Lycian Trail highlights by Sea Kayak

Photos: Amber Tours Agency, Kaş

Join me for a sea kayak expedition along the Turkish coast this October, as I revisit some of my favourite places along the Lycian Trail.

Highlights include:

• Paddling out of Kaş - a wonderful seaside town on the Turquoise Coast
• Lycian ruins - rock-cut tombs, Olympos, Sunken City of Kekova
• Access to the Lycian Trail, to see views, ruins, the Chimera (eternal flames)
• Warm paddling, swimming, snorkeling, beach camping, some eating out
• Adventure and camaraderie on a sea kayak expedition

This trip is for people who are:

• sea kayakers of at least a strong intro-mediate level (ask me if unsure)
• happy to pack and paddle a sea kayak for at least 20 km days
• comfortable wild camping (and toileting)
• happy to get involved and contribute - helping out with group chores
• happy to respect the natural environment and Turkish culture

What is included:

The price of this trip includes only the hire and shuttling of the rented sea kayak equipment. I will be the trip organiser and sea kayak leader, and will have a deputy for these roles.

What's not included:

• Flights - there are direct flights to Antalya from Bristol (~£268 + bags)
• Airport Shuttle - about 3 hrs from the airport to Kaş
• Accommodation in Kaş - 3 nights that we'll arrange as a group (£20-£30pppn)
• Kitty contribution for expedition expenses (food, water, campsites if we choose)
• Eating out in Kaş
• Personal spending money

Overall, I would not be surprised if the whole trip added up to somewhere between £800 and £1000

Itinerary:

We will be sea kayaking from Sunday 5th to Saturday 11th October. I plan to spend 2 nights in Kaş beforehand to relax, speak to the outfitter, gel as a group and scope out provisions. After the trip we'll return for a night in Kaş for a group meal and to prepare for onward travel.

Photos: Taken by me on the Lycian long distance trail