Sea Kayak and Wild Camp Turkey's Seven Capes

You'll be paddling 15–20 km each day for approx. 5–6 hours so you’ll need good physical fitness, stamina and must be able to swim. In addition, your mental resilience, a good attitude towards flexibility, and outdoor skills are just as important for setting up camp and facing potential choppy or windy conditions. The trip is ideal for those who have tried sea kayaking before and want to push their limits but this is not essential.

Marta Marinelli, raised in Italy’s serene Prosecco Hills, dreamt of global adventures, inspired by her father's travel stories. Her passion evolved into a career, backed by a decade of studies including degrees in international tourism and destination management. She’s worked in the adventure travel sector since 2012, living in Italy, the UK, and now sunny Portugal.

Over twenty years, Marta has explored over 55 countries, visiting remote areas like Ghana, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Haiti and Nepal’s Upper Mustang region. As a Senior Adventure Expansion Manager at Much Better Adventures, she focuses on creating life-changing experiences, ranging from multi-activity adventures, challenging treks to ultimate adventures in iconic places. She loves the challenge of finding the best local adventure hosts around the world, collaborating on adventures that offer genuine immersion, pushing beyond the beaten path and working on exclusive itineraries that challenge your comfort zone.

What makes her tick? Enabling people to live adventure-rich lives while positively impacting and empowering local communities around the world, generating sustainable opportunities for both the host, guides, community, and the environment.

You'll be kayaking in a single or double sea kayak with or without rudder (Wilderness Systems Tsunami, Tempest or Polaris). The type of kayak that you use will be advised by your guide based on your experience level and forecasted weather/sea conditions. Sea Kayaks are outfitted well with multiple hatches and deck layouts to maximise storage space and access.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion 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.

Unfortunately, there are very few fresh water sources on the route, and they may be dry at any time. Therefore, the group will be carrying drinking water in kayak hatches, using 5L containers which will be refilled at the host's base camp before the tour.

Your host will alter the itinerary according to weather and sea conditions to ensure that you have the best possible experience. Turkey has a typically Mediterranean climate and is usually lovely and warm during the summer season. Average maximum temperatures for May–June are 22–26°C (71–79°F), while July and August tend to be hotter (although we don't run trips during this period). Even though Turkey tends to be dry during the summer, some stormy rains can be expected at the end of summer, and in spring and autumn. Sea temperatures in Turkey are perfect for kayaking, swimming and snorkelling. The sea warms up from May–June reaching 19–20°C, rising to 24°C by the hottest months.

Absolutely. Anything you don't need on the kayaking journey can be left at your host's basecamp and will be kept safe until the end of your trip. You won't have access to your luggage during the camping nights - kayaks will be filled with your personal stuff, camping gear and food/water so we recommend packing light and bringing only essential items. You'll be provided with a 1 x 10 litre and 1 x 15 litre dry bags to pack your clothes.

We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.

Yes, ability to swim is a compulsory safety requirement to participate on this tour.

You may either set up tents provided by your host on the remote beaches accessible only fro the sea. You will be assisted by your guide to set up the camp if you don’t have previous experience. Because the campsites are usually in pristine or wild areas, there are no bathroom or shower facilities (although, every once in a while the expedition group may find facilities in more urban beaches). Expect to go to the toilet outdoors and wash in the sea without soap. Sometimes, weather conditions (rain or wind) make camping at the designated spots challenging. In this case, plans may be changed to find shelter, in order to guarantee the safety and enjoyment of the group. It’s all part of the adventure! Your group will be following the leave-no-trace principles of camping as best as possible in the situation. Due to a ban by local authorities there won't be a campfire during the wild camping nights. You'll be expected to cook as a group at night, assisted by the guides, and you'll be provided with all the ingredients, equipment and instructions you need. You'll then eat open-air as a group.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

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.

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.

Interested in a more exclusive experience? Opt for a 'Private Group' through the dates and prices tab to book this adventure for just you and your chosen companions.

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