From Demre to Kas, starting at %%price_standard%% p.p.
Pricing options:
%%price_standard%% per person (based on two people sharing)
Single room pricing available on request.
How it works: we fully organize your hike (accommodation, transfers, boat tour) and pay for everything except:
Dinners in cafes and lunches;
Bus tickets from Antalya to Demre and back (private transfer can be arranged for an additional fee if you don't want to take the regular bus);
Visiting the museum with rock tombs in Demre and the Lycian civilization museum;
Boat transportation from the bay to Kaş (optional).
Transfers will arrive at a specific time at your hotel or the point on the map where you should finish the route for the day. You will then proceed at your own pace. See below for more details on the route.
A route map with detailed descriptions will also be provided: we will tell you where it's best to swim in the sea along the way and where to look for sea turtles. Before your hike, we will have a video call to go through the entire route in detail and answer all your questions.
Pricing options:
%%price_standard%% per person (based on two people sharing)
Single room pricing available on request.
How it works: we fully organize your hike (accommodation, transfers, boat tour) and pay for everything except:
Dinners in cafes and lunches;
Bus tickets from Antalya to Demre and back (private transfer can be arranged for an additional fee if you don't want to take the regular bus);
Visiting the museum with rock tombs in Demre and the Lycian civilization museum;
Boat transportation from the bay to Kaş (optional).
Transfers will arrive at a specific time at your hotel or the point on the map where you should finish the route for the day. You will then proceed at your own pace. See below for more details on the route.
A route map with detailed descriptions will also be provided: we will tell you where it's best to swim in the sea along the way and where to look for sea turtles. Before your hike, we will have a video call to go through the entire route in detail and answer all your questions.
Briefly about the tour
Route and difficulty
14 km/day, rocky path most of the way. Luggage can be transported by car. You will use Organic Maps navigation app with detailed instructions provided.
Hotels and meals
Meals cost about 30 USD per person per day (dinner in hotels or cafés; lunch as snacks or a café meal). The guidebook lists recommended places to eat. Accommodation is in small, family-run hotels.
Dates and weather
You can hike between September and June. Winter: 16-18°C; March, November: 20-25°C, possible wind/rain; April, October: 25-28°C, May and September: 28-33°C
The tour begins in Demre — choose your arrival airport:
Dalaman Airport: ~4 hours by public transport, ~3 hours by private transfer.
Antalya Airport: ~3.5 hours by public transport, ~2.5 hours by private transfer.
We’ll send clear instructions for getting to Demre by bus. If you prefer a faster and more comfortable option, we can arrange a private transfer.
Private transfer prices: Antalya Airport → Demre: %%price_ayt-demre-cost%% Dalaman Airport → Demre: %%price_dlm-demre-cost%%
Please note: The night before the tour isn’t included. We recommend staying at Lykia 202 Hotel.
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Transfer pickup Transfer will pick you up from a hotel or a bus station and drop you at the beginning of the trail.
Demre to Kapakli
Today, you’ll hike 7 kilometers (+180m) from Demre to Kapaklı. Before you set out, you have the option to visit the ancient city of Myra, where you’ll walk among impressive Lycian rock tombs and a grand Roman theatre that echoes with centuries of history. The hike along the coastal path is relatively easy, with a few gentle climbs and descents.
About halfway through, you’ll reach a quiet pebble beach, the perfect spot to pause for lunch, dip your feet in the sea, or enjoy a swim in the clear water.
You’ll also have the chance to paddle a self-guided canoe up a quiet creek and spot giant turtles along the way.
Kapaklı to Kaleüçağız Today, you’ll enjoy a gentle 11 km (+90m., -250m) hike from Kapaklı to Kaleüçağız, with no major elevation changes. Along the way, you’ll pass through quiet landscapes dotted with Lycian sarcophagi, reminders of the ancient world nestled among olive groves and wildflowers.
You’ll arrive in the peaceful harbor town of Kaleüçağız before the next highlight of the day: at 15:00, you’ll set off on a private boat tour to explore the sunken city of Kekova - a fascinating Lycian-Roman settlement partially submerged after an ancient earthquake. The tour includes a swimming stop in a beautiful bay, where you can cool off in crystal-clear waters before returning to shore.
Transfer pickup You will be picked up at 9:00 for your transfer to the next part of the trail, as you’ll be skipping one section.
