Activities in Fethiye Turkey

DAILY TOURS AND ACTIVITIES IN FETHIYE TURKEY

Paragliding on top of babadag mautian Take a trip up Babadag Mountain and paraglide off in tandem over beautiful view Oludeniz. This exhilarating experience can last for up to 45 minutes. This experience can be booked through many agencies in the area on the street oludeniz.

12 ISLAND BOAT TOUR

This most famous boat tours leave from Fethiye marina and takes you around the bay of Fethiye every day. They moor as often as possible so that you can explore the ruins found on many of Fethiye’s bays & islands. Swim, top up that tan or snorkel in the water. This is an excellent fun day trip and can be booked through most agencies or visit the harbour in Fethiye and book directly from boat owner. Most tours leave at 10 am and get back about 5 pm a recent trip we took cost only £15 each and included a generous lunch. There are many boats and yacht doing these trips to choose from.

TURKISH BATHS

This is an amazing experience in Turkey you should Visit a Hamam and enjoy the sauna before having a soap massage lying on a marble slab. Your skin will be totally revitalised and relax

SCUBA DIVING

There are several companies that can take you diving and most are situated on the harbour in Fethiye. This is one for all the family even if you don’t dive; snorkels and fins are provided for all members of the family to join in.

THE LYCIAN WAY

The Lycia Way is a series of connected trekking routes that has been rated by The Sunday Times as one of the 10 best walks in the world. The routes take you through cool pine and cedar forests and traditional mountain villages where life has largely remained unchanged forcenturies. Transfers and packed lunches are provided.

HORSERIDING

This is a fantastic way to see the scenery, history and wildlife in this stunning area. This again can be booked through the tourist trip agencies.

CANOE SAFARI

Spend a day canoeing down the Xanthos River, through Patara National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The river flows from the mountain springs that emerge from the Saklikent Gorge and ends at Patara. Experienced professional guides will help you get the most from your day. This adventure can be booked in Fethiye.

JEEP SAFARI

A good way to visit historical sites and drive through the beautiful Toros Mountains, The route may take you towards Saklikent, the hidden canyon and through the pine and cedar forests. After lunch (usually a buffet) the route will follow the river Xanthos to explore the Lycian Capitol before heading off to Patara and Turkeys longest sandy beach where you can enjoy a swim or soak up the sun. You can book through most tour agents in Hisaronu or Fethiye.

WHITE WATER RAFTING

For the more adventurous the Dalaman River will lead you on an unforgettable fun filled day, with its white waters and natural beauty. Thetrips generally begin at the White Bridge along the cool rivers.

SKIING

Something for the future
A new ski resort is being built on Mount Eren, an hour’s car journey from Fethiye. This is due to be finished in 2009.

DALYAN

You can spend another day in Dalyan, which is about 1 hour from Fethiye. As soon as you reach Dalyan, First stop is the mud-bath (already mentioned). After that, you can go back to town centre and have lunch. After lunch, your boat will take you to the Iztuzu Beach (The Turtle Beach). This beach is one of the rare beaches of the world where the Marine Turtles come and nest. Also the Carian Rock Tombs which welcomes you as you enter the town are really amazing.