LYCIAN ADVENTURE - FAMILY HOLIDAY

Fly to Dalaman, transfer to Kas.
Start Kas. The itinerary is based on flights that operate from Monday to Monday; the activity programme therefore runs from Tuesday to Sunday.

Boat trip to Limanagzi.
Tuesday - Boat trip to Limanagzi
In a small bay opposite Kas and only accessible by boat are the three beaches of Limanagzi. There are water activities such as canoes, paddleboats, diving platforms and a small variety of restaurants serving traditional dishes, such as Menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs), local fish and various Mezes.
Duration: half or full day.
Minimum Age: 3 years.
Included: services of guide, transport by boat to and from Limanagzi, use of pedal boats or canoes.

Saklikent Canyon and Patara Beach.
Wednesday - Saklikent Canyon and Patara Beach
Saklikent Canyon is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the Taurus Mountains. Waterfalls cascade into the rapid flowing and extremely cold Esen River, which over millennia has cut a deep canyon through the ancient rocks. Using a walkway we explore the mouth of the canyon and can progress further in by getting our feet wet! Waterproof sandals may come in handy here, however rubber shoes are also available to hire locally for 2TL.
There is also the opportunity to go tubing after the Canyon Walk (approx 30TL per person). Tubing is a fun activity in which you sit in a rubber ring with a paddle and head off down river.
After lunch we visit Patara Beach (entry approx 5TL), often voted as one of the best in the entire Mediterranean.
Duration: full day.
Minimum Age: 3 years.
Included: services of guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, escorted walk into canyon, lunch, Saklikent entrance fee, transport to Patara beach, return transport to Kas.

Diving day.
Thursday - Diving day
Our boat departs twice a day; at 09.30 and 14.30. Qualified divers get 2-guided dives, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Beginners will get a Try Dive consisting of an introductory video and a one-to-one dive with an instructor, going no deeper than 8 metres below the surface.
Duration: full or half day.
Minimum age: 14 years.
Requirements: you must be a good swimmer, be in good health, and will be asked to sign a medical disclaimer. Please note that some basic medical questions will be asked before you are allowed to dive and anyone who suffers from conditions such as epilepsy, asthma or heart problems will not be allowed to partake. Please contact the Exodus office if you would like a copy of the PADI medical form.
All children must be accompanied by an adult on the boat.
If you are a qualified diver, please bring along your certification card and log book.

Morning: weekly town market. Afternoon: visit mountain village (included).
Friday - Morning: Weekly town market. Afternoon: Visit mountain village (included in cost of holiday)
Every Friday morning in Kas a colourful local market takes place with a wonderful variety of fruit and vegetables along with clothes and household goods. Many villagers from the mountains also attend and it is into this area that we travel this afternoon.
The scenery is dramatic, with extensive pine and cedar forests framing the Ak Dag Mountain range, which are snow-capped until July. We spend the night in a traditional village house with very basic facilities and communal sleeping rooms - however we can also sleep out under the stars (weather permitting). The warmth of the welcome and the insight into rural Turkish life should make this a lasting memory.
The village stay with services of a guide, transport, dinner and breakfast is included in the holiday cost. A sheet sleeping liner is required by all participants and sturdy shoes are recommended.

Return from mountain village.
Saturday - Return from mountain village.
After breakfast we take a 45 minute walk through the village for exploration before returning to Kas. Afternoon free.

Sea kayaking at Kekova.
Sunday - Sea Kayaking at Kekova
An introduction to sea kayaking in the calm waters of the bay of Kekova. As well as the joy of paddling over clear blue waters, this is the site of a 2000-year-old sunken city. The return journey takes us to the tiny settlement of Simena with its striking hill top fortress (entry approx 8TL. and colourful waterside cafés.
Duration: full day.
Minimum Age: 8 years (all children must be accompanied by an adult in a 2 person kayak).
Requirements: must be able to swim.
Included: services of guide, transport to and from Ucagiz, hire of sea kayaks, lunch, entrance to Simena Castle.

Free day.
Monday - Free day
Free day for relaxing or additional optional activities.

A day at the beach (included).
Tuesday - Time at the Beach.
(Included in cost of holiday)
There is a large pebbly beach about 10 mins drive from the Hotel. There are facilities, the beach is family-friendly and the swimming is good. There are sun-shades and food available for very reasonable prices. Duration: full day
Minimum Age: n/a years
Included: return transport

Canyon walk and abseiling at Kibris
Wednesday - Canyon walk and abseiling and Kibris. Kibris Canyon is one of a number of canyons carved into the mountains behind Kas. It provides a beautiful environment of rock formations, rushing water and some great spots for abseiling. After a transfer of approximately 55km we reach the entrance of the canyon. We venture around 400 metres into the canyon to get an up close view of the fascinating rock formations and impressive location. We then try our hand at an abseil of approximately 4m into the lagoon at the bottom. After changing out of our wet clothes we have a picnic under the old pine trees.
Duration: full day
Minimum age: 8 years
Included: guide, picnic lunch

Free day for relaxation or optional activities.
Thursday - Kas has plenty to offer. There are several family friendly beaches nearby with excellent swimming and plenty of shade. There are plenty of organised boat trips available from the harbour. These can include trips out to the the Small Islands or the Greek Island of Castellorizo just a few kilometres off Kas but still owned by Greece.

A visit to mountain plateau village of Gombe.
We take a 90 minute transfer to the mountain village of Gombe, at the foot of Akdag which reaches 3020 metres into the sky. We visit a fish farm in the morning to experience local methods. The plateau of Gombe is famous for its apples and cold, fresh mountain water, and we visi the bazaar where we have the chance to try 'serbet' a drink prepared using snow water. In the afternoon we combine a 20 minute drive with a 15 minute walk to take us further up Akdag for a taste of Turkish mountain scenery.
Duration: full day
Minimum age: 3 years
Included: guide and lunch.

Free day for optional activities.
The hotel pool is certainly a nice spot to relax, but if the town itself has some lovely craft shops hidden in the little side streets that characterize the centre of the town.

Small islands boat trip.
A relaxing day of cruising around the offshore islands surrounding the beautiful Turquoise Coast. There will be plenty of opportunities for swimming and a delicious lunch will be served on board.
Duration: full day
Minimum age: 3 years
Included: guide and lunch and boat

Fly to London.
End Kas.