Ecoventure - Off Road Safari From Marmaris

09:00-09:45 Pick ups from the hotels, arrival at the collection point, meeting here with the guide and drivers.

Briefing about the program of the day. Departure via Icmeler. Taking a short break along the way for photo opportunities. At this vantage point Icmeler, Marmaris, the bay islands and the harbour are clearly visible. Drive through the forest, over hills and along homesteads.

10:45 Photo break at a second vantage point in the mountains of the Bozburun peninsula with view in to the direction of Dalaman and Fethiye. This break is planned as photo break and information given by the Safari Leader on local life, people of the area.

11:15 Arrival in Ciftlik, a famous bay with a sandy beach inviting us to swim and relax under the Mediterranean sun. We will have 1 1/4 hour for swimming and relax.

After this break we continue towards Bayir. One of the most important and famous village in this area. Because of the central location, surrounded on three sides by high mountains with an opening of the Bayir valley to the village Turgut; all roads are crossing here. Today and in ancient times it must be the same. This village is known as a 3000 years old Carian settlement. At the village place of Bayir under the shade of a living witness (2000 years old platan tree) are relicts of the ancient history; marble blocks with inscriptions and architectural parts of an Ionian temple.

13:15 Arrived at the restaurant in Derepinar we will have lunch. Also here is a huge 800 years old platan tree. After the lunch your SafariLeader will introduce you to the beekeeping and honey production in this village and give information about the flora and wildlife of the surrounding area.

14:15 Drive to the waterfalls of Turgut.

14:30 Arrived at the parking place we will take a short walk to the waterfalls along an old watermill on the way.

15:15 Following the visit to the waterfalls we will drive to Turgut village through the fields and homesteads of Turgut valley.

15:35 At Turgut we will visit a typical village house to have a closer insight to the local style of life.

16:05 Drive trough Turgut village to Orhaniye, a famous bay with a sandy beach inviting us to swim and relax under the Mediterranean sun.

16:30 Kizkumu in Orhaniye, with a sandy beach and a little fortificated island just in front of it. We will have ½ hour to enjoy this ideal place for swimming. It is believed that Kizkumu (which translates as maiden sand) has been named after a tale, what will be explained by your guide.

17:00 We get in the vehicles and start driving towards Marmaris through the forest and hilly paths. During the drive, the rugged north wall of a canyon that has been shaped by the pounding waves of winter makes for a striking view.

17:45-18:00 Drop off guests at their hotels starting from Turunc, way back to Marmaris via Icmeler.