Excursions & day trips

Dalyan riverboat tour with lunch and Iztuzu Beach visit

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£46.00

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Language: German, English, Dutch, Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll check out the River Dalyan on an eco-boat to help protect the habitat
You can slather on liquid mud with therapeutic properties that are good for your skin
A freshly prepared lunch will be served at a local riverside restaurant
There's a visit to Iztuzu beach – renowned for its loggerhead turtles – included in the tour
An expert guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of Dalyan and its wildlife

What to expect

Sail down the Dalyan River on an eco-friendly boat – which doesn't harm marine life – and have fun smoothing on the anti-ageing clay at the mud baths. It's great for glowing skin, and it's believed that Cleopatra visited for a pampering soak in the mineral-rich liquid mud. Finish with a dip in the warm sulphur pool before gliding across the river for a freshly prepared lunch of local dishes. You'll then add a little history and culture to the mix, as you continue on the riverboat past Lycian Rock Tombs – dating back to 400BC – carved into the cliffs.

As the river widens into a lagoon, you'll have the chance to spot birdlife before docking at Iztuzu Beach. This four-kilometre-long sweep of golden sand divides the river from the sea, a natural oasis that's a true haven for wildlife. Sheltered by mountains, the beach shelves gently into a calm bay, where an afternoon of pure relaxation beckons. Round off your day with the return relaxing river cruise to Dalyan.

What is the itinerary for this experience?

The itinerary for this experience is...

- 7:45am to 8:30am – pick-up from your hotel

- 8:30am to 9:30am – travel to Dalyan

- 9:45am to 10:00am – river boat ride to mud baths and sulphur pool

- 10:00am to 11:30am – free time at the mud baths

- 11:30am to 11:45am – another short boat ride back to the other side of the river

- 11:45am to 12:45pm – lunch at Paradise Restaurant (drinks cost extra)

- 12:45pm to 1:45pm – river boat ride to Turtle Beach

- 1:45pm to 3:00pm – free time at Turtle Beach

- 3:00pm to 3:45pm – river boat ride back to Dalyan

- 5:15pm to 5:30pm – arrive back at your accommodation

Please note, the times and schedule may vary on the day

What's included

Transport
Guide
Lunch

What to remember

Drinks and sunlounger hire not included
Don't forget to remove jewellery before entering mud baths and sulphur pool
Expectant mothers should seek medical advice before entering the mud baths and sulphur pool
If you are travelling from Bodrum or Didim, please note that the transfer time is approximately 3–3.5 hours each way. This tour may not be suitable for guests who have difficulty with long-distance travel or for families with young children travelling from these locations

Provider

TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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Highly recommend
Travelled with family
8 April 2026
5
United Kingdom
Every aspect of the trip was a joy. Highly recommend!
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Lina
Solo traveller
5 April 2026
5
United Kingdom
It was not pleasant as it was thunderstorms night before. But they could not care less.you can get same trip for £25 while Tui charged 60.the tour guide and the driver were amazing.
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AAE
Travelled as a couple
10 November 2025
3.8
United Kingdom
The whole trip was lovely, however the food on offer could have been better, with more choice, and the length of stay at turtle beach either needs to be shortened or extended. The allotted time doesn’t really give enough time for swimming, sunbathing and exploring. Also maybe at the beginning/end of the season a trip to the mud baths should be visited on the return journey to allow for the warmth of the day.
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Emma
5 November 2025
4.6
United Kingdom
The tour guide was great, the boat captain was brilliant, lunch staff super. The only down side was the natural bath after the mud bath was very crowded - it was hard to actually get in and out of it.
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Pete S
Travelled with family
4 November 2025
3.4
United Kingdom
Great guide, lovely river cruise and beach. The only downside was lunch: we expected seating by the river but were taken into a dark marquee, and the food was quite mediocre (especially the bland self-service soup). The mud bath and hot spring were fun, but would have been better in the afternoon when sunny, as it was quite chilly in the morning out of the water.
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Jackman
Travelled with family
3 November 2025
4.6
United Kingdom
The trip was lovely (I think we did this on the worst day of weather during our holiday - but still had an amazing time) the mud and suplhar baths were fun even if smelly :) the boat trip was lovely and very interesting and we saw two turtles when we got to turtle beach. Considering there are so many experiences on this day trip I think it is good value for money - as long as you take advanctage of them all. If you just want to take a trip to see the turtles then it would work out pricey.

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