Marmaris Dalyan Boat Tour with Mud Baths & King Tombs
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic boat ride along the Dalyan River
- Explore ancient Lycian rock-cut tombs
- Relax in therapeutic mud baths
- Visit the Iztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach)
- Discover the ancient city of Kaunos
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip boat transportation from Marmaris to Dalyan
- Guided tour of Dalyan's ancient sites, including King Tombs
- Mud bath experience in Dalyan's natural thermal waters
- Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Itinerary
Marmaris Dalyan Beach Boat Trip starts at 8.30 in the morning, when one of our drivers will take you to the Marmaris harbor. There you will board our amazing 3-storey high boat, equipped with all of the modern amenities, such as showers, toilets, sunbeds, and two delectable bars. This lavish boat guarantees a fun and peaceful cruise over the Mediterranean.
Our first swim break will be at the quiet and marvelous Kizilkum Bay, where you will get to enjoy 40 minutes of swimming in the emerald waters and sunbathing on a golden beach.
Once we arrive to Dalyan, we will have a delicious lunch on board, right before we start our visit to this terrific place.
Our visit starts with the lovely and unique Turtle Beach, where you will get to swim and explore this protected beach for about 2 hours. This great beach is famous for being the breeding grounds for the endangered Loggerhead Turtles, and for being one of the most beautiful beaches of the European coastline.
Once our visit to the Turtle beach is over, we will board charming little canal boats, on which we will sail through the labyrinthian water of this captivating canal. During our sail, you can opt to buy a drink on the boat.
Dalyan is also famous for the ancient Lycian rock tombs dating back to 400 BC, and we will take a picture-break here. You will get to take some incredible shots, as our English-speaking guides inform you about the history and the legends about the tombs.
Afterwards, we will visit the amazing Dalyan mud baths, where you will get to wobble and play in some high-quality mud! Mud in these baths is famous for its rejuvenating effects on the skin. After you are done frolicking in the mud, you will get to take a shower and have some refreshments at the charming cafeteria nearby.
Once we sail back in the Marmaris harbor, our driver will be waiting to pick you up and take you back to your hotel. Transfers from your hotel and back are included in the price.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; check for availability in other languages if needed.
- Confirm the departure time and location in Marmaris upon booking.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion; plan accordingly for meals and personal needs.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and swimwear for the mud bath and beach.
- Bring a towel and a change of clothes for after the mud bath.
- Consider bringing a hat and sunscreen for sun protection during the boat ride.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Fun all day boat trip to Dalyan
Wonderful day out, very well organised. Staff were helpful and friendly. The boat trip was all about the experience and the leisurely pace and the stops along the way added to this. Thanks to Osman and all the staff for making this a memorable trip.
Not quite as advertised
Not quite as advertised. all the stops were very rushed . The swim stop only lasted about 10 minutes, we would have liked to spend longer than an hour on the fabulous Turtle beach and the visit to the mudbaths was so rushed we didn't even have time for the mud to dry nor time to soak in the mineral pool. It was also a shame so little information was provided about the amazing tombs. A beautiful place reduced to a whistle stop tour. On the positive side the journey there was much more pleasant than being stuck on a long bus trip. Beautiful scenery sunbathing on deck!
Diving Boat Tour
A beautiful boat tour of historic sites, isolated coves, was an unpretentious excursion. The mud bath and cartridge potters are worth an interesting experience
Avoid
It was awful. Genuinely an experience I’d never want to repeat. Rushed every step of the way. No time to spend at the excursions. Tour guides English was very rushed and made no sense. “Dear guest” was the start and end of every sentence. Travel to and from was overcrowded, swimming spot was dangerous with young ones. No safety or organising people being able to get off or back on at swimming spot. The journey was one long sales pitch. We had boat 302, the lass selling drinks, food, fridge magnets got a nickname of “strongbo” the smell & taste I’ll not get out of my sinuses for a while. Blue crab for one we turtle that was on a dock and was more of a rugby scrum. Had my 4 year old elbowed and josteled. Journey back to harbour they then decided as an advert for anyone watching from the shore to blast 90s pop tunes and wind the kids in to a frenzy. 3 main sales points to the trips. Mid baths - extremely rushed Kings tombs - non sensical tour guide - view from river zero experience. Just an easy add on for money. Turtles - 1 seen. Avoid this. Genuinely awful
I do recommend the tour
Good tour! Dmitri is a nice tour guide and knows a lot! Time enough to see everything although we could have spent more time at turtle beach. I do recommend to have some snacks with you. The prices on the stops are high and the lunch is not good and the portion served is small.