Dalyan Mud Bath & Turtle Beach from Sarigerme: 9 hours
Soak in thermal mud, then swim at a world-ranked beach
A nine-hour tour from Sarigerme to Dalyan combines a mud bath in thermal mineral water, a boat ride through the Dalyan Canal past ancient rock tombs, lunch at a canal-view restaurant, and two hours of swimming time at Turtle Beach. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English or Russian, and all entry fees. Pickup is from your Sarigerme accommodation.
Step-by-step itinerary
Mud bath, lunch, and Turtle Beach
- Visit the mud bath area
- Have lunch at canal view restaurant
- Swim at Turtle Beach for two hours
The experience
The drive from Sarigerme takes 25 minutes. You start at the mud bath area, where you wade into warm mineral-rich water and coat yourself in the therapeutic mud before rinsing off in the adjacent thermal pool. After that comes lunch at a restaurant overlooking the canal, where you can sit and watch the water traffic.
The boat ride through the Dalyan Canal is where the history surfaces. The rock tombs carved into the cliff face date back to the 4th century B.C., and your guide tells the mythological story of Caunos and Byblis: a tale tied to these graves that have stood for 2,400 years. The canal itself is a birdwatching corridor. 165 different bird species have been recorded on Lake Köyceğiz, which the canal connects to. You'll pass through both as you travel toward the beach.
Turtle Beach, ranked as the fifth most beautiful beach in the world, is where the day settles. You get two hours to swim and rest before the return drive to Sarigerme. The whole outing is nine hours door-to-door.
What’s included
- Lunch at a canal-view restaurant.
- all entry fees and taxes.
- air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your Sarigerme accommodation.
- live guide in English or Russian.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
Operated by Basket Gezi Acentesi
Is this one for you?Pickup from Sarigerme means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to reach Dalyan. The tour collects you and handles the full nine-hour day, leaving you free to focus on the mud, the canal, and the beach.
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Top questions
What languages is the guide in?
Live guide in English and Russian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (under 7): 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.
How long is the drive from Sarigerme to Dalyan?
The drive takes 25 minutes, so you're at the mud bath area quickly after pickup.
What are the rock tombs in the Dalyan Canal?
The rock tombs date back to the 4th century B.C. and are carved into the cliff face along the canal. Your guide shares the mythological story of Caunos and Byblis connected to these graves, which have stood for 2,400 years.
How much time do I get to swim at Turtle Beach?
You have two hours of swimming time at Turtle Beach before the return journey to Sarigerme.
Is lunch included, and where do we eat?
Lunch is included and served at a restaurant with views of the Dalyan Canal, positioned between the mud bath stop and the boat ride.
What does the thermal pool water contain?
The thermal pool is filled with sulphur-rich mineral water, which is beneficial for your skin and part of the experience after the mud bath.
Dalyan Mud Bath & Turtle Beach from Sarigerme: 9 hours
9h · EN +1
from US$ 68 per person
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