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Dalyan, Turtle Beach and Mud Bath from Sarigerme: booking essentials
Hotel pickup
Included; the pickup point and time are confirmed after your request.
Length of day
About 8 hours
What is included
hotel pickup · lunch · drinks: Extra
Booking confirmation
Availability and operational details are confirmed by our team.
Programme note
Stops, timings and the route may change with weather, sea and operational conditions.
Is this tour a good fit for you?
A good choice for
- Families and guests travelling with children.
- Guests who prefer a relaxed day and an easy pace.
- Guests looking for a tour with a scheduled swimming stop.
Know before you request
- Our team confirms your hotel pickup point and time after your request.
Important Information
Your pickup point and time are confirmed with you after the reservation request.
Tour Details
A full local day combining Dalyan’s natural and cultural highlights, with boat travel, a mud-bath visit and beach time.
This Dalyan tour from Sarigerme is for travellers who want the classic destination in one planned day: the river landscape, the wider Turtle Beach area and a mud-bath experience. The current programme, departure arrangement, access at each stop and time ashore are shown in the live tour information. Conditions on the river, beach access and the day’s operation can affect the sequence, so Sarigerme Tours confirms the practical plan before departure.
Dalyan, Iztuzu and Mud Baths | Daily Tour Programme
09:30 | Hotel pickup: Air-conditioned vehicles collect you from your hotel in Sarigerme for the journey to Dalyan. The exact pickup time for your hotel is confirmed before booking.
Around 10:00 | Boarding in Dalyan: On arrival at the jetty, we board traditional river boats, locally known as piyade boats, and begin our journey through the reeds.
10:30 | Kaunos Royal Tombs: We stop opposite the rock tombs for photos while our guide shares information about the history of the area.
11:30 | Mud baths: We visit the Dalyan Peloid mud-bath facility included in the day's programme. You can use the mud baths and available pool areas. Access and conditions of use are confirmed before the tour.
13:00 | Lunch: We stop for lunch beside the river. Fish, chicken or meatballs may be offered with cold meze dishes. The menu, availability of choices and service style are confirmed before the tour; drinks are extra.
14:30 | Iztuzu Beach: We travel through the reeds to Iztuzu Beach, where the river meets the sea. Enjoy free time for swimming, walking and relaxing at this loggerhead turtle nesting beach. Please follow conservation rules and respect marked areas.
17:00 | Return to Dalyan: We start the return journey by river boat to the jetty in Dalyan.
Around 17:30 | Return hotel transfer: Air-conditioned vehicles at the jetty depart for the hotels where guests were collected in the morning. Hotel arrival times depend on road and traffic conditions.
Note: Times are approximate. Stop order may change with weather, river traffic, facility access and local operating conditions. You may see birds and turtles among the reeds, but sightings are not guaranteed. Bring your camera, swimwear, towel and sun protection.
Included
Excluded
Quick answers before you book
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Our team confirms the pickup point and time after your request.How long is the tour?
The tour takes about 8 hours.What is included and what is extra?
Included: Hotel transfer; Local transport; Insurance; Lunch when stated in the programme. Not included / extra: Drinks; Personal expenses; Unlisted entrance fees.How is the booking confirmed?
Availability and operational details are confirmed by our team.Can the programme or route change?
Yes. Stops, timings and the route may change with weather, sea and operational conditions.Daily Tour Program
What to Bring
Children / Infants
This is a full-day outing. Check the live child guidance and let the team know the ages of children in your group so they can advise on the day’s pace.
Weather & Operation
Outdoor and water elements depend on local conditions. Stop order or time at a location can be adjusted for weather, traffic, boat operation or conservation guidance.
Planning your Dalyan day trip from Sarigerme
Before booking, check how the river journey, Turtle Beach and mud-bath visits fit into the day's programme. If one stop is essential to your plans, ask whether it is available on your chosen date. Do not plan around a guaranteed turtle sighting.
What to confirm before you book
- Send your travel date, hotel name and number of guests; include children’s ages where relevant.
- Check the included and excluded items on this tour's page, particularly meals, drinks, transfers and entrance fees.
- Ask for the pickup arrangements and expected return time before making other plans for that day.
- Mention mobility needs, swimming confidence or dietary requirements so the team can check suitability.
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