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TRIP OVERVIEW
Trip Dates
17 Jul - 23 Jul |
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24 Jul - 30 Jul |
Private
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07 Aug - 13 Aug |
Full
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14 Aug - 20 Aug |
Full
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21 Aug - 27 Aug |
Full
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28 Aug - 03 Sep |
1 Space
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11 Sep - 17 Sep |
Full
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18 Sep - 24 Sep |
Private
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25 Sep - 01 Oct |
Full
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09 Oct - 15 Oct |
Full
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16 Oct - 22 Oct |
Full
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23 Oct - 29 Oct |
Private
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Tour Highlights
Experience some of the clearest waters in the Mediterranean along Turkey's Turquoise Coast
Follow a portion of the famous Lycian Way walking path by water - it stretches 509 kilometres from Fethiye to Antalya!
Discover the historic city of Aperlai, including ancient ruins both above and below water
Explore caves, tunnels, arches and bays as we complete a range of beautiful coastal swims and challenging crossings
Relax and soak in the world-renowned Turkish hospitality in the lovely seaside village of Kaş
Based in the small coastal village of Kaş, we spend the week exploring countless caves, tunnels, arches, and bays. Our swims will uncover the area’s most isolated beaches, scattered archipelagos and ancient sites perched on hilltops.
Our main boat for the week is a traditional Turkish ‘gulet,’ which is an ideal way to experience this part of the world. The gulet is also where we will enjoy the fresh, traditional Turkish lunches which are served on board between your swims – a highlight for many SwimTrekkers! There is plenty of room to stretch out as well and relax under the sun while you are out of the water.
If you would like to explore this part of the world, but are looking for slightly shorter swimming distances, please check out our Lycian Way Short Swims - Turkey trip.
Who is this trip for?
This trip is designed for swimmers who enjoy both crossings and coastal swims, including exploring sea caves, tunnels, and arches.
Swimmers should also have a basic understanding of open water swimming and be capable of completing the average daily swim distance of around 3 km prior to the start of the trip. The average daily swim distance is around 6km (split over a minimum of two swims).
We have given this trip a 'Moderate' grading. Most swimmers comfortable in the open water will be able to take part and enjoy one of these trips.
What's included?
- Fully guided swimming holiday in Turkey
- Swim guides and full safety escort on all swims
- Technique advice with video playback
- Six nights' accommodation
- All breakfasts
- All lunches
What's not included?
- Travel to and from the start of the tour
- Evening meals
Related Links
- Swimming Holidays Europe
- Swimming Holidays Turkey
- Swimming Holidays Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim
- Swimming Holidays Hellespont Week Tour
- Swimming Holidays Hellespont and Dardanelles Swim
- Swimming Holidays Lycian Way - Turkey
- Swimming Holidays Lycian Way Short Swims - Turkey
- Swimming Holidays Lycian Way with Teens - Turkey
Related Trips
Daily Itineraries
Please note that the below daily itineraries are an example of the swims that may take place during the course of your trip. However, actual swim locations and distances will vary according to local weather and sea conditions. Your SwimTrek guides and local boat pilot will determine the most suitable swim locations each day and will communicate the plan with all guests as soon as possible.
Trip Schedule
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Onboard the SwimTrek boat

Stopping for a refuel

SwimTrekkers in formation

Emerald shallows

Swimming alongside the cliffs

SwimTrekkers on the boat

The blanket octopus

The chalky coastline

Swimmers and distant escort

Swimmers and escort boat at sea

Swimmer out in the big blue

Headed back for lunch!

Lycian Way coastal shot

Guide keeps watch from the RIB

Just look at that coastline!

Swimmer under the strafing sunlight

Swimmers cutting around the headland

Turquoise
Clear water

Stunning photo on the SwimTrek LYcian Way trip in Turkey

SwimTrek boat on Lycian Way

SwimTrekkers enjoying Kas after swimming

Swimmer jumping into the water in Kas

Picturesque

Ampitheatre
Blue waters

Swimming with Turtles

Group collects in a secluded bay

Pre lunch video analysis
Adventure
another day's adventure

Lycian Way
Graceful
There she goes, having allowed me to spend time with her in her habitat, such a beautiful graceful creature
Bird Island
Here's waving at you all.... can you see the Bird ?

