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This hike from Bel to Ölüdeniz is one of the most beautiful parts of the Lycian Way. The route is moderate to easy, and some days can be shortened if you prefer an easier walk. During the hike you will see the ancient city of Sidima, enjoy swimming at Kabak Beach and Paradise Beach, and finish your hike at the Ölüdeniz Lagoon, the most famous beach in Turkey. The hike is possible almost all year, except summer. We organize everything for you: hotels, transportation, route support, and our team is available while you hike. Luggage transfer can be added for extra comfort.
Pricing Options
Standard Package: %%price_standard%% per person (based on two people sharing)
Upgraded Accommodation: %%price_upgrade%% per person (based on two people sharing)
Single room pricing available on request.
This hike from Bel to Ölüdeniz is one of the most beautiful parts of the Lycian Way. The route is moderate to easy, and some days can be shortened if you prefer an easier walk. During the hike you will see the ancient city of Sidima, enjoy swimming at Kabak Beach and Paradise Beach, and finish your hike at the Ölüdeniz Lagoon, the most famous beach in Turkey. The hike is possible almost all year, except summer. We organize everything for you: hotels, transportation, route support, and our team is available while you hike. Luggage transfer can be added for extra comfort.
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
You can choose to begin your adventure in either Fethiye or Kaş. Choose your airport of arrival:
From Dalaman Airport, it’s about 1 hour to Fethiye and 3 hours to Kaş.
From Antalya Airport, travel times are approximately 3.5 hours to Fethiye and 4 hours to Kaş.
We will provide detailed instructions for public transportation. Private transfers can also be arranged: To Kaş: Antalya → Kaş: %%price_ayt-kas-cost%% | Dalaman → Kaş: %%price_dlm-kas-cost%% To Fethiye: Antalya → Fethiye: %%price_ayt-fet-cost%% | Dalaman → Fethiye: %%price_dlm-fet-cost%%
Recommended hotels to stay the night before the tour. In Fethiye - City Life Demir, Roome hotel or Unique hotel. In Kas: Pastel hotel.
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Bel to Alınca With the lost city of Sidyma nestled among olive trees, today’s hike slips into the heart of ancient Lycia via forest trails and expansive ridgelines. Options: 1️⃣ Bel → Alinca — 11 km (upgraded) / 14 km (standard), ~+500 m Panoramic ridge walk with long, uninterrupted sea views. 2️⃣ Sidyma → Alinca — 11 km (upgraded) / 14 km (standard), ~+740 m Begin at the ruins and hike to your stay. 3️⃣ Bel → Sidyma → Alinca — 21–24 km, ~+1 000 m The big day: Sidyma plus extended sea-view ridges.
Planning tip: If you’ll take the coastal path tomorrow, the upgraded stay sits closer to the trailhead. With the standardstay, either walk ~3 km in the morning to rejoin the route or take a quick transfer.
Alınca to Kabak Village There are two main route options to suit your pace and preference:
The easier mountain route (9 km, +580 m, -820m) follows a gentler path inland, with stunning views of the coastline from above and the chance to take a detour for a refreshing waterfall visit.
The coastal route (also 9 km, +560 m, -820m) is more challenging, with steep descents and rocky sections, but it rewards you with access to three secluded beaches along the way—perfect for a dip and a rest in the shade of the pines.
For the adventurous, there’s a third option: a 15 km (+780 m, -1030m) combination of both trails, giving you the best of both worlds—mountain views, hidden beaches, and a rich variety of terrain all in one unforgettable day.
Kabak to Ölüdeniz The trail takes you from the peaceful Kabak village to the famous Ölüdeniz Beach, covering up to 17 kilometres (+940 m, -1180m). You will pass village of Faralya, then hike towards Babadağ Mountain. From high above, you’ll get unforgettable panoramic views of Ölüdeniz Lagoon—a picture-perfect reward before descending to the beach below.
For those who prefer a shorter hike, there is an option to reduce the distance to around 9 km, by arranging a taxi a bit further. Whether you take on the full challenge or opt for a more relaxed version, today’s hike promises one of the most scenic days on the trail.
Detailed information about the route with an offline map;
Transfers from Fethiye or Kas to the trail and from Oludeniz to Fethiye.
Online support available daily from 09:00 to 20:00 (Turkish time)
Insurance;
Dinners and lunches (approx. $30 per person per day)
Transportation to / from Fethiye / Kas (where the tour starts and finishes. You can use public transportations, it will be explained in details on the guidebook, or take a private transfer).
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!