Swap the beach for the paddle on this full day tour from Oludeniz to the beautiful Patara region. This daily excursion takes you along the tranquil waters of the Xanthos River, where lush, jungle-like banks shelter river turtles, wild birds and crabs. After your canoeing adventure, enjoy a revitalizing mud bath, a tasty lunch, and a relaxing afternoon swimming and sunbathing on the world-famous Patara beach. It is the perfect Oludeniz day trip for nature lovers and anyone seeking a completely different kind of day out.
The Xanthos River takes its name from the ancient city of Xanthos, once the capital of Lycia, and has flowed through this fertile valley for millennia. Today its gentle current makes it ideal for canoeing, even for beginners, while the rich vegetation along its banks creates a habitat for turtles, crabs and numerous bird species. The moderate physical level of this daily tour means most travelers can comfortably take part.
Patara itself is a fascinating historical region set amid beautiful countryside. It was one of the most important cities of the ancient Lycian League and is famously known as the birthplace of St. Nicholas. Its beach stretches for many kilometres of golden sand and is also a protected nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles, making it one of the most special stretches of coastline in Turkey.
Practical notes: this is a fully guided, scheduled group day tour operated in English, with hotel pick-up and return transfers in Oludeniz included. Lunch and all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are covered. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes for after the mud bath. The tour is suitable for all ages from 0 to 99.
| Tour type | Shared small group · day tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full Day |
| Price | From €68 per person |
| Departures | Every day |
| Guide | English-speaking licensed guide |
| Stops | 3 |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Booking | Instant request online, confirmation within 24 hours · TÜRSAB-licensed operator (A-5751) |
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Daily Canoeing Patara Tour from Oludeniz
Meet your professional English-speaking guide at your hotel lobby in Oludeniz in the morning and set off towards the Patara region, a fascinating and historical area surrounded by beautiful countryside. On arrival, begin your canoeing adventure along the Xanthos River, paddling gently past jungle-like riverbanks while keeping an eye out for river turtles, wild birds and crabs in their natural habitat. After working up an appetite on the water, enjoy a rejuvenating mud bath — a fun and refreshing local tradition said to leave your skin feeling wonderful. A delicious lunch is then served, giving you time to relax and recharge. In the afternoon, head to the world-famous Patara beach, where you can swim in the clear Mediterranean waters or simply sunbathe on the endless golden sands. At the end of this memorable day, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Oludeniz.
Oludeniz → Canoeing Patara → Oludeniz Xanthos River
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