Family Lycian Activity Week

Fly to Dalaman; transfer to our group hotel in Kas.

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Day 2

We start our holiday with a gentle warm-up day. The morning is spent on an
orientation walk discovering Kas, then enjoy coastal views through the olive
groves on the way out to Limanagzi beach (approx 90 mins walk). At Limanagzi
there will be time to relax and have a swim. We return to Kas by water taxi.

Day 3

Explore dramatic Saklikent Canyon by wet walking up the river on wooden
platforms over the river; we can enjoy the towering canyon walls, dip our
feet in the water and explore this spectacular environment. In the afternoon
we take a walk to the famously long Patara beach. On the way we can stop at
the ruins of the ancient Roman city, a great deal of which has only recently
been revealed from under the shifting sands of the area.

Day 4

The mountains behind Kas are riddled with deep canyons. We normally visit the
Kibris Canyon, which offers some of the most impressive natural phenomena in
the Taurus Mountains; a spectacular gorge, where springs and waterfalls
cascade into the rapidly flowing cold river. It is ideal for canyoning -
swimming, abseiling and leaping into pools of mountain water. You will be
provided with a wetsuit, harness and a helmet. You must be able to swim, and
light summer walking shoes (or old trainers) are essential. The day is long
and can be strenuous at times - please make sure you and your children are
happy to have a go, and have the courage to jump a few metres into pools of
water. You'll be in very safe hands, and should revel in the adventure!

/Please note: At no point is jumping obligatory; there is always the option
to climb, abseil or walk down at these points./

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Day 5

Today has been left free to do as little or as much as you like. Options
include SCUBA diving, though this has a minimum age of 14, imposed by the
Turkish authorities. You can also take a walk, a Turkish bath or just a
stroll around the cafés and little shops of Kas. For the more adventurous
and adrenaline-seeking, there is the opportunity to take a paragliding flight
(this also has a minimum age of 14). The start point is 600 metres above sea
level and the flight takes us out over Kas and the surrounding islands.

Day 6

Today we spend a full day sea kayaking in the sheltered bay near Kekova
Island. The day's activities start early in the morning; we will depart at
7:30 for a 50 min (approximately) transfer to Ucagiz village. After
preparations and a technical briefing, we will paddle towards the island and
the site of the famous sunken city. Although it is no Atlantis, you can
clearly make out the harbour walls and see the layout of rooms and houses
below the water. Kayaking is an excellent low-impact way of exploring the
site. Later, we paddle to the village of Simena to have our lunch. This
spectacular spot is located on a peninsula and is inaccessible by road. The
village is overlooked by a hilltop Ottoman castle with excellent views of the
whole bay. To participate you must be able to swim and have the physique
necessary to fit in the kayak.

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Day 7

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 you will have the
option to travel into the area they inhabit this afternoon. The scenery is
dramatic, with extensive pine and cedar forests framing the Ak Dag mountain
range, which is snow-capped until July.

Day 8

Transfer to Dalaman, fly to London.