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The mountainous village regions of the southwestern coast of Turkey provide numerous adventurous safari routes guaranteed to be an exciting experience. You will see another side of Turkey travelling in the more remote mountainous areas in off-road vehicles. The natural beauty of the valleys, mountains and the sea offer spectacular vies and unspoilt wilderness. You will see life in villages that has not changed for centuries and wonder about the mysteries of the ancient civilizations as you sit in their amphitheatres and gaze at their rock tombs.
The Mountains behind Kas are some of the most beautiful anywhere in the Taurus. Below the tree line, & winter snow, are the Yayla (highland plateaux.) Falling away from them; canyons, gorges and passes, down which in spring the melting snow rushes.
Many of these gorges were important trade routes, some still in use, some completely forgotten, though all at one time jealousy guarded. The scenery is dramatic: extensive pine and cedar forest, outcrops of juniper and plane and varied maquis are topped by the impressive Ak Mountains; snowcapped unit July, thereafter turning a light red until the Autumn snow. Until recently the tracks between villages were for donkeys and pack animals and these tracks can still now be followed, describing meandering and varied terrain instead of the direct vehicle roads which replaced them. Whether your interests be in the steps of forgotten civilisations, the geography and nature of a beautiful land or the attraction of unspoilt village life you will love walking and hiking in Lycian Turkey.
The Mountains behind Kas are some of the most beautiful anywhere in the Taurus. Below the tree line, & winter snow, are the Yayla (highland plateaux.) Falling away from them; canyons, gorges and passes, down which in spring the melting snow rushes.
Many of these gorges were important trade routes, some still in use, some completely forgotten, though all at one time jealousy guarded. The scenery is dramatic: extensive pine and cedar forest, outcrops of juniper and plane and varied maquis are topped by the impressive Ak Mountains; snowcapped unit July, thereafter turning a light red until the Autumn snow. Until recently the tracks between villages were for donkeys and pack animals and these tracks can still now be followed, describing meandering and varied terrain instead of the direct vehicle roads which replaced them. Whether your interests be in the steps of forgotten civilisations, the geography and nature of a beautiful land or the attraction of unspoilt village life you will love walking and hiking in Lycian Turkey.
Saklikent – Xanthos - Patara
Itinery
• Leave Kas at 10:00 in the morning.
• Tea break in a village.
• Arrive at the gorge and walk in this amazing canyon with the guide.
• Lunch near the river.
• Visit the historical beauty of Xanthos.
• Arrive at the ancient city of Patara.
• Wonderful beaches and swimming stops.
• Mud bath
• Travel back to Kas along the coast.
Itinery
• Leave Kas at 10:00 in the morning.
• Tea break in a village.
• Arrive at the gorge and walk in this amazing canyon with the guide.
• Lunch near the river.
• Visit the historical beauty of Xanthos.
• Arrive at the ancient city of Patara.
• Wonderful beaches and swimming stops.
• Mud bath
• Travel back to Kas along the coast.
The Mountain Village of Gombe
Itinerary
• Travel through cedar forests.
• Climb to high plateaus.
• Experience the local wildlife and beautiful natural surroundings.
• Enjoy breakfast in a village and meet with nomads in the yayla.
• Cool off at the clear waters of the Green Lake.
• See a spectacular view of the waterfall.
• Hiking to high altitude for stunning views.
• Have lunch at a mill restaurant.
• Visit the villages of Gombe and Sutleğen.
• Travel back to Kas via alternative route from the mountains.
Itinerary
• Travel through cedar forests.
• Climb to high plateaus.
• Experience the local wildlife and beautiful natural surroundings.
• Enjoy breakfast in a village and meet with nomads in the yayla.
• Cool off at the clear waters of the Green Lake.
• See a spectacular view of the waterfall.
• Hiking to high altitude for stunning views.
• Have lunch at a mill restaurant.
• Visit the villages of Gombe and Sutleğen.
• Travel back to Kas via alternative route from the mountains.
Two example itineries of popular
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