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2-DAY SEA-KAYAKING TRIP KEKOVA SOUND 1 night pension accommodation,2 days kayaking April-November |
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Complete Kekova Sound kayak tour along West and East Routes.: Ücagiz(Teimiousa)-Andriake(ancient port of Myra)
Itinerary Day 1: Early morning minibus / truck transfer from Kaş to Ucagiz(Üçağız) village in the Kekova Sound.
After pre-instruction for sea kayaking and test-drive; we start paddling from Ucagiz(Teimiousa) to visit Simena - Sunken City – Tersane (Shipyard) Creek - Karakol Islands-Polemos Bay and get finished at the village of Simena. This is a trip to a magnificent place, Kekova Sunken City (Dolichiste) that can only be reached by sea kayaks or boat. You can discover the magical world of Kekova Sunken City with its ruins just below the sea level and the mysterious chambers, steps, ducts and walls carved directly into the rocks. Kekova is actually a long thin island that separates the open sea from the mainland. The surrounding peculiar ecosystem formed by thin points and narrow bays is absolutely quiet and peaceful. We will take break on Tersane (Shipyard) beach to swim or snorkel. Tersane Creek was a temporary shelter for the ships during the stormy weather. Thanks to the ships taking shelter, Tersane Bay(Xera) became a little settlement which may be understood by the structures like a Byzantine church and its arch.
By the late afternoon sea breeze we can set our sails back to Simena. Kale (ancient Simena) you'll notice the unusual shapes of the islets and outcrops that you pass, results of quarrying along the water line to provide stone for the buildings you've been seeing all day. The medieval castle of the Knights of Saint John, sitting high on the hill is surrounded by the remains of the ancient city, offers a bird's-eye view of Kekova.
Overnight at pension with Dinner. Paddling time: 5 hours. Difficulty level: CLASS 2. (L) Lunch (Fishermen's Inn) , (D) Dinner Day 2:
Today we start the trip at Simena and paddle eastwards: Then, paddling eastward take us to Kisneli island and Asirli Island with its big sea cave used at one time by pirates, then to quiet Gokkaya harbor. Having the pleasure of paddling in the crystal clear blue waters, sunbathing, snorkeling or swimming on the isolated beaches makes the impact of the trip much stronger. We then return inland for a break while discovering the coastal ruins of Istlada and the coastal features of Gokkaya Bay. After the break we paddle to Demre-Cayagzi river mouth, also called Kokar Bay. If time permits, there we will paddle up a spring flow in search of birds and natural springs and we disembark at the ruins of Andriake, port for Myra, home of St. Nicola’s church known to the world as Father Christmas. Visiting to Myra Ruins and St.Nicholas Church are optional ( Please contact to Dragoman office people). After trip ends at Andriake port, the group will be transferred back to Kaş.
Paddling time: 4 hours. Difficulty level: CLASS 2+. (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch (lunch box)
PRICE price for 2-4 participants 195 Euro/Person price for minimum 5 participants 155 Euro/Person 13 % DISCOUNT FOR 11-17 YEARS OLD CHILDREN ( in triple rooms). prices are subject to change any time
Included in Land Cost
Not Included in Land Cost
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE. WHEN THE MINIMUM GROUP NUMBER IS REACHED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD.
Sea kayaking tours are here divided arbitrarily into four categories according to potential difficulty and risk. It should be remembered that every situation is different and your trip may not fit readily into one category or another. CLASS 1: Involve gentle tours in sloughs and deltas, and in inhabited, non-challenging, protected waterways not exposed to current more than one knot or open water. Such trips are usually undertaken for a secondary purpose such as bird watching, photography, etc. and call for a schedule of less than three hours per paddling day. CLASS 2: Involve protected water tours in lightly populated areas with exposure to currents up to two knots and crossings of one hour or more with a fetch greater than five miles, sheltered coves and safe beaches every mile or so with small surf and a schedule of less than six hours(4-hour) a day. CLASS 3: Involve exposure to remote areas (half a day to the nearest known help), Open Ocean with crossings up to two hours, exposure to a rough coastline that precludes landing for up to two hours, currents that exceed 3 knots, or beaches with mild to moderate surf. CLASS 4: Involves conditions beyond CLASS 3.
Factors that increase the seriousness of the trip include: - severe weather - use of single rather than double kayaks - very young, old or handicapped clients - larger group size - smaller staff to client ratio. Factors that reduce the seriousness of the trip include: - clients with skills and previous kayaking experience - an accompanying support vessel - smaller group size - larger staff to client ratio.
Sea Kayaking Eco-philosophy. · Ekomarin Sea Kayaking Centre staff is totally dedicated to the protection and well being of nature. · All of our staff shares the same love of nature and the same philosophy when it comes to mother earth. · On a local basis we clean up areas, which we use i.e., beaches, islands and we also collect whatever plastic or rubbish we see floating on the sea. · Our kayaks are very environmentally friendly as they silently glide along with very little noise and certainly no trail of pollution. · We use as much local staff as possible. · When it comes to supplying meals and foods for our clients, we use organically grown produce whenever we can. · We cook mostly vegetarian meals the exception being fresh seafood or local meals when available. · Every year we also donate numerous kayaking hours to many different association's research and conservation projects.
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Then,
paddling eastwardly we plan to arrive in Sicak isthmus by lunchtime.
Guided tours tend to ignore the ancient site of Aperlai, located west of
Ucagiz on the mainland and accessible only by boat from the sea and by the
ancient trail on foot; the effort required to get there has ensured the
preservation of another "sunken city" here, and you can plan some time on
land to explore these ruins on foot. You will then have an opportunity to
visit Aperlai ruins to witness history, after a 2+2-km walk.
Kalekoy
(Simena) which faces Kekova is remarkable with its historical cites left
from the Lycian era. The Lycian Castle, which has been restored during the
Middle Ages, still stands proudly with a small amphitheatre. You will then
visit Kalekoy, to witness history and traditional village life
intermingles. After getting lost in its narrow streets filled with
traditional houses, stores, and natural beauty, you leave Kalekoy with
indescribable feelings.
This
trip takes you on scenic journey to some of the most beautiful and easily
accessible areas around. For lunch we will stop at a calm sand beach while
relaxing and taking in the views. 
