Sea Kayaking and Kayak Holidays with Southern Sea Ventures

Turkish Odyssey - Kayak, hike & boat



Mediterranean Sea Delights: Turkey Sea Kayaking

Suggested Itineray: 13-day trip ~ 7 days kayak expedition; 5 days gulet cruise ~ Grade: Moderate+ - prior paddling experience is required

Paddling group on the Turkish CoastlineThis paddling holiday along Turkey's Mediterranean coast offers a sea kayaking paradise with a smorgasbord of history and culture. Using plastic kayaks (mostly singles) our first 7 days are a self-contained sea kayak trip from Köycegiz Lake to Göcek Bay. Camping under the stars on remote beaches, paddling beneath Lycian tombs carved into sheer cliffs, hiking up rugged hills for expansive views, swimming, visiting hot springs and exploring ancient ruins, we experience a wild and natural area of Turkey.

At Göcek, we board a comfortable gulet (traditional motor sailor) for a cruise to Kemer, with onboard sea kayaks for optional day paddles. We take in Turkey's ancient cities, royal tombs and historic sites like Gemiler, Simena, Olimpos and Phaselis. At the delightful harbour town of Kas we explore narrow alleyways, carpet emporiums and cafes. Of course, there's also time to swim and relax.

MEDITERRANEAN JOURNEYS FOR 2009: We offer a number of different adventures to explore this magical region. For a group of six or more, we can help organise the charter of a gulet, a traditional wooden motor sailor, for a combination of kayaking, hiking and boating. We offer private group departures for all our Turkish itineraries, a wonderful way to holiday with friends and family. Or, for something different, we can organize tailored itineraries including kayak trips from three to eight days in length. Contact us for dates and prices.

Have a look at our other kayaking trips around Turkey: Turquoise Coast & Active Turkey

Turkish siesta Gulet Paddling Turkey

Itinerary

Meet at Dalaman, Turkey ~
DAY 1: Transfer to hotel at Köycegiz. Pre-trip briefing
DAY 2-7: Self contained Turkey kayak and camping trip
DAY 8: Kayak to Göcek, transfer to gulet
DAYS 9-12: Cruise Turkey's Mediterranean Turquoise Coast
DAY 13: Cruise to Kemer, transfer to Antalya airport, trip concludes

Detailed Itinerary | Kayak Experience

2009 Departures: Dates available for groups

Turkish Odyssey: Private trips available for 6 or more.

Cost

13 days: As a guideline approximately $3195 AUD. Depends on group numbers and final itinerary.

includes all meals, twin share accommodation B&B 1 night, camping 6 nights, gulet 5 nights.
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