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Hike'n Sail Türkiye

Hike'n Sail Türkiye

Sail Turkey’s gulet coastlines and hike lesser-known trails with licensed guides, boutique stays, and a Travelife-led sustainability focus.

OUR EXPERIENCES 

Hike'n Sail Türkiye offers small-group active adventures including hiking, sailing on gulets, sea-kayaking, biking, and culinary tours across Turkey's pristine scenery and historical sites. Emphasizing personal, meaningful vacations without mass tourism, itineraries minimize bus time and incorporate authentic meals and accommodations. Features 23 GTA-certified Good Travel Experiences in Istanbul (city walks, community immersion, hands-on workshops, nature hikes, unspoilt neighborhoods), ideal for physically active travelers seeking cultural depth and intellectual challenge.
Good Travel Experiences:

  • Hiking the Prince Islands: Kınalıada—explore geologically unique hillsides, sparse vegetation, Marmara Sea views, and stories of resource adaptation/resilience in a car-free escape.
  • Living Streets: Kuzguncuk İcadiye Caddesi—stroll village-scale streets with wooden houses, synagogues, churches, mosques, bookstores, bakeries, revealing multicultural coexistence.
  • Unspoilt Istanbul: Üsküdar—ferry to waterfront heritage, historic mosques, markets, tasting seasonal specialties reflecting community memory. All GTI-verified for local benefits.

ABOUT US 

Hike'n Sail Türkiye is the leading adventure travel company in Turkey with over 32 years of experience, certified for excellence in sustainability by GTA and an ATTA member for 15+ years. It designs carefully-crafted itineraries combining hiking, sailing charters inspired by Turkish intellectuals, licensed guides, authentic family-run guesthouses/boutique hotels, local flights, and real Turkish cuisine. Focuses on small groups exploring ancient sites, mythology, and off-beaten paths at an enjoyable pace.
This Impact Partner was shared by the Good Travel Institute as one of their Good Travel Experiences. Each Good Travel Experience is evaluated through a clear and recognised framework, ensuring measurable social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits for local communities.

OUR IMPACT

Promotes sustainable tourism through certifications, carbon emission reduction via Tomorrow’s Air partnership, and climate emergency declaration. Supports local economies with authentic accommodations and food, while minimizing environmental footprint through small groups and efficient itineraries.