The daily Ekincik Bay tour from Dalyan follows the Dalyan River out to the open Mediterranean and turns west to one of the prettiest bays on this stretch of coast. It is a relaxed boat day tour built around swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing, with a cave you can swim right through and lunch cooked on board by the captain.
Ekincik Bay lies a short way west of the Dalyan River mouth, sheltered by steep, pine-covered hills that run straight down to the water. Its clear sea and rocky shoreline make it a natural playground for snorkellers. The highlight is a cave where you jump from the boat, swim through to the far side and find the boat waiting for you again; inside, the light picks out colourful rock and the small fish that live among it.
On the way out you also pass the small island pierced by a natural hole, a well-known landmark just off Iztuzu Beach, the protected sandy spit where loggerhead turtles nest. Lunch is served in a calmer cove, and the afternoon stop offers more time to swim before the boat heads back up the river to Dalyan.
As a daily excursion it is ideal for anyone who wants a slower Dalyan day trip on the sea. Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen; drinks are not included.
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Ekincik Bay Boat & Snorkelling Programme In the morning your guide meets you in the lobby of your hotel in Dalyan and the group heads to the boat. The day begins with a gentle sail down the Dalyan River until the channel opens onto the sea. Just off Iztuzu Beach you pass the small island with a natural hole through it, then the boat bears right towards the impressive bay of Ekincik. Here you reach a snorkellers' favourite, a sea cave where you can leap into the clear water and swim through to the far side, where the boat collects you again. Inside the cave you will see plenty of marine life and wonderfully coloured rock formations. When everyone is back on board, the boat moves on to a smaller bay and drops anchor so you can snorkel, swim or simply relax on deck while the captain prepares lunch. After the meal you continue to another local bay with varied underwater life, attractive beaches and lovely scenery. Later in the afternoon the boat returns to Dalyan, and you are transferred back to your hotel.
Dalyan → Ekincik → Dalyan Snorkelling Cave → Hidden Coves
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