Volkan's Adventures
Volkan's Adventures
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We live and work in Dalyan, an exceptionally beautiful Mediterranean town in Southwestern Turkey, where we built our company upon an incredibly simple idea: To create a different kind of experience, something really exceptional for people who care to make a real connection with the people, the landscape, the culture, the food and the environment. We want you to feel a little like you really live here for a short while, and can enjoy the peace and quiet or the pace and excitement of the place as much as the locals do. Ditch the guidebook and let us show you the real side of our country. Discover hidden treasures, secret local spots and stunning locations by letting a local guide lead you on a tour for experiences and adventures that memories are made of. We are specialised in tailoring tours, creating the perfect custom holiday for anyone who likes to get to get off the beaten track, to discover travel secrets away from the tourist crowds.
Dalyan, Türkiye
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2023
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Andrew H
Bideford, UK51 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Did three trips on a recent holiday Mediterranean highlights,long but very interesting day saw lot of different places Panoramic Fethiye again very interesting kaya key ghost village absolutely stunning then the cable car up babadag mountain I’m not good with nights but did it and so glad that I did the views from the top were breathtaking We also went out with Volcano in his car as Guinea pigs for a new tour next year,what a memorable day had such a good laugh want forget that day for a long time
Written 15 October 2023
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Chris N
9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Excellent 12 island boat tour hosted by Saliym on the Blue Mellow boat.
Would definitely recommend this tour, lovey swimming locations, not overcrowded, and delicious food for lunch.
Would definitely recommend this tour, lovey swimming locations, not overcrowded, and delicious food for lunch.
Written 11 October 2023
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Molly01
UK43 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
During our stay in Dalyan in September my
friend and I booked three tours with Volkan's Adventures. There are a number of tour operators available in Dalyan but the tours that Volkan provides are all different to the usual ones on offer, are more personalised and sometimes take an unusual turn, an impromptu visit to an accessible rock tomb on the return from an 'off the beaten track, tour, for example.
Each tour only takes small groups which means that you get to enjoy every experience with the personal touch from a staff group, and particularly Volkan himself, who clearly love their jobs and their country. On each of our three trips we were given such a informed and entertaining understanding of the history and culture of the area and truly felt as though we were on a day out with very knowledgeable friends.
On a more personal note; Volkan is a great guy with a huge personality who goes out of his way to make a special day even more amazing for everyone involved. A few days ago I mentioned to him that some friends were taking a boat trip with him to celebrate a special birthday. Volkan arranged for a stunning cake to be made for my friend and for everyone to sing to her, giving her the biggest surprise and most amazing birthday.
All I can say is that if you are holidaying in Dalyan, then take a tour with Volkan. You will have the best time, ever. We can't wait to go back and travel with him again next year!
Thank you Volkan for making our holiday, and particularly our friend's, so special.
friend and I booked three tours with Volkan's Adventures. There are a number of tour operators available in Dalyan but the tours that Volkan provides are all different to the usual ones on offer, are more personalised and sometimes take an unusual turn, an impromptu visit to an accessible rock tomb on the return from an 'off the beaten track, tour, for example.
Each tour only takes small groups which means that you get to enjoy every experience with the personal touch from a staff group, and particularly Volkan himself, who clearly love their jobs and their country. On each of our three trips we were given such a informed and entertaining understanding of the history and culture of the area and truly felt as though we were on a day out with very knowledgeable friends.
On a more personal note; Volkan is a great guy with a huge personality who goes out of his way to make a special day even more amazing for everyone involved. A few days ago I mentioned to him that some friends were taking a boat trip with him to celebrate a special birthday. Volkan arranged for a stunning cake to be made for my friend and for everyone to sing to her, giving her the biggest surprise and most amazing birthday.
All I can say is that if you are holidaying in Dalyan, then take a tour with Volkan. You will have the best time, ever. We can't wait to go back and travel with him again next year!
Thank you Volkan for making our holiday, and particularly our friend's, so special.
