Full-Day Jeep Safari from Sarigerme: Dalyan & River Swimming

Drive rugged trails to a secret bay and swim beneath Dalyan’s mountain peaks

A full-day jeep safari from Sarigerme explores the Dalyan region by 4x4, passing Iztuzu Beach and the village of Dalyan before stopping at Yuvarlakçay river for swimming and a long lunch served on cushions and wooden tables. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with an English-speaking guide leading the group of mixed ages and fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep safari and swimming adventure

• Pick up from hotel in Sarigerme
• Jeep safari through countryside and mountains
• Pass by Iztuzu Beach and take photos
• Drive through Dalyan Village with water fights
• Arrive at Yuvarlakçay for swim and lunch
• Relax and enjoy local lunch on cushions
• Return to Sarigerme with water fights
• Drop off at hotel around 17:30

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Sarigerme hotel around 09:00, and you travel in specially designed jeeps built for rough terrain and comfort. The route passes Iztuzu Beach, a protected nesting ground for endangered Caretta caretta sea turtles, where you can photograph the shoreline from a distance. Then the jeeps head through Dalyan village and toward Yuvarlakçay, a river nestled in forest where the real stop happens.

At Yuvarlakçay you have the option to swim in the cool river water, and this is where the group settles for a long break. Lunch is served on authentic cushions and low wooden tables, a setup that anchors the experience to the local style. The return journey includes more playful water fights with water guns as the jeeps make their way back, and you're dropped at your hotel around 17:30.

Children from age 4 are welcome, though they must be accompanied by an adult. The ride itself is bumpy and the day runs seven hours, so it suits travelers comfortable with off-road driving and ready for a full schedule. Infants travel on an adult's lap. An English-speaking guide leads the group throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sarigerme.
• jeep transport throughout the day.
• an English-speaking guide.
• lunch served at Yuvarlakçay.
• swimming time in the river.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 6 May 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

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 10 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Arbek Travel

Is this one for you?The jeep ride is bumpy and the day runs seven hours with an early 09:00 start, so it suits travelers who are comfortable with off-road driving and want a full day of activity rather than a gentle pace. Water-gun play and river swimming are built into the route, so you'll get wet.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years). Under 4: 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 swimming like at Yuvarlakçay?

Yuvarlakçay is a river in a forested setting where you can swim in cool water during the long midday break. The river is small and calm, and swimming is optional. You can rest on the cushions instead if you prefer.

How bumpy is the jeep ride, and what's the road like?

The jeeps travel on off-road terrain through countryside and mountain routes to reach Dalyan and Yuvarlakçay. The vehicles are built for rough ground, and the ride includes playful water-gun moments between stops, so it's designed as an adventure rather than a smooth transfer.

Can I bring my four-year-old on this tour?

Children from age 4 are welcome. Younger infants can come but must sit on an adult's lap throughout the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

What happens at Iztuzu Beach?

Iztuzu Beach is a protected nesting ground for endangered Caretta caretta sea turtles. The jeeps pass by so you can see and photograph the beach and shoreline from a distance, but you don't stop to swim there.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup from your Sarigerme hotel is around 09:00, and you're dropped back at your hotel around 17:30, making it a full seven-hour day including the long lunch break.