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Find your tour Gulf of Gökova + MTB option undiscovered natural paradise
- Difficulty4 Difficulty level 4
Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
- Duration8 days
The duration of the tour
- GuidanceGuided
Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
The Gulf of Gökova, stretching between the historic city of Bodrum and the spectacular Datça-Peninsula, is a true scenic gem, and a highlight among our cycling tours in Turkey. Completely spared from mass tourism, it is here that Turkey shows its true colours, making it the ideal location for an unforgettable active holiday. Untamed nature with fantastic panoramas, small harbours, wonderfully clear water, and historical highlights are just a taste of what makes the Gökova Gulf so special, an area well worth exploring by bike and boat! This tour will often be operated on the same boat as the mountain bike cruise “Gulf of Gökova” and one tour guide attends trekking bike group while the other one leads the mountain bike group. The mountain bike …
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- Ancient rock tombs in Akyaka
- Swimmstops in wonderfull bays
- 206 km / 128 mi. of cycling
- Motoryacht: max. 30 passengers
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Gulf of Gökova + MTB option
The Gulf of Gökova, stretching between the historic city of Bodrum and the spectacular Datça-Peninsula, is a true scenic gem, and a highlight among our cycling tours in Turkey. Completely spared from mass tourism, it is here that Turkey shows its true colours, making it the ideal location for an unforgettable active holiday. Untamed nature with fantastic panoramas, small harbours, wonderfully clear water, and historical highlights are just a taste of what makes the Gökova Gulf so special, an area well worth exploring by bike and boat!
This tour will often be operated on the same boat as the mountain bike cruise “Gulf of Gökova” and one tour guide attends trekking bike group while the other one leads the mountain bike group. The mountain bike products are only available to guests who participate in these offroad mountain bike trails, more information about these offroad trails can be found on the website of our brand Islandhopping.
The ship – Your sailing hotel
In between cycling excursions, you cruise along with the ship, which travels to a new destination every day. You will sleep and have breakfast and 1 warm meal on board. Depending on the program, this will be lunch or dinner. The other meal is ashore (not included). It’s possible to spend a day on board if you like. There are rental bikes on board, but you can also bring your own if you mention it when booking.
Itinerary
Day 1 Bodrum (Embarkation)
Individual arrival to Bodrum harbour. A collective transfer from Bodrum Airport to the harbour is available for an extra cost on request. Check in on the Gullet begins at 4 pm. In the evening, a shared dinner on board can be enjoyed in the company of your travel companions and tour guides.
Day 2 Bodrum – Yalıçiftlik (round tour)
38km23 mi
After breakfast we raise the anchor for a short cruise to Yaliciftlik. From here we start our first bike ride through the local pine forests to Camlik where we will have the chance to refresh ourselves with a short coffee break. We continue cycling through silver-green olive groves to the small village of Etrim. Ancestors of the Turkmen tribes continue to live semi-nomadic lives in the region. We can marvel at their fascinating hand crafts and during a lunch break at a local restaurant we can discover some local cuisine. After lunch we return to Yaliciftlik where we can enjoy a swim in the afternoon at the nearby beach, followed by dinner on board. Overnight stay in Yaliciftlik.
Day 3 Yalıҁiftlik – Mazı – Akbük
41km25 mi
From Yalıҁiftlik, our bike tour takes us inland through the scenic natural landscape before we head back to Mazı on the coast. Here, our ship awaits us for lunch on board. We relax for the two and a half hours crossing to Akbük, a charming little harbour where we can enjoy the afternoon swimming. Dinner on board and overnight in Akbük.
Day 4 Akbük – Akyaka
31km19 mi
In the morning, a shuttle takes us from Akbük to the charming mountain village of Sarnıçköy. The bike tour leads us to the neighbouring village of Akyaka, where we can stop to admire the ancient rock tombs. This picturesque village is characterized by its pseudo-Seljuk-Ottoman architecture with impressive wooden elements, unique to Turkey. This unique piece was designed by award-winning architect Nail Cakirhan. A short stroll through the village is well worthwhile. Dinner on board and overnight in Akyaka.
Day 5 Akyaka – Ҁamlı
34km21 mi
A round trip by bike around Akyaka takes us inland, away from the coast. On the way we enjoy an abundance of nature and the solitude of this landscape before returning to Akyaka for lunch. Afterwards, we head to the picturesque Ҁamlı bay, where we can take a refreshing swim. Dinner on board and overnight in Ҁamlı.
Day 6 Ҁamlı – English Bay – Yedi adalar
20km12 mi
Today’s bike tour takes us from Ҁamlı through small villages and fragrant pine forests to the picturesque English Bay. In this beautiful bay there will be plenty of time to swim to your heart’s content. After the bike ride, we have one and a half hours to relax on board and enjoy the sun and the salty sea air while we cruise to Yedi Adalar (Seven Islands). Dinner on board and overnight on anchor.
