Bodrum Dalyan Tour

Dalyan is a large town in the southwest of Turkey which is known for being one of the prettiest places in the country. To visit Dalyan from Bodrum is a treat. It’s lush dark green landscape draws millions of foreign and national tourists alike to the area every year. It is also a place popular for having holiday homes.

The reason for it’s lush landscape it it’s multiple water sources. The area is scattered with canals and rivers, the most popular river being Caunos river. Dalyan is one of the only places in Turkey where a river unites with the sea.

Iztuzu beach (turtle beach) is a protected site and is home to the famous turtles who use the beach to lay their eggs.

Tour Days: Thursdays & Sundays
Start Time: approx 06:30
Return Time: approx 19:30
Concession Prices: 0 to 12 years old – 75% of full price. .
Things You Need To Bring: Comfortable shoes, Sun Glasses, Sun Cream, Swim Suit, Camera
Included:
Hotel Transfer Profesional Guide
Entrance Fees Lunch Insurance
Not Included:
Drinks & Breakfast
Personal Expenses
1- What will I see on the Bodrum to Dalyan tour?
Mud baths – are often the main selling point for the Dalyan tour from Bodrum. It’s what most people would have heard of. The Dalyan mud bath is famous for its anti ageing properties and for making your skin look and feel young and smooth. What causes this to happen is when the mud dries on your skin. It tightens and reduces the amount of wrinkles you have, when done frequently.
Iztuzu beach – is a 4.5 km long white sandy beach in Dalyan at which between May and September Caretta Turtles come and lay their eggs. Tourists visiting in summer won’t see this extraordinary sight, because the turtles lay their eggs at night and the site is closed and protected at these times. But tourists can still take advantage of it’s beautiful sand and sea. Many travel from Bodrum to Dalyan just to see this beach. The beach is a thin strip of land which separates the Dalyan Kaunos river and the Mediteranian sea. The beach is a protected site and is patrolled 24 hours a day so as to stop poachers stealing Turtle eggs. This beach is worth taking the trip on the Bodrum to Dalyan tour.

Caretta turtles – have been laying their eggs on the thin strip of land named Iztuzu beach for 3 million years. The turtles return at approximately 20 to 25 years of age to the same beach they were born on to lay their own eggs. How they do this remains a mystery. They lay their eggs after nightfall in a nest they dig in the sand, then return to the sea. The babies then hatch 2 months later and make a run for the sea in the dark. The beach is closed to visitors after dark for this reason. The Dalyan tour from Bodrum gives you a unique experience to see one of the only sites in the world that these turtles return to time and time again.

Lycian tombs – carved into the rock-face overlooking the Dalyan river are believed to belong to Kings and they date between from 200 BD and 200 AD. The kings made tombs like this for a religious reason. They believed that the higher they were from the ground, the closer they were to God.

2- What is the itinerary of the day?
Once all customers have been collected from Bodrum you will start your journey towards Dalyan. If you are one of the first pick-ups, please bear in mind that your travel time may be longer.
After about 1 hour of travelling from Bodrum to Dalyan, you will stop at a restaurant. You may buy breakfast here if you wish. There are toilet facilities at this stop.

Once you’ve arrived in the area of Dalyan, your first stop will be the mud baths. There are shower and changing facilities and you will spend 1-2 hours here.

A short distance from the mud baths is the restaurant where you will eat lunch, which is included in the price. Drinks aren’t included. After lunch you will board a riverboat and take a 1 hours cruise down Caunos river.

At the mouth of the river lies Turtle beach. It is here that you are like to see the giant turtles swimming the river close to the sea. You’ll spend about 2 hours on the beautiful white sands of turtle beach. There are toilet facilities here and you can buy drinks, snacks and ice cream.

After your time on turtle beach you’ll make the return journey on the riverboat back to main land, This concludes your tour of Dalyan from Bodrum and you’ll start your return to your accommodation.

On your return to Bodrum, you will make 1 scheduled stop at gold centre or similar where there are toilet facilities.

You’ll be back in Bodrum at around 8pm providing there are no unforeseen road closures, heavy traffic, or mechanical vehicle problems on the day.

3- Bodrum to Dalyan Tour 2026 prices?
The price for the 2026 Bodrum to Dalyan tour is 70 Euros per adult.
4- How can I make a reservation for the Bodrum to Dalyan tour?
You can call or message us on the phone number above or at the bottom of the page.
5- How will I know that my reservation has been confirmed?
If you book the Dalyan tour from Bodrum with us via Whatsapp, our representative will confirm the booking and send you a TURSAB approved digital ticket. You can show the digital ticket on your phone to partake in the tour.
6- Can I pay on the day of the Bodrum to Dalyan tour?
Yes. You can make the payment on the day of the tour. However, a small amount of down payment may be required during peak periods. Payment on the day of the tour will be with CASH only
7- What time will I be picked up for the tour?
The pickup time for Dalyan from Bodrum is around 6.30am but may vary depending on the location of your accommodation. Our sales representative will tell you your transfer time, and it will be written on your digital ticket. There may be delays of 10 minutes during transfer times. If your service is later than 10 minutes of the specified time, please call the office number on your ticket.
8- What is included in the price?
The tour fee of the Bodrum to Dalyan day trip includes your hotel transfer, lunch, professional guide, riverboat cruise, Turtle beach entrance and mud bath entrance. Breakfast and drinks are not included.
9- How long will the journey take and when will i get back to Bodrum?
The journey takes approximately 3 hours from Bodrum to Dalyan, and the same on the way back. You’ll be back in Bodrum at around 8pm, assuming there are no unforeseen traffic delays or road closures.
10- Are there any price concessions on the Dalyan tour from Bodrum?
Yes, 7-12 year olds are half price and 0-6 year olds are free. A free ticket does not guarantee a seat on the coach. A young child may have to sit on an adults lap.
11- What should I take on the tour?
A camera – so as no photo opportunities are missed.
Money – to buy breakfast, drinks and souvenirs.

Bathing suit – you will need this for the mud baths and turtle beach.

A sunhat and sun cream – the sun is hot in the summer months.

We aim to provide you below with all the information you need on the Bodrum to Dalyan trip. However if you have unanswered questions you can contact us on the WhatsApp link below.