Half-day Dalyan visit with river boat cruise
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Half-day Dalyan visit with river boat cruise

4.3/5

Excellent
161 reviews
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$42.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll cruise along the River Dalyan in an electric powered, animal-friendly boat
  • There's a chance to spot freshwater and loggerhead turtles in their natural habitats
  • You'll see the temple-like tombs carved into cliff faces above the river by ancient Lycians
  • Free time to relax and explore the town of Dalyan is included in the tour
  • The tour is led by an expert local guide with in-depth knowledge of the area
What to expect

Winding its way from Lake Koycegiz to the Agean, the River Dalyan is as peaceful as it is pretty. And today, you'll get to see it from all angles during this guided trip to Dalyan. Gökhan, one of our guides, says of the valley, "God has made this place so beautiful, with hot springs and Turkey's most beautiful beach. And there's a varied ecosystem, with migrating birds and turtles."

Leaving in the morning, you'll head to Dalyan Harbour with your guide, in the heart of the town. Here, you'll hop aboard an eco-friendly boat for a trip along the Dalyan River. Your guide will tell you about the different wildlife that hang their hats in this part of Turkey, and the skipper will slow the boat down when you approach the ancient Lycian tombs. These ancient temples were carved into the cliffs near the river over 1,000 years ago.

You'll trundle along a patch of the river at a relaxed pace. Eventually, you'll pop a U-turn and head back to Dalyan, where you'll hace some free time to explore the town. Wander along the waterfront, dip into one of the bars or restaurants for a bite to eat, shop for spice sets, ceramics and more in the different souvenirs shops – the choice is yours.

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What's included
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  • check Boat trip
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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3 /5

Based on 161 reviews from verified customers


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  • C

    Claire

    Verified booking

    4.2

    November 3, 2025

    Traveled with family


    My children were 13 and 16 and I had to pay full price. It was nice and the guide was very good .

  • R

    RM

    Verified booking

    3.8

    November 1, 2025

    Traveled with family


    This was nearly £100 for 3 of us to have a lift to Dalyan and a boat trip which was pleasant but not amazing. We did it because we wanted to do something outside the resort and there are limited options to get out of you don't take an organised trip. Our guide was very nice but this seems rather expensive for what it is.

  • P

    Pete

    Verified booking

    4.2

    October 28, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Would like a bit more time on the boat

  • G

    Gizem

    Verified booking

    5

    October 4, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Our guide Sükran and driver Dursun were very polite. Sükran told all the story about Dalyan. And ask as if we need translate to Turkish.

  • C

    Cassandra

    Verified booking

    4.6

    September 19, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    We chose a half day tour as it was too hot for us to go on a full day excursion. River was beautiful and clean and really enjoyed being able to see the tombs. Spend 1.5 hours in Dalaman which felt a bit too long for me, could have done with an hour and spent more time on the river. Perfect amount of time, absolutely seamless from pick up to drop off. The tour didn’t include a visit to turtle beach (not sure if it should have!) though I was I fact lucky enough to see a turtle in the river!

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    Patricia

    Verified booking

    3.4

    August 23, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Disappointed we didn’t see any turtles but overall very interesting