Dalyan Mud Bath and Turtle Beach day tour from Fethiye

Soak in the thermal mud, then wade into the river past ancient tombs carved into cliffs.

A full-day tour from Fethiye to Dalyan combines a soak in the warm mud bath with a river cruise past Lycian Rock Tombs, a stop at Iztuzu Beach and time in the town itself. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional English-speaking guide and lunch are included. The tour runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Iztuzu Beach2h · entry included
2. Dalyan5h
3. Dalyan Mud Bath1h · entry included
4. Fethiye Lycian Rock Tombs30m · entry included
5. Dalyan River1h · entry included

Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Tour

• Travel from Fethiye to Ortaca by coach
• Take a cruise past Dalyan sights
• Visit Dalyan River
• Enjoy Dalyan Mud Bath
• See Lycian Rock Tombs in Dalyan
• Relax at Turtle Beach

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a coach ride to Ortaca, then a switch to a boat for the river journey through Dalyan. You'll cruise past the Lycian Rock Tombs carved into the cliffsides, stop at the Dalyan Mud Bath to wade in and coat yourself in the warm mineral mud, and visit Iztuzu Beach, known as Turtle Beach for the sea turtles that nest there. The river itself is the route: narrow channels lined with reeds and the tombs rising above the water make the cruise the centerpiece of the day, not just transport between stops.

Lunch is provided during the tour. A professional guide in English walks you through each site and explains what you're seeing: the history of the tombs, the geology of the mud, the ecology of the beach. The mud bath is the physical highlight: you wade in, let the warm mineral-rich mud coat your skin, then rinse off in the river or a freshwater pool. It's not a spa treatment. It's a hands-on experience you do yourself.

The eight-hour day packs four distinct stops into one outing, so you move between them rather than linger at any one place for long. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fethiye bookend the day, so you don't arrange transport to the starting point.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fethiye.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• access to the Dalyan Mud Bath.
• lunch during the tour.
• river cruise past the Lycian Rock Tombs and through Dalyan.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a set itinerary and fixed stops, so you move as a group and follow the guide's schedule. It suits travelers who want the main sights of Dalyan without arranging their own transport or planning which sites to visit. Everything is organized and timed to fit into one day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 exactly is the mud bath like at Dalyan?

The Dalyan Mud Bath is a natural thermal pool where you wade in and coat your skin with warm mineral mud, then rinse it off in the river or a freshwater pool nearby. It's part of the tour itinerary and included in the price.

Will I see sea turtles at Iztuzu Beach?

Iztuzu Beach is also called Turtle Beach because sea turtles nest there, but whether you see them depends on the season and time of day. The beach is a stop on the tour where you can walk and swim.

What are the Lycian Rock Tombs?

The Lycian Rock Tombs are ancient burial chambers carved directly into the cliffsides along the Dalyan River. You'll see them from the boat during the river cruise. The guide explains their history and significance.

How long is the coach ride from Fethiye to the boat?

You travel by coach to Ortaca, then board the boat for the river portion. The full tour runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off, but the exact breakdown between coach and boat time isn't specified.

Can infants come on this tour?

Infants are welcome and can sit on an adult's lap during the tour. Infant meals are not included, so bring food if needed.