Marmaris Jeep Safari: Waterfall, Jesus Beach & Lunch

A jeep safari here means playing in the water, not watching from a distance.

A 4x4 jeep safari from Marmaris Marina takes you through untouched villages and bays, with swimming breaks at kızkumu beach and Jesus Beach, a stop at Turgut waterfall, and lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant. The tour runs six and a half hours and includes an open buffet meal, all fees and taxes, and travel insurance; a live guide speaks English, German, Chinese, Russian and three other languages, and hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep safari with swimming and lunch

• Start from central Marmaris
• Swim break at scenic spot
• Lunch at traditional Turkish restaurant
• Swim break at Turgut waterfall

The Experience

The day starts at Marmaris Marina, where you board a 4x4 jeep and head off the beaten track into the Turkish countryside. This is not a coach tour stopping at viewpoints—you're in a small group in a vehicle built for rough terrain, moving through villages most day-trippers never reach. The driver navigates back roads and tracks that open onto bays and hillsides the main highway misses.

Swimming happens twice before lunch. The first stop is kızkumu, where you get in the water; the second is Jesus Beach, another chance to cool off. Between them you pass through Turgut village, a traditional settlement where life moves at a different pace than the coast. The jeep then takes you to a waterfall for a third swim—the kind of moment that makes the bumpy ride worth it. Lunch comes at a traditional Turkish restaurant with an open buffet, so you eat what appeals to you after a morning of sun and water.

The whole outing takes six and a half hours from start to finish. Your guide speaks English, German, Chinese, Russian and several other languages, so communication is straightforward. Hotel pickup is included, which means the day starts without you arranging transport into town.

What’s included

• Open buffet lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant.
• all fees and taxes.
• travel insurance.
• live guide in English, German, Chinese, Russian and three additional languages.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Jimbotour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling with a small group and want to get wet and dirty instead of staying dry on a coach—the jeep goes where buses can't, and the swimming stops are the whole point, not an afterthought.

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Top questions

What exactly is kızkumu beach, and why is it a stop on this tour?

Kızkumu is a swimming beach along the route where the jeep stops to let you get in the water—it's one of two main beach swims before the waterfall stop later in the day.

How many people ride in each jeep, and will I be with strangers?

The tour operates as a small-group experience in 4x4 vehicles, though the exact group size depends on the day's bookings; your guide will be with you throughout.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food does the restaurant serve?

Yes, lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant with an open buffet is included in the price; you choose what you want from the buffet offerings.

Does the waterfall swim require any special ability, or can anyone do it?

The waterfall stop is a swimming break, so you should be comfortable in water; the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

What happens if I don't want to swim at every stop?

Swimming breaks are built into the itinerary, but you're not required to get in the water at each one—you can stay with the jeep or wade in as much as you choose.

Does the price include drinks, or do I need to bring my own water?

Bottled water is available depending on which option you choose at checkout; coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages are not included, so bring cash if you want to purchase them.