Self-Guided Cycling in Turkey

Question 1

Where does the tour start and end?

Answer

The tour starts and ends at Dalaman Airport (DLM) where the tour operator will pick you up on the first day and drop you off on the last day of the tour.

You can be collected at any time from Dalaman Airport on day 1 although note if you arrive earlier you can get in some exploration adventures, listed on the itinerary.

At the end of the tour, the return transfer to Dalaman Airport can be arranged at a time to suit you. The hotel checkout time is 11am on the last morning and the ground operator recommends leaving Kas about 4 hours before your domestic flight or 5 hours before an international flight (transfer time to Dalaman Airport is approximately 2.5hours).

Question 2

How long is the tour? How many days cycling?

Answer

The tour is 8 days long with 5 full days of cycling and 1 day (day 6) of exploring off the bikes but with a short cycle in the afternoon around the local area. So, if you count that, then the tour has 6 days of riding.

Question 3

What's the tour like?

Answer

You will cycle 257 km over six days (an average of 43 km per day). The roads are extremely quiet and the terrain is nicely varied; including flat and hilly sections with some steep ascents and descents. The route is graded as moderate.

The roads are fairly wide and well maintained and Turkish drivers are very kind to cyclists, making this a lovely tour to ride.

In terms of how much riding you might do each day, very roughly here are some approximations:

Day 2 - 5 hours
Day 3 - 5 hours
Day 4 - 4 hours
Day 5 - 3.5 hours
Day 6 - riding is optional, 1 hour max.
Day 7 - 3.5 hours

Question 4

Are helmets necessary/included?

Answer

Helmets are obligatory in Turkey and they can be supplied if you need one at no extra charge.

Question 5

Is there cell phone reception throughout the route?

Answer

Cell phone service is extremely good along the route. Phones will work at almost all points of the itinerary. The GPS route files that you will be sent to follow do, however, work offline and all the hotels have wifi.

Question 6

Are there ATMs along the route?

Answer

Yes, there is good ATM access along the route. In Dalyan, Dalaman, Gocek, Fethiye, Patara and Kas specifically. Cards can be used easily in most shops and restaurants so travelling with just a small amount of cash is probably best.

Question 7

Can you tell me about the electrical outlets in Turkey, and is the water safe to drink?

Answer

The electrical outlet is 220V and is the same plug adaptor as the rest of Europe.

Regarding water in Turkey - it is drinkable but may not taste great in the bigger towns. There are roadside springs where good water can be found and lots of shops for bottled water.

Question 8

Can I add extra days in Kas at the end of the tour?

Answer

Yes, it is no problem to add on a few extra days in Kas - either with or without the bikes - contact us for a quote. The return transfer to Dalaman airport will still be included when you are ready to leave.