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Dalyan river, Kaunos and turtle beach
A river boat day through the reeds of Dalyan, past Lycian rock tombs to ancient Kaunos and the protected turtle beach at İztuzu.
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What is Dalyan river, Kaunos and turtle beach and who is it for?
A river boat day through the reeds of Dalyan, past Lycian rock tombs to ancient Kaunos and the protected turtle beach at İztuzu. Duration: 7 hours. Group size: 10–120 people. Setting: Outdoor. Price from €50 per person. Popular locations include Fethiye, Dalaman & Kaş.
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Group size
- 10–120 people
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Physical intensity
- Low intensity
- Price from
- €50 per person
- Available in
- Fethiye, Dalaman & Kaş
Dalyan's river winds through reed beds between Lake Köyceğiz and the sea. Your group boards a private wooden river boat and passes beneath the rock-cut tombs of ancient Kaunos, carved into the cliff more than 2,000 years ago.
A guide leads a walk through the ruins of Kaunos, with its theatre and harbour, before the boat continues to İztuzu beach, a protected nesting site for loggerhead turtles. There is time for a swim and a visit to a turtle rescue and research centre near the beach.
Lunch is served on board or at a riverside restaurant. On the way back, guests can stop at the mud baths and hot springs if they wish.
Included
- Private river boat with crew
- Guide for Kaunos
- Entrance fees to Kaunos
- Lunch with soft drinks
- Transfers from Dalyan, Dalaman or Fethiye
Not included
- Mud bath entry unless booked as an add-on
- Donations to the turtle centre
Sustainability practices
Accessibility
Boarding the river boats needs a step down from the jetty, with crew assisting. The walk at Kaunos is uphill on uneven paths; guests can stay on the boat instead.
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