TRIP**

To book onto this trip please **email nathancapay@googlemail.com** and send full payment to the Backabush account. **Please** **use LYCIAN as your payment reference**...

Account Name: BACKABUSH XPLORERS
Sort Code: 090127
Account Number: 22440622

**Your RSVP alone is NOT enough to secure your place, full payment is needed to make a reservation.**

IMPORTANT NOTE: We consider safety to be our number one priority and while we never take unnecessary risks, we do recognise that any outdoor activity involves a danger of personal injury or death. Remember that you should be aware of and accept these risks as you are responsible for your own safety and you should not undertake anything beyond your abilities. It is also your responsibility to be correctly equipped for the weather and activity you have chosen to participate in.

Nathan

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