Turkey

3 Oct – 9 Oct 2026
Kas, Turkey
From £1,699pp

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Clear, warm water. An ancient coastline. Hidden coves, sea caves, and ruins just beneath the surface. Kaş on Turkey's Lycian Coast is open water swimming at its most spectacular.

Duration

6 Nights

Distance per day

3-5km

Water temperature

22-24°C

Max. group size

Ability level

All Abilities

Swim type

Open Water, Sea

If you’re seeking crystal-clear waters and unforgettable coastal swims, Turkey is an open water swimmer’s dream. This much-loved SwimQuest destination showcases the very best of the Turquoise Coast from tranquil bays and dramatic headlands to bold deep-water crossings, all set against a backdrop of sunshine, history, and striking natural beauty.

Based at the seafront Aqua Princess Hotel in the charming coastal town of Kaş, we are in the perfect spot to explore. Each day brings a varied programme of swims, with routes designed to suit every mood, from relaxed coastal dips to more adventurous open water crossings. Suitable for swimmers comfortable covering 1km or more in open water, this holiday is about the joy of swimming, not the clock. Just bring your love of the sea and a sense of adventure.

Boat in beautiful blue sea with passengers and captain

Womam swimming underwater in goggles smiling

Group of happy open water swimmers on the Turquoise Coast

Group of people reviewing map around a table on a boat

Highlights

Photo from the balcony of an aquarius seaview room at the Aqua Princess Hotel Kas Turkey

Home for the week

With steps leading down to a private beach, the Aqua Princess is an ideal launch pad for our week of Turkish swimming adventures. Incredible views, great breakfasts and friendly Turkish hospitality.

Delicious local food

Nothing beats a freshly prepared lunch on board a boat after a sea swim! Our Turkish Gulet hosts cook up a storm for lunch, with fresh salads, fish caught off the back of the boat and wonderful mezzes.

Group laying on their backs in the turquoise sea.

The clarity

The Turquoise Coast is named as such for a reason, and doesn't disappoint. Warm, crystal-clear Mediterranean sea averaging 22–24°C. What's not to love?

The swims

Caves, arches, hanging tombs, hidden coves and open crossings. Every day brings something special and different. No two swims in Kas are ever quite the same.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

As most flights arrive late in the evening, the guides will introduce themselves and ensure you have checked into your rooms before letting you get some rest ahead of Sunday morning's breakfast, briefing and first swim.

Day 2

Acclimatisation & Exploration

This morning we will meet for breakfast and the safety briefing, before heading to the local bay for our first acclimatisation swim. After lunch, we will walk to the bay on the peninsula for a slightly longer swim and some underwater video coaching. In the evening, we will enjoy dinner on the terrace with a chance to get to know each other a little better!

Day 3

All aboard

Today we meet our lovely local boat pilot for the week, who will be showing us some of the best swimming this area has to offer. In the morning we will board and complete a stunning coastal swim (1.5-2km), before lunch on board. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a swim (1.5-2km) under some impressive tombs nestled in the cliffs.

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Accommodation

WIFI RESTAURANT BAR POOL AIR CON EN SUITE DEPOSIT BOX

With steps leading down to a private beach, Aqua Princess is an ideal launch pad for our week of Turkish swimming adventures. Rooms are air-conditioned and each has a private bathroom. There is free wifi by the swimming pool, and lovely views over the Mediterranean and harbour.

Aqua princess hotel in Turkey. View from the terrace. Sun loungers umbrellas and blue sea.

Rooms

The base trip price is based on you sharing a twin or double room. If you are travelling solo we'll pair you with a same-sex roommate, or if you’d like a room to yourself, choose a sole use room when booking.

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What's included

Included

6 night's accommodation in the Aqua Princess Hotel based in a double / twin standard room with side facing sea view
A jam packed swimming itinerary
A day trip to see the Sunken City
Local skipper & cook (we take 4 full day trips on board the Gulet)
Two SwimQuest guides
Breakfasts
Lunches
SwimQuest swim cap and poncho
VAT
ABTOT Financial Protection

Not included

Travel to and from the Aqua Princess Hotel (see ‘Getting there’ tab for more information)
Wetsuits and fins (if required)
Evening meals
Alcohol
Single room supplement or room upgrades

Getting there

Getting to Kaş

Trip begins Saturday evening

Flights to Dalaman or Antalya

Fly to Dalaman airport (DLM) or Antalya airport (AYT). For help finding flight information and prices,

you may wish to try a flight search engine such as Skyscanner or Kayak.

Dalaman / Antalya to Kaş

Transfers from Dalaman Airport or Antalya to Kaş can be booked through our colleagues in Turkey. You will be sent details of how to book on your welcome email and we will introduce you to other members of the group so you can travel together if you wish. Pricing is roughly £55 for up to 3 passengers from Dalaman and £80 for up to 3 passengers from Antalya.