Carian Trail and Turkey's Aegean Coast
Carian Trail and Turkey's Aegean Coast
Carian Trail and Turkey's Aegean Coast
8 Days Starting in Bozburun, 48700 Marmaris/Mugla, Türkiye and ending in Akyaka
Visiting: Dalaman, Bozburun, Taşlıca, Selimiye, PHOENIX, Bahçeli Sokak, Akyaka, Turnalı Boncuk Koyu, Mount Sakar, Yenice
Tour operator:
Tour code:
77
Group Type:
Independent
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
In the south-west of Turkey, along the Aegean coast, the Carian Trail leads through a fascinating coastal landscape. On our Carian Trail self guided walking holiday, you will experience a constant interplay of land and sea, thousand-metre-high cliffs and secluded bays inviting you for a swim, combined with the ruins of the ancient Carian civilization
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Bozburun
Location: Dalaman, Bozburun
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aphrodite Hotel Bozburun or similar
Arrive at Dalaman Airport and enjoy our complimentary transfer to your hotel in Bozburun (2.5 hours). Meet our representative, who will brief you on the walks and give you the maps and the documentation needed for your trip.
Alternative arrival airport: Antalya; private transfer can be booked at an extra cost.
Walking for the day: none / walk around Bozburun
Day 2 : Taslica To Bozburun | 12.1Km
Location: Taşlıca, Bozburun
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aphrodite Hotel Bozburun or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s coastal walk begins with breathtaking views over Sögüt and Bozburun. The route continues on through small fishing villages, before heading past Bozburun Shipyard and on to Bozburun.
Walking for the day: 12.1km, 4-5h, ↑400m ↓550m
Day 3 : Selimiye To Bozburun | 12.5Km
Location: Bozburun, Selimiye
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aphrodite Hotel Bozburun or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The walk begins in Selimiye with a view of the sea. The route passes through farmland until reaching a plateau, which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding bays, the sea and the mountains. The route then continues on a forest path until Bozburun. Like Bozburun and the surrounding villages, Selimiye was cut off from civilisation for a long time. Very little changed in this area from ancient times up until the 1970s.
Walking for the day: 12.5km, 4-5h, ↑300m ↓300m
Day 4 : Via Phönix To Taşlıca | 9.8Km
Location: Taşlıca, PHOENIX
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aphrodite Hotel Bozburun or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The walk today features a peninsula near the village of Taşlıca. The route starts close to the ancient city of Phönix, before heading across pastures and farmed terraces, then leading on to cliffs that offer views of the islands of Symi and Rhodes. The walk ends in the rustic village of Taşlıca.
Walking for the day: 9.8km, 5-6h, ↑450m ↓400m
Day 5 : Bahceli And Selimiye | 11 Km
Location: Selimiye, Bahçeli Sokak, Akyaka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Akyaka Gümüş Konak boutique hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the farmhouse Bahceli. Through a high terraced valley, the path goes up to a saddle from which there is a spectacular view of the sea. A panoramic path leads you high above the coast. After reaching the coastal town of Selimiye, transfer to Akyaka.
Walking for the day: 11.3km, 3.5-4h, ↑355m ↓540m
Day 6 : Akyaka To Turnali | 13.7Km
Location: Akyaka, Turnalı Boncuk Koyu, Akyaka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Akyaka Gümüş Konak boutique hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
From Akyaka, the trail leads mainly through the extensive old forests along the coastal slopes, offering spectacular views of the bay of Gökova. From a restaurant by the sea, where you can have a refreshment, transfer back to Akyaka.
Walking for the day: 13.7km, 4h, ↑530m ↓530m
Day 7 : Yenice - Mount Sakar - Akyaka | 16.6Km
Location: Mount Sakar, Yenice, Akyaka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Akyaka Gümüş Konak boutique hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today’s walk is very varied. The route begins on forest roads from the village of Yenice towards the pine forest, continuing on further into the dense forest. The route leads through the small village of Kuyucak, where the terrain of the trail changes briefly to asphalt, before then heading back into the forest. Once the trail reaches the pass just before the descent, the reward is great; the Gulf of Gökova is at your feet. A long descent through the forest follows, leading down to Akyaka, where the walk ends.
Walking for the day: 16.6km, 6h, ↑450m ↓1100m
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Dalaman, Akyaka
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home (complimentary airport transfer to Dalaman Airport included, 1h) or individual stay extension. Optional transfer to Antalya Airport is also available at an extra cost (4 hours).
What's Included
-
Detailed pre-departure holiday information pack
Including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions and road notes; maps with daily routes and optional hikes marked (all departures in 2024 will receive digital versions of these tour materials only)
-
Accommodation
Accommodation for 7 nights in hand-picked boutique hotels as listed in itinerary
-
Meals
7 breakfasts
4 dinners -
Luggage transport to next hotel and private transfers on all walking days
-
Transfers to/from Dalaman airport
-
24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
What's Not Included
-
Flights
-
Airport transfers from/to airports other than Dalaman
-
Lunches on all days, dinners on Days 5-7
-
Travel insurance
-
Personal expenses
-
Local tourist taxes and entry fees (payable on-site)
-
Any items not explicitly listed as included
Check out our Q&As
-
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
This will be provided on all documentation
-
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can, please contact us for details
-
Difficulty and terrain
This holiday is suitable for walkers of average fitness with some hiking experience. The total walking distance is approx. 76km, while total elevation gain is approx. 450m per walking day. The terrain is varying from steep rocky footpaths to cobbled paths and mule trails. Routes are well signposted in most parts. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never try to shorten the path through the unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
-
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, Airport transfers from/to airports other than Dalaman
-
When to go
We can organise this walking tour between March and June and September till October. July and August are too hot for making this trip. The weather is best in the autumn. The flexibility of self guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates, and you can start your holiday on any date in the season. Winter temperatures are quite mild, with average highs around 15C, while in summer the maximum temperatures are hot, ranging between 30 and 35C. Rainfall is concentrated from mid-October to mid-April, when it can be abundant and sometimes torrential, particularly on the slopes facing west and southwest.
