Fethiye Outdoor Tours

Whether you want to see the many near-shore islands, snorkel or scuba dive, soar above the azure waters or spend the day touring the regions natural landmarks or ancient rock tombs and ruins, there is an outdoor activity in Fethiye that is perfect for you.

Located on Turkey’s south-western Turquoise Coast, Fethiye boasts blue waters, natural harbor, enticing beaches and interesting landscapes. This Mediterranean port city has a wide variety of outdoor sports and activities on offer.

Paragliding

Take to the skies on a Paragliding adventure from the launch site at Mt. Babadag. Located near the resort village of Oludeniz, you will spend your flight soaring above the blue lagoon of Oludeniz Tabiat Park and Belcekiz Beach.

Your activity includes a comprehensive safety briefing and some basic instruction before you and your experienced pilot begin your incredible experience.

Your paragliding activity will take up to 4 hours including transfers, safety briefing, training and fitting you safely into the harness and other safety equipment. You can expect to spend around 40 minutes in the air.

Boat Tours

With its azure waters, Fethiye is one of the top tourist destinations on the Turkish Riviera. It’s not surprising that this coastal city offers a choice of several different boat trips and tours.

Tour operators in Fethiye sail to the areas most spectacular locations on a variety of half-day and full-day small-group and private boat tours.

St. Nicholas Island, the resting place of the original Santa Claus is a destination on many top tours, as is a visit to Butterfly Valley where around 100 different butterfly species can be found.

Another popular place to anchor on a boat tour is Calis Beach which is not only a prime windsurfing destination and sunset spot, but also home to a colony of loggerhead turtles.

Jeep Tours

On a full-day Jeep tour from Fethiye, you and your group will start the day with a briefing of the day’s itinerary. As you explore the dramatic mountain landscapes around the city, you will visit the ancient settlement of Tlos where ruins from the Lycian, Greek, Roman and Ottoman eras lie.

From Tlos, the tour continues on to Yaka Park to relax under the shady trees before stopping at the Sakilikent Gorge – the second largest gorge in Europe. After a buffet lunch you will have some time to unwind at a natural mud-bath before heading back to your starting point.

If you would prefer a little bit more action, you can opt for an off-road 4x4 Jeep tour where you will pass mountains and villages, stopping at Zorlar and Sakilikent Gorge on your way to the Xanthos River.

In the afternoon, you can opt for some river tubing for a small extra charge or you can stay in the vehicle and meet up with the tubers downstream.

Scuba Diving

The reefs off Fethiye are the ideal site for beginner scuba divers to wet their feet and explore the underwater environment. On a full-day or half-day scuba diving tour, you will join an experienced instructor to dive up to 10 meters in clear, warm water.

If you have not dived before, you will have a full technical briefing and a few practice submersions before heading off to explore the reefs and caves beneath the sea.

For individual attention, you can also choose to book a private scuba diving excursion in Fethiye.

Horse Riding

A horse riding tour from Fethiye is a wonderful way to connect with nature and explore the beautiful Turkish mountainside. Each experience beings with a short riding lesson, so even if you have no riding experience, you can still sign up to join this excursion.

After being fitted with a helmet and practicing your riding in the paddock, you will be led on your tour by your expert guide along a picturesque route for around 1.5 hours during which time you pause for a refreshing dip in a nearby river.

There is also a horse riding tour that visits the abandoned Greek village of Kayakoy. You will have ample time to explore the houses and churches in this town that was abandoned in 1922.

Buggy Tours

On a small-group Buggy tour of no more than 8 people, your guide will accompany you as you navigate the forest trails around Oludeniz. Before setting out, you will have some time to practice your maneuvering skills on a practice track.

After a 1.5 to 2 hour tour, the group will arrive at Seama Beach where you can relax on a sun-lounger or swim in the refreshing water.

Hiking

Before embarking on a private hiking tour from Fethiye, your guide will assist you in selecting one of several routes. Depending on the route you select, you can visit ancient ruins, walk through pine forests and enjoy views of the turquoise Mediterranean waters.

Route options include Fethiye Mountains, the Lycian Way, Kayakoy, Xanthos to Patara and the Butterfly Valley.

For the more seasoned hiker, spectacular Lycian way multi-day hiking tours from Fethiye follow the coastline all the way to Kas. Hiking distances each day vary between 7 and 19 kilometers, and points along the route include Faralya, Gey, Xantos, Patara and Kas.

Quad Tours

Quad Tours from Fethiye are a great way to add some adventure and exhilaration to your stay. After a safety briefing and some riding instruction you will head out on a single or tandem ATV's with your guide to ride through the forests, rocky outcrops and icy streams in the area.

Rafting

A white water rafting trip is a full-day action-packed tour from Fethiye. No prior rafting experience is needed for this activity on the Dalaman River and you will receive comprehensive instructions and a safety briefing before entering the water.

The rafting itself takes around 3 hours and you will have opportunities to swim and relax along the 13 kilometer route. After reaching the end point of the adventure, a delicious picnic lunch will be provided before you return to your hotel.