Western Lycia Gulet cruise in Turkey
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
To help protect the environment, if we discover litter and detritus on a beach, path, etc. we pick it up, and then dispose of it properly. We regularly organise litter picking parties to tidy up a beach we are moored by and so help keep the coasts of Turkey and Greece and the Mediterranean beautiful, free from detritus, and safer for native animals.
Since we are travelling by boat, the amount of water available is limited and needs to be used sparingly. Only showers are provided, not baths, and we advise customers to reduce their use of water by taking short showers, and avoiding leaving the tap running for long periods. As a result the amount of water used during our cruises is significantly less than if travellers were staying in a typical large resort hotel.
We have been using the same gulet for the majority of our trips ever since we started organising tours in Turkey. We charter the gulet for almost the entire season, providing important employment and income to the boat’s crew and owner.
Community
On this trip, we visit small villages along the coast, some of which are only accessible by sea, such as Kale which has no road access. We provide much needed business to local cafes and shops in these places, thereby supporting local families, artisans, and village crafts. We dine in a family run local restaurant, that sources food locally, providing income to a family living in a rural area.
Throughout this tour we employ local guides and location managers. We also use local drivers and vehicles to visit sites, which are often owner operated or run by a local cooperative. This ensures that money goes directly into the pockets of local people, so it is the local community that benefits.
We travel in a small group (maximum 14 guests) to minimize our impact on the environment. We believe that escorted small group tours is the best way to organise sustainable tourism, allowing travellers to discover the ancient heritage and modern culture of Turkey, while at the same time keeping our impact as low as possible.
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