5-day West Lycian Way hiking tour
Self-guided, from Karadere to Kayakoy, starting at %%price_standard%% p.p.
Pricing Options
This is a self-guided hiking tour through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Turkey. The tour is medium level and fully organized. Hotels and transfers are already arranged, and you can also choose luggage transfer, so you do not need to carry heavy bags.
The route is well planned and includes nature, history, and coastal views. The first day is the hardest day of the hike, with longer distance and more uphill walking. After the first day, the hiking becomes easier and more relaxed.
- Standard Package: %%price_standard%% per person (based on two people sharing)
- Upgraded Accommodation : %%price_upgrade%% per person (based on two people sharing)
This is a self-guided hiking tour through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Turkey. The tour is medium level and fully organized. Hotels and transfers are already arranged, and you can also choose luggage transfer, so you do not need to carry heavy bags.
The route is well planned and includes nature, history, and coastal views. The first day is the hardest day of the hike, with longer distance and more uphill walking. After the first day, the hiking becomes easier and more relaxed.
Pricing Options
This is a self-guided hiking tour through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Turkey. The tour is medium level and fully organized. Hotels and transfers are already arranged, and you can also choose luggage transfer, so you do not need to carry heavy bags.
The route is well planned and includes nature, history, and coastal views. The first day is the hardest day of the hike, with longer distance and more uphill walking. After the first day, the hiking becomes easier and more relaxed.
- Standard Package: %%price_standard%% per person (based on two people sharing)
- Upgraded Accommodation : %%price_upgrade%% per person (based on two people sharing)
This is a self-guided hiking tour through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Turkey. The tour is medium level and fully organized. Hotels and transfers are already arranged, and you can also choose luggage transfer, so you do not need to carry heavy bags.
The route is well planned and includes nature, history, and coastal views. The first day is the hardest day of the hike, with longer distance and more uphill walking. After the first day, the hiking becomes easier and more relaxed.
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.
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
Winter: 16-18°C; March, November: 20-25°C, possible wind/rain; April, October: 25-28°C, May and September: 28-33°C
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Itinerary
Arrival to the starting point
You can choose to begin your adventure in either Fethiye or Kaş.
Choose your airport of arrival:
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.
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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Transfer pickup
Your day begins with a pick-up at 9:00 AM from your hotel in Fethiye or Kaş. After approximately 1hr. 20m. drive, you’ll arrive at the trailhead, ready to start your adventure.
Your day begins with a pick-up at 9:00 AM from your hotel in Fethiye or Kaş. After approximately 1hr. 20m. drive, you’ll arrive at the trailhead, ready to start your adventure.
Karadere to Gey Village
Today’s route takes you 14 kilometers from Karadere to Gey, with a total ascent of 940 meters. The trail climbs steadily through pine forests and open hillsides, rewarding you with breathtaking sea views to your left for much of the way. As you gain elevation, the coastline stretches out below—remote, wild, and unforgettable.
The path is a mix of rugged tracks and peaceful mountain trails, leading you into the quiet village of Gey, perched high above the sea. For those looking to end the day in style, there’s an option to upgrade to a boutique hotel with panoramic sea views—the perfect reward after a day on the trail.
Today’s route takes you 14 kilometers from Karadere to Gey, with a total ascent of 940 meters. The trail climbs steadily through pine forests and open hillsides, rewarding you with breathtaking sea views to your left for much of the way. As you gain elevation, the coastline stretches out below—remote, wild, and unforgettable.
The path is a mix of rugged tracks and peaceful mountain trails, leading you into the quiet village of Gey, perched high above the sea. For those looking to end the day in style, there’s an option to upgrade to a boutique hotel with panoramic sea views—the perfect reward after a day on the trail.
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Gey to Alinca
14-kilometer hike with an ascent of 510 meters. Along the way, you’ll visit the ancient city of Sidyma, nestled in the foothills. Once an important Lycian settlement, Sidyma offers a peaceful and atmospheric stop with its scattered sarcophagi and overgrown ruins—perfect for a break and a quiet walk through history.
