# Fethiye Tours — Comprehensive Operational Guide & Tour Directory > Fethiye Tours is an independent, locally operated travel agency based in Fethiye, Muğla, Turkey. Operating under TURSAB licence number 6531 (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies), the agency provides shared day excursions, coastal boat cruises, tandem paragliding, and private 24/7 airport transfers across the Fethiye and Muğla region. --- ## 1. Core Operational & Booking Policies ### Booking and Payment Process - **Zero Advance Deposit:** No upfront payment or credit card details are required at the time of booking. - **Payment Method:** Guests pay in cash (GBP, EUR, USD, or TRY) or local card terminal directly to the agency representative when tickets are hand-delivered to their accommodation. Bank transfers are also accepted upon request prior to the tour date. - **Enquiries & 24/7 Dispatch:** Direct customer communications, itinerary consultations, and real-time support are handled 24/7 via WhatsApp at **+90 531 679 70 82** or email at **info@fethiyetours.com**. The agency does not operate a walk-in retail desk; all bookings are managed digitally and dispatched directly to guest accommodations. - **Bulk Inquiries Policy:** The agency does not process generic automated or mass-circulated booking inquiries, prioritizing confirmed, direct customer requests. ### Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off Logistics - **Complimentary Transfer Coverage:** Complimentary door-to-door return transfers are included on all shared excursions for guests staying in: - Fethiye Town Centre - Çalış Beach - Ölüdeniz - Hisarönü - Ovacık - Kargı - Yanıklar - **Timing:** Exact collection times vary by hotel location and are confirmed via WhatsApp upon booking finalisation. All times follow Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+03:00). ### Operating Seasons & Weather Dependencies - **Seasonal Excursions:** Shared boat trips and regional day tours operate daily from mid-April through late October / early November. - **Year-Round Services:** Private Dalaman Airport transfers and Babadağ tandem paragliding operate 365 days a year (paragliding remains strictly subject to wind and visibility conditions). --- ## 2. Boat Trips ### 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye - **URL:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/tour/12-islands-boat-tour-fethiye/ - **Vessel & Vibe:** Traditional double-deck wooden gulet; relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with shaded seating, sundeck loungers, and no intrusive loud club music. - **Sailing Area:** The sheltered Fethiye–Göcek Gulf. Waters remain calm and flat, making it suitable for older travellers, families with young children, and nervous swimmers. - **Schedule:** Pick-ups between 09:15 and 10:00. Departure from Fethiye Harbour (adjacent to the municipal marina) at 10:30; return to harbour at 17:30. - **Swim Stops (5 locations):** Yassıca Islands (Flat Island), Tersane Island (historic dockyard ruins), Rabbit Island, Red Island (Kızılada), and Aquarium Bay. The skipper adjusts the sequence daily based on wind direction and anchor traffic. - **Included:** Hotel transfers, boat cruise, freshly prepared onboard BBQ lunch (grilled chicken or seasonal fish served with pasta, salad, and bread; vegetarian options available on request). - **Not Included:** Cold beverages, snacks, and personal snorkelling equipment (available for onboard purchase or rental). ### Ölüdeniz Boat Trip - **URL:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/tour/oludeniz-boat-trip/ - **Vessel & Vibe:** Multi-deck excursion boat departing directly from the beachfront at Belcekız Beach. - **Sailing Area:** The open Mediterranean coastline south of Ölüdeniz, characterized by turquoise drop-offs, cliffs, and open-sea swells. - **Schedule:** Pick-up around 09:30–10:15 depending on resort. Departs Belcekız Beach at 10:30–11:00; returns approximately 17:30. - **Key Stops (up to 6 stops):** - **Butterfly Valley (Kelebekler Vadisi):** Approx. 