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Breakfast aboard
Wake up in a quiet bay. Enjoy breakfast on deck while we discuss the day’s route, weather and conditions. We have you covered and give you the best experience.
Carian Trail Sailing Adventure
Walk the Carian Trail. Sail the Turkish coast.
10 days. 7 spectacular hikes. And a sailing Ship that travels with you.
From ancient Knidos and the wild Datça Peninsula into the Gulf of Gökova, discover the Carian coast in a completely different way. Walk some of its most beautiful trails by day while your sailing yacht travels along the coast to meet you again.
Your hotel moves with you.
Your own comfortable double cabin with private bathroom for the entire journey. Unpack once.
10 DAYS FULLY CATERED · €1,595 / US$1,795 P.P. · FLIGHTS EXCLUDED
2027 DEPARTURES12–22 May · 3–13 October · 13–23 OctoberView dates & availabilityMaximum 12 guests per ship.
The concept
Walk and Sail, the best of both worlds...
A trekking journey designed around the freedom of a moving base at sea.
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Coastal drop off each leg
Our support boat brings the group ashore at the start of the selected walking stage. We stay in touch the entire way for assistance or to pick you up when needed.
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Walk the Carian Trail
Spend the day walking through pine forests, ancient paths, remote villages and spectacular coastal landscapes. Most stages are approximately 15 to 20 kilometres.
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Pick up, sail and relax
At the end of the walk, Kuro collects the group at another bay, beach or harbour. Return aboard, swim, shower, eat, relax and sail towards tomorrow’s trailhead.
The walks don’t need to connect. The sea connects them for us.
The moving basecamp
Your hotel follows the trail.
The Ship changes what a trekking journey can be. We choose the most beautiful stages instead of forcing every walk to connect on land.
Your luggage remains aboard. You return to the same cabin, the same crew and the same comfortable bed—without repacking, changing hotels or losing hours to road transfers. We take care of everything.
1 Ship - 4 Crew - 10 Days
From Knidos into Gökova
The Carian Trail, connected by sea.
Seven outstanding coastal stages, from ancient Knidos and the wild Datça Peninsula deep into the Gulf of Gökova.
Walk pine forest, olive groves, old mule tracks and sea-facing ridges. Unlike a normal trek, we are not limited by roads, hotels or luggage transfers.
Your walk does not need to finish at a road. It only needs to finish near the sea.
Walk. Sail. Swim. Repeat.
A day on the journey
From boots to bare feet.
07:30Wake up in a quiet bay
08:00Breakfast and weather/route briefing
08:30Ashore with Kuro
09:00Start walking
AfternoonReturn to the sea, swim, shower, eat and relax
Late afternoonSailing
EveningDinner on deck
Today you walked those mountains. Tonight you look back at them from the deck.
Seven selected stages
7 hikes. 10 days of adventure.
The walks do not need to connect. The sea connects them for us.
Knidos → Mersincik
18.4 kmMersincik → Körmen
16.8 kmÇakal → Coastal pickup
12.4 kmİzgim Plajı → Löngöz
23.9 kmLöngöz → Karacasöğüt
19.2 kmAkbük → Ören
17.9 kmMazıköy → Yalıçiftlik
18.6 km
Your link between trail and yacht
Meet Kuro.
Kuro is our 7-metre Northstar Orion RIB: the fast, capable link that makes this coastal trekking journey possible.
It gives us beach and cove access, morning drop-offs, afternoon pickups and practical route support where roads cannot. Its 200 HP Mercury Pro XS V8 is secondary to what matters: safely connecting walkers, yacht and coastline.
The coast becomes our trail network. The Ship becomes our moving basecamp.
Your floating hotel
Adventure by day. Comfort every evening.
Your private cabin, the same bed and your luggage wait aboard throughout the journey.
Fully catered adventure
10 days · €1,595 / US$1,795 p.p.
Based on two guests sharing a double cabin with private bathroom. Flights excluded. US market price: US$1,795 per person.
