Technique and Explore with Michael Gunning

2 Oct – 8 Oct 2027
Kas, Turkey
From £1,810pp

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Technique sessions from internationally acclaimed swimmer Michael Gunning, with a chance to put your new skills into practice in the afternoons with glorious inter-island and coastal swims.

Duration

6 Nights

Distance per day

2-4km

Water temperature

22-24°C

Max. group size

Ability level

All Abilities

Swim type

Open Water, Pool, Sea

Non-swimming Partners

Welcome - 10% Discount

Technique coaching

Included

Hosted by Michael Gunning, this is a week of swimming, learning and exploring, including fantastic days out on board a traditional Turkish gulet. Combining expert technique coaching with beautiful open water swims, video analysis and routes designed to suit all abilities, you’ll build confidence and develop new skills throughout the week. Most days we’ll set sail to discover a new stretch of spectacular coastline, making this the perfect blend of swimming adventure and expert coaching.

Distances build gently through the week (1–3.5km per day), and you’ll never be pushed beyond what feels right for you.

Sea turtle swimming underwater in Turkey

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.

Train with Michael Gunning

If Michael can't make you fall in love with water, no one can! Guests receive direct coaching, stroke analysis and personalised feedback throughout the week.

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.

Turkish Gulet exploration

These beautiful wooden boats are the best way to explore this turquoise coast. When you're not in the water, kick back on deck and relax.

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

The foundations

This morning we will meet for breakfast and the safety briefing, before heading to the local bay for our first acclimatisation swim - focusing on finding our comfort levels and enjoying the experience. During this swim session, the guides will film your stroke above and below the water. After lunch, Michael will share his inspiring story during a land-based talk, and talk us through the foundations of the stoke – with an emphasis on breathing. In the afternoon, those who feel comfortable can join a short bay swim with technique tips from Michael and the team. Before dinner, we’ll have our first video analysis session. Michael will provide valuable feedback on your current technique and outline the focus areas for the rest of the week.

Day 3

Positioning

This morning we will head down to the Gulet and set sail. As our captain finds our first swim spot, Michael will talk us through the importance of body position whilst swimming - after which we will anchor and try out some new skills. After lunch, we will head to our second swim spot, and enjoy an extended swim, whilst Michael takes people off in small groups to work more closely on certain focus areas.

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Group of happy open water swimmers on the Turquoise Coast

A woman dressed in white sweatshirt and shorts looking out over the sea from clifftop in Turkey

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, including Gulet day trips
A trip to see the Sunken City
Guest Coach Michael Gunning
SwimQuest Guide/s
Swim coaching and video analysis
Both one-to-one and group technique sessions
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.