A jeep safari in Southern Turkey is truly hard to beat.

In our one day jeep safari we make stops for swimming in the clear fresh 12km long lake, walk around an old ruined village with a mosque, a clear water spring which is the source of a local river, a four course lunch in a restaurant built out of wood on top of a river, a typical Turkish family's house for tea, a secluded beach, a mountain peak overlooking Dalyan, the delta and the surrounding seas, just to mention a few. In between your stops you crash through numerous fords and judder down some seemingly impossible tracks.

Tour Facts:
start 09:00; return 18:00
120km long route, 70 percent being mountainous roads
we use Land Rover 110 Diesel models

Included:
Driver, guide, lunch, mechanic, tea, first aid kit, insurance

Cost:
£25 or 40EUR

At 9.00 a.m. we meet. After you test the bike and get the briefing it is time to hit the road. During this trip you will make several stops such as in the amber forest, in small villages, at the river. Lunch will be in a small restaurant built on top of a river. In the afternoon you will make a fast downhill run of 8 km to the roads to Dalyan. On the small village roads back you will stop for some tea with the locals, around 17:00 you arrive necked but satisfied back in Dalyan.

The tour is approximately 45 kilometers in total, most of it along country lanes.

Tour facts:
Start 09:00; return 17:00
4 hours mountain biking

Included:
Professional guide, lunch, a 24 speed bike, helmet, transfer, jeep, insurance, mechanic, first aid kit and insurance

What to bring:
Swim wear, shoes , sun cream. Sun hat, water bottle

Cost:
£25 or 40EUR

Ekincik:

Early in the morning we leave the village of Dalyan by boat to sail to the beautiful and historical Kaunos ruins where we have a good look around at the ancient architecture. From Kaunos we follow the road to the unspoilt village of Candir, After a break we take the small forest path up into the mountains, we walk over the wild hills to Ekincik, through an unspoilt nature conservation area of breathtaking beauty. The scenery is stunning and there are many opportunities to observe the local wildlife. From one of the peaks you can see the small bay of Ekincik. We descend to the deserted beach where a boat is waiting with a delicious and well deserved lunch. Before return by boat to Dalyan some time for relaxing and swimming. The sail will takes us over the Mediterranean Sea to the Delta of Dalyan in about 1.5 hours. Around 17:00 you will be back in Dalyan

The total distance is about 12km and will take about three hours in total. The road is very hilly in places and is mostly through forest.

Tour Facts:
start 09:00; return 17:00
3 hours total walking time, with a stop for lunch
Please bring a small backpack, sun cream, hat, water, swim wear, towel and lots of water. And wear comfortable walking shoes!

Included:
guides,
lunch,
all transport

Cost:
£20 or 30EUR

Turtle Beach:

In the early morning we meet at the Kaunos Tours Office. A short transfer to the mountains behind Dalyan. The track starts in Okcular village over the village road along several small farming houses. Once passed the enormous orange trees fields the track start going up in the forest over a narrow path. In about 1.5 hours you reach the top and have a stunning view over the area and the huge Sandraz mountain. A short break with the refreshing water from the small creek. The descent to Gökbel village will lead through the pine tree forest and just before the last meters down you have a splendid view over the Turtle beach and its delta. The Turkish pancakes which will give us enough energy to do the last bit of the track are made by a Turkish family we enjoy them in their shady garden. The last part is mostly flat and will lead us around the mountains coming along some hidden and well preserved ancient Lycian rock tombs. The finishing touch is the well deserved dive in the Mediterranean Sea. A short transfer back to Dalyan where you arrive around 17.00
The total distance is about 15 km and will take about 4.5 hours in total. The road is very hilly in places and is mostly through forest.

Tour Facts:
start 08:30; return 17:00
4.5 hours total walking time, with a stop for lunch

Please bring a small backpack, sun cream, hat, water, swim wear, towel and lots of water and wear comfortable walking shoes!

Included:
guides, lunch, all transport, first aid kit,
insurance

Cost:
£15 or 20 EUR

In the afternoon we sail upstream to the lake of Köycegiz. In a small quiet bay we will anchor and have a swimbreak. Meanwhile the captain makes the fire for the delicious BBQ. After we all dried up and hungry the starters (meze) will be ready served. While eating you can see the stars bright in the sky and if you lucky even a shooting star. Slowly the special fish will get well cooked on the BBQ, some delicious smell will cover the boat. After dinner the trip goes on to the local thermal hot springs where you can relax in the hot baths or have a mud bath.

Tour Facts:
start 19:00; return 00:00

Included:
Driver, guide, fish BBQ, entrance fees, first aid kit, insurance

Please bring:
swimsuit, some pocket money, camera

Cost:
£35 or 52EUR

In the late afternoon time for a cooling of ride to the the hidden Asi Beach. We follow the route through the rough mountains behind Dalyan ending at the sandy beach.While the drivers prepare the delicious typicall Turkish BBQ you enjoy swimming in the crystal azure blue sea. Together with the collourful salate and the starters the BBQ will stuff you. Later in the night time for some more star swimming.At the end of the program you will be able to enjoy one of the most spectaculaire breath taking views over Dalyan and the Delta. Who doesn’t want to miss Memos BBQ and this view.

