MULTI-ACTIVE gökova & dalyan
A week to spend in the heart of pine forests, and along the coast, quiet and peaceful – Nature at its best
610 GBP (june through september)
550 gbp (aprıl, may, october)
PROGRAM
(Note: Itinerary may change depending on your day of arrival.)
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
You will be picked up from Dalaman International Airport and transfered to your hotel in Dalyan. A short welcome briefing at 6 p.m. at hotel, then it’s free time.
DAY 2: KAYAKING Köyceğiz Lake*
Following breakfast, get excited for today’s activity: kayaking. Enjoy the unforgettable kayaking trip in a single or double kayak, explore the fantastic views across the mountains, sweetgum trees along a river and swimming in the outstanding Köyceğiz lake. You will also visit the Sultaniye hot springs which is famous for its natural, bubbling waters with a sulphurous scent.
The departure time from hotel is 09:00 and you’ll be back at the hotel by 16:30.
Morning: Kayak info and safety briefing, paddle Sultaniye-Kersele river-Sultaniye route.
Home made cooking for lunch by the lake. Afternoon: Sultaniye-hot springs-Sultaniye.
Rating: Easy-Moderate. 8 km.
* Alternative route is Aşı beach circular sea route (weather permitting) with picnic lunch.
DAY 3: HIKING or HIKE&SWIM Dalyan*
Today is your last day in Dalyan, so we’ll check out after breakfast but also be ready for a very scenic hike. We’ll take you to the home of sea turtles, İztuzu beach and Kaunos ancient site! You will walk on the scenic routes to discover the protected nature and shores of the Southern Aegean as well as its ancient history, Kaunos rock tombs across the Dalyan river. Departure time from hotel is 09:30 and you’ll be back in the hotel by 16:00.
Route: Çandır-İztuzu beach-Çandır.
Rating: Moderate. 8 km on path and forest road.
Picnic or pancake lunch in village.
* Alternative route is the Gökbel-İztuzu beach circular route with beautiful views, a swim stop and a short visit to the sea turtle rehab. center.
Transfer to Gökova: After the hiking tour, your day in Dalyan is over and you’ll be transfered to your hotel in Gökova.
DAY 4: Horse riding lesson, Horse care routine, Boat trip.
Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel before entering to the world of horses. Following breakfast, you will meet the horses and have your horse riding lesson (1 hour). Once the lessons are finished, you will spend your half day with the full service customized horse care and grooming program. Then, you will switch to your next activity in the afternoon, a 15-min. boat trip on Azmak river in Akyaka. The Azmak river has a very calm and very transparent water that shifts from blue to green to purplish and is rich in soda. Your dinner today will be at a seafood restaurant by the same river. As you are having your dinner, you will be able to watch the fascinating view of the tree coves, ducks, geese, birds and vegetation of the river.
DAY 5: Gardening Activity & Free day.
Your morning session today is at the hotel for a gardening activity: a short walk in the forest, vegetables and fruit picking in the orchard. Then, it’s time to rest a bit – the hotel’s location is a perfect place for it. You can swim, sunbathe or enjoy some relaxing time by the pool. Alternatively, you can play billiards or go to gym.
Other options for the afternoon include a guided cycling tour (Cycling route: Ataköy-Gökova-Akçapınar-Akyaka-Ataköy) or you can rent a bike to discover nearby villages and the local products, pass through the Eucalyptus Tunnel and explore the ancient city of Idyma in Gökova.
DAY 6: DEPARTURE
Our holiday package ends after the breakfast this morning. You can spend your time in the hotel until your transfer, depending on your flight departure time.
PRICE: 610 GBP per person (June through September)
(550 GBP April, May, October)
(Please contact us for our family and group prices)
Includes: 5-night accommodation in shared rooms (2 nights B&B in Dalyan at Aydos Club Hotel or Dalyan Resort, based on availability, and 3 nights HB at Padok Premium Hotel & Stables in Gökova), 5 tours (1 sea kayaking, 1 hiking or hike & swim tour, 1 horse riding and equine tour, 1 garden activity, 1 boat tour) 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, airport and tour transfers, insurance, guidance.
Excludes: Single supplement (200 GBP June through September; 160 GBP April, May, October), lunch on day 1, lunch and dinner on day 6, all drinks, entrance fees, tips.
Payment: Tour price is paid cash in Euro or TL equivalent, or wire transfer to Mountains And Seas Travel account. 50% of the total tour price must be paid as deposit at the time of reservation and at the latest 21 days prior to tour start date; the remaining balance must be paid at the latest 8 days prior to tour start date.
PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 2 participants are required; max. group size is 8. Please contact us for larger groups.
HEALTH & SAFETY: Those who are with severe health issues are unfortunately not allowed to attend. A tour and safety briefing is given at the beginning of each tour. At the end of the briefing, each participant must sign the tour and safety form, which asks for participant’s name, accommodation name, health status and signature.
EXPERIENCE: No horse riding experience required; no kayaking experience required, but participants should know how to swim and not be afraid of water; participants should be able to walk on trails in nature with hilly, varying terrain.
AGE RESTRICTIONS: Suitable for 16-65 years old for sea kayaking and hiking; 8-15 years old are allowed with a parent/relative based on pyhsical capability and guide's approval. 65+ years old are allowed with own personal insurance.
WHAT TO BRING: Minimum 1,5 lt water per activity, hat, suncream, sunglasses, water shoes or slippers or similar for sea kayaking, hiking shoes or sports shoes for hiking, swim wear and towel, spare clothes, sense of humour:)
CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS:
a) Itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, group performance and preferences.
b) Tour can be cancelled by the participant with the following refunds from the total tour price:
- 21-15 days or more prior to tour start date with 75% refund;
- 14-8 days prior to tour start date with 50% refund;
- 7 days or less prior to tour start date with no refund.