MAY 4 - 12 - (BANK HOL) TREK THE LYCIAN WAY, WESTERN HIGHLIGHTS (TURKEY)

Backabush is going back to Turkiye to trek the highlights of the Western Lycian Way!

Cost £699. Number of nights - 8. Maximum group size - 16.

Accommodation in small hotels, guesthouses and homestays. This is an 'Inn to Inn' trekking trip with luggage transfer.

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 rural towns and villages. We will have the chance to visit ancient Roman ruins, wild swim in secluded coves and enjoy home cooked food at our local guesthouses.

We plan to do six days of hiking along the famous Lycian way through meadow and forest, past the sandy beaches of Kabak and Kalkan Cove through the ruins of Delikkemer and Patara. 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 an excursion such as sea kayaking to the sunken city of Kekova or catch a short ferry to the Greek island of Kastellorizo.

Suggested Itinerary - Here

ACCOMMODATIONS

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, guesthouses and one homestay, for one or two nights each.

We will sleep in shared twin rooms with one night at the homestay where there will be 4 beds in each room.

DIFFICULTY

This trip is best suited to hikers with a good level of fitness, our longest day of hiking will be approximately 9 miles with over 800m of ascent on rough trails. There will also be some shorter days finishing earlier in the afternoon so we can enjoy the beaches and ancient ruins.

We will be supported on our trek by a local organiser who will provide a luggage transfer between accommodations so we can hike each day with just a light daypack.

On this trip we don't have local guides, the trail is well marked and signposted throughout. Detailed route descriptions inculding GPX files to use with navigation apps will be provided but if you are not confident in navigation don't worry, we will always be hiking together as a group and supporting each other throughout the trip.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• 8 Nights hotel, guesthouse & homestay accommodation in shared rooms.
• 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).
• Trip organiser.
• Full financial protection as per the Package Travel Regulations.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Flights to Dalaman Airport (see recommended flights).
• Remaining lunches and dinners.
• Travel insurance.
• Optional excursions in Kas.

RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS

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 20:45 or make your own way to our first nights accommodation in Kayaköy.

Outbound - Saturday 4 May
easyJet EZY8563
Departs - Gatwick 14:25
Arrives - Dalaman 20:35

Return - Sunday 12 May
easyJet EZY8564
Departs - Dalaman 15:00
Arrives - Gatwick 17:25

HOW TO BOOK A PLACE ON THIS TRIP

To book onto this trip please email backabushxplorers@yahoo.com and send full payment to the Backabush account. Please use LYCIANWEST 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.