Boat tours of the Dalyan River [hot springs & mud baths]: Recommended tours & tickets

Explore the charms of Dalyan on a full-day boat tour from Marmaris, and relax on Turtle Beach and experience Dalyan’s mud baths, sail to the protected Iztuzu Beach, known for its loggerhead turtles, and admire the rock-cut Lycian Tombs, the last resting place of the Kings of Kaunos.

Cruise down the River Dalyan on taxi boats. Look for Caretta Caretta sea turtles and taste some grilled blue crab. See the rock-hewn tombs of the ancient city of Kaunos and take a bath in the mineral mud baths. Sunbathe on famous Iztuzu Beach, a natural habitat of these huge turtles. This is a full-day river trip with lunch included.

Combine a day in the sun with Dalyan’s loggerhead turtles, Lycian tombs and mud baths on a full-day cruise from Marmaris! After leaving the city, enjoy a swimming stop in the clear waters of Adaköy peninsula before cruising east to the coastal village of Dalyan. Swim, sunbathe and turtle spot at İztuzu Beach; cruise along the Dalyan River to visit the local mud baths and thermal pools; and then cruise past the ancient King’s Tombs at Kaunos. A delicious lunch is included on board.

Cruise the beautiful Dalyan River and experience Dalyan’s mud baths and Kaunos’ ancient tombs on this unforgettable full-day trip from Bodrum. Head for riverside Dalyan by air-conditioned coach and spend much of the day sailing the peaceful Dalyan River. Watch for the rare loggerhead turtles that frequent the area; relax at the protected turtles’ breeding ground, sandy İztuzu Beach; and take a fun-filled dip in Dalyan’s gooey mud baths and sulphur pools. Views of Kaunos' famous Kings’ Tombs — carved into a cliff — and a hearty riverside lunch provide the finishing touches.