Marmaris: Turtle Beach Tour With Lake and Mud Baths Turtle Beach Tour With Lake and Mud Baths From Marmaris
ID: GYG444075-799299
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Take a boat trip down the Dalyan Turtle Beach near Marmaris and enjoy a rare scenic view of the Mediterranean and the Köyceğiz Lake.
Taking a day tour from Marmaris to the Dalyan Turtle Beach and Köyceğiz Lake is one of the rarest tourism experiences left around the world. The Koycegiz Lake is a national park in Turkey and also biggest lake on the western region of the country. It is a popular choice for kids, families and romantic couples. Koycegiz is just a 45-minute drive (45 kilometers) from Marmaris. The tour begins with a hotel pick-up by Marmaris at 09.30 am in the morning, down till sundown around 6 pm in the evening. When we arrive to Koycegiz you will be transferred from the buses into boats so as to cross the lake.
You will have the chance to take a swim at the hot water spring pools or take a fun-filled and action-packed in the mud baths. Taking mud baths at Sultaniye is a popular activity which is often undertaken by visiting tourists and the locals aswell. Apart from the fun derivable from the bath, don’t forget the health benefits from this activity as the mud contains minerals such as sulfur and magnesium which is good for your skin.
Our crew will serve you a special lunch cooked on the boat. Salad, pasta and barbecue chicken or meat balls. Don’t forget that lunch is included in the price but drinks are charged as extra.
While on the boat and sailing through the iztuzu canal you will enjoy a view of the ancient Lycian tombs, located around the sheer cliffs in Caunos. These tombs were carved on the facade of the mountain in the 4th century BC. In fact, they are 2400 years old. Just before we arrive to turtle beach, we will have a stop fro 20 minutes and our guests will be supplied by baits and roads for crab fishing. Blue crabs are famous in Dalyan and this is a pretty fun activity.
When we arrive to Dalyan Delta by boat, you might have the chance to watch the Loggerhead Turtles, known as the Caretta Caretta Turtles, on this famous beach. These are the most beautiful creatures that you can see in their on natural habitat. They feed on sea animals such as crabs, jellyfish and others as food. They are so large that they weigh around 300 to 400 pounds. To protect these creatures and the Dalyan beach, the area is being monitored by Turkey’s Environment and Forestry Ministry.
Highlights
- Which is the second longest beach in Turkey
- Travel by boat down where the famous movie "African Queen" once filmed
- Full-day trip to Dalyan from Marmaris including lunch and all entrance fees
- Visit the Turtle beach and see the Caretta caretta Turtles
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Silver ornaments gets into reaction with mud and loses their color. We advise you to leave all kind of silver ornaments in your hotel room.
Please wait at the main security gate of your hotel 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.