* Rafting - We'll head north after breakfast, starting a wonderful day on a winding mountain road through the Toros Mountains, through villages, pine forests and amazing views in all directions. After reorganizing and a brief training session, we'll go rafting on the Koprulu River.
The route crosses a beautiful nature reserve, passes through traditional villages and one of the most impressive river canyons in Turkey. After an extensive lunch on the riverbank we'll continue on, incorporate body rafting, water games and more.
Rafting commences only after everyone has been fully trained, and guide selected for each raft. An international, professional team member will accompany the group. Rafting does not require any skills or previous knowledge and suits everyone, starting at age 6.
* Jeep Trip - After breakfast, we'll climb into our jeeps and meander along the Koprulu River to the impressive heights of the summit of the Toros Mountains. After driving through the towering forests of pine, we'll visit ageless villages and taste the local hospitality by drinking Turkish cay (tea).
We'll eat a lunch as expansive as the Turkish Sultan, and then afterwards continue riding along ancient dirt roads above impressive canyons, bridges and water channels, until finally stopping for a view of the canyons, forests and spectacular valleys below. Independent Jeep Driving. Four persons per jeep. The trip suits everyone and does not require previous knowledge.
* A Day of Rafting & Jeeps in the Koprulu Canyon - Before leaving the hotel, we'll split up into two groups - both groups will experience both activities. Group A will leave by bus to the Koprulu Canyon. After the briefing, we will go rafting (approximately 3 hours as described above).
Group B will leave by bus to Aspendos, where we'll obtain our jeeps and cross the Koprulu River above the Aspendos Dam and drive alongside it through fields in a characteristic rural Turkish landscape. We'll stop in an authentic village where we'll have tea and gozleme on Ali's terrace, which overlooks the Koprulu Mountains.
We'll continue riding north on ancient dirt roads until we reach our resort. Both groups meet for an expansive and rich lunch, BBQ style. After the meal the groups will switch activities and return to the hotel when finished.
* Day Trip with Hike in the Koprulu Area - We depart by bus. After driving through endless pine forests to the Köprülü River, we'll cross the famous Roman Bridge by foot, and enjoy the view 30 meters below us. We'll continue on foot to the "Hidden Canyon" and dangle our feet in the water (for the brave amongst us).
We'll continue on to Husni's Trout Farm and have a delicious lunch on the riverbank. After lunch we continue by bus to visit a country house on the lower part of the Koprulu River, where we'll be treated to afternoon tea on Ali's terrace.
* Day Trip to Kekova - We depart by bus and drive west on the coastal road along the Mediterranean. After driving a mountainous road, we'll stop for refreshments and view of the Finika Bay, before continuing to the boat harbor in Kekova, Sailing in the transparent bay waters to the sunken city of Kekova, we circle the island, and see the ruins of the sunken city and the Halikiot artifact ruins (In good weather we can swim in one of the enchanted bays).
We then continue to sail to the picturesque island of Semna, where we'll eat lunch in one of the Island's authentic restaurants. Those interested can visit the island's old fortress. We'll end our cruise by driving to Myra, where we visit the famous artifacts that include an amphitheater and impressive system of burial caves etched in the rock. If time permits we'll stop in Demre, Santa Claus's birthplace. Return to the hotel.
* A Day of Sailing Bays and Inlets - On this tour we sail in a Gulet (Turkish Wooden boat) on the Mediterranean's quiet waters. During the cruise we view unusual viewpoints of the archaeological sites of Phaselis & Chimeira. We stop in the Olympos Peninsula to visit the Byzantine artifacts. We dine our royal lunch aboard ship and if the weather is good we'll swim off ship.
* River Party - As the stars rise, we drive east to the Manavgat River, for a tranquil end to our weekend. Dinner is served while sailing a Turkish Gulet (Wooden boat). After which, we commence our "River Party" that includes a free bar (including alcoholic beverages), and dancing throughout the cruise.
We'll disembark for a bonfire on the riverbank, with entertainment including a Gypsy act, and a belly dancer show. We smoke nargilas and dance the night away, before returning to the dock.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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