1 hour stop for swimming and walking inland toward the waterfall base. - **Blue Cave (Mavi Mağara):** Deep-water swim stop at a natural sea cave opening. - **St. Nicholas Island (Gemiler Adası):** Swim stop beneath 5th-century Byzantine monastic ruins clinging to the island slopes. - **Cold Water Bay & Camel Beach:** Springs bubbling up through the sea floor, creating refreshing thermal layers. - **Included:** Hotel transfers, cruise, and lunch. - **Not Included:** Butterfly Valley canyon entry fee (payable locally if hiking beyond the beach zone) and drinks. --- ## 3. Day Trips & Cultural Excursions ### Dalyan Tour from Fethiye - **URL:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/tour/dalyan-tour-from-fethiye/ - **Duration:** Full-day excursion (approx. 10 hours). Pick-ups begin around 08:30; return around 18:30. - **Itinerary:** 1. Coach transit from Fethiye to Lake Köyceğiz / Dalyan River delta (approx. 75 minutes). 2. Boarding low-draft river boats across Lake Köyceğiz to Sultaniye Thermal Mud Baths and mineral sulphur pools. 3. Riverside open-buffet lunch at a traditional Dalyan restaurant. 4. Scenic cruise through the protected reed channels of the Dalyan Delta, pausing directly opposite the 4th-century BC Lycian Rock Tombs of ancient Kaunos for photography and historical commentary. 5. 90-minute leisure and swimming stop at İztuzu (Turtle) Beach, a protected nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles (*Caretta caretta*). - **Included:** Round-trip coach transfer, professional English-speaking guide, river cruiser charter, Sultaniye mud bath entry, and lunch. - **Not Included:** Beverages, private lockers, and optional İztuzu conservation area entrance amenities. ### Jeep Safari to Saklıkent Gorge - **URL:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/tour/jeep-safari/ - **Duration:** Full day (08:30–17:30). Open-top 4x4 Land Rover convoy through the Xanthos Valley countryside. - **Itinerary:** - **Gizlikent Waterfall:** Short nature trek through a shaded forest gorge leading down into a secluded waterfall. - **Saklıkent National Park:** Europe’s second-longest canyon (18 km long, up to 300 m deep). Guests cross the suspended footbridge and can wade through the cool mountain river waters deep into the gorge. - **Riverside Lunch:** Open-buffet lunch served at shaded wooden platforms sitting directly over the rushing waters. - **Natural Mud Baths:** Riverside mineral mud stop along the riverbanks. - *Note:* The archaeological site of Tlos is not included on this route, focusing purely on natural landscapes, gorges, and water activities. - **Included:** Open-top Jeep transport, driver/guide, and lunch. - **Not Included:** Saklıkent Gorge national park entry ticket, rubber river shoes/water guns (available to rent or buy locally), and drinks. ### Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour - **URL:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/tour/pamukkale-tour-from-fethiye/ - **Duration:** Long-distance full-day cultural tour (approx. 06:00–19:30). - **Itinerary:** Crosses the Taurus mountain range into Denizli province. Explores the UNESCO World Heritage white calcium travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient Graeco-Roman spa city of Hierapolis (including the Roman theatre, necropolis, and monumental gates). - **Included:** Hotel transfers via air-conditioned coach, licensed tour guide, and lunch. - **Not Included:** Drinks, breakfast stop, and optional swimming tickets for Cleopatra’s Antique Thermal Pool. ### Rhodes Day Trip (Catamaran Ferry) - **URL:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/tour/rhodes-tour/ - **Operating Window:** Daily seasonal service from spring through late autumn. - **Schedule:** Pick-up from accommodation to Fethiye International Port. Mandatory passport check-in 60 minutes prior to departure. High-speed catamaran crossing across the Aegean Sea takes approx. 