Sunset Jeep Safari from Marmaris: Swim and Beachside BBQ

You swim at sunset in a hidden cove, then dance by firelight on the beach.

An adults-only 4x4 jeep safari departing Marmaris in late afternoon reaches Bördübet for a 30–45 minute swim as the sun drops over the Aegean, then moves to a beachside camp near Hisarönü for barbecue dinner, live music and starlight. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The full outing runs about 5.5 hours and ends around midnight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset Jeep Safari and Beach Party

• Pickup from hotel around 17:30
• Photography break in Içmeler Asparan
• Break in Değirmenyani village
• Arrive at Bördübet beach for swimming
• Watch sunset at Bördübet - Balıkaşıran
• Head to campsite for barbecue and music
• Enjoy campfire, dinner, and dancing
• Return to Marmaris and hotel drop-off

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel around 5:30 p.m. and climb into an open-topped 4x4 for a drive that cuts through back roads and mountain villages, climbing toward views over the Bozburun peninsula. The route is rough enough to feel like an adventure (wind, dust, the sense of going somewhere most tourists don't reach), but the driver knows every switchback. A photography stop in the Içmeler area and a 30-minute push through the İçmeler back roads bring you to Değirmenyani village for a first break before the real destination.

Bördübet is a secluded beach tucked below the main road, and you arrive with the sun still high enough to swim. The water is calm, the cove is quiet, and you have 30–45 minutes to float, wade or simply sit on the sand and watch the light change. The sunset itself happens from a vantage point just below the road: the kind of moment that justifies the rough ride to get there. Once the sun dips below the horizon, the jeeps head back to the main road and down the coast toward the campsite near Hisarönü, arriving around 9 p.m.

The camp sits on the beach with a fire already burning and a barbecue set up. You sit in camp chairs in a circle, eat dinner cooked over the flames, and listen to live music and Turkish folk dancing. Drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks, tea, coffee) are available for an extra charge. The evening runs until around 11 p.m., when the jeeps take you back to Marmaris, dropping you at your hotel near midnight. An English-speaking guide travels with the group throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marmaris.
• transport by open-topped 4x4 jeep with an English-speaking guide.
• a 30–45 minute swimming break at Bördübet at sunset.
• beachside barbecue dinner at the campsite near Hisarönü.
• live music and Turkish folk dancing by the campfire.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SundayDeparts at 17:00Last departure this season: 28 Oct

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (8 to 65 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

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

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 16 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Arbek Travel

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you can experience the sunset and beach barbecue in a single evening without needing your own transport or arranging a separate ride to the meeting point.

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Top questions

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 Bördübet?

Bördübet is a secluded beach cove where you get 30–45 minutes to swim or wade during the sunset hour. The water is calm and the setting is quiet. It's not a crowded beach stop, but a chance to cool off in a hidden spot before the evening's main event.

Do I need to bring anything for this tour?

Bring bathing gear and a towel. The tour is adults-only and runs into the night, so wear layers or bring a light jacket for when the sun goes down and the sea breeze picks up.

How does the barbecue dinner work?

The driver-guides set up a campfire and barbecue on the beach near Hisarönü. You sit in camp chairs around the fire, eat dinner cooked over the flames, and enjoy live music and Turkish dancing. Alcoholic and soft drinks, tea and coffee are sold separately.

What time does the tour end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The tour leaves the campsite around 11 p.m. and returns you to your hotel by approximately midnight. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the price.

Is this tour suitable for everyone?

This is an adults-only tour. It's not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or back problems. The rough jeep tracks and the late-night timing are factors to consider before booking.