Day 7 Yedi Adalar – Körmen – Knidos
42km26 mi
The morning crossing takes us to Körmen on the Datça Peninsula, which we explore by bike. A first ascent leads us to a height of 450 m/1.480 ft, before we get to enjoy the descent back to the sea with a beautiful view over the Greek islands Nisyros, Tilos and Rhodes. The path leads us on a scenic road along the coast before entering the suburban outskirts of Knidos. After a visit to the impressive archaeological site, we spend the night in one of the most picturesque bays on the Turkish coast.
Day 8 Knidos – Bodrum (Disembarkation)
After breakfast on board, we get to enjoy the sea air one last time on the crossing back to Bodrum. Once in Bodrum, it is time to say goodbye to your ship, the crew, and tour guides. Check-out and (if any) transfer to the airport and individual travel back home or extension of your holiday in Turkey.
Good to know
- Itinerary changes We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be run in reverse order. Our tours are dependent on weather conditions and the final decision is that of the captain. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend time on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike-tour.
- Level 4 / 5: Cycling tours through hilly to mountainous terrain with some steeper ascents of up to approximately 400 meters. Requires confident riding on winding descents, uneven asphalt, and occasionally gravel paths. Suitable for experienced cyclists accustomed to longer daily stages.
- Distance: 20 – 44 km per day
- Total elevation: 200 – 700 meters of elevation per day
- Road conditions: The roads are mostly asphalted, but very rough. There is no such thing as smooth asphalt in Turkey. On some stretches of road, you can expect to encounter chippings and small potholes. For this reason, our rental bikes are also equipped with thick tires and suspension to compensate for bumps.
- Traffic: Traffic is to be expected within and around coastal towns. 95% of cycle tours lead through rural areas with very little to no traffic.
- Infrastructure: There are no designated cycle paths in Turkey; cycling tours take place on public roads, preferably on quiet side roads.
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- Relevant for all levels: Safe cycling skills and familiarity with road traffic are prerequisites for taking part in our tours. All tours, including the elevation gains, can be mastered more easily with electronic assistance. Anyone renting an e-bike should already have experience and be confident in handling e-bikes, as these bikes are significantly heavier and faster than conventional bikes.
- Individual cycling: This tour is primarily a guided group tour. Upon consultation with your tour guides, the possibility to cycle on your own along recommended, suitable routes, may present itself. 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.
- Group riding pace: On most of our Bike & Boat tours you can choose between a hybrid bike and an e-bike. However, the guided group pace is based on the speed of the hybrid bike cyclists. Those who rent an e-bike on a hybrid bike tour are asked to show consideration for those who ride without electronic assistance. Hybrid bike cyclists need more breaks and more time to cycle the hills. We thank you for your understanding.
- Requirement to wear a helmet Helmets are mandatory on our bike tours. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as our rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required).
- Children We believe that only children in a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and with a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bicycles is 1.50 m (5 ft.)
- Catering The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one warm meal a day. The half board starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
- Internet availability Our Turkish boats do not offer a WiFi connection. If you need to connect to the internet during the tour, we recommend bringing your portable electronic device to a cafe or bar somewhere in the harbour. Free WiFi is on offer almost everywhere. If you order something to eat or drink, then you are able to use the WiFi to your hearts content.
- Language Due to our international audience all Islandhopping tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German.
Prices & availability
Practical information
Included in this tour
- 8-day-trip on a gulet with crew
- 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
- 7x half board catering
- Drinking water on board
- Bed linen and towels
- Daily cabin cleaning
- English-speaking tour guide
- Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in itinerary
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites (group visits only)
Excluded from this tour
- Transfer to/from the ship in Bodrum, Turkey
- Rental e-bike or gravel bike (optional)
- Rental bicycle helmet (optional)
- Entrance fees & excursions not included in the tour price
- Meals and beverages ashore
- Parking fee
- Other transfers
- Beverages on board (noted on a tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
- Personal (travel) insurances
- Tips for tour-guides and crew (at your discretion)
- SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person – will be specified separately on the booking confirmation)
Additional options & information
- Rental e-bike with Ortlieb pannier: e-bike: € 252 per week
- Rental gravelbike: € 240 per week (available from 165cm)
- Insurance against theft and damage of the rental bike: e-bike/gravelbike: € 28 /week
- Special dietary requests (lactose free / gluten free / vegan), surcharge: € 70 p.p. (must be communicated in advance, payment on board)
- Collective group transfers between Bodrum airport and Bodrum/ Yaliciftlik port (available on embarkation or disembarkation days only): price on request (reservation requested – minimum 2 persons)
- Exclusive transfers: on request
Requirement to wear a helmet
Helmet use is mandatory on all bike rides. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available on board in limited number (reservation requested).
Price reductions
- With three people sharing a cabin, we allow a €200 discount p.p. on the basic tour price (not combinable with other discounts).
- Children up to the age of 16 receive a discount of €200 on the basic tour price (double occupacy, not combinable with other discounts).
Participants
Minimum: 14 Maximum: 30
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