Jeep Safari to Saklikent Canyon from Fethiye with Lunch

Forests, waterfalls, canyon swimming and mud baths in one morning and afternoon

A full-day jeep safari from Fethiye visits Gizlikent Waterfall, Saklikent Canyon and natural mud baths, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and lunch included. The tour runs eight hours and combines hiking through forested paths, swimming in the canyon's ice-cold waters, and time in the mud baths. Hotel pickup and drop-off are arranged; the exact timing depends on traffic and the time of day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep Safari to Natural Wonders

• Depart from Fethiye
• Walk through greenery to Gizlikent Waterfall
• Visit Gizlikent Waterfall
• Explore Saklikent Canyon

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Fethiye, then the jeep heads toward Gizlikent Waterfall. A small path winds through greenery and forest before you reach the waterfall itself — the walk is short enough that it does not dominate the morning, leaving time for the canyon ahead. From there, the route continues to Saklikent Canyon, one of the longest canyons in Turkey and the second longest in Europe.

Saklikent Canyon is known for its ice-cold waters, which make it a real escape from summer heat. You'll have time to swim and wade through the canyon floor, and the cold is part of what makes it worth the trip — it's not a gentle float but an actual plunge into water that stays freezing year-round because the canyon walls block the sun. After the canyon, the tour includes a stop at the mud baths, where you can cover yourself in the natural mud before rinsing off.

Lunch is included and happens during the day, so you're not hunting for food between stops. An English-speaking guide leads the group throughout, and the driver handles all the navigation and timing. The whole tour runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off, which means you're back at your hotel by early evening. Exact timing shifts depending on traffic and what time of day you depart, so confirm the pickup window when you book.

What’s included

• Jeep transport from your hotel in Fethiye.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• lunch.
• mud bath access.
• hotel drop-off at the end.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Eight hours is long enough to reach the canyon and spend real time in the water without rushing, but short enough to leave the rest of your day free. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you're not arranging pickups or managing timing between stops — the guide and driver handle the route and the logistics.

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Top questions

What is Saklikent Canyon actually like when I get there?

Saklikent Canyon is one of the longest canyons in Turkey with ice-cold waters that stay freezing because the canyon walls block the sun. You'll swim and wade through the canyon floor during the tour, and the cold water is what makes it a real escape from summer heat rather than a gentle walk.

Do I need to be fit or experienced to do this jeep safari?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The walk to Gizlikent Waterfall follows a small path through greenery and forest but is short enough to fit into the morning without dominating it.

Is lunch included, and when do we eat?

Lunch is included in the tour and happens during the day between the canyon and mud bath stops, so you don't need to arrange food separately or hunt for a restaurant between attractions.

What time does the jeep pick me up, and when will I be back?

Hotel pickup is included for hotels in selected areas of Fethiye. The tour runs eight hours total, so you'll be back by early evening, though exact pickup time and return depend on traffic and the time of day you depart.

What's included and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, the jeep and driver, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and access to the mud baths. Entrance fees to Saklikent National Park, drinks, and any personal expenses are not included.