90 minutes each way. - **On the Island:** 6 to 7 hours of self-guided exploration in Rhodes Town (UNESCO medieval walled Old Town, Palace of the Grand Master, Mandraki Harbour) before the late afternoon return sailing. - **Documentation:** Valid passport required (and Schengen visa or eligible visa-on-arrival/island-hopping entry where applicable based on nationality). - **Included:** Hotel-to-port return transfers and round-trip high-speed catamaran ferry tickets. - **Not Included:** Port departure taxes (if assessed separately), meals, and Rhodes local entrance fees. ### Tuesday Market and Kayaköy Tour - **URL:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/tour/fethiye-market-kayakoy-tour/ - **Operating Day:** Exclusively on Tuesdays throughout the summer season. - **Itinerary:** 1. Morning visit to the vibrant Fethiye Open-Air Tuesday Market (pazar) for fresh regional produce, spices, Turkish delight, textiles, and leather goods. 2. Afternoon excursion up to the deserted historical stone village of Kayaköy (ancient Levissi), exploring the abandoned 18th-century churches, chapels, and Greek hillside stone houses left vacant after the 1923 population exchange. - **Included:** Return hotel transfers and guided transport. --- ## 4. Adventure Activities ### Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding - **URL:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/tour/tandem-paragliding/ - **Operations:** Operates 365 days a year, scheduled across 5 flight slots daily between 08:30 and 17:30 (subject to mountain summit wind and weather conditions). - **Launch Point:** Mount Babadağ summit launch sites (altitudes between 1,700 m and 1,969 m, reached via company transport or the Babadağ Teleferik cable car route). - **Flight Profile:** 25–35 minutes of thermal gliding above the Blue Lagoon (Kumburnu) and the coastline, landing smoothly on the grass/promenade at Belcekız Beach. - **Safety & Equipment:** Flown with certified THK (Turkish Aeronautical Association) and FAI-licensed tandem pilots. Passenger weight limits are strictly monitored (max approx. 100–105 kg). Full insurance included. - **Included:** Hotel collection/return, mountain summit entry fees, professional pilot, flight briefing, and flight gear. - **Not Included:** Pilot photo/video SD packages (captured using wide-angle action cameras; optional purchase following landing review). --- ## 5. Private Airport Transfers ### Dalaman Airport (DLM) Private Transfers - **URL:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/fethiye-airport-transfer/ - **Service Type:** Dedicated, private door-to-door vehicle transfers (no shared shuttles or intermediate stops). Operating 24/7, year-round. - **Fleet:** Mercedes-Benz Vito and Volkswagen Transporter VIP minivans fitted with air conditioning, leather upholstery, luggage compartments, and free child seats on request. - **Destinations Covered:** - Dalaman Airport ⇄ Fethiye Town, Çalış, Ovacık, Hisarönü, Ölüdeniz (approx. 45–60 mins) - Dalaman Airport ⇄ Göcek (approx. 25 mins) - Dalaman Airport ⇄ Sarıgerme & Dalyan (approx. 25–40 mins) - Dalaman Airport ⇄ Marmaris & Kaş (approx. 90–150 mins) - **Flight Monitoring:** Drivers track inbound flight numbers in real time, adjusting for flight delays with meet-and-greet service outside the terminal exit. --- ## 6. Curated Regional Guides - **How to Get to Fethiye:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/best-of-fethiye/how-to-get-to-fethiye/ - **Ultimate Fethiye Guide:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/best-of-fethiye/ultimate-fethiye-guide/ - **Ölüdeniz & Blue Lagoon Guide:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/best-of-fethiye/oludeniz-blue-lagoon/ - **Butterfly Valley Guide:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/best-of-fethiye/butterfly-valley/ - **Saklıkent Gorge Guide:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/best-of-fethiye/saklikent-gorge/ - **Babadağ Cable Car Guide:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/best-of-fethiye/babadag-cable-car/ - **Tuesday Market Guide:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/best-of-fethiye/tuesday-market/ - **12 Islands vs Ölüdeniz Boat Trip Comparison:** https://www.fethiyetours.com/best-of-fethiye/12-islands-vs-oludeniz-boat-trip/