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Turkey activity holiday

COUNTRY:
Turkey
LOCATION:
Turquoise Coast
DEPARTURES:
PRICE:
From £495 (8 days) excluding flights
MORE INFO:
Price includes 7 nights accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners, activities - white water rafting, tubing, sea kayaking, mountain biking, lazy boat day, equipment, tuition and guides. We can arrange flights from the UK.
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Turkey activity holiday

Turkey activity holiday

How this holiday makes a difference

This activity holiday is based in the Turkish Mediterranean harbour town of Kas. Our contribution to the local community and economy, as well as our efforts to minimise the environmental impact of tourism in Kas and its surrounding area, takes many forms.

We work only with hotels which are either locally owned or employ members of the local community as key members of staff. Picnic supplies are purchased either from local suppliers or direct from local villagers themselves and lunches on activity days are taken at the homes of local villagers when possible who convert their patios into cafes.

When visiting villages we endeavour to arrive by foot and encourage interaction between our groups and the local community to allow each to develop cultural understanding. When motorised transport or transfers are required we use local drivers, often in owner operated vehicles, which brings work to people who may otherwise be under-employed in the community.

For activities motorised transport is kept to a minimum and the activities themselves use equipment which does not impact on the environment e.g. kayaks, rafts and cycles. We actively encourage the purchase of all activity equipment locally where possible provided it complies rigorously with expected standards of quality and safety. Production and disposal of plastic waste is also reduced by dispensing drinking water from re-usable large volume containers.

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Story of the holiday provider

The founder of this company gave up his job as a stockbroker who made rich people richer, put a tent and sleeping bag on the back of his bicycle and went travelling. When he returned home he decided to do what he loved best and retrain so that he could set up an activity holiday company. He believes holidays spent lying on a beach gently grilling under a roasting sun are all very well but the memories from awesome experiences in stunning locations, such as white water rafting in the Pyrenees or dog sledding in Lapland, will last far longer than any sun tan.

Holiday provider no: 306

Turkey activity holiday

Reviewed 19 Sep 2007 by Vaughan Redfern4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


River walking through a beautiful canyon in the Garrotxa national park

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Bring some means of making a hot drink and be prepared to travel to find something to eat - there are no restaurant facilities at the accommodation.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


All the activities except one required road travel. There was no transport provided so each of the families had to take their own cars each day - not sustainable. There were local benefits through use of the accommodation and the instructors used for the activities.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Really enjoyed the holiday, partly due to the good weather and the company of the other families.
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