Tour Facts:
start 18:00; return 00:00

Included:
Driver, guide, Turkish beach BBQ, first aid kit, insurance

Please bring:
swimsuit, some pocket money, camera

Cost:
£35 or 52EUR

We have a large boat that we use to do many different special trips every day. From river and lake trips around Dalyan and to the mud baths and the open sea.

Examples of trips include special snorkeling trips in caves, trips to Bacardi Beach and the open sea, Night BBQ trips and trips up to the small market town of Koycegiz .Please ask for the special relax brochure with all our boat trips in the office.

You can print out a leaflet of all our daily tours so you can study them at your leisure and plan your trip before you arrive in Dalyan!

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Just 45 minutes away from Dalyan is a village called Akkoprü. This village is situated in the wilds of Turkey on the Dalaman river, being the best river for white water rafting in Southern Turkey. The river flows all year round, being at its most challenging in the spring time, and consists of rapid, then pool, rapid, then pool and so on; the rapids being of grades 3 and 4; the pools allowing plenty of time to relax, swim, and having a stop for eating a special lunch.

The river is suitable and exciting for beginners to intermediate rafters and the whole days emphasis is on having as much fun as possible. Be prepared to get very wet, have your stomach in your mouth, and enjoy the thrill of a day of teamwork in getting your raft down the river back to the village. The river current and the rapids may be strong and exciting, but they are surprisingly calming. When you end the day chatting about your exploits with your team members and drinking Turkish tea in the garden, you feel completely relaxed and often a bit jovial.

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Tour Facts:
start 09:00; return 19:00
3 to 4 hours on the river, with a stop for lunch
6 people plus guide per raft
rapids grade 3 and 4
tours run every day April to October

Included:
guides, training, rafts, life jackets lunch, first aid kits, transfer from and to resort

Cost:
£35 or 50 EUR

This tour is for action fans. The perfect addition to all our other tours. We first drive in the Jeep up the mountains over dusty roads stopping for a great view over the canyon we will walk in later. At the entrance of the canyon everybody gets a helmet and we walk through the narrow deep canyon for about 2 hours. Climbing over rocks, jumping in small pools we reach the end of the canyon where a freezing cold spring comes out the mountains. Just a little bit further is the restaurant built out of wood on top of the spring water where we will have a nice meal for lunch. After that we drive just half an hour to the 2nd canyon. Here you can follow the path or if you feel like real adventure and want to be totally wet just follow the river, climbing through waterfalls, jumping and swimming in pools. At the end of the day you will be wetter than wet but will have experienced another type of holiday.

A real outdoor feeling is guaranteed.

Tour Facts:
start 09:00; return 18:00
4 hours total walking time, with a stop for lunch

Please bring a small backpack, sun cream, hat, water, swim wear, towel and water. And wear comfortable walking shoes (to get wet)!

Included:
Guides, first aid kit, insurance, equipment, lunch, all transport

Cost:
£25 or 40 EUR

The day starts with the biking tour, the departure time being 9:00am. The tour is almost 25km long and starts by riding to the amber forest. A break where we enjoy the stillness, coolness and tranquility of the aromatic forest. The next stop is in a typical old Turkish village where we are invited to drink freshly brewed tea. After about 15 minutes we leave the village of kavakarasi and head for old köycegiz. We will look inside the mosque and at the few houses, which were built in 1880, one of which has been renovated. Here we will rest in the lush garden and have our lunch.

After lunch we load up the jeep with the bikes and drive for half an hour to the start of the canyoning tour. We climb and trek through a breathtaking and fascinating canyon. After about 20 minutes we reach a waterfall where we spend some time for a break, relaxing and swimming in the crystal clear fresh water. Once we are refreshed and fit again we continue to trek and scramble again. The adventure now begins as the going gets much more dramatic. After our legs are tired we reach another, but much larger and impressive waterfall. At this incredible place we spend an hour exploring and enjoying the area. After this restful time we start on the hike back to the jeep which takes about one and a half hours. Here we take the jeep back to Dalyan, arriving home about 6:00pm.

Combining two adventurous and spectacular activities in one makes this a truly unforgettable day out.

Tour Facts:
start 09:00; return 18:00
2 hours biking and 2 hours canyoning

Included:
Professional guide, lunch, tea, a 24 speed bike, helmet, transfer, jeep, insurance, mechanic and first aid kit.

What to bring:
Swim wear, shoes (which will get wet), sun cream. Sun hat, water bottle

Cost:
£25 or 40EUR

A tandem paragliding flight over Ölüdeniz is that very special treat that is never forgotten. Starting from a mountain 2000m high and traveling over two and a half kilometers, it takes 45 minutes from take off to landing. You will have the most awesome view, of the most beautiful beach in turkey.

