With stunning sailing around the Turkish Coast including crystal-clear water, mountainous coastal views, and mild temperatures during the high season, it’s no wonder that Turkiye is the most popular gulet charter destination in the world. Combining a classic wooden yacht with a motor engine, gulets benefit from the smooth sailing of a motor while having the option to sail if the wind is right.

Turkiye is home to several world-class yachting destinations. Gocek offers pine mountain views, four stunning marinas, and a smattering of islands and bays to explore. From Bodrum, there are a wealth of coves, beaches, and bays to discover along the Yalikavak peninsula. Further out are Greek islands of the Aegean such as Samos, Patmos, and Symi.

Crystal-clear waters, Mediterranean waters, and an abundance of coral reefs make Turkiye a beloved scuba diving location. Bodrum is blessed with a variety of islands and islets, as well as clear aquamarine waters, making it an excellent scuba diving location. The bays surrounding Bodrum offer more than 20 varying dive sites to explore and you can discover colorful reefs, hidden caves, ancient shipwrecks, and plenty of sea life. Kaş Marina is an excellent place for scuba diving, with over 20 spots to dive in, and plenty of beautiful endangered plants and marine animals to discover.

The area around Marmaris is known for its exceptional underwater visibility and is notoriously filled with fish, guaranteeing a visually stunning diving experience. With 30-some exciting diving spots to explore, there are plenty of popular diving points that offer shallow waters without currents, perfect for first-time divers or those seeking a more laid back diving experience. Canakkale is near Gallipoli, a peninsula famous for its role during World War I, the Gallipoli Campaign. Recently, diving has expanded in the area, and you can view WWI wrecks significant to Turkiye and Australia’s efforts in the war.

With sweeping mountain views, coastal paths, and history at every turn, Turkiye is a lesser-known but rewarding hiking destination. Otherworldly Cappadocia is easily explored on foot and getting off the beaten path will help you to enjoy Cappadocia’s magnificent scenery away from the crowds. It’s easy to get on the trail on Marmaris, as you can depart on trails straight from the city and take in seaside views as you make your way along the path. If you drive out a bit, you’ll be rewarded with local spots and Marmaris’ proximity to the Carian Trail.

Kaş and Kalkan are surrounded by excellent hiking, as the towns are situated along the route of the Lycian Way, Turkiye’s most popular long-distance hiking trail. Spanning 335 miles of marked hiking trails along the Tekke Peninsula, the trail stretches between Fethiye and Antalya on Turkiye’s southern coast. Not far from the end of the Lycian Way lies one of Turkiye’s more remote trails, the St. Paul Trail, which travels through Turkish countryside, rather through tourist towns, providing a much more secluded, authentic hiking experience.

Cappadocia is home to scenic cycling routes and the unique landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage land offers different levels of off-road biking adventures for professionals or for families with kids. Ride on thrilling singletrack trails that are only the width of a bike to bring out your adventurous side, winding through roads while surrounded by towering rock structures and fairy chimneys.

Whiz through little-used dirt roads, grassy plains, and volcanic lands and view the remnants of the ancient residents who lived in the Cappadocian caves. Not only will you be able to stop and take photos but you will also be able to explore and discover things for yourself. Explore spectacular views and scenic trails, rides at sunrise under the hot air balloons, romantic sunset rides, and more. Our professional bike guide will always lead the way and riders can also stop by little chapels for short visits and breaks.

Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985, Cappadocia is consistently chosen as the best place to ride a hot air balloon on our planet. Most rides go over Goreme National Park, which features the famous otherworldly fairy chimneys—caused by volcanic eruptions that scientists estimate took place between 14-60 million years ago.

What makes the hot air balloon rides over Cappadocia so special is the fact that fairy chimneys are not the only visual wonders to behold. Mushroom-shaped chimneys, cave castles, tabletop mountains, badlands, and amazing valleys all complement each other to form some of the most unusual and scenic landscapes in the planet which can all be observed in a hot air balloon ride at sunrise.

Constant and reliable wind conditions come together with turquoise blue waters, side-shore wind, and an opening to the Aegean Sea, making Alaçatı one of the most fun locations to windsurf in the world. Because of these favorable conditions, Alaçatı Bay has been home to many competitions and world championships in windsurfing over the years.

The bay’s warm, shallow water and soft sand makes it a perfect place for kids and beginners to enjoy the sport and safely develop their skills while surrounded by stunning coastal vistas. Alaçatı is also home to various windsurfing schools with rental equipment and experienced instructors ready to help students hone their craft.

It’s no surprise that Cappadocia is home to beautiful horseback riding routes—the name Cappadocia actually comes from the ancient Hittite word kaptpatuka which means “Land of Beautiful Horses”. For thousands of years, horses have been an integral part of the region’s history and bygone imagery depicts the ancient people tending to their horses. Cappadocian horse breeders were sought out by royalty and horses became a form of currency, as trades with the Romans for chariot races supported the Cappadocian economy.

Explore the landscapes on a native Anatolian or Arabic horse guided by a Turkish cowboy. Our guides will help you explore the region as you ride through beautiful valleys, over the badlands, through villages, and off-the-beaten paths. Make your way through the volcanic stone hills, passing several stunning fairy chimneys and churches along the way, and look out over breathtaking mountain vistas for as far as you can see. Naturally, sunrise and sunset horseback rides are gorgeous thanks to the scenic landscape.

Towering above the town of Oludeniz on Turkiye’s southwest coast is Babadag (Father Mountain), whose thermals create the ideal conditions for paragliding takeoff. Experts tout Oludeniz as the best site in Europe for paragliding and it’s no wonder why—Babadag Mountain is one of the highest commercial launch sites for paragliding, starting at 6,500 feet, and its position in southern Turkiye means it benefits from a mild climate and favorable weather conditions.

Because of the popularity of paragliding in Oludeniz, there are a wide number of safe and dependable pilots and staff to ensure your journey is just as safe as it is thrilling. As you simply step off of the mountain, you’ll be surprised at just how gentle the scenic float down actually is, while you enjoy breathtaking views over Oludeniz lagoon on your trip down to the beach.