Mountain Trekking and Sea Kayaking - 5 days/4 nights
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Why not combine these two activities? Spend the first two days trekking along the coastal paths and mountains between Ufakdere and the ancient ruins at Aperlai. Then follow this with three days of sea kayaking in the Kekova region.
| SEASON: 3 May – 27 June & 6 September - 31 October |
| DAY: To suit the requirements of your private party |
| GROUP DATES: Saturday 7 June & 20 September |
| REGION: Kaş, Kalkan & Islamlar |
| TRANSFERS: Are included for guests staying in this region. guests staying in other regions are welcome – simply add the relevant private transfer cost to/ from Kaş |
| FITNESS: Average to above average |
| ABILITY: Your guide will gear the itinerary to your experience – so no previous experience is required |
| MINIMUM AGE: 12 Years |
| MEALS KEY: B-breakfast, L-Lunch, D- Dinner |
| ACCOMMODATION: Mountain village houses & Wild Camp |
| GROUP MAXIMUM PLACES: 10 The Exclusive Escapes ‘group rate’ includes an additional night of simple accommodation on the day of arrival. |
The Itinerary
Day 1 - Trekking: Ufakdere – Bogazcik
This walk takes us through scented moquis through overgrown goats paths and along the coast shortly before reaching Bogazcik the route passes roman Watchtowers. Here a welcome meal awaits and the night is spent in a local village house.
6 HOURS TREK - L, D
Day 2 - Trekking: Bogazcik – Aperlai
From Bogazcik you walk to Kihch village and climb to Apollonia to explore the ruins there. You then descend over mule paths to the ancient waterside ruins of Aperlai. This site lies literally on the edge of the sea and, should you get too hot whilst exploring this fascinating site – just jump in for a cooling swim! The evening is spent under the stars in a wild camp.
2.5 HOURS TREK – B, L, D
Day 3 – Sea Kayaking: Aperlai – Gökkaya
Following a full safety briefing and basic exercises to get used to the kayaks and steering there is a morning paddle to Degirmelik cove where there is a natural underwater spring, perfect for cooling down. Afterwards, on to Gökkaya where the night is spent in a wild camp.
B, L, D
Day 4 – Sea Kayaking: Gökkaya – Karalöz
In the morning head to the back of Kekova Island in open sea and spend the evening in a wild camp at the end of the island.
B,L,D
Day 5 – Sea Kayaking: Karalöz – Üçagiz
A morning paddle over the Sunken City of Kekova . Then on to Simena with an opportunity to climb to the castle (Kale), with its stunning views over the surrounding area.
B, L
At the end of the day a transfer is provided back to your property in the Kaş, Kalkan or Islamlar region.