The Lycian Way hiking tour

Self-guided, 5 days, from $370. Check FAQ for pricing

Self-Guided Hiking Tour: From Patara to Kayaköy

Embark on a self-guided hiking adventure through some of Turkey’s most stunning landscapes, from Patarato Kayaköy. This medium/easy-level tour is fully organized, with hotels and transfers pre-booked for your convenience. You’ll also have the option for luggage transportation, allowing you to focus on the journey without the hassle of carrying heavy bags.

The carefully planned route offers a perfect balance of scenic trails, historical sites, and coastal views. Each day, you’ll hike at your own pace, enjoying the freedom of self-guiding while knowing that all logistics are taken care of. From the ancient ruins of Patara to the ghostly village of Kayaköy, this tour offers an unforgettable mix of nature and history, making it the ideal choice for those looking to explore Turkey’s beauty on their terms.

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About the tour

Route and difficulty

5 days, approximately 13 km/day.
Luggage can be transported by car. Kids from 10 y.o.

Hotels, meals and pricing

Dinners in cafes, snacks for lunch. Accommodation in hotels.
From $370, more details on pricing in the FAQ.

Dates and weather

September - May.
Winter: 16-18°C; March, November: 22°C, possible wind; May, September, October: closer to 28°C.

Start and finish, plane tickets

The tour starts in Kas or Fethiye, where you need to arrive the day before from Antalya or Dalaman. The finish is in Oludeniz.

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Accommodation

Basic accommodation

Comfort accommodation (different pricing, see FAQ)

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Itinerary

Your day begins with a pick-up at 9:00 AM from your hotel in Kaş or Fethiye. After 1-hour drive, you’ll arrive at the trailhead in Karadere, ready to start your adventure.

The 12-kilometer hike offers a steady uphill journey with the sea as your constant companion. While there are some scattered trees providing occasional shade, the open landscape ensures uninterrupted, breathtaking views of the coastline throughout the hike.

The gradual 600-meter ascent is both invigorating and rewarding, with every step revealing new perspectives of the surrounding beauty. It’s the perfect combination of coastal panoramas, fresh air, and a touch of adventure to create a memorable day.

Day 1

Today’s 12-kilometer hike continues to showcase stunning sea views as you follow a mix of trails and quiet, paved roads free from traffic. The journey is peaceful and picturesque, with the sparkling coastline always in sight.

Midway through the hike, you’ll stop at a charming, family-owned Turkish café. Here, you can enjoy delicious gözleme (traditional stuffed flatbread) freshly prepared just for you, paired with refreshing orange juice made from oranges grown in their own garden. This delightful meal is the perfect way to refuel while soaking in the warm hospitality and relaxing atmosphere.

Day 2

On the third day, you have two exciting options to tailor your hike to your preferences:
1. Forest Path takes you through serene forests, offering a peaceful and shaded journey with occasional glimpses of the sea. The trail is more relaxed, perfect for those who enjoy a comfortable hike while still experiencing the beauty of the surroundings.
2. Sea Path provides a more challenging hike along rugged terrain. This trail rewards your efforts with stunning coastal views and the chance to visit three picturesque beaches along the way. Take a break to dip your feet in the crystal-clear waters or simply enjoy the breathtaking vistas that surround you.

Both routes lead to a 600-meter descent over the 11 kilometers.

Day 3

This day takes you on a diverse 16-kilometer journey. The first half features a steady 500-meter ascent with continuous views of the surrounding mountains and the sea. The path is not challenging.

The second half transitions into a 600-meter descent, leading you toward the world-renowned Ölüdeniz Beach. This part of the trail offers breathtaking panoramas of the coastline as you approach one of Turkey’s most famous beaches.

Arriving at Ölüdeniz, you’ll have time to unwind by the crystal-clear waters, take a swim, or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic destination.

Day 4

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.

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Testimonials❤️

If you are tired of the monotonous rest of Turkish hotels, then you are here.
Beautiful views of rocky mountains and emerald sea, mountain goats, terrestrial turtles, fragrant air - we are impressed. We were in April 2022. The route itself is not difficult, but our responsive guide Elvira was willing to complicate the route at our request). It does not hurt to have trekking shoes. Your feet will be grateful to you.
Along the route we swam in wild places with crystal clear water, dived from rocks.
In terms of organization for me everything was very comfortable, on the trail you go easy, while your suitcase is moving from hotel to hotel, Elvira thought of everything.
I recommend diversifying your vacation with such a comfortable hike.

Alyona

Review on youtravel.me

Thank you Elvira for the excellent organization of the tour, for help at every stage before and during the trip. The route was chosen perfectly from all sides (visually, comfortably, interesting, informative). We had a good and fun company and we all had a great time. And I discovered a new, cool format for recreation. Thanks Elvira and look forward to more itineraries;)

Gregory

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I had a great time, the description is fully consistent. Elvira wonderfully organized everything, carefully treated all my wishes and basically all the wishes of the group, all the household and organizational issues were solved masterfully, we had only to rest and enjoy, walk along the trail, look around, swim and admire the beauty of the trail. I definitely recommend it!

Alina

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Perfectly organized tour, thanks Elvira for attention, friendliness and competent logistics) Sea of impressions, very rich active vacation, which allows you to reload and give joy to eyes and heart, while not worrying about everyday difficulties: comfortable hotels, delicious food, transfers. I like to plan trips by myself, but in this case I am very glad that I trusted a professional: so many beautiful and quite wild places, which I could not have easily found on my own)

Marina

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The hike along the Lycian Trail will remain in my heart as a warm positive memory of a heartwarming tour in a pleasant company of tourists and megapositive responsive Elvira, our guide. This trip gave me a new perspective on vacationing in Turkey. From different points of the trail there are picturesque views from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. We walked a comfortable distance per day, so the tour will go for any level of fitness. Also in our program were excursions, which makes the vacation more diverse. Both the hike and excursions were accompanied by fascinating interesting stories and stories from the guide. And special thanks to Elvira for the opportunity to see such beauty of nature and for the friendly atmosphere on the trip.

Albina

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The hike turned out to be very cool, and really comfortable. We were very glad that we spent part of our vacation in this way. I would not say that it was super easy - we had to sweat, but there was no sense of torture. What I liked most of all: 1. Comfortable rate and spirit - Elvira very sensitively adjusted the program to the condition of the group, and created an excellent positive atmosphere; 2. 3. Good hotels - the rooms all the way were comfortable. 4. Well and good company :) We are not very experienced travelers made a conclusion that buying trekking shoes before the trip was a good decision, and next time we will definitely take trekking poles with us. We wish you the best of luck in your future activities ))

Dennis

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