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Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Fethiye

    Fethiye
    Start point
    Fethiye, Mugla, Turkey (Fethiye Harbour)
    Meals
    Dinner (First dinner on board while meeting other passengers)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Fethiye town during free afternoon
    Landmarks
    Fethiye Harbour
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Oludeniz - Butterfly Valley - St. Nicholas Island

    Oludeniz - Butterfly Valley - St. Nicholas Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner served on board)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing to Butterfly Valley
    • Visit to Oludeniz lagoon
    • Exploration of St. Nicholas Island Byzantine ruins
    • Sunset viewing at St. Nicholas Island

    Optional Activities

    • Paragliding from Babadag Mountain
    • Swimming and water exploration at Oludeniz
    Landmarks
    Butterfly Valley
    Oludeniz Lagoon
    St. Nicholas Island
    Babadag Mountain
  4. Day 3

    Firnas Bay - Kas - Limanagazi Bay

    Firnas Bay - Kas - Limanagazi Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Firnas Bay), Lunch (Lunch at Hidayet Bay), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing to Firnas Bay
    • Early morning swim at Firnas Bay
    • Breakfast at Firnas Bay
    • Anchor at Hidayet Bay for lunch
    • Free time exploration in Kas
    • Sailing to Limanagazi Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Explore ancient ruins of Antiphellos including Lycian rock tombs and Roman theatre in Kas
    • Coffee and marina exploration in Kas
    Landmarks
    Firnas Bay
    Hidayet Bay
    Kas
    Antiphellos
    Limanagazi Bay
  5. Day 4

    Kekova - Simena - Gokkaya Bay

    Kekova - Simena - Gokkaya Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch served on board after return from Simena), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing to Kekova region
    • Viewing the Sunken City from deck
    • Visit to Simena village
    • Hike to Simena Castle with panoramic views
    • Viewing Lycian rock-cut sarcophagi
    • Sailing to Gokkaya Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Sea-kayaking excursion above the Sunken City
    • Evening excursion to Smugglers' Inn for drinks, music, and dancing
    Landmarks
    Kekova Sunken City
    Simena
    Simena Castle
    Gokkaya Bay
  6. Day 5

    Demre - Turtle Beach - Aquarium Bay - Kocakari Bay

    Demre - Turtle Beach - Aquarium Bay - Kocakari Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch served on board at Turtle Beach), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)

    Included Activities

    • Morning swim
    • Sailing to Demre Harbour
    • Sailing to Turtle Beach
    • Swimming at Turtle Beach with sea turtle viewing opportunity
    • Lunch on board at Turtle Beach
    • Sailing to Aquarium Bay
    • Swimming at Aquarium Bay
    • Afternoon tea on deck
    • Sailing to Kocakari Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to ancient city of Myra
    • Visit to Church of St. Nicholas
    Landmarks
    Demre Harbour
    Myra
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Turtle Beach
    Aquarium Bay
    Kocakari Bay
  7. Day 6

    Bayindir Harbour - Kalkan

    Bayindir Harbour - Kalkan
    Meals
    Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast on board), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing to Bayindir Harbour
    • Morning swim at Bayindir Harbour
    • Lunch at Bayindir Harbour
    • Sailing to Kalkan
    • Free time exploration in Kalkan

    Optional Activities

    • Boutique shopping in Kalkan
    • Waterfront relaxation in Kalkan
    Landmarks
    Bayindir Harbour
    Kalkan
  8. Day 7

    Aquarium Bay - Kizilada - Samanlik Bay - Fethiye Harbour

    Aquarium Bay - Kizilada - Samanlik Bay - Fethiye Harbour
    Meals
    Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast on board at Aquarium Bay), Lunch (Lunch at sea at Kizilada), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing to Aquarium Bay
    • Swimming at Aquarium Bay
    • Breakfast on board at Aquarium Bay
    • Sailing to Kizilada
    • Lunch at sea at Kizilada
    • Sailing to Samanlik Bay or Fethiye Harbour
    Landmarks
    Aquarium Bay
    Kizilada
    Samanlik Bay
    Fethiye Harbour
  9. Day 8

    Fethiye

    Fethiye
    End point
    Fethiye, Mugla, Turkey (Fethiye Harbour, 09:00 - 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)

    Included Activities

    • Disembarkation at Fethiye Harbour
    Landmarks
    Fethiye Harbour

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  • Mark5.0•September 2022
    A great experience, cruising around the beautiful turquoise coast. Swimming in beautiful spots with occasional trip...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    Hi Mark, Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback, I'm really pleased to see that you enjoyed your Gulet experience and the stops made during your trip. Over the years we've been operating these trips, we often find that some passengers will choose to sleep on the deck, under the stars, though of course cabins are available for those who prefer to sleep indoors too. I am sorry if the engine noise disrupted your time on board at all, unfortunately as these are fairly small vessels it can be difficult to avoid some degree of engine noise whenever this is running. Thank you again for choosing to travel with Encounters Travel, I do hope that we can arrange another trip for you at some point in the future.
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  • M

    Mike

    Asked on August 3rd, 2026

    how much total is for a single traveller supplement?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written August 2026

      The trip price is £649.00 and the single supplement is £549.00 = £1198.00 for a single cabin.

      Included:
      Transportation by Gulet boat
      7 nights gulet accommodation in a double cabin
      Services of captain and supporting crew
      Tips except captain and gulet crew
      Entrance fees
      7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners

      Excluded:
      International Flights
      Airport transfers
      Accommodation in Fethiye
      Compulsory Travel Insurance
      Suggested optional activities
      Tips - Captain and Gulet crew
      Drinks, snacks and personal expenses

      Important notes:

      Due to the geography of the Fethiye–Kekova–Fethiye route, the gulet must pass through both Kaş and Butterfly Valley on the southbound and return journeys. As a result, these locations may be visited more than once during the cruise. While the overall outbound and return routes are not identical, there is no alternative routing available for this itinerary.

