
Explore the Turquoise Coast of Turkey
- Turkey
- 6 nights
Hike and paddle your way along the rocky trails, dramatic canyons and azure coastline of southern Antalya
What's Included?
- Small Like-minded GroupsSolo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 12 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people
From…excluding flights
Highlights
Trek among forested valleys, flaming rocks (yes, really) and ancient fortresses on the Lycian Way and in Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park
Raft down the Koprulu Canyon rapids and kayak the stunningly clear sea of the Kekova Peninsula
Board a traditional Turkish vessel to sail and swim the astonishing waters and submerged ruins of the Turquoise Coast
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Antalya
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Touch down in Turkey at Antalya Airport, where you'll be collected by your host and transferred to your hotel in the bustling Antalya old town, known as Kaleiçi. The city's south coast location makes it a great jumping off point to explore the country. If there’s time, wander the marina or hop on the tram to Konyaaltı Beach with mountain views to the west.
Day 2
Raft Koprulu Canyon
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Meet your guide and fellow travellers for breakfast and chat about the adventure ahead. Hop in the van to Koprulu Canyon National Park, where you'll hit the waters of the Köprü River. Paddle the canyon's Class III and IV rapids, flanked by wild olive groves with old stone bridges overhead. Later, you'll set off towards the coast by van. After stopping at ancient Aspendos, continue down a winding valley road to Çıralı, a small village dotted with citrus groves, palms, oleander and a long turtle beach.
Day 3
The Flaming Rocks of Chimaera
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Head out to the famous Lycian Way, hiking northwards under fragrant pine trees and past babbling waters to reach the Flaming Rocks of Chimaera, where mythical fires dance from the bare earth. These burning rocks are known as yanartaş in Turkish and have been alight for thousands of years, thanks to fumaroles in the mountain releasing gases. From here, follow the mountain stream to end in Ulupinar village where you'll hop in the van to travel west, stopping at the ancient town of Myra before arriving at the laid-back coastal village of Üçağiz.
Day 4
Kayak the Kekova Peninsula
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Fuel up on breakfast and head out for some sea kayaking - you'll get up to speed with the basics before paddling out along the scenic coastline of the Kekova Peninsula. Glide across the clear, shallow waters over sunken Byzantine ruins and accompanied by views of Kekova Island’s northern coast. Take a short hike up to Simena Castle to take in the views, before heading back to Üçağiz village to relax.
Day 5
Rocky trails and turquoise waters
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Today you'll head inland to Kilicli village. Hit the Lycian Way, hiking through a barren rocky landscape dotted with oak and carob trees. Enjoy the views before continuing down through the trees to the partially submerged ancient city of Aperlai. Along the trail, meet Ramazan, a solitary fisherman, for a cup of Turkish tea. Once in Aperlai, board a gulet (traditional Turkish boat) to sail past rugged islands, taking the opportunity to swim in the idyllic blue waters of Kocakari and Aquarium bays.
Day 6
Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park
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Travel eastwards to Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park, home to limestone hillsides, diverse flora and rare species of wildlife. Hike the Mt. Solymos loop trail up through shady glades to the ancient fortification of Termessos (1050m), soaking up the spectacular views of the mountains. Roll into Antalya in the early evening, where you can wander past the old Ottoman houses, Hadrian’s Gate and catch the sunset, which silhouettes the mountains.
Day 7
Goodbye Turkey
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Browse the old town or hit the beach, before you’re transferred to the airport in time for your onward flight.
Getting There
- Nearest airport
- Antalya International Airport (AYT)
- Pick up
- Antalya Airport
Any time on Day 1 - Drop off
- Antalya Airport
Any time on Day 7
What is and isn't Included?
What's included
Local, English-speaking expert guides
2 nights in hotels, 4 nights in pensions
All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
Airport transfers and everything in between
All equipment and safety gear for kayaking and rafting
All permits, tickets and entry fees
What's not included
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
Where You'll Stay
Looking for a private room? See Optional Extras for details and pricing.
What You'll Eat
The food in Turkey is more than just your classic kebab, with traditional and local meals as varied as its history. Many dishes make good use of seasonal vegetables, with fresh bread always in easy reach. A classic Turkish breakfast ('kahvalti') is a…
Optional Extras
Pre/Post Trip Accommodation
- Pre/Post Trip Antalya Hotel Room (single/double/twin)
- …/per night
Upgrades
- Optional Private Room Upgrade
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For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room can be booked for an extra charge, see Optional Extras for the price. Please request this at the time of booking (this is subject to availability).
Transfers
- Private Transfer from Antalya Airport to the Hotel (1-3 people)
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- Private Transfer from the Hotel to Antalya Airport (1-3 people)
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To request any extras, message your host via your Much Better Adventures account once you have booked your trip.
All extras must be paid before your trip starts.
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FAQs
How much should I tip?
Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion, but if you wish to, any tips will be shared between the driver and guide. However, we suggest the below as a guideline:
£6-£8 / TRY 130-175 per person, per day
Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
What do I do about drinking water?
Tap water in Turkey is generally not safe to drink, the quality of the water and infrastructure outside of major cities cannot be guaranteed. Please check with your guide at the various locations. If plastic bottled water must be used, we suggest 3 or 4 members of the group share one large 5 or 10 litre bottle to refill your own bottles instead of buying separately. Please pack your own reusable bottle, it will be used well.
Water bottles with inbuilt filters are becoming increasingly popular for travellers to use in countries without clean tap water. Please see our guide for advice on the best water filters for adventurers if you wish to bring your own filtration bottle on this trip.
Can I leave my excess luggage somewhere?
Your excess luggage can be securely stored at the hotel in Antalya for the duration of the trip, and collected when you return to Antalya on Day 6. If you wish to store excess luggage at the start of the trip, please submit a request to your host prior to travel.
What type of kayaks are used?
The kayaks on the trip will be sit-in Prijon Excursion Evo double kayaks, constructed of a high-performance thermoplastic mould which makes the hulls stiffer, lighter and more stable. There will also be a small number of single sit-in kayaks available.
Sit-in or touring kayaks are designed to be stable on the water, comfortable to sit in, easy to get into and they cater for all paddling abilities - from a complete novice to an experienced paddler.
What is the size/weight limit of the kayak?
The double kayaks are 5.2m / 17’ in length and 70cm / 2.3’ wide approx. Double kayaks can take a maximum load of up to 220 kg / 485 lbs.
The single kayaks are 5m/16.4’ in length and 63cm/2’ wide approx. Single kayaks can take a maximum load of up to 110 kg / 242 lbs.
What is a pension?
A pension is a type of guest house or boarding house, typically found in continental European countries and the near east. Pensions are usually family run small businesses, in quieter locations, which offer simple and comfortable lodgings and meals.
Can I book on my own?
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Who is running the trip?
Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.
What is the official travel advice?
Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).
For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
What vaccinations do I need?
We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.
How are the trips priced?
We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.
If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.
Why are your adventures only for adults?
All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.
Who else will be on my trip?
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way. Check out our Community Values – a shared code to make sure that everyone's experience is safe, inclusive and brilliantly unforgettable.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.
What's the carbon footprint for this trip?
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 303kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000 miles/1609km would be approximately 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person, if there were two of you in it).
- A return economy class flight between London and New York would be approximately 1619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approximately 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
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