Mandarin & Mango's rural setting close to the ancient Lycian Way makes this the perfect base for keen walkers. For those who are happy to walk by themselves, we are always pleased to offer suggestions and advice, but for those who prefer walking in like-minded company with expert local guidance, our dedicated Walking Weeks in spring and autumn are ideal. Run in small groups of no more than 8 people, these weeks will not only enable you to discover some of the most beautiful local scenery, but also to learn more about rural life in Turkey and to visit some of the lesser known archaeological sites.
For just €110 per person on top of the cost of your stay, the week includes five daily walks with our guide and transportation on those days where we explore further afield. A reasonable level of fitness and sturdy walking boots are required but the routes are designed to allow you to enjoy the countryside at a fairly leisurely pace and not to test your endurance.
Please contact us for availability and to reserve your place.
The itinerary is subject to change according to local conditions.
For those with a keen interest in botany, we particularly recommend our walking weeks in the spring, when the local countryside is awash with a wide variety of wild flowers. Please click here for a list of some of the species identified by two of our more expert guests during their stay from 27 April to 4 May 2015, with kind thanks to Anne and Ronald Richardson.
Furthermore, Turkey is very rich in different species of orchid, and our region (Mugla) is the province with the greatest proliferation. Many of the rarer species are inconspicuous and only likely to be spotted by specialists. For those with an interest in orchids, please click here for a list of local species kindly provided by Maria Jonker, a retired teacher based in Dalyan, who together with her husband runs the environmental and educational volunteer group Riverbums.
If none of the above Walking Week dates should suit, or if you are planning to travel with your own group or walking club, we are also happy to arrange private walking tours for groups of between 4 and 22 people. Itineraries can be tailored to suit your group's particular preferences, including shorter or longer stays. Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your plans without any obligation.
In October 2015, we arranged a private walking week for a group of 19 walkers from Nottinghamshire, which was deemed a resounding success by all concerned. We were delighted to receive the following note from the group's organiser, Dr Foster:
In addition to her kind words, Dr Foster also gave us permission to share her photographs of the group's holiday, so for an impression of the landscapes, views and archaeological sites experienced on one of our walking weeks, please view our Walking Week image gallery.
All our tours in 2024 are covered under the Tursab-licence of our agent, Light Tours (Tursab Nr. 1739).