-
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
A supplement applies to members of a group who require a single room
This holiday is available for solo travellers; a supplement will be charged as accommodation and luggage transfer costs are not shared (we never mix and match – solo travellers will be accommodated in single rooms) -
Are flights included in this tour?
No, international flights are not included
-
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
-
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
-
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
-
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
-
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
-
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
-
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
-
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
-
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
Reviews of this operator
1 Select your preferred date
Saturday - Saturday
Mar 01, 2025 - Mar 08, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Mar 02, 2025 - Mar 09, 2025Monday - Monday
Mar 03, 2025 - Mar 10, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Mar 04, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Mar 05, 2025 - Mar 12, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Mar 06, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025Friday - Friday
Mar 07, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Mar 08, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Mar 09, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025Monday - Monday
Mar 10, 2025 - Mar 17, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 18, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Mar 12, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Mar 13, 2025 - Mar 20, 2025Friday - Friday
Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Mar 16, 2025 - Mar 23, 2025Monday - Monday
Mar 17, 2025 - Mar 24, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Mar 18, 2025 - Mar 25, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Mar 19, 2025 - Mar 26, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Mar 20, 2025 - Mar 27, 2025Friday - Friday
Mar 21, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Mar 23, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025Monday - Monday
Mar 24, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Mar 25, 2025 - Apr 01, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Mar 26, 2025 - Apr 02, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 03, 2025Friday - Friday
Mar 28, 2025 - Apr 04, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Mar 29, 2025 - Apr 05, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Mar 30, 2025 - Apr 06, 2025Monday - Monday
Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 07, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Apr 01, 2025 - Apr 08, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Apr 02, 2025 - Apr 09, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Apr 03, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025Friday - Friday
Apr 04, 2025 - Apr 11, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Apr 05, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Apr 06, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025Monday - Monday
Apr 07, 2025 - Apr 14, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Apr 08, 2025 - Apr 15, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Apr 09, 2025 - Apr 16, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Apr 10, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025Friday - Friday
Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Apr 13, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025Monday - Monday
Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Apr 16, 2025 - Apr 23, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Apr 17, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025Friday - Friday
Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Apr 20, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025Monday - Monday
Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 28, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Apr 23, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Apr 24, 2025 - May 01, 2025Friday - Friday
Apr 25, 2025 - May 02, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Apr 26, 2025 - May 03, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Apr 27, 2025 - May 04, 2025Monday - Monday
Apr 28, 2025 - May 05, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Apr 29, 2025 - May 06, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Apr 30, 2025 - May 07, 2025Thursday - Thursday
May 01, 2025 - May 08, 2025Friday - Friday
May 02, 2025 - May 09, 2025Saturday - Saturday
May 03, 2025 - May 10, 2025Sunday - Sunday
May 04, 2025 - May 11, 2025Monday - Monday
May 05, 2025 - May 12, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
May 06, 2025 - May 13, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
May 07, 2025 - May 14, 2025Thursday - Thursday
May 08, 2025 - May 15, 2025Friday - Friday
May 09, 2025 - May 16, 2025Saturday - Saturday
May 10, 2025 - May 17, 2025Sunday - Sunday
May 11, 2025 - May 18, 2025Monday - Monday
May 12, 2025 - May 19, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
May 13, 2025 - May 20, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
May 14, 2025 - May 21, 2025Thursday - Thursday
May 15, 2025 - May 22, 2025Friday - Friday
May 16, 2025 - May 23, 2025Saturday - Saturday
May 17, 2025 - May 24, 2025Sunday - Sunday
May 18, 2025 - May 25, 2025Monday - Monday
May 19, 2025 - May 26, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
May 20, 2025 - May 27, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
May 21, 2025 - May 28, 2025Thursday - Thursday
May 22, 2025 - May 29, 2025Friday - Friday
May 23, 2025 - May 30, 2025Saturday - Saturday
May 24, 2025 - May 31, 2025Sunday - Sunday
May 25, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025Monday - Monday
Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 23, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025Friday - Friday
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Sep 20, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025Monday - Monday
Sep 22, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Sep 23, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Sep 24, 2025 - Oct 01, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Sep 25, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025Friday - Friday
Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 03, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Sep 27, 2025 - Oct 04, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Sep 28, 2025 - Oct 05, 2025Monday - Monday
Sep 29, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 07, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Oct 01, 2025 - Oct 08, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Oct 02, 2025 - Oct 09, 2025Friday - Friday
Oct 03, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Oct 04, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025Monday - Monday
Oct 06, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Oct 07, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Oct 08, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025Friday - Friday
Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Oct 11, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025Monday - Monday
Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 21, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 22, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025Friday - Friday
Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025Monday - Monday
Oct 20, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Oct 23, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025Friday - Friday
Oct 24, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Oct 25, 2025 - Nov 01, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Oct 26, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025Monday - Monday
Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 04, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 05, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Oct 30, 2025 - Nov 06, 2025Friday - Friday
Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 07, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Nov 01, 2025 - Nov 08, 2025Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
The Natural Adventure requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of the natural adventure charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.