The daily Dalyan moonlight cruise from Mugla is an evening on the water rather than a sightseeing marathon: you board a boat in Dalyan, watch the sun go down over Koycegiz Lake, swim in calm fresh water and share a barbecue dinner on deck before the night sky fills with stars. It is an easy, relaxed daily tour for couples, friends and families who want to see the region in its softest light.
Koycegiz Lake is one of the largest lakes in south-western Turkey and is linked to the Mediterranean by the winding Dalyan channel. Its shores are framed by forested hills and the waters attract herons, kingfishers and many other birds, so the half-hour ride to the first anchorage is a gentle nature cruise in itself. As the light fades the lake turns gold and then silver, giving you some of the best photo opportunities of your stay.
After the swim the crew lights the grill, and dinner is served on board while the boat rests at anchor. The evening continues at an unhurried pace: some guests take a second dip in the dark, others simply chat by the shore and enjoy the quiet. When the cruise ends, you are driven back to your hotel in Mugla.
As a daily excursion and an unusual evening day tour, it is a memorable alternative to a night in town. Pack swimwear, a towel and a light layer for later in the evening; drinks are paid on board. It is a Dalyan day trip with a difference.
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Koycegiz Lake Moonlight Cruise Programme Your guide meets you in the lobby of your hotel in Mugla, and the group is transferred by air-conditioned coach to Dalyan, where the boat is waiting. Once everyone is settled on board, the cruise sets off at 19:00. The first goal is the sunset over Koycegiz Lake, so keep your camera ready as the boat glides through the green waterways to the sound of birds, passing scenery that looks like a series of postcards. After about thirty minutes the boat drops anchor at the first stop on Koycegiz Lake, and you are free to slip into the cool, clear water or stay on deck with a drink while the sun sinks behind the hills. Following the swim, the crew fires up the grill for a barbecue dinner with a choice of fish, chicken or meatballs. The evening carries on in a relaxed mood until around midnight, with time to swim beneath the stars and chat on the lakeshore. At the end of the cruise you are transferred back to your hotel in Mugla.
Mugla → Dalyan Moonlight → BBQ
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