Tour Facts:
45 minute jeep ride up the mountain

Included:
pilot, flying suit, transfer to and from the mountain from your hotel

Cost:
£80 or 120EUR

A full day of action, fun, adrenaline and lots of water. In the morning you take of from Dalyan with the special Land Rover, the guide and driver will take you over some special off the road paths to the hidden bays of Dalaman. Here the water sport team is waiting for you to teach you water skiing or wake boarding. After everybody has given his best it is time for wild action and fun, 2 people in the ringo behind the speed boat, let's see how long you can stay in the tube. Being active makes human hungry, Lunch will be given at a short drive from the action spot, at the sea side is a small restaurant under the amber trees. Enjoy the good quality food and the peaceful area. Once we are all stuffed you can give it another try water skiing etc. It is also possible to rent a jet ski in the big bay of Buynus Buku. You can also just relax and swim. At the end of the day we drive back to Dalyan where you will arrive around 18:00

Tour Facts:
start at 09:00 return around 18:00

Included:
guides, insurance, first aid kit, water skiing or wake boarding, ringo, lunch

Please bring:
water, swimsuit, T-shirt, sun cream, sun glasses, hat, towel, some pocket money

Cost:
£25 or 40EUR

If you just want to join the jeep and watch the water sports the price will be:

£15 or 20EUR

Select all the excursions you wish to do during your stay in Dalyan and we will reserve you these places:

We run professional diving with highly qualified and experienced instructors. You can join our tours if you are a complete novice or if you are an experienced diver.

The diving tours use our own private purpose diving boat. There are reefs, walls, caves and we can also organise night dives for experienced divers.

Discover Scuba Diving:
Beginners get one lont dive, lunch and snorkeling.

Tour Facts:
Start 09:30; return 17:30
Diving with professional staff, international standard equipment.

Included:
lunch, all equipment, insurance

Cost:
£40 or 60 EUR

Snorkeling Only:
For those who wish to accompany but not dive, you can have a mask, fins, professional snorkel and lunch and be with your friends while they dive.

Tour Facts:
Start 09.30; return 17:30

Includes lunch and snorkel equipment

Cost:
£15 or 25 Euro

Certified Divers:
For those who are already certified divers we do two dives in a day. Deep, cave, night, wall etc all possible.

Cost:
With your own equipment:
1 Day - 2 Dives - £25
2 Days - 4 Dives - £50
4 Days - 8 Dives - £95

With our equipment:
1 Day - 2 Dives - £30
2 Days - 4 Dives - £55
4 Days - 8 Dives - £110

Open Water Diver Course:
This course is for beginners who wish to gain a PADI certificate. Usually 4 days although can be done in 3, this course includes 6 dives and modular training from a manual and CD. Packaged up with accommodation and a free jeep safari! Min age is 8 years old.

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The very special Kaunos Tours sea fishing trip starts in the morning with a sail to the end of the reed beds. There you can catch some blue crab. The professional guide will show you how to catch these quick animals. After you have caught enough crab it is time to sail to the Mediterranean and catch some real sea fish, like: red sea bream, perch, sole, tuna and more. All fish you catch you can take home or even better, the skipper will clean and cook the fish on the BBQ while you are relaxing or fishing on board or snorkeling in the sea. At the end of the day you return in Dalyan with your fish.

Tour Facts:
Start 08:30; return 17:00

Fishing at different places on the river and the sea.

Included:
Professional guide, all equipment, lunch

What to bring:
Swim wear, sun cream, sun hat, water, snorkel

Cost:
£ 15 or 20 Euro

Kaunos Tours organises one day sea kayaking trips through the fascinating reed beds of Dalyan and the beautiful coastline nearby. Our trips are designed for those with an adventurous spirit and offer an exciting alternative to crowded tourist excursions. On one of our sea kayaking trips, you have the opportunity to explore the Turkish coastline from nearby. Paddle along the rocky coast, go in high caves and make a cross-over paddle to Bacardi Bay. While the lunch is prepared you have time to relax and snorkel. In the afternoon the waves will come up a little bit and playing with the waves you reach Turtle Beach where you land with a good surf on the beach. We provide double sea kayaks as well as singles that are both stable and easy to paddle. Comprehensive instructions are given in paddling technique. Just bring your sense of adventure. The tour starts and finishes in Dalyan.

No previous experience is required but customers must be 14 and above ( 12-14 with a legal Guardian ) Customers with preexisting medical conditions must inform us at the time of booking.

Tour Facts:
Start 09:30; return 17:00
3 hours kayaking

Included:
Professional English speaking guides, all necessary equipment, snorkeling equipment, a picnic lunch, comprehensive first aid kit, outdoor sports insurance coverage

Bring:
Shoes to wear in the kayak - no flip flops or slip-ons, suitable swim wear or shorts and a T-shirt ( to get wet ), change of clothes and shoes, sun cream, sun hat and sun glasses, strap to secure glasses, water and a small amount of money for soft drinks

Cost:
£25 or 40EUR