Lycian Coast Cycle and Sail

What's Included

• Meals

  7 breakfasts, 7 lunches or dinners (does not include drinks) - meals are provided on a half board basis meaning that breakfast and either lunch or dinner is provided each day. Usually dinner is provided and lunch is free for you to sample a restaurant.

• Accommodation

  7 nights accommodation in a twin cabin with private bathroom on a premium category gulet. Supplement applies for single cabin, or above deck cabin on select departures. If you are travelling by yourself you will be matched with another passenger.

• Bottled Water

  Bottled water on board and for all activities ashore.

• Bed Linen and Towels

  Bed linen and cabin towels are provided.

• Information Pack

  Information pack including overview maps per cabin.

• Bike Rental

  21 speed hybrid bike rental with pannier (electric bike available on request - supplement applies). The guides will carry bike locks for the group when cycling, or individual locks can be provided on request if you decide to bike alone (limited supply).

• Experienced Crew

  Experienced crew including English speaking cycle guide.

• Entrance Fees

  Entrance to museums and archaeological sites (group visits only).

• Transfers

  Travel to and from Bodrum/Yali Ciftlik or Gocek.

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from Bodrum or Göcek

  Travel to and from Bodrum or Gocek is not included.
  
  

• Meals and Drinks

  Meals not listed as included, and drinks on board are not included.
  
  

• Helmets

  Helmets are mandatory on all bike tours.
  
  You are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.
  
  A limited number of rental helmets are available on board (reservation essential), however, we cannot guarantee their suitability.
  
  

• Bicycle Insurance

  Optional Bicycle insurance - payable in cash locally.
  
  EUR10 per person for hybrid bike, EUR20 per person for electric bike.
  
  Please note that normal travel insurance often does not cover loss or damage to rental bikes.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory.
  
  Cruise cover may be required - check with your insurer.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips for guide and crew are not included.
  
  

• Group Transfers

  Return group transfers from the airport in Dalaman or Bodrum to the boat on arrival and departure days - reservation on request for an additional cost.
  
  

• WiFi

  Our Turkish boat does not offer a Wifi connection.
  
  If you need to connect during the tour, we recommend taking your portable electronic device to a cafe or bar in the harbour as free wifi is available almost everywhere on purchase of something to eat or drink.
  
  

• Entrance Fees Not Listed

  Entrance fees not listed as included are not covered.
  
  

• Personal Items

  Items of a personal nature including beach towel for use ashore are not included.
  
  

Accommodation

7 nights boat. The Turkish gulet, Admiral, has three towering masts. The boat offers 15 spacious and climate controlled guest cabins with tiled bathrooms and separate shower cabins and toilet. The large saloon is tastefully decorated and includes a bar where you can order a refreshing beverage. The vast ships decks provide shaded and sunny areas to relax with plenty of comfortable seating areas and sunning mattresses.

Grading

The trip requires an excellent level of fitness from participants, acquired from steady cycling. The day tours range between 27 to 49km/17 to 30mi, taking you through hilly and mountainous terrain. Participants will also have to master extended climbs, during which you may need to push the bike. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike tour. We will traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely travelled outside of the holiday seasons. The cyclists on regular bicycles determine the pace. We ask guests who have reserved an e-bike to be mindful of this and to acknowledge that the regular cyclists need time to rest and take longer to climb the hills. *For safety reasons, cycle helmets must be worn while cycling - this is a condition of the tour.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

Travel to and from Bodrum/Yali Ciftlik or Gocek. Return group transfers from the airport in Dalaman or Bodrum to the boat on arrival and departure days can be arranged for an additional cost. The tour includes a 21-speed hybrid bike rental with pannier, and electric bikes are available on request.