Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour from Fethiye — River Cruise, Mud Spa & Lycian Tombs
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; expect short walks on sand and steps on/off boats.
Overview
Cruise a reed-lined river to ancient Lycian tombs, smear mineral-rich mud over sun-warmed skin, then walk the long sandbar where loggerhead turtles nest. This full-day tour from Fethiye pairs culture, conservation and seaside time into one well-paced itinerary.
Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour from Fethiye — River Cruise, Mud Spa & Lycian Tombs
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The motorcoach hums awake before dawn in Fethiye; the coast slides past in a smear of olives and blue as the road bends toward Dalyan. By mid-morning you step onto a low-slung riverboat, the reeds ticking against the hull, and the cruise begins—this is a waterway that moves with purpose, carrying you past limestone cliffs carved with Lycian tombs that stare down like weathered faces.
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Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Chemicals in ordinary sunscreens harm marine life; choose reef-safe SPF and reapply after swimming.
Wear water shoes
Riverbanks and the lagoon floor are rocky and muddy—water shoes make boarding boats and mud-bath exits far easier.
Carry small change
Vendors and lockers at Dalyan and İztuzu often accept only cash for quick purchases and souvenirs.
Towel and spare clothes
You’ll want a dry set after the mud bath—pack a lightweight towel and quick-change items in a waterproof bag.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Herons and kingfishers in the reed beds
History
The towering Lycian rock tombs above Dalyan belong to the ancient city of Kaunos, an important trading port from the Hellenistic era through Roman times.
Conservation
İztuzu Beach is protected after a successful campaign against development; local rules and seasonal nesting zones help preserve turtle habitat.
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Adventure Hotspots in Fethiye
Recommended Gear
Swimsuit
Needed for the mud bath and swimming at Turtle Beach.
summer specific
Water shoes
Protects feet on riverbanks, in rocky shallows and while boarding boats.
summer specific
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and minimizes impact on marine life during beach and boat time.
summer specific
Lightweight towel and dry change of clothes
Useful after the mud bath and for the coach return to Fethiye.
summer specific