Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye
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Is Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye worth booking?
Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye is a 7-hour experience in Fethiye, Turkey, from $23 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 41 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (41)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $23 per person
Take a fun boat trip around Ölüdeniz’ bays and islands on this full-day cruise. Admire the stellar views as you sail past mountains, headlands and coves. Visit Butterfly Valley, famed for its bright butterflies, and perh
What you get
- Onboard lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat cruise
About this experience
Take a fun boat trip around Ölüdeniz’ bays and islands on this full-day cruise. Admire the stellar views as you sail past mountains, headlands and coves. Visit Butterfly Valley, famed for its bright butterflies, and perhaps walk through the canyon to see its waterfalls. Refuel with lunch and drinks (own expense) on deck, and then sail to St Nicholas Island, where you can relax or climb to the ruined hilltop monastery before a final swim stop and your return to Ölüdeniz.
What's included
Included
- Onboard lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat cruise
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrence fee to ; St.Niccolos (3,50€) & Butterfly Valley (1€)
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Fethiye
We pick you up between 08:45-09:15 from the hotels you will choose during your reservation and set off towards Oludeniz. After all the passengers of our boat are completed, our boat tour starts between 10:30-10:45.
60 minutes here
The first stop of our tour is the Blue Cave in the Faralya region, opposite the Dead Sea.
Pass by without stopping
After stopping here for 30 minutes, we go to the "Butterfly Valley" beach, which is one of the most important places of our tour. Our swimming break is here for about 1 hour. Guests who wish can walk into the depths of the valley for a fee ((Approximately 1 €)
60 minutes here · Admission not included
After the Butterfly Valley swimming break, our boat continues towards the peninsula across the valley. We take a 1-hour swimming break at the Aquarium Bay here.
60 minutes here
Gemiler Island
We leave here and head towards Gemiler Island, one of the most important points of our tour. Those who want to visit this historical island pay an entrance fee of approximately 3€ per person. Gemiler Island (Turkish: Gemile Adası or Gemiler Adası ) is an island located off the coast of Turkey near the city of Fethiye. On the island are the remains of several churches built between the fourth and sixth centuries AD, along with a variety of associated buildings. Archaeologists believe it was the location of the original tomb of Saint Nicholas. The original Turkish name is Gemile meaning camel, so called because of its geographical shape.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
After our visit to this island, we take our last two swimming breaks. One of them is Soguk Su Bay and the other is Camel Beach.
90 minutes here
Fethiye
After these swimming breaks, our tour ends today. It's time to go back to the hotel.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Fethiye
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Hisaronu / Ovacik area Hotels
Transfer from / to: Hisaronu and Ovacik area hotels Pickup included
Other area hotels
Letoonia Htl, Tuana Htl, Likya Botanik Htl, Liberty Fabay, Akra Tui Sensatori Htl, liberty Likya, Signa Hotel Pickup included
Without Hotel Transfers
Oludeniz area: Oludeniz area hotels
Fethiye / Calis Area hotels
Fethiye central hotels, Calis Area hotels, Liberty Likya Hotel Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 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
- Guests are recommended to bring a swim suit and towel
- Guests are not permitted to bring food or drinks on to the boat
- 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.
- Pick ups from Oludeniz hotel are not included, clients need to make their own way to the boat. Boat name and time will be given when clients call us to confirm the tour.
- At the high season(1 july-15 September) we will NOT have swim break and visit at BLUE Cave.
- There are 3 types of prices on this boat tour (for the dates 26 September 2023 - 31 October 2023). Please make the right choice according to the address of your hotel.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $23 to $63
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fethiye.
How much does Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye cost?
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Prices start at $23 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Fethiye usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Fethiye is not rushed.
Is Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 41 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Fethiye, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye?
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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 Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye?
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Around 14 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 Fethiye 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 Fethiye and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Oludeniz Boat Trip to Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island from Fethiye 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 Fethiye 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 Fethiye?
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On Outty we rank every Fethiye experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 2 people buggy safari half day beach and forest drive, Paragliding Oludeniz With Transfer - Fethiye, Turkey, Oludeniz Paragliding Fethiye Turkey, Additional Features. 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 Fethiye?
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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 Fethiye?
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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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