Lycian Way
Kas, 2014

Turtle fun 2 Turkey Lycisn Way 2014

Lycian Way

Rock swimmers in Turkey

Coastal swimming in Turkey

Rock face on the Lycian way SwimTrek trip

swimming holiday Lycian Way

Happy swimmers finishing their swims on our Lycian Way trip

SwimTrekker exploring the rocks in Turkey

Boat from the Tombs

Looking from Turkey towards Greece

Swimming holiday Lycian Way
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"The Lycian way is spectacular: swimming with turtles and over ancient ruins was an experience that I will never forget!"
Till Ottlitz, Germany - 2022 -
I'm three trips in and puzzling over how this company can exceed my expectations so drastically every time. The kind of guests these trips attract are my kind of people...
Edmund L, UK - 2022 -
This was the perfect break, sea, sun, and awesome company. My soul has been revived and replenished. Thank you for an amazing weeks swimming!
Alex L, Germany - 2022 -
This was just the most fantastic trip ever - warm clear waters, lots of fish and sights to see, brilliant guides, beautiful food and great people.
Louise C, UK - 2022 -
It was great and we had a lot of fun!
Birgit Skodda -
I truly enjoyed the trip . Özgen and all the crew did a super job. The crossing was the definite highlight of my swimming life. I can only recommend the trip to all passionate about open water.
Lodovico Simone -
The experience of the turtles and the swimming in lovely blue clear waters has made me want to return for more, very soon. I'm still smiling from ear to ear when I think of the swims!
Julie, UK - 2020 -
Energising!
Cheryl, UK - 2020 -
My first SwimTrek, and it was perfect. Guides were superb, hotel was good, location great, other guests made it fun. "I'll be back".
Stuart, UK - 2020 -
The Lycian Way was an amazing location - lovely clear, warm water and lots of interesting things to see. As usual a wonderfully relaxing/active holiday - perfect, thank you!
Alison, UK - 2020 -
Another fantastic Swim Trek holiday completed - technique improved, speed increased, fish spotted and new friends made. Far too much delicious food consumed but it was a holiday after all! Where to go next is the question?
Helen K, Netherlands - 2019 -
This trip exceeded my expectations. Extremely well organised and both Tim and Shelli our guides were excellent. I was an open water swimming novice so was quite anxious about how I would cope but by Day 2 I was loving it didn't want the trip to end. Swimming every day in the beautiful Mediterranean was sublime and being based in Kaş was fabulous. Well done Swimtrek!
Louise M, Australia - 2019 -
Swimtrek trips never disappoint! Wonderful and knowledgeable guides, beautiful settings, great and varied swimming, big sense of achievement on the bigger crossings, and finally the chance to share all of this with like minded swimmers from all over the world. You leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, fit and with a bunch of new friends!
Rhiannon C, UK - 2019 -
Beautiful sea temperature, fantastic town to stay in, a great SwimTrek team and a wonderful set of people to share a holiday with...what's not to love!
Helen L, UK - 2018 -
Every year I come home and say that trip was the best ever. But this year, it really was the best ever. Wonderful, wonderful time.
Mimi S, US - 2018 -
This was one of the best trips I had in my entire life. The group, challenges, location, guides, boat, food, free time, etc. were excellent.
Niko P, Germany - 2018 -
Amongst the best weeks of my almost 60 years of life!
Susanne T, UK - 2018 -
Kaş was a great place for a Swimtrek base -boat, crew and culture were all fantastic!
Adrianne D, Canada - 2018 -
This holiday exceeded my expectations. I'm already thinking where to book for next year.
Konrad B, UK - 2018 -
Great swims, beautiful town, stunning boat, lovely company, delicious food and... turtles!
Sally T, UK-2017 -
Fabulous Food, Quality Boat, Awesome swimming distances, locations & Guides.... Just keep swimming ! The best swimming holiday I've been on
Kim P, UK-2017 -
As someone relatively new to open water swimming, and a first time Swim Trek traveller, I didn't really know what to expect, but the whole experience was wonderful - life-changing in fact. I was researching my next trip on the 'plane home...
Rachel H. UK- 2017 -
The Lycian Way is near the top of the pack of my SwimTrek experiences. The swimming, the boat, the food and the town itself make for a wonderful swimming holiday.
Joseph C. Australia - 2016 -
Fabulous food, quality boat, awesome swimming distances, locations & guides.... Just keep swimming ! The best swimming holiday I've been on.
Kim P. UK - 2016 -
The Turkish Lycian Way has to be one of the best locations operated by Swim Trek. Great swimming in warm waters backed up by superb lunches on a spacious boat. Kas (hotel location) felt very welcoming and safe.
David B. UK - 2016
Book with Confidence
Our flexible booking conditions include a 14-day refund guarantee and free trip changes.
Terms and Conditions apply.