Dalyan Turtle Clinic Tour from Mugla – Mud Baths & Iztuzu Beach

Dalyan Turtle Clinic Day Trip from Mugla – DEKAMER, Mud Baths and Iztuzu Beach

This Dalyan turtle clinic tour from Mugla combines wildlife conservation, a classic wellness ritual and a relaxed lunch in one well-balanced day tour. You visit the rescue centre where injured sea turtles are nursed back to health, unwind in Dalyan's natural mud baths and thermal springs, and enjoy traditional Turkish food before returning to your hotel.

• DEKAMER Sea Turtle Rescue Centre – a research, rescue and rehabilitation centre at Iztuzu Beach
• Caretta Caretta turtles – see endangered loggerheads receiving professional care
• Iztuzu Beach – the famous sandy spit where the turtles nest
• Dalyan mud baths and thermal springs – mineral mud followed by a warm soak
• Traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant
• A scenic drive through the green landscapes of the Dalyan area

DEKAMER is the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre located at Iztuzu Beach, one of the most important nesting grounds of the loggerhead turtle in the Mediterranean. The loggerhead is among the largest hard-shelled sea turtles in the world, and the centre is internationally recognised for its work to protect it. During the visit you learn how the team treats them, follows conservation projects and returns recovered turtles to the sea; which animals can be seen depends on the centre's rehabilitation schedule.

The Dalyan mud baths have welcomed bathers for centuries. You cover yourself in the mineral-rich mud, let it dry in the sun and then rinse off in warm thermal pools, a tradition believed to refresh the skin and leave you deeply relaxed. This daily excursion operates throughout the year and suits families, couples, seniors and solo travellers alike. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a change of clothes for after the mud bath, and wear comfortable shoes. With hotel pickup in Mugla, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch included, it is an easy and meaningful daily tour.