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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: Elenathion on August 02, 2009, 17:21:37 PM

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: Elenathion on August 02, 2009, 17:21:37 PM

I've just booked to come to Calis for the first time.  This forum really helped me decide to go there so thanks to everyone =O)

I'm coming on the 24th August and staying at the Aytur Hotel.

I was planning on booking some of the trips and quite fancy the 12 island cruise, the Dalyan excursion, the Tlos-Yakapark-Saklikent excursion and possibly the scuba diving one.  I was wondering if people know how busy these are and whether its better to book online before I go or whether I can just do it there.  Also, are these trips good or are there better ones I should consider?

Thanks everyone.

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: tinkerman on August 02, 2009, 17:30:49 PM

Welcome to the forum:D

Book the trips when you get here, you can negotiate a decent price then ;) The boat trip is always good, Saklikent is another good day out which you could organise your self by catching the dolmus buses or via the jeep safari, Scuba diving speak to Andylin on here he is one of the instructors, there are many trips to choose from but like I said get over here and go and see one of the many trip organisers just to get an idea,most you can organise direct rather than go through the agents.


Tinx ;)

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: laffa on August 02, 2009, 17:31:40 PM

 :) Hi there, I think you would be better waiting until you got there, the prices can be quite competetive and you can get some bargains, in regards to other trips there's alot of them and they are well advertised, Enjoy. ;)

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: Elenathion on August 02, 2009, 17:35:01 PM

Thanks, I shall definately wait then.  Where do you go to find trips and book them?

Also, how expensive is eating and drinking in Calis and Fethiye.

2nd Also, how do you pronounce Calis and Fethiye? hehe.

I'm taking the advice I've seen on here and I won't be changing much money until I get there.  Is there anywhere near my hotel to do this or would I have to go into Fethiye?

Cheers again.

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: tinkerman on August 02, 2009, 18:00:11 PM

Chalish and Fetty yay:D

You will find all the trips around town or they will find you:D
and there are several shops that change money in Calis just wact the rates, they will be slightly lower than the banks and change shops in Fethiye ;)

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: chrissy452 on August 02, 2009, 18:01:30 PM

Eating and drinking are very reasonable, eg last month we spent an average of £40 to £50 between 4 of us for a nice meal and a couple of drinks each.
You can change money in loads of places in Calis, all have boards outside with their rate. Also loads of places advertise the trips. You will see them when you're walking about.
Calis is pronounced Chalesh, Fethiye is Feteeyay. (hope thats close enough- can anyone do better?)
Hope this helps- have a great holiday!

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: Highlander on August 02, 2009, 19:06:05 PM

Elenation

It's a personal preference but we take boat trips with Jerry (www.jerryboat.com).

Jerry can be found walking up and down the front most evenings. Can email photo so that you recognise him (the one on the web site is years old LOL :).

Enjoy your holiday:D

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: Elenathion on August 02, 2009, 19:38:01 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone.  

I didn't realise there'd be so many trip operators.  The one I had seen on the net was Carole & Tayfun's which looked quite nice.  Jerryboat doesn't have much info on at the moment hehe.

Thanks for all the tips, I really can't wait to go.  It's only my second ever holiday  so I'm counting the days =O)

Oh, If anyone else is reading this and looking for a holiday, I had a hard time finding cheapish flights but I got the Aytur for about £23 for 2 of us for a week, which I thought was unbelievable.

Thanks for the pronunciations also, I was way off!

Elen.

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on August 02, 2009, 20:21:58 PM

The Tlos-Yakapark-Saklikent is well worth doing.  So tips.  wear shorts, as you will be in the water in Saklikent, and wear some good flat shoes i.e. trainers for Tlos as if you want to climb up to the top it's quite rocky and slippy... well worth the climb and looking at the tombs etc., Yakapark is lovely and cool and the fish is the best you will every taste.
Enjoy...
Jacqui.

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: janmack on August 02, 2009, 23:07:37 PM

We use both Jerry's and Carole and Tayfuns.  Food is better on Jerry's but, downside for some of us, he always stops for fishing!  Great if you're into that, however always a good day if the company is right.  C n T do the usual island trip and you are guaranteed a good day out.

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: sunnyd on August 03, 2009, 10:12:47 AM

I would highly recommend Jerry's boat, just the right amount of people (not packed on like sardines!), very relaxing, excellent food and just the right amount of time on each stop :D

Title: Coming to Calis for the first time
Post by: xxbilleigh-joxx on August 03, 2009, 13:26:28 PM

when we went on an organised boat tour we travelled on a boat called "HANAYDEN" (think thats spelt right), the food was lovely, there was plenty of room on board and they have a water slide that you go into oon the top deck and come out the side of the boat at the bottom which is great fun if you fancy that.. It was a ferw years ago so not sure of prices now but we paid £5 per person, food included.