Top Turkish Riviera Nature and Wildlife Tours

Take to the golden sands of Pamucak Beach on the back of a roaring all-terrain quad bike on this nature tour with a twist. Tear through the dunes and woodlands north of Kusadasi for 1 hour and 30 minutes, seeing all sorts of views with your fellow quad-bikers. Each adventure only has a handful of bikes available so if you want to experience the thrill of riding around the Turkish Riviera on one, make sure to book in advance.

Cruise to Butterfly Valley and Gemiler Island, also called St. Nicholas Island, on a full-day sailing excursion from the Blue Lagoon in Oludeniz, and enjoy a day of sun, sea, and exploring on the spectacular Turkish coast. This full-day cruise includes a grilled lunch on deck, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in selected areas.

See the sights of back-country Alanya on this active Jeep safari, with pickup and drop-off direct to your Alanya hotel. Feast on a buffet lunch by the Dim River and swim in a natural water park or fish with the provided equipment. Take a look at the Dim Cave (a small cash charge applies to enter), sample pastries and learn about village life, including visiting a school and a mosque.

Enjoy a rush of adrenaline in the countryside on this full-day tour. Depart from your Kusadasi hotel and head out in a jeep with a driver-guide. Explore Peninsula National Park and Echo Canyon. Go for a dip in the Cave of Zeus and pause for a barbecue lunch in the forest.

The Taurus mountains are one of Turkey’s most rugged locations, but you’ll get off-road access to the most stunning sights during this exhilarating jeep safari. Charge up pristine mountain roads and get a peek at traditional rural life with visits to high-altitude villages. You’ll also head to “Flying Waterfall,” a hidden natural marvel. Explore Turkey’s pristine forests and a take a dip in a secluded, crystal-clear pool.

Go off the beaten track and discover places where no tour bus can go on this full day trip into the scenic Taurus Mountains. Take your all-terrain quad-bike through mountain villages, down forest paths and into the Köprülü Canyon, exploring the picturesque mountain landscape from the driver’s seat. After your driving adventure, kit up for a thrilling white-water rafting expedition down the Köprülü River, braving the river rapids along the way.

Get your pulse racing on an exhilarating quad biking tour from Alanya and swap the beach for the rugged terrain of the Taurus Mountains. Learn how to operate your ATV, then set off on a fun 1.5-hour circuit, weaving through forest trails, juddering down dirt tracks and squelching through muddy streams.

Venture off-road into the Taurus Mountains on a full-day jeep safari, including lunch and hotel transfers. Experience village life as you stop at mountain villages and visit a traditional Turkish teahouse along the way, then enjoy a prime view of the dramatic Manavgat Waterfall.

Stand in awe before one of Turkey’s most startling natural wonders and UNESCO World Heritage sites on this full-day coach tour to Pamukkale from Side, including lunch and dinner. Snap photos of Pamukkale’s iconic white travertine terraces, take a dip in the mineral-rich hot springs and explore the neighboring remains of the Hierapolis ancient city or pay extra to swim in the fabled Cleopatra pool.

Explore a variety of exciting experiences around the Oymapinar dam. Go on a Jeep safari and boat tour in Green Lake while you capture the views. Afterwards, go on a nature walk, visit the mosque and village house. Taste local dishes around the area, swim in the dam lake, and eat lunch with a view.

Spend a day in the wilds of the Taurus Mountains, exploring by jeep. As a guide drives and navigates, you’ll sit back to enjoy an off-road adventure that takes in villages, waterfalls, and the best of the Turkish countryside. Stop for a grilled fish or chicken lunch, and then visit the waterfall of Ucansu Selalesi, a site often called the “flying waterfall.” Remember to bring a bathing suit for a cool-down dip in the natural pool before your return to Belek.

Visit some of Turkey’s most stunning outdoor settings—without the hassle of navigating the countryside on your own. This tour packs multiple Daylan excursions into a single action-packed outing. You’ll stop at an ancient harbor, 9th-century rock-cut tombs, and two wildlife-filled beaches. Enjoy free time to relax, topped off by a boat cruise. Lunch and hotel pickup are included, making this a scenic, worry-free day trip.

