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A full-day boat tour from Marmaris or Icmeler that combines a river cruise through the Dalyan delta, a swim on Iztuzu (Turtle) Beach, visits to the Lycian rock tombs of Caunos, and a stop at the famous Dalyan mud baths. Expect a long but easy day of boating, short walks, and plenty of sun.
A full-day boat tour from Marmaris or Icmeler that combines a river cruise through the Dalyan delta, a swim on Iztuzu (Turtle) Beach, visits to the Lycian rock tombs of Caunos, and a stop at the famous Dalyan mud baths. Expect a long but easy day of boating, short walks, and plenty of sun.
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Operated by MARMARIS EXCURSIONS · Dalyan, Muğla
You step aboard at the Marmaris marina as the town yawns awake; the harbor smells of diesel and sea salt, gulls testing the wake. By 09:00 the boat pushes away and the Aegean unfurls — open water giving way to a narrow river channel where reeds lean in like curious onlookers and the current dares you toward Dalyan.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to board small boats and walk short uneven paths.
The open-water crossing takes about two hours; total tour time is roughly 10 hours including transfers and stops.
Iztuzu is important nesting habitat for Caretta caretta, but sightings are seasonal (late spring–summer) and never guaranteed; maintain distance if you see nests or turtles.
The tour includes a mud-bath stop; the sulfur-rich mud is generally safe for healthy travelers but not recommended for people with serious heart conditions—follow guides' instructions.
Yes — basic facilities exist at the mud-bath and beach stops, but expect simple, often shared amenities; bring biodegradable wipes if you prefer extra comfort.
The area was part of ancient Caria; the rock-cut tombs of Caunos date to the 4th century BCE and mark the town’s importance in antiquity.
Iztuzu is a protected nesting beach with limits on night access and development; visitors should follow local rules, keep distance from nests, and use reef-safe products.
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