Dalyan River Cruise: Explore Turtle Beach & Experience Mud Baths from Marmaris

Embark on an all-day boat excursion from Marmaris to the enchanting Dalyan. Unwind on Turtle Beach, enjoy the rejuvenating mud baths of Dalyan, visit the protected Iztuzu Beach - renowned for its loggerhead turtles, and marvel at the ancient Lycian Tombs, the final resting spot of the Kaunos Kings.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marmaris - Marmaris, Turkey
  • Iztuzu Beach - Iztuzu Beach, Dalyan
  • Lycian Rock Tombs - Lycian Rock Tombs
  • Dalyan Nehri - Dalyan river, turkey
  • Dalyan - Dalyan, Turkey
  • Kaunos - Kaunos, Dalyan
  • Sultaniye Thermals and Mud Baths - Mud Bath
  • Dalyan - Dalyan, Muğla
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Mud bath
  • Lunch
  • River boat
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Location
Marmaris
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amykp2425jo
Jul 11, 2024
Would do again!! - Great hotel pickup, tour guide was funny and informative. He politely and assertively got parents to come and sort their kid out on the bus so we could actually hear the tour (advice for parents, give your kid headphones/ sit with them/ parent them... please don't just give them an iPad on full volume on the other side of the bus...) Photographer took amazing photos and gave us cues, I was awkward about it but he made it fun and they were beautifully taken! He also respected us saying no when I I wasnt feeling camera ready - very nice team!! You can pay for all of them at the end. The boat was stunning, views and vibes so relaxing. Mud bath was a bit weird but we loved it and felt great after. WE SAW TURTLES!!! Definitely buy the crab as it used to feed the turtles at the bay. Lunch was super tasty. No complaints! Got to relax on the beach and just unwind in the ocean. Brilliant day out.
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201klaudial
Jul 2, 2024
Easily best Turkey excursion! - Amazing trip, worth every penny. We had a great time and definitely recommend it! Beautiful lake, mud baths, amazing tombs, turtles and wonderful beach. Don't forget delicious food and cold drinks! What else do you need?
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Gary
Jul 2, 2024
A must book trip - Great day out, saw everything that the trip had to offer, although drinks weren’t included they were very fairly priced, the onboard photographer was great and very well priced. The tour guide was funny and knowledgeable great at her job
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Sandy
Jul 2, 2024
A lovely relaxing daytrip to Dalyan and associated sites. - The 1 hr bus ride to the river boat was easy with Annette giving a fun and informative commentary. Enjoyed lunch cooked onboard and loved the fresh crabs in the afternoon (paid extra for this experience). We didn't do the mud pool or thermal bath as it was so hot, but enjoyed a refreshing swim in the lake and later at Turtle Beach. Dalyan is a very pretty village and the rock tombs are quite spectacular. The husband and wife team who ran the boat and catered for us was friendly and attentive. I would thoroughly recommend this tour if you want a low key, relaxed day.
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Johnme4227jn
Jun 24, 2024
Good place to go. - Very good trip. Very good guide,told us all the information about the area and even see some turtles 🐢. Lovely area to see for the day.
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Richardho7815oi
Jun 16, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience 10/10 - Absolutely amazing experience. Scenery is breathtaking! The journey across the lake to the mud baths was as smooth as glass. The mud baths were phenomenal and my skin has never felt so good! Healing powers indeed and even got to swim with the turtles too! If you have an underwater camera, bring it - you won’t be disappointed. Lunch in the boat was freshly prepared and delicious. 10/10 once again - this is the third time of doing this trip and will keep doing it year after year!
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L4936hbelizabethd
Jun 14, 2024
Dreamy Dalyan River - It was the most dreamy experience really. Dalyan is such a special, ancient place to visit. I was absolutely mesmerized by it.
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684leszekm
Jun 14, 2024
Super - Great trip, we are very pleased, the staff was very nice and helpful, everything was organized beautifully, the views were beautiful, we recommend it 100 percent.
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Markb4631
Jul 3, 2024
Something different to sunbathing. - This was a trip to help break up the holiday. We are staying in Icmeler which meant an early pick up and over 1.5hr drive to the boat. Once on board the trip was great, the mud baths were an experience and seeing the hill carvings was interesting. The food on board was nice, drinks are not included and you cannot drink your own. Turtle beach is a stunning beach but you are unlikely to see turtles easily during the day. However we did see turtles swimming around the boats in the harbour when they were fed crab. They were amazing to see. The return journey from Turtle beach back to the harbour for the bus was nearly 2.5hrs long, plus then a 1hr 45minute bus back which made for a very long return and a very long day overall.
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Roberta_s
Jul 1, 2024
Not worthed the time - I didn't enjoy the experience to Dalyan. The whole trip was tiring, way too long, crossing the lake and the river to the mud baths was around 2hours long, but I had a big excitement and paiciantely was waiting for the mud baths and tombs. Mud baths were good but too short. Then my biggest excitement was to see Tombs. Unfortunately, the captain didn't even stop to please us to take a nice photo. However, we managed to see something, even the turtle, for 2 seconds. Me and my husband was saying that we payed £63 just to sit on the boat in 36C heat with loud music. Just so you know, at the end of the trip I started to have a big migraine but captain was too much enjoying his playlist to see how people feel in his boat. How ever the boat bottom was constantly wet, and he asked to keep our bags on the floor. All our clothing and towels, wallet was wet. What else I can add. It was disappointing. If I would recommend it? No. Would I go again? No. Transfer from hotel around 30min. We was picking people from hotels, then transfer to the lake around 1hour, then cross the lake 1hour, mud baths 1hour, cross the river to the Tombs(was no stop) and turtle beach around 1hour. Swim in the sea and see turtles in turtle beach 1,5hour. Back to the boat and go back to the bus swimming with the boat 2hours. Back to the hotel 1hour.
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