Lycian Activity Week

You don't need to bring any extra clothes for the canyoning. The day before it, you'll be measured up and find a wetsuit that fits you whilst you're at your hotel. You'll change into the wetsuit once the transport drops you off, then back into your dry clothes at the end of the canyoning before driving back to the hotel. So, all you need to bring is clothes to wear on the coach that takes you to the drop off point for the canyoning and that you can change back into at the end of the day. Also, bring a towel (the hotel has towels you can borrow rather than taking your own) to dry off before changing back. Underneath the wetsuit you only really wear your underwear and maybe a vest or t-shirt (especially if you have one of those dry-climate ones). 

The highlight of this trip (of many) for me was definitely the day of canyoning. I wore proper trekking boots and found that they provided the right amount of ankle support and grip - although they weren't as easy to swim in as lightweight shoes would have been. People in our group wore a mix of trekking boots, trainers and sports sandals and thankfully nobody turned their ankle over. Everything gets soaked through though, as you're in the water a lot - so even "waterproof" trainers tend to end up soaked through. 
 

The tour guides will recommend trekking boots, and they'll suggest you wear a couple of pairs of socks underneath them too, so that they don't become loose when they're wet. My shoes were tight enough with just the one pair of socks though, and I seemed to cope far better jumping from rock to rock than a few people relying on trainers with less grip. The key thing is, wear something that you don't mind potentially getting totally wrecked. Everything gets thoroughly soaked, but you're also jumping on and off rocks, gripping to the sides of canyon walls, jumping (feet first) into water from heights of up to 9 meters, and abseiling - so whatever you're wearing is really being tested! You also need to wear something you'll be comfortable walking in for an hour before you even get to the canyon. Depending on the weather on the day (and the days leading up to the canyoning day) you may end up going to a different canyon, but the experience will be similar even if you do.
 
Additionally, I'd also recommend wearing flip flops or sandals for the kayaking - as they'll also get soaked. Flip flops are better as they allow you to feel the pedals you work (for the rudder) with your feet far better than trainers. It can be tempting to do the kayaking with bare feet, but the area of shore where you get into your kayaks has lots of sharp little rocks that can make that very uncomfortable.
 
Any footwear that gets wet can generally be left out to dry on your hotel room's balcony. Trainers generally take one day to dry on the balcony, whereas my big trekking boots took two (sunny) days.
 
I'd also recommend buying a couple of disposable waterproof cameras from Boots for the trip. You can take those kayaking, diving and canyoning rather than risk damaging your real camera. The tour leaders will take photos on the canyoning day (of you throwing yourself off various ledges mostly), and then put the best shots onto a disc for you, but it's always nice to have a few of your own shots too. 
 
Provided you get the weather, you should be fine with wearing shorts throughout. The only time you might want a pair of trousers is when you're going into Kas at night in the evenings, as it can get a bit chilly when the sun's down and you're down near the water. You'd also need these should you opt to go and see the inside of the mosque in Kas.
Trainers will be fine for the mountain biking and throughout the rest of the trip - but I don't recommend them for the canyoning or kayaking days since they'd get soaked and potentially destroyed!

One final recommendation for you would be 'The Hideaway' bar in Kas. My group went there for a few drinks and it became our regular for the duration of our stay!
 
You can bring Euros or sterling for the visa. When you arrive at Dalaman there's a big board that explains the rates for the visa in just about every currency possible and they'll take it all!
 
Kai Aylward - Web Sales

The hotel is in a great spot at the top of the town, with views across the mosque minarets to the greek islands and the Turquise coast itself. All rooms are air conditioned and en suite, and the pool is also open during the summer - the perfect end to a great day!

Brendan Phelan - Customer Operations

Yes, most nationalities can just get their visa when they arrive. British pay £10 in cash, Irish €15 in cash, US citizens pay US$20 in cash and all others pay the equivalent of £10 in US$ cash or another hard currency. The exchange booths you will see on arrival make it clear how much you need to pay. If in any doubt about whether you can get on arrival, please check with your nearest embassy.

Ian Langford - Sales

Put simply - stunning! The countryside is beautiful, and a lot of the walks take you past meadows filled with animals frazing, through small villages and orchards, with lots of spectacular Roman ruins (an ampitheatre sitting in the middle of a field?!) - some of the nicest walking I've done in Europe, anywhere!

Brendan Phelan - Customer Operations

The most popular dish in Turkey are kebabs, dishes of plain or marinated meat either stewed or grilled. The aubergine and eggplant salad are used in a wide variety of dishes. Kebabs can also be cooked with onions, garlic and tomatoes and served cold as "imam bayildi". Stuffed mussels and shrimp stew are popular as well.

Turkish sweets are famous throughout the world and many of these have milk as the basic ingredient. The best-known are "baklava", "kadayif" pastries and turkish delights. If you like alcohol you can try "Raki" made of anise, it is called the "lions drink" because you must be strong as a lion to drink it!

Joanna Zubr - Customer Operations

There's really no restiction, whatever feels comfortable for you. Whether that's a wheelie case or a rucksack, you won't be carrying it too far so don't worry!

Amanda Ceraolo - Product Manager

As with all our multi-activity trips, no experience of the activities is required for this holiday and those that have experience will not be bored, as there are a wide range of levels and grades to suit all. However, to enjoy this trip to the full, a fair level of fitness is required. The itinerary is very active and long periods of time are spent outdoors or in water. As so many of the activities are water-based, we do not recommend that non-swimmers book this trip. Further to this there is a certain amount of rough and tumble and a few minor cuts and bruises cannot be ruled out.

Katarzyna Crompton - Turkey Operations

If you are booking your flight for this trip with Exodus, you will almost certainly be travelling with ThomsonFly. As part of their requirements, passengers are not allowed to board unless they have provided certain details in advance. These include their nationality, passport number, issue date of the passport and date of birth. This information is passed to them by Exodus in advance of travel and you should note that we cannot release final documents until all this information has been provided.

Yes,  this trip is centre based so if you would prefer to take off any of the days, you're free to do your own thing. Obviously we hope you'll take advantage of all that is on offer, but it's still a holiday, not a forced march!

Brendan Phelan - Customer Operations

I normally take just Sterling cash, with a debit or credit card to use in ATMs as a back up. As long as you excercise the same degree of common sense you would at home, you won't have any problems. Make sure you advise your bank before leaving home that you will be there, to avoid any problems. You will be changing into the local currency, the Turkish lira, and spending that. Almost all towns have money changing and ATM facilities.

Katarzyna Crompton - Turkey Operations

Please note that the holy month of Ramadan will take place from the 20th of July to the 18th of August 2012 (dates can shift slightly). This is a time when followers of Islam do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. This can sometimes affect the opening hours of certain tourist sites. However we will ensure that that the itinerary is affected as little as possible if you travel during this period. Food and drink is available to tourists during the day.

Brendan Phelan - Customer Operations

Please visit the Exodus Travel Guide to Turkey where you can find out what plugs they use, as well as more detailed Country information in the menu on the left of the page.

All the staff at Exodus share a passion for adventure travel, and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. You can find an expert for the area you are interested in here and can contact them to get further information. If you don't see your specific country listed, please email customerops@exodus.co.uk and they will get the answers you need!