Dalyan Jeep Safari: Köyceğiz Lake & Yuvarlakçay swim

Off-road through pine forests to swim in two different waters, then eat lunch on a riverside platform

A full-day jeep safari from Dalyan that travels by 4x4 through off-road routes in the countryside, stopping to swim at Köyceğiz Lake and the cool streams of Yuvarlakçay, with lunch served in an authentic village setting and views from Radar Hill. Hotel pickup is included, and the group stays small enough to fit inside the convoy of specially designed safari jeeps.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dalyan jeep safari and swimming

• Hotel pickup from Dalyan
• Travel off-road through pine forests
• Enjoy water gun fights
• Swim at Köyceğiz Lake
• Cross rivers to Yuvarlakçay
• Relax and swim in river
• Lunch in authentic village
• Visit Radar Hill for views
• Return to Dalyan

The experience

You start at your Dalyan hotel around 09:00 and meet your driver and guide before climbing into a 4x4 jeep. The route runs through pine forests and sweetgum trees along off-road paths, crossing rivers as the convoy heads toward Köyceğiz Lake. The first stop lets you swim and cool off in the lake's water. Water guns are available for €2 if you want to bring them along for the ride.

From there, the jeeps continue to Yuvarlakçay, a river valley known for its cold, clear streams. You can swim again or sit by the water, and lunch arrives in a traditional village setting. You eat seated on wooden platforms in an authentic courtyard. After eating, the tour climbs to Radar Hill, where the panoramic views let you see across the region and take photos before the return to Dalyan at around 17:00.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer.
• local English-speaking guide.
• lunch in a village setting.
• swimming at Köyceğiz Lake and Yuvarlakçay.
• access to Radar Hill for panoramic views.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 May 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Arbek Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day of driving and swimming with a guide deciding the route and stops, and you're comfortable sharing a jeep with other travelers rather than going solo.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Köyceğiz Lake and Yuvarlakçay if I'm coming mainly to swim?

Köyceğiz Lake is the first stop and offers a larger body of water for swimming. Yuvarlakçay is a river with cold, clear streams where you can swim or relax by the water before lunch is served there in the village.

Does the tour include lunch, and where do we eat?

Lunch is included and served in an authentic village setting on traditional wooden platforms, so you eat in a local courtyard rather than at a restaurant.

What time does the jeep pick me up, and when do we get back to the hotel?

Hotel pickup happens around 09:00 in the morning, and the tour returns to Dalyan at approximately 17:00, making it a full day of about nine hours.

Are water guns really available, and is there an extra cost?

Water guns are available for €2 each if you want to bring one along for playful water fights during the safari.