The Kariya Trail is strictly a place for contemplative, thoughtful relaxation without rushing. The point is that the Kariya Trail must be explored to be able to see it from the right angle and from the right angle. And we will help touch the pristine beauty of nature.
We'll meet sunsets and sunrises by the sea. At every turn on Datchet you can see many beehives and silvery olive groves. In addition, this place is recommended by medics to those who suffer from respiratory and heart disease. The Greek geographer and historian Strabo wrote: "The one whom the gods love, they send to Datca to live long.
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We invite you to explore the Datca Peninsula and walk with us along the Caria Trail. The Datca Peninsula is washed by two seas – the Aegean and the Mediterranean. It's not just a peninsula with beautiful beaches, it's also a wilderness, where cliffs clinging to the clouds hide beautiful bays from human eyes, where you can plunge into the blue water and walk barefoot. Inimitably picturesque place with amazing air, transparent azure sea and secluded bays will give unforgettable memories.
We do not cancel or shift groups. If the consultant approved the purchase of a ticket, you can surely buy it. The hike will not be canceled due to our fault.
Experienced Kuluar teamleaders will accompany the group on the whole route, will make your journey as memorable and safe as possible!
The consultant will help you prepare for the trip and answer all your questions
More than 12,000 participants have already been with Kuluar, and 97.8% were satisfied. We're sure you will, too!
From Izmir or Dalaman airports we take buses to Marmaris. In Marmaris, you will meet your team leader at the hotel. Then we will check in to the hotel. After the hard road we have to acclimatize to the new climate. Marmaris is the most beautiful and picturesque city on the southwest coast. The city's calling card is the fortress "Marmara Kalesi", built by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. It is surrounded by the old town, where there is a colorful oriental bazaar and beautifully restored old houses. We will definitely take a walk there.
We get up, have breakfast, and take the bus to the Datca Peninsula. In an hour we arrive at the beginning of the route. Our journey will start at the village of Eski Datca, where we will walk through streets that have a traditional Turkish charm. There are always lots of flowers here, even in winter. After an hour we will reach our first altitude, but you can easily do it and look back and see a beautiful bay. Onwards past olive and almond orchards we reach the campsite. We pitch our tents, have lunch and head for the enormous Can Baba Cave, some 320m up. So, let's take water and candy bars and go upstairs to listen to the silence. By the way, there are a lot of climbing routes, where life is boiling in summer and they are empty in winter. We go down, have dinner and gain strength.
Distanse: 7.7 km; Climb: 230 m.
Today we will spend another half day among the high cliffs and pine forest. The road is wide and comfortable. On the route we will meet a huge number of beehives. By 2pm we will reach the sea. The first to catch your eye will be the Greek islands, then the peninsula itself, rugged in coves. In a couple of hours we will walk down to our accommodation. Domuz Cukuru Beach has flat, comfortable tent sites. If you've got a hammock, it's a good time to stretch out on it.
Distanse: 9.5 km; Climb: 255 m.
Today will give us incredible views, and as you know, he who sits high can see everything :) That means a lot of climbing up and down to the sea. We'll put on pants, because we will walk along the sea on narrow paths, where we will meet prickly bushes. We will have lunch at one of the beautiful bays. We have to climb almost 200 m, it will be difficult, so we have lunch and head up through a dried up river bed. From the pass there is a beautiful view of the village Ovabuku, we will spend the night there, but first we have to buy in the store what we need for dinner.
Distanse: 10 km; Climb: 197m.
In the morning we can afford to take our time and take an air bath. The walk today is only 6 km. There will be a fairly smooth ascent through an olive grove, then past cool terraces with very old olive trees we will reach the pass of 206 m. We will rest, admire the beauty, find the source of water. The noise of the creek will fill the silence around us. Further on you will descend to the camp. There you can take a hot shower and lie on the beach. The place is very nice.
Distanse: 6 km; Climb: 200m
We put on our backpacks and leave the campsite. We have some steep slopes to climb, where from the pass we see on the horizon the Greek island of Tilos, gracefully nestled in the Aegean Sea, and the small but beautiful volcanic island of Nisyros. We will spend the night on the quiet beach Baglarozu, which is captive to wildlife. This means that we will bring water with us.