Upgrading your accommodation for this night is recommended if you plan to take the coastal path the following day, as the upgraded option is more conveniently located near the trailhead.
If you choose the default accommodation, you can either hike back 2.5 km to rejoin the trail or take a short transfer from the hotel in the morning.
14-kilometer hike with an ascent of 510 meters. Along the way, you’ll visit the ancient city of Sidyma, nestled in the foothills. Once an important Lycian settlement, Sidyma offers a peaceful and atmospheric stop with its scattered sarcophagi and overgrown ruins—perfect for a break and a quiet walk through history.
Upgrading your accommodation for this night is recommended if you plan to take the coastal path the following day, as the upgraded option is more conveniently located near the trailhead.
If you choose the default accommodation, you can either hike back 2.5 km to rejoin the trail or take a short transfer from the hotel in the morning.
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Alınca to Kabak Village
There are two main route options to suit your pace and preference:
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Kayakoy - Oludeniz
Start the day with a transfer to Kayaköy, an abandoned Ancient Greek village, where you can explore its intriguing ruins. From there, enjoy a scenic 7-kilometer hike leading to a quiet beach, ideal for a short break.
After the hike, the tour concludes. Feel free to spend extra time in Ölüdeniz, enjoying optional activities in Ölüdeniz: paragliding, a cable car ride to Babadağ’s summit, or a boat trip to Butterfly Valley.
If you’re not staying in Ölüdeniz after the tour, our transfer will take you to central Fethiye, either to your hotel or the main bus station, depending on your onward plans. If you’d prefer a direct transfer to the airport, just let us know—we’ll be happy to arrange it for you.
Start the day with a transfer to Kayaköy, an abandoned Ancient Greek village, where you can explore its intriguing ruins. From there, enjoy a scenic 7-kilometer hike leading to a quiet beach, ideal for a short break.
After the hike, the tour concludes. Feel free to spend extra time in Ölüdeniz, enjoying optional activities in Ölüdeniz: paragliding, a cable car ride to Babadağ’s summit, or a boat trip to Butterfly Valley.
If you’re not staying in Ölüdeniz after the tour, our transfer will take you to central Fethiye, either to your hotel or the main bus station, depending on your onward plans. If you’d prefer a direct transfer to the airport, just let us know—we’ll be happy to arrange it for you.
As you arrive in Oludeniz, your hike comes to a peaceful and memorable finish — the perfect end to a truly special adventure along the Lycian Way.
If you’re not staying in Ölüdeniz after the tour, our transfer will take you to central Fethiye, either to your hotel or the main bus station, depending on your onward plans.
If you’re not staying in Ölüdeniz after the tour, our transfer will take you to central Fethiye, either to your hotel or the main bus station, depending on your onward plans.
Departure to the airport
Your final hike ends at approximately 2:00 p.m. or earlier if you depart earlier in the morning
From Ölüdeniz, you may depart from either Dalaman or Antalya airports:
Private transfer prices from Ölüdeniz:
From Ölüdeniz, you may depart from either Dalaman or Antalya airports:
- Dalaman Airport: about 1.5 hours from Ölüdeniz by bus
- Antalya Airport: about 4 hours from Ölüdeniz by bus
Private transfer prices from Ölüdeniz:
- Ölüdeniz → Antalya Airport: %%price_ayt-fet-cost%%
- Ölüdeniz → Dalaman Airport: %%price_dlm-fet-cost%%
Trail Highlights
- Accommodation in hotels for 4 nights;
- Breakfasts;
- Detailed information about the route with an offline map;
- Online support available daily from 09:00 to 20:00 (Turkish time)
- Transfer from Kas or Fethiye to the trail on day 1 and transfers on day 5.
- Entrance to Kayakoy ancient site (5 USD);
- 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.
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Email us: lycianwaytours@gmail.com