Dalyan riverboat tour with lunch and Iztuzu Beach visit
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Dalyan riverboat tour with lunch and Iztuzu Beach visit

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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

Surrounding yourself with natural beauty on a river cruise from Dalyan is a great way to unwind. One of Turkey's most pristine beaches is the destination, with stops at mud baths and a riverside restaurant en route. Ceren, one of our local guides, says, "Iztuzu Beach is also known as Turtle Beach because endangered loggerhead turtles nest here. It's a magical spot with very little human interference. The beach was all set to be developed with new resorts in the 1980s, but luckily conservation was prioritised."

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

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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
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
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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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    Carole

    Travelled with a group of friends

    24 April 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Long coach journey, very little mud in mud bath

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    Suzeck & Kevin

    Travelled as a couple

    21 April 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Lovely River Cruise don’t change it 🥳🤩

  • G

    Gary

    Travelled as a couple

    17 April 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The day was amazing absolutely loved it got to see turtles even though they was making babies, The food was also great, so was the guide, the only thing that could have made it even better would have been the weather has it was overcast but even TUI can’t control that. Highly recommend

  • D

    Dave

    Travelled as a couple

    15 April 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Guide was amazing kept us informed all the way there and back with snippets of information about our surroundings and the area we were in. Great boat operators very enjoyable cruise, even saw a few turtles on the surface. Lunch was brilliant excellent variety and the staff were outstanding.

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    The Khan Family

    Travelled with family

    11 April 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    The whole day went really well and it was a fun and enjoyable experience with family. However,there was no card machine available on the boat which meant we were unable to purchase any merchandise at the end of the tour. Also, we did not see any turtles.

  • H

    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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