View availabilityIncluded
9 nights aboard · Double cabin · Private ensuite shower and toilet · Breakfast and dinner aboard except two dinners ashore · Lunch packages. Wine, beer, soft drinks, water, coffee and tea · 7 trekking stages · Transfers between yacht and walking routes · Kuro support boat · Yacht and professional crew · Sailing when possible · SUPs, canoes and snorkelling equipment · Route and weather coordination.
Not included: flights, two dinners ashore, personal expenses, travel insurance, tips and optional purchases.
Guidance, crew and marine support
One journey. One professional team.
Professional daily route briefings, an experienced ship's crew and marine support work as one team throughout the journey. We are always standby to support when needed.
Routes, weather, sea conditions, landings and pickups are coordinated every day. The captain has final authority over sailing, Kuro operations, landings and pickups. Plans can change when safety or conditions require it.
The route is never more important than the group.
You do not need to be a mountaineer. You do need to enjoy walking.
Most stages are 15–20 km on unpaved paths with elevation changes. Good basic fitness, sure-footedness and hiking experience are important. Maximum 12 guests per ship.
Departures & availability
A small group. A remarkable coast.
Choose a pre-summer or autumn departure. Dates and cabin availability are confirmed personally by the Flaka team.
PRE-SUMMER 2027
12–22 May
Available · 13 cabins remaining
CHECK AVAILABILITYAUTUMN 2027
13–23 October
Available · 14 cabins remaining
CHECK AVAILABILITYThree departures · maximum 12 guests per ship€1,595 / US$1,795 p.p. · Flights excluded
Ask about dates & reserve your cabinGood to know
Frequently asked questions.
How demanding are the hikes?
Most stages are 15–20 km on uneven terrain. Reasonable good fitness and some hiking experience are prefered.
Must I walk all seven stages?
No, of course not. We are happy to have you on board with us and let you enjoy the day on the water!
Can a walk be shortened?
Of course! Where the route and coast allow, we can arrange a later drop-off or earlier pickup.
Can I book solo?
Yes. As a solo traveler you can join in a shared cabin with someone of the same gender of course and you have your own separate bed. All cabins have ensuite private bathrooms.
Where does my luggage stay?
The best part is, on board! You just unpack once and you take only what you need for the day. So no heavy backpacks, no hassle, you are all set with very little to carry!
What happens in bad weather?
The route may be adjusted; the ship gives us valuable flexibility.
What footwear do I need?
Well-worn hiking shoes with reliable grip are essential. We can provide a full packing list before departure.
How large is the group?
Every ship is limited to a maximum of 12 guests. We sail with a maximum of 3 ships.
How much actual sailing takes place?
We sail whenever wind, route and timing allow. Safety, walking logistics and the Crew of Flaka judgement determine each day’s plan.
One journey. Two worlds.
Ready to experience the Carian Trail differently?
10 days. 7 hikes. One yacht that moves with you.
Ask about availabilityThe Carian Trail, a walk through history
Beyond the turquoise bays and pine covered hills lies the story of ancient Caria. This region of southwestern Turkey, around today’s Bodrum, Milas and Datça, was home to the Carians, an Anatolian people with their own language and a strong maritime tradition. Along the coast, their culture became closely intertwined with that of neighbouring Greek communities.
Bodrum was once Halicarnassus, the seat of Mausolus, the fourth century BCE ruler whose monumental tomb gave us the word mausoleum. Across the wider region, ancient settlements, stone terraces and old village paths reveal a landscape shaped by many generations.
The Carian Trail itself is a modern walking route, opened in 2013 after four winters of exploration and preparation. The project began in 2009 with Yunus Özdemir and Altay Özcan, who worked with fellow explorers to connect old paths, villages and archaeological sites into a marked network stretching approximately 820 kilometres.
On our Trek & Sail journey, selected walks offer a taste of this rich landscape, with time to enjoy its coastal views, village life and historical traces before returning to the comfort of your yacht. It is a chance to discover the coast on foot and see it afresh from the sea.