Distanse: 13 km; Climb: 206 m
Evidence has been found on the Datcha Peninsula that an advanced civilization existed here as early as 2000 BC. The indigenous population was the Karas. In the era of the Dorians, who came here in 1000 B.C. from Greece via Thrace, the peninsula flourished. The center of the Doric civilization was the city of Knid. After Lycia fell under Persian influence in 546 BC, Cnidus too came under the Persian yoke. In the 4th century BC. Cnid was relocated to the extreme tip of the Datca Peninsula, which is where we are going today. Along the winding path along the sea we pass ancient ruins and get to the city-museum, next to which there is a lighthouse, which we will surely go to.
We have to say goodbye to the ancient city of Knidos which is said to be "the city built for the most beautiful goddess Aphrodite on the most beautiful peninsula in the world" and we take a charter bus to Marmaris for a cozy room and goodbye dinner.
Distanse: 10 km; Climb: 123 m
To book a place in the group you need to pay a prepayment of 70 euros. We recommend to do it as early as possible. Methods of payment and conditions of return in case of refusal or descent from the route here. The rest of the sum is to be returned to the team leader on the first day of the program.
A consultant will advise you on equipment, help you find the best flight, and share information about hotels. You make your own payments and purchases. If you want your consultant to buy the ticket for you, it's possible, but for extra money, because it's a big responsibility. More in the article: additional services and service fee.
Depending on the weather conditions, condition and general wishes of the group, the teamleader has the right to make changes to the route.
Citizens of Ukraine do not need a visa to Turkey. From documents you need only a valid foreign passport.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date – please check this before buying flights.
To take part in the tour you must have no illnesses from this list >>.
As always, we recommend that you buy your tickets in advance, but only after we confirm your participation in the trip. The cheapest way to fly to Turkey is with the low-cost airline Pegasus. They fly from Kharkov and Lvov in Ukraine. They do not fly direct, but with a connection in Istanbul. But there is nothing wrong with it. The ticket price starts at 150 еuros round trip and you'd better buy tickets in advance. Allowed luggage: 20 kg + 10 kg of hand luggage.
From Kiev you can fly with wings of Turkish Airlines. It's slightly more expensive.
You should buy tickets to Izmir or Dalaman, and then take a bus to Marmaris.
Our recommendations for airline ticketing services can be found in this article.
The group is scheduled to meet with the teamleader in Marmaris. More accurate and detailed information on the meeting place and contacts of the team leader will be sent to you 7–10 days before the start of the hike, be sure to check your email!
You need good insurance to participate in the program. Please do not neglect this item. For some participants, it saved thousands of dollars. You can find our recommendations for taking out insurance here: "Insurance for Kuluar hikers"
I'm sure you're wondering what we're going to eat while camping. Let's tell you right away that you don't have to worry. Many participants say that they eat better while camping than at home. The base of the menu is a simple meal of cereal and soup. Do not count on gourmet delicacies (although they can be).
If you do not eat some products, be sure to tell the consultant, so the team leader can adjust the menu for you. We also recommend that you take some pockets of nuts or sweets with you. The appetite in a hike is much better than at home.
Please note that the menu presented is tentative. Team leaders usually have their own crown dishes, which they like to pamper the participants.
Features meals for vegetarians – if you don't eat meat, be sure to read. We tell you how we'll feed you and give you a 5% discount on our food.
Turkey is a country with a mild subtropical climate. In summer it is very hot here, so we try to put our hikes mainly in March-May and September-October, which are the best months for trekking in Turkey. The daytime temperature in April will be +25 +30 Celsius, and at night about +10.
The official currency of Turkey – Turkish lira, but almost everywhere you can pay and dollars at a rate similar to the official. However, a certain amount of lira is worth to have (it will be useful in the stores on the route in small villages), and to change them is best at the bus station exchange office. By no means change it directly at the airport – the rate there is simply robbery! Take small currency with you, cab drivers will be happy to accept it. One dollar is about seven Turkish Liras.
*Please attention: It is not the consultant's job to select a separate flight for each participant. The consultant gives general recommendations based on his/her experience and shares the flights of other participants, so that you can fly together. It's up to the participant to select and purchase his own convenient airfare. If you want the consultant to buy you a ticket, book a hotel or an additional excursion, read the terms and conditions on the page: additional services.
The total amount of additional expenses not included in the price will be up to 120 € – depending on how to eat in cafes and how many souvenirs to buy. We advise you to change money before you go to exchange offices with a fixed rate. The exchange rate at the airport is not very good. At the café you can eat for about 5–15 €. If you have a sweet tooth you'll probably want to bring home a lot of oriental delicacies.)