Scale the dizzying heights of the 12,500-foot (2,365-meter) Tahtali mountain on this 3-hour tour from Kemer, including hotel transfers. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Beydaglari National park, then ride the Olympos Cable Car to the summit for a jaw-dropping panorama of the pine-clad Taurus Mountains and glittering Mediterranean Sea.

Enjoy the stunning scenery around Bodrum on a guided horseback excursion. All experience levels are welcome, and tours come with horseback riding instruction. Stroll through gently scented pine forests and admire babbling freshwater streams. After riding through the forest, you’ll enjoy a break to swim in the river. Children under six ride for free with adults, and groups are accompanied by professional riders.

Discover the beautiful blue waters of Bodrum Bay on this full-day boat cruise. Sail along the coasts of the Bodrum Peninsula and take in the beautiful views of the Taurus Mountains. Stop to swim at a number of spots throughout the day and soak up the sun on secluded beaches. Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard and relax the day away in the Turkish sunshine.

Swap the poolside for the mountain landscapes of Marmaris on a full-day, off-road safari in a 4x4 vehicle. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour takes you to traditional Turkish villages, Turgut Waterfall, and remote woodland, revealing a side of the Mediterranean resort town that few visitors ever see. For added convenience, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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Tear yourself away from the beach for an exhilarating off-road excursion to the Taurus Mountains on this full-day Jeep safari from Alanya. Pass through orange groves and banana plantations, stop to explore traditional villages, see the Dim Dam and tuck into a barbecue lunch on the banks of the Dimcay River.

Go horseback riding for 1.5 hours in the morning or afternoon on an active tour from Fethiye. Ride through pine forest and mountain scenery, and have the option to take a quick swim in a river. No previous experience is required.

A popular resort town on the Turkish riviera, Marmaris can get busy during the high season. Get away from the crowds for a bit on this day trip around the mountains surrounding the coast. Thrill at a drive around narrow mountainside roads, go for a swim under the waterfalls at Hisaronu Bay and ‘walk on water’ at Jesus Beach with the help of the beach’s unique underwater wall that splits the bay in two.

Cruise the Green Canyon on a full-day excursion from the Turquoise Coast, exploring a dramatic reservoir in the heart of the Taurus Mountains. Follow rocky shorelines into a narrow branch of the canyon, and enjoy a hearty Turkish lunch at the edge of the water, as well as unlimited soft drinks while on the boat. This full-day Green Canyon tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Alanya and selected locations.

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and the tour will begin. Pamukkale, listed as a World Heritage Sides by UNESCO. The white beauty of Pamukkale has happened after warm tears of nature, as if the beauty of white pearl on Cleaopatra’s chest has been the inspiration for these art work of nature. This unique calcium terraces and pools with hot spring water will amaze you as you walk barefoot on the vast white beauty. Hireapolis, “Holy City” or “Hierapolis” evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also the Apostle Philip lived and burried here. We also visit Odeon, Roman Baths and Theatre. The Hierapolis Archaeology Museum is surrounded by natural wonders and ancient sites and consists of several sections such as the Statues and Sarcophagi Gallery, Small Artifacts Gallery, Theatre Ruins Gallery and a garden section. In the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel.

Rugged and wild, the Taurus Mountains are a highlight of any Alanya vacation. Discover them on an adrenaline-fueled ATV adventure in an intimate group capped at just 10 travelers. After a quick test drive to familiarize newbies with the simple controls, you’ll race through the foothills along dedicated tracks soaking up views as you kick up the dust. Your package includes instructor/guide, safety equipment and round-trip hotel transfers.

With emerald green waters, tree-lined banks and a backdrop of the snow-capped Taurus Mountains, there are few more compelling places to enjoy a boat cruise than the Green Canyon. Sail around the scenic lake on this full-day tour from Side, passing the Little Canyon and Oymapinar Dam, enjoying lunch at a waterfront restaurant and stopping to swim in the cool, clear waters.