Üzüm İskelesi to Kaş
This stretch of the hike offers stunning sea views throughout and a total ascent and descent of 550m. You’ll follow rocky trails with the turquoise sea always in sight. There’s even a chance to take a refreshing swim at a wild, secluded spot - perfect for those up for a bit of adventure.
You have two route options: 1️⃣ Hike + Boat (9km, +290m, -290m): hike along the rugged coastline, then take a short boat ride into Kaş - a relaxed way to finish the journey while skipping the final urban section.
2️⃣ Full Hike (13km, +400m, -400m): Walk the full 13km all the way to Kaş. This option takes you into town on foot, offering a satisfying conclusion to your trek.
As you arrive in Kaş, your hike officially comes to an end.
That wraps up your adventure - full of scenic trails, ancient ruins, and unforgettable coastal views. We hope you leave with wonderful memories and a lasting connection to this beautiful part of the world.
Departure to the airport
Your final hike ends at approximately 5:00 p.m. From Kaş, you may depart from either Dalaman or Antalya airports:
Dalaman Airport: about 3.5 hours from Kaş by bus
Antalya Airport: about 4 hours from Kaş by bus
Because you will reach the airport only around 8:30–9:00 p.m., same-day flights (before 10:00 p.m.) are not recommended. For a more comfortable travel experience, we suggest staying overnight in Kaş or Antalya and flying the next day. If you decide to stay in Kaş, we recommend Pastel Hotel.
Detailed information about the route with an offline map;
Online support available daily from 09:00 to 20:00 (Turkish time)
Entrance fees to Myra archaeological site (approx. $15 total)
Optional canoeing with turtles (approx. $10)
Boat from the bay to Kaş (optional);
Travel insurance;
Dinners and lunches (approx. $30 per person per day)
Optional luggage transfers between hotels (+ %%luggage_price%%, %%luggage_conditions%%)
You’ll find answers to common questions about accommodation, food and water, difficulty and fitness level, insurance, internet access, and the booking and cancellation process on this page.
Reviews ❤️
Our self-guided hike on the Lycian Way was a fantastic adventure, with unique accommodations enhancing the experience. Elvira was always online to answer our questions, making the journey smooth. The route was perfectly balanced, offering options to adjust the difficulty to our preference.
Elvira put together a fantastic slightly customized tour for us due to a tike constraint. She is wonderfully knowledgeable and everything on the tour went perfectly. Loads of info and guidance ahead of time. The GPS app and markers. But the main thing for us was having Elvira on WhatsApp while we hiked just in case. She is like a safety blanket. Also, she is proactive is ensuring the little things like transfer arrangements go smoothly. Super helpful, and a joy to work with. And as for the actual hiking.......mind blown. It's breathtaking and highly recommended. The scenery, the food, the people. We fell in love with Turkiye, and this was due to the experience that Elvira cultivated for us. Go to Turkiye. Have Elvira guide you. Make lifetime memories. That's the formula.
For those who enjoy independent and in some places challenging hiking with stunning views, this is the hike for you. Each day was different and we were consistently met with delicious food and kind people at the end of the day. Elvira meticulously managed organizing transfers and accommodation on our behalf. Knowing she was available and "watching" over us each day was an added bonus.
Our 4-day self-guided hike on the Lycian Way was exceptional, thanks to Elvira’s flawless organization. Luggage transfers were seamless, and the cozy, welcoming hotels made for perfect rests. The stunning nature and a very effective offline map that Elvira provides ensured we enjoyed every step. Highly recommend Elvira for an unforgettable hiking adventure!
In early May, I had the best trekking tour along the Lycian Way in Turkey in terms of comfort and organization with Elvira. A thoughtful beautiful route, daily swimming in the sea, time to relax and sunbathe in the middle of trekking was very appreciated!
I liked the choice of hotels - everywhere the food was tasty and stay is comfortable. Clear arrival of all transfers - they came to the right point at any time - they immediately took us away. We did not waste our precious time waiting.
There were harder days, there was a 3-hour chill on a comfortable yacht at sunset, where there were even more sunbeds than the whole group, there were dinners in authentic Turkish cafes, there were snacks from what we took with us, everything was decided the day before and together.
I was very pleased with this freedom. You seem to be in a group, there seems to be a route, but there is a complete feeling that you can at least stay somewhere longer, eat where you want and whatever you want, no one drives you, a real vacation.
Elvira is an open, positive person, an excellent tour guide, with such a guide you can go anywhere) the feeling that a good friend has come up with a trip to the most beautiful, proven, delicious places for you. Thank you for this wonderful vacation!