HERMITS OF LATMOS

MIXED ACTIVITY TOURS

HERMITS OF LATMOS

LAKE BAFA TOUR

8 days, 7 nights

2-day sea kayaking/canoeing, 3-day hiking, 1 day archaeological sightseeing trip

ALL INCLUSIVE (airport-airport)

2008 Dates

April 12-191, May 10-17, June 7-14, July 5-12, August 9-16,

September 6-13, October 4-11, November 1-8, December 20-27*

* please ask for optional christmas program

Explore the ancient world, nature and cultural mystery via hiking, paddling trips around magical Lake Latmos.

Feel the antiquity in Herakleia where Greek mythology names Herakleia as the home of the handsome shepherd Endymion, on whom Zeus bestowed the gift of eternal sleep and youth. Follow heritage of St. Paul the Young; a unique cave formed from sixth century paintings. Time forgotten valleys. Shepherds families living in “medieval time conditions”. View of pre-historic 8000-year-old paintings in a rock cave. Visit nomadic solitary villages. Discover 7^th century Byzantium monasteries with fabulous Christian frescoes, dozens of bird species, unique vegetation, and geological diversity. This region, with a history dating back 2,000 years, was once the home to famous pioneering philosopher Herakleitos.

route map

ITINERARY

Day-1: Meeting at Bodrum Airport or Milas Bus Terminal. Transfer to pension in the village by Lake Bafa (Latmos).

Day-2: Day-Hiking; Walking to City Walls and Byzantium Churches with Frescos:

This region, with a history dating back 2,000 years, was once the home to famous pioneering philosopher Herakleitos. Hiking on our first day path, we will go through the ancient Herakleia settlement by the lake. This will give us the chance for study and view the ancient walls and the stone graveyards of Herakleia. Swimming and snorkeling on the beaches of Bafa Lake. Overnight in pension.

Day-3: Trekking; Start the walk from the village by the Lake Bafa through ancient Herakleia town. Through a scenic shepherd’s path to Monastery of the Seven Brothers (7th Century), we will examine frescos of the early Christians, where the monks lived for suffering. Right after leaving at the monastery behind us, with a short walk, we will arrive at the rock cave of the pre-historic 8,000 years old paintings. These paintings are only to be found in eleven places around the world. Ten of these caves are in total to be found in Latmos Mountains. More challenging walk through the thick, tall, centuries old beautiful pine forests. We will arrive at the camp base at around 1,000 meters altitude. Camp I

Day-4: Trekking;

Stylos Monastery. Today following heritage of St. Paul the Young, visit a unique cave formed from frescos. Stylos Monastery is the biggest of the region. Here has been made known with the St. Paul who lived in the past, by being fed with pine nut on a column form a long time. We will walk in thick pine forests with the great rock formations as well as the other growth of the mountains makes the colors and the scenery great. After visiting nomad houses and villages, we will walk through mountain passes on the King’s Road and back to the pension in the footsteps of the ancient Gods, Goddesses and the Christian Hermits on the King’s Road. Overnight in pension.

Day-5: Sea-kayaking; Start paddling from Herakleia, explore the Lake Latmos beauties and ancient heritage by you paddles. We reach the beautiful remote sandy beaches at the northern shore of Lake Bafa. A climb up to a castle on the hill. Dinner and camp at lake shore. Camp-II

Day-6:Sea-kayaking; Observations in the marshland, the tamarisk groves and the shoreline vegetation of the Meander at the western end of Lake Bafa. During sea kayak trip many bird species are frequently sighted. The bird population varies depending on season and water level. Overnight in pension.

Day-7: Sightseeing trip; Visiting most popular local market in the town of Milas (Mylasa) and three different ancient ruins around the region. Overnight in pension.

Day-8: Transfer to Bodrum airport. Fly to home.

“ALL INCLUSIVE, EXCEPT FLIGHTS”

Prices are subject to change without notice.

PRICE PER PERSON - ALL INCLUSIVE(airport-airport)

585 Euro / person (393 GBP/person); for minimum 4 (four) participants.

15 % discount for 14-17 ages children in triple rooms.

for single occupancy add 50 Euro/person(34 GBP/person)

Airfare not included

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR CLOSED GROUP RATES (minimum 6 persons)

Notes:

The Itinerary represented above is the one taken under normal weather conditions. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary or the daily route for any reason deemed necessary to ensure the best trip possible.
Previous outdoor experience is an advantage but is not an essential. However, in order to participate in a trip you should be in good physical and mental fitness. Pre-Instruction and all activity equipment. Early morning departures should be accepted as a nature of your adventure.
Price includes: 7 nights full board accommodation in a village pension 5 days of activity: breakfast + lunch + dinner for all activity days, all transport during the tour, all activity equipment; services of professional and experienced guides; service charges.
For terms & conditions and reservations, please refer to our reservations page on our web site; www.dragoman-turkey.com
Prices do not include international and domestic flights; transfer from-to airports, gratuities to tour guide(s) and driver(s); any items of a personal nature.
If required, all archaeological, ecological and historical information about the tour route will be presented to the participants as an e-document via Internet.
A recommended gear & essential equipment list is to be sent to the participants before the tour.
Travel Insurance is highly recommended for all international outdoor & adventure travel. Our insurances may not protect you. Check your own insurance policies!

Included in Land Cost

Accommodation in village pension and tented camps..
Services of a professional guide, drivers, local servants.
All sightseeing and admission fees to sites/museums.
Bottled water and all soft drinks on activity days and bottled water with lunch throughout.
All transfers(for min. 3 persons)
Service charges and other taxes.

Not Included in Land Cost

International airfare.
Domestic airfare in Turkey (for example: Istanbul/Bodrum/Istanbul) and airport transfers.
Airport transfers for individual arrivals (less than 3 people).
Post-Trip Extension (Please ask for the possibilities).
Items of a personal nature such as soft drinks (except on activity days), liquor, laundry, phone calls, medical assistance, postage, additional hotel nights and meals not specified in the itinerary, traveler's insurance, gratuities to guide, drivers and crew, Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance (Please refer to Terms & Conditions on the web page).
Passport or Turkish visa fees.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond control of Dragoman Outdoor Activities Centre & Travel Agency.