TRIP OVERVIEW
Trip Dates
22 Apr - 28 Apr |
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29 Apr - 05 May |
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06 May - 12 May |
2 Spaces
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15 Jul - 21 Jul |
5 Spaces
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22 Jul - 28 Jul |
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05 Aug - 11 Aug |
3 Spaces
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12 Aug - 18 Aug |
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26 Aug - 01 Sep |
Full
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09 Sep - 15 Sep |
Full
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16 Sep - 22 Sep |
Full
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23 Sep - 29 Sep |
Full
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07 Oct - 13 Oct |
Private
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14 Oct - 20 Oct |
Full
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21 Oct - 27 Oct |
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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.
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 have a basic understanding of open water swimming and be capable of completing the average swim distance and average daily swim distance (over the course of two swims) prior to the start of the trip.
The average swim distance is around 3km. The average daily swim distance is around 5km. If you have booked for 2023, your average daily distance is 6km.
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 (swimmers only)
- Professional swim guides and full safety escort on all swims (swimmers only)
- Six nights' accommodation
- All breakfasts
- All lunches (swimmers only)
- Full ABTOT Financial Protection
- Technique advice with video playback
What's not included?
- Travel to and from the start of the trip
- Evening meals
- Drinks and additional activities
Sample Trip Itinerary
Please note that the below daily itineraries are an example of the swims that may take place during your trip, however, actual swim locations and distances will vary according to local weather and swim conditions. Your SwimTrek guides and local boat pilots 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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Map
Location Summary
Trip Grading
Trip Information
Getting There
Accommodation
Travel Advice
Related Trips
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The Lycian Way SwimTrek was a great trip and challenge for me. I didn't expect to be able to swim such distances in the sea. All the suggestions for my swimming really helped me improve my skills. I met fantastic people. It was really a pleasure and great fun!
Marta, Italy - 2023 -
SwimTrek have put together an amazing location to swim with highly experienced boat crew, exceptional guides and the whole experience was silky smooth, challenging, life changing to some extent. The experience because of the level of detail applied by SwimTrek, far exceeded my expectations. I loved it all!
Brett O, Australia - 2023 -
This trip was truly incredible. The water is so clear and a turtle even lead us on on of our swims one day. Kas is such a cute town and the swims were so enjoyable. Crossing from Greece to Turkey was definitely a highlight. And our lunches on the boat were delicious. I’m looking forward to doing other SwimTreks but I may have to do this one again because it was so great.
Lauren J, USA - 2023 -
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 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

Freediving in Turkey
Lunchtime between swims and I get to see the sunken wreck of a plane off the coast of Kas

More 2023 swims!

2023 sunlit trips

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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