      The highlights shown for our gulet cruises are provided as a sample of the destinations typically visited along the route. As with all gulet cruises, the exact itinerary may vary depending on weather and sea conditions, harbour formalities, passenger embarkation/disembarkation, and provisioning requirements. As a result, the vessel may occasionally call at the same harbour or visit the same or nearby bays more than once during the cruise.

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    Lori

    Asked on November 13th, 2025

    A 17 year old grandson and I will be travelling in Turkey in June and wish to include a gulet. If there are NOT separate beds in a cabin, we would need two cabins.

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      I can confirm that their are twin cabins available so that the price for the 13th June departure date would be £839 per person.

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      Included: Transportation by Gulet boat, 7 nights gulet accommodation in a double cabin, Services of captain and supporting crew, Entrance fees, 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      Excluded: International Flights, Airport transfers, Accommodation in Fethiye, Compulsory Travel Insurance, Suggested optional activities, Tips - Captain and Gulet crew, Drinks, snacks and personal expenses

    • 2 more answers
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    Chelsea

    Asked on November 2nd, 2025

    Are the cabins/bedrooms air-conditioned?

    Accommodation
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      We say they are not air-conditioned because although they have AC units fitted they never run them due to multiple factors. It consumes a lot of diesel, it means the engine needs to stay on and that means noise and pollution and engines can't stay on while they are in port. The power supply at most ports is either non existent of not enough to power all the ACs at once. We find that most people enjoy being on the main deck while socialising and sunbathing, and hardly spend time in their cabins and once they do it is later and cooler.

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    Lori

    Asked on September 24th, 2025

    can we board the Gulet the entire evening of the 18th? I found a flight ticket now but then we will arrive late that evening.

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    Tour Details
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2025

      The night of the 18th October will be spent on board the boat in Fethiye harbour.

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      Lori

      Traveler•Written September 2025

      do you have other similar options?

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2025

      October is the end of the gulet season.

    • L

      Lori

      Traveler•Written September 2025

      no other gulet tours with other routes are available?

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2025

      trips we sell are now fully booked for that week.

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    Jay

    Asked on June 24th, 2024

    I'm a little concerned about the cancellation policy. Virtually no changes possible after booking. Is this correct. We Will be coming from Rhodes, Greece. The ferry doesn't arrive until about 6 pm. will we be able to board then, or will we have to come a day earlier.

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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2024

      On day 1, the Gulet will be available for boarding from 3pm and this night will be spent on board the boat in Fethiye harbour. You can still board the gulet on the 14th once you arrive by ferry from Rhodes. Cancellation policy: Once your booking is confirmed, the non-refundable deposit is retained in the event of you cancelling your booking before 60 days prior to the trip date. Additional cancellation charges apply if you cancel within the 60 days.

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      Jay

      Traveler•Written June 2024

      Does this tour provide free drinking water

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2024

      All drinks are payable, including water. Bottled water can be purchased onboard the gulet.

    • J

      Jay

      Traveler•Written June 2024

      How big are the bottles and how much do they cost

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      The boat stocks 500ml water bottles, priced at €0.50 per bottle.

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      Jay

      Traveler•Written July 2024

      Do you have paddle boards, snorkelling gear, or other water activities. is it possible to scuba dive or paraglide while on the tour?

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      The gulets don't have paddle boards, no. The crew sometimes keeps snorkeling gear that travellers leave behind but those aren't always the best. If you are going to snorkel, then we highly recommend bringing your own masks and fins. Scuba diving, no, but there is a chance to do paragliding in Oludeniz. Ths is priced from €85 per person.

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    Naomi

    Asked on May 3rd, 2024

    how do you guarantee departure? Is this is a definite departure? What is the price for a solo? Are there any discounts?

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    Tour Details
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2024

      The departure from the 14th of Sep 2024 to the 21st of Sep 2024 is scheduled to depart. Before we confirm a booking, we would advise on whether the trip still requires further travellers to book before it is guaranteed to depart. The trip price is A$1525.00 per person sharing and the required single supplement when travelling solo is A$1150.00. We aren't currently offering discounts on this trip.

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    Adriana

    Asked on June 24th, 2023

    I am looking at the 8 day Fethiye tour and want to make sure this is the right trip for me. I'm not in the party boat age range (and have no interest in a party boat) and will be traveling alone. Is this acceptable? Also, if there is any additional information on this tour please send it my way.

    Age Range
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    Tour Details
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2023

      On these trips, we have travellers or various ages, however, generally the ages are in the 40s and older. If you would kindly let us know the departure date you have in mind, we can check availability and the ages of those who are already confirmed on the trip.

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    Tom

    Asked on March 1st, 2022

    One of the group has a severe nut and sesame / sesame oil allergy and was wondering if the on-board catering would be able to accommodate this. Would need precautions to check ingredients and also avoid any cross-contamination / trace transfer (e.g. from chopping board, bowls, knife, etc.).

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    Tour Details
    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2022

      We have checked with the boat operators in Turkey and they have said this will be fine. We will add a detailed note about this when we make your booking with them, and also pass on another message to them just before your departure as an extra reminder. I would also recommend that you speak to the captain upon checking on board and passing the message on personally too. However, I cannot guarantee that exactly the same variety of food and quantity of different dishes will be available for your friend - due to the limited cooking space and kitchen staff on board, and depending on what is being cooked for the rest of the group, they won't necessarily be able to replicate everything separately.

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