12-Hour Dalyan Boat Tour from Fethiye with Mud Baths and İztuzu

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cruise by riverboat through Dalyan's reedbeds, bird paradise, and Lake Köyceğiz
• 02 Spot egrets, herons, kingfishers, cormorants, turtles, and terrapins in their natural habitat
• 03 Relax in the natural mud baths and thermal sulfurous springs
• 04 Admire the Lycian-style rock tombs of Caunos and learn about the area's history
• 05 Spend time at İztuzu Beach, the breeding ground of Caretta Caretta loggerhead turtles

Embark on a captivating journey to Dalyan through enchanting pine and frankincense forests, then cruise by riverboat along the channel linking Lake Köyceğiz and the Mediterranean. Glide through reedbeds alive with egrets, herons, reed warblers, kingfishers, cormorants, turtles, and terrapins before enjoying the rejuvenating mud baths and thermal sulfurous springs. Continue to Caunos to admire its temple-like Lycian rock tombs and discover the rich history of the region. The day ends at İztuzu Beach, the remarkable breeding area of Caretta Caretta loggerhead turtles, with no unnecessary shopping stops to distract from Dalyan's natural and archaeological wonders.

Glide through reedbeds alive with egrets, herons, reed warblers, kingfishers, cormorants, turtles, and terrapins before enjoying the rejuvenating mud baths and thermal sulfurous springs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Fethiye, Dalyan

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dalyan River Cruise, Mud Baths, Kaunos and İztuzu Beach

• Morning Departure: Between 08:00 and 09:00, depending on your hotel location, the vehicle completes pick-up and begins the journey to Dalyan. During the drive, the guide shares information about the tour and the country until reaching the first stop, Leyley Restaurant, at around 10:30. This scenic stop, known for its natural beauty and storks, includes a 15-minute break.
• Boat Ride and Mud Baths: At around 11:00, the group arrives at a riverside restaurant and boards the waiting boat. The boat ride passes through a stunning bird paradise and Lake Köyceğiz before reaching the natural mud baths and hot springs. Guests spend approximately 1.5 hours here.
• Lunch: The group returns to Dalyan town centre by boat for lunch, arriving at the restaurant at around 13:00 to enjoy an open buffet meal.
• İztuzu Beach: After lunch, the journey to İztuzu Beach begins. The boat departs from Dalyan town centre and stops at Kaunos Ancient City, where the guide provides detailed information about Kaunos and the surrounding area. The trip then continues through Dalyan's unique delta, reaching the beach after about 1 hour. Guests enjoy approximately 2 to 2.5 hours at the beach under the guide's supervision.
• Return Journey: At around 17:00, the group boards the boats to return to Dalyan. Upon arrival at 18:00, they transfer to buses for the journey back to Fethiye. The vehicles reach the Fethiye area at around 19:30.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfer
• Guide
• Open buffet lunch
• Entry fee for the mud bath
• Insurance

What's Not Included

• Drinks and personal expenses

What to bring

• Swimming costumes
• Towels
• Sunglasses
• Money for extra expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hisarönü: 08:15, Ovacık: 08:15, Fethiye: 08:30, Hillside Beach Club: 08:15, Letoonia Club Hotel: 08:15, Majesty Tuana Club Hotel: 09:15, Oludeniz: 08:00, Liberty Hotels Lykia: 07:45, Çalış Beach: 09:00

Tour start

Dalyan, Ortaca/Muğla, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.