Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths
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Is Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths worth booking?
Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths is a 12-hour experience in Bodrum, Turkey, from $60 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (7)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $60 per person
Cruise the beautiful Dalyan River and experience Dalyan’s mud baths and Kaunos’ ancient tombs on this unforgettable full-day trip from Bodrum. Head for riverside Dalyan by air-conditioned coach and spend much of the day
What you get
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
About this experience
Cruise the beautiful Dalyan River and experience Dalyan’s mud baths and Kaunos’ ancient tombs on this unforgettable full-day trip from Bodrum. Head for riverside Dalyan by air-conditioned coach and spend much of the day sailing the peaceful Dalyan River. Watch for the rare loggerhead turtles that frequent the area; relax at the protected turtles’ breeding ground, sandy İztuzu Beach; and take a fun-filled dip in Dalyan’s gooey mud baths and sulphur pools. Views of Kaunos' famous Kings’ Tombs — carved into a cliff — and a hearty riverside lunch provide the finishing touches.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
Not included
- Breakfast
- Drinks (available to purchase)
What you'll see and do
Bodrum City
Expect to visit some particularly beautiful and important places, and to have a fun, yet interesting day! This full day excursion begins in the morning time when a driver picks you up from your hotel in Bodrum. The tour is guided by a professional, local guide who is in charge of letting you know useful facts about the places of interest. L
180 minutes here
Gokova
Before reaching the port, expect to get an energising breakfast at Gokova bay (Breakfast ovn expence). The landscape is beautiful and pristine, so make sure that you will snap some photos while there.
60 minutes here
Dalyan Nehri
At the port, you will embark on a spacious and fully equipped boat, and enjoy an interesting, and fascinating river cruise. Dalyan river provides the perfect ground for exploration, as it features a balanced combination of natural beauty and ancient sites. The river flows through an area that is particularly famous for its lush vegetation and colourful flora. The tranquillity of the scenery, along with the positive vibes, are about to spice up your experience, and offer you great memories.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Iztuzu PlajI
Among the most interesting stops of this river cruise, is the one at Turtle beach. This bay is at the mouth of the river, where Dalyan meets the Mediterranean. As the boat anchors there, you can jump and swim into both, the river, and the sea. If you are lucky, you may also observe some turtles!
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Dalyan Nehri
One hour lunch break
60 minutes here · Admission included
Dalyan Mud Bath
After an energising lunch, the tour continues with a visit at Dalyan’s mud pools. Feel free to cover your body with mud, and relax while getting your skin revitalised.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Bodrum City
This tour finishes in the afternoon, when the bus drops you off at your hotel in Bodrum. Dalyan Tour would be an amazing opportunity to visit famous locations, and to unwind with a river cruise.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bodrum
Our meeting point from all other regions is in front of the Bodrum city center bus garage
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Our meeting point from all other regions is in front of the Bodrum city center bus garage
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Arbek Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring a hat and sunscreen, and a towel and swimwear for the mud baths
- Photo’s and CD’s are being sold by independent photographers. Please take their contact number as we are not in contact with them. Please also check the CD’s if they are the right one while you recieve.
- We serve breakfast and lunch at the road restaurants in accordance with our itinerary. All drinks, including water, are chargeable at lunch. Breakfast is not included in our tour price, but there is a break for breakfast. If you want, you can request a sandwich for the morning from your hotel (usually some hotels give this for free)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
It was a good day but could improve
Hi, I enjoyed mud experience but it was man made mud not natural.. the hot spring pool tiny and do Anything disappointing. Was nice to be on the boat. Lunch food ok but we were told a sea view instead we re in A dull hall felt like I was in school canteen x
Response from the operator: Thanks for your comment, we will take your advice into consideration.
via Viator
Good but long
The actual experience was lovely- the mud baths were fun, the lunch was OK and the boat and scenery were stunning. The transfer time from Bodrum was nearly 4 hours though!!! We were told it would be around 90 mins. My children get very travel sick and 8 hrs of travelling in 1 day is too much in 33° heat. We also felt that, the unexpected extra stop offs for crab "to attract the turtles" (despite only receiving the crab after we'd left turtle beach where we saw no turtles) and the stop off at a wine cellar (not child friendly after a long day) were simply ways to get us to spend more money. Having said all that, the trip was very special and I would recommend to anyone staying nearer to Dalyan.
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you very much for your nice review. Hope see you again. Regards Atilla Arman
via Viator
Horrible tourist park
We take you to a beach full of people we see a turtle Then we take you in a Self Service with always so many people then the famous mud bath: tourist center with always so many people In short, run away if you want to be quiet Very disappointed with what the travel agency sold me in Bodrum
Response from the operator: Hi, We not any travel agent in Bodrum, we offer our trips only from Global Web Partners. Can you please check your travel agent name, we are Arbek travel. Regards Atilla Arman
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great day!
Fantastic trip!! The mud baths, tombs, river, beach, blue crab were all fantastic. But the two guides were what made the day. Particularly Aslan, who went above and beyond from the moment we met him! A must do!
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you very much for your nice review. Hope see you again. Regards Atilla Arman
via Viator
Day trip on the boat from Marmaris
its was a good day trip on the boat. you start from Marmaris around 8.30am & get on the boat & then go next to the coast line of Marmaris & then they stop where you can go into the sea for a Swim as the water is very clean & its bright blue n clear you can see the bottom of the sea, then you gat back on the boat & you get your Lunch served on the boat, after that you get to the Iztuzu Beach where on one side off the beach its sea water & on the other side it the fresh water lake. after spending about two hours hear then you go from hear in a smaller boat through the fresh water lakes to the Mud baths & on the way you will be able to see this Kings Tooms. on the way to Turtles Beach & on the way through the lakes you can see turtles in the water. It was a great day out & we got back to Marmaris around 7.00pm in the evening.
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you very much for your nice review. Hope see you again. Regards Atilla Arman
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Sun
- Price range
- $60 to $89
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bodrum.
How much does Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths cost?
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Prices start at $60 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bodrum usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bodrum is not rushed.
Is Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bodrum, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bodrum can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bodrum and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dalyan Day Trip from Bodrum to Dalyan River Cruise, Iztuzu Beach with Mud Baths start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bodrum within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bodrum?
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On Outty we rank every Bodrum experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Boat Trip to the Turkish Maldives- Orak Island, Private Bodrum City Tour for Cruisers, Bodrum Orak Island (Turkish Maldives) Boat Trip. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bodrum?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bodrum?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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