Carian Trail Self-Guided Tours

Unaccompanied treks from village to village. Airport transfers, baggage transfers, route notes and accommodation bookings provided by the agency. For independent travellers who want to move at their own pace.

Bozburun - Culture Routes

Bozburun Peninsua 4 Days

This 4 day self guided tour on the Carian Trail covers some of the best walks along the Bozburun Peninsula. Amazing coastal views, remote ruins, ancient trails and more await you.

Extension: The itinerary can be combined with the Western Lycia or Gulf of Gokova walking programs.

When to walk: jan, feb, mar, april, may, june, july, aug, sept, oct, nov, dec

Go to tour

  • 4 Days, 3 Nights
  • 3 breakfasts, 2 lunch packs, 3 dinners
  • 47 km total hiking
  • Arrival Airport: Dalaman
  • All transport during the walking program including transfers to and from Marmaris or Dalaman.
  • GPS, a prepad turkish phone, a detailed tripbook
  • Per person price: 1 person 505 €, 2 person 345 €, 4 person 295 €

Bozburun - Culture Routes

Bozburun Peninsua 8 Days

An 8 day self-guided walking tour on the Carian Trail. The program includes some of the best walks on the Bozburun Peninsula. You won’t soon forget this route’s coastal views, hidden ruins , ancient trails, small hotels, and delicious cuisine.

Extension: The itinerary can be combined with the Western Lycia or Gulf of Gokova walking programs.

When to walk: jan, feb, mar, april, may, june, july, aug, sept, oct, nov, dec

Go to tour

  • 8 Days, 7 Nights
  • 7 breakfasts, 4 lunch packs, 4 dinners
  • 75 km total hiking
  • Arrival Airport: Dalaman
  • All transport during the walking program including transfers to and from Marmaris or Dalaman.
  • GPS, a prepad turkish phone, a detailed tripbook
  • Per person price: 1 person 910 €, 2 person 675 €, 4 person 585 €

Gokova- Culture Routes

Carian Trail – Gulf of Gokova 8 Days

An 8 day self guided walking tour on the Carian Trail. Starting from Akyaka the route follows forest paths and ancient trails, passing rural villages and pristine beaches before reaching Bodrum (Halicarnassos of ancient times).

Extension: The itinerary can be combined with the Bozburun Peninsula or Latmos Mountains walking programs.

When to walk: jan, feb, mar, april, may, june, july, aug, sept, oct, nov, dec

Go to tour

  • 7 nights B&B
  • 7 evening meals
  • all transport including main transfers
  • tripbook and map
  • mobile phone, 24hr support
  • GPS with coordinates
  • Grade: medium 4 – 8 hrs walking per day
  • price 815€

Gokova- Culture Routes

Latmos Mountains – 4 Day

4 day center based walking program though the mythical Latmos mountains exploring traditional villages, surreal landscapes, Neolithic wall paintings, Hellenistic cities, ancient roads, stone laid paths, and much more.

Extension: The itinerary can be combined with the Gulf of Gokova walking program.

When to walk: jan, feb, mar, april, may, june, july, aug, sept, oct, nov, dec

Go to tour

  • 4 Days, 3 Nights
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunch Packs, 3 Dinners
  • 49 km total hiking
  • Arrival Airport: Dalaman
  • All transport during the walking program including transfers to and from Bodrum/Milas Airport.
  • Ephesus or Selcuk transfer is also possible for an extra fee of 50 EUR total.
  • GPS, a prepad turkish phone, a detailed tripbook
  • Per person price: 1 person 505 €, 2 person 345 €, 4 person 295 €

Bozburun Peninsula, a 7-day hike full of glorious coastal views

This trek circles the Bozburun Peninsula, an attractive section of the Carian trail with age old villages, untouched coves, green hillsides, and many remains of the ancient Carian Civilization. You hike from one turquoise cove to the other, following age old paths along pine-clad and herb-scented hills. From the steep slopes above Kumlübük bay you pass by ancient Amos, abandoned monasteries and inland villages. Making your way to the southern part of the peninsula, stunning sunsets with Greek islands in the far distance will be your reward after the day’s hike. The tasty cuisine and comfortable lodgings complement this trek full of ever changing, glorious coastal views.

When to walk: jan, feb, mar, april, may, june, july, aug, sept, oct, nov, dec

Go to tour

  • 6 nights accommodation (comfortable seaside hotels, some with pool)
  • 6 breakfasts
  • 5 lunches (4x picnic and 1x in village house)
  • 2 dinners
  • Dalaman airport transfers
  • luggage transfers during the trek, walking transfers where needed
  • self guided route notes, GPS tracks
  • Grade: B (3-5 hrs and 8-15 km per day)
  • Price: 530 € (based on 2 people sharing double/twin room)
  • Single room supplement on request