Written 9 October 2023
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LisaRoobs
Llandudno, UK33 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Did the 12 islands boat trip , had the best time so relaxing, swimming at all the swim stops , really good food and great fun . Volkan and his team were amazing and when the boat put its sail up and we were treated to a fantastic tango by volkan and his partner I had a tear in my eye it was so beautiful. A long day but we’ll worth it . A professional fun trip 10/10 . Thanks Lisa & Reuben .
Written 7 October 2023
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bettybee3
Bournemouth, UK1,226 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Did the noon to moon trip.
Paid £40, despite others offering the trip for £25. This decision was based on volkans website, as it all sounded wonderful.
Firstly we had no guide.
The driver's partner who came along said she could not speak English.
They kept themselves to themselves on the trip and there was no atmosphere.
The food was nice enough but certainly not 5* hotel quality as the website says!
No swim up bar, no breads or dressings for foods.
No music. No atmosphere.
We could see other boats who looked and sounded like they were having a good time on similar trip and felt a bit envious.
Comfortable seating and clean boat. But other than that nothing different about this trip other than more expensive.
Paid £40, despite others offering the trip for £25. This decision was based on volkans website, as it all sounded wonderful.
Firstly we had no guide.
The driver's partner who came along said she could not speak English.
They kept themselves to themselves on the trip and there was no atmosphere.
The food was nice enough but certainly not 5* hotel quality as the website says!
No swim up bar, no breads or dressings for foods.
No music. No atmosphere.
We could see other boats who looked and sounded like they were having a good time on similar trip and felt a bit envious.
Comfortable seating and clean boat. But other than that nothing different about this trip other than more expensive.
Written 19 September 2023
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Richard B
Barry, UK4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Wonderful trip around the 12 Islands! Salim and the crew made this a very memorable experience. An absolute must for anyone visiting Mugla.
Written 17 September 2023
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s0mersetb0y
Somerset, UK850 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Yesterday I did the Mediterranean highlights trip(I did this 5/6 years ago) but wanted to see Patara, Kalkan and Kas again.
It was a long day but well worth it.
Hotel pick up followed by the most amazing Turkish breakfast at Calis beach(included), then onto Patara ancient city. We then moved onto Kalkan where you could wander the town, swim on the beach and then have a bite to eat (included). Then onto stunning Kas, to wander the old town and then into a beach for dinner beside the waves (included)
Volkan, and his driver were brilliant as always, being flexible, making sure everyone was happy and helping anyone out with any problems.
I highly recommend Volkan, as I have always used him over the years when in Dalyan and this trip is perfect, good value for money and a stunning day out.
It was a long day but well worth it.
Hotel pick up followed by the most amazing Turkish breakfast at Calis beach(included), then onto Patara ancient city. We then moved onto Kalkan where you could wander the town, swim on the beach and then have a bite to eat (included). Then onto stunning Kas, to wander the old town and then into a beach for dinner beside the waves (included)
Volkan, and his driver were brilliant as always, being flexible, making sure everyone was happy and helping anyone out with any problems.
I highly recommend Volkan, as I have always used him over the years when in Dalyan and this trip is perfect, good value for money and a stunning day out.
Written 14 September 2023
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MrsMackmehappy
St. Albans, UK389 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We booked the Mugla and Akyaka trip as we really wanted to visit Akyaka mainly for the unique Ula design of the houses and to appreciate the role that .Nail Çakırhan played in making Akyaka a 'slow town'. When booking it in the office we had made it clear to Volcan conversation that the history of Akyaka and the architecture of Ula style houses was was the main reason we wanted to book this trip. He confirmed it would meet our expectations.
So you can imagine our dissapointment when after boarding the minibus and on the drive to Mugla, the guide ran through the days itinerary and infomed us that he the last time he had visited the Nail Çakırhan museum, it had taken a up a lot of time waiting for someone to arrive to open it and that as it had been closed up for some time it was very smelly and not great to be in. We were very dissapointed but took comfort from knowing we would have free time to look around Akyaka. The guide then said to make up for this he would take us to a good place in Kogcigez (near Dalyan) to see goats milk ice cream being made and to sample some. ..... seriously.... as if this would compensate for missing a huge part of why we booked this tour.But hey-ho, we thought let's just enjoy the day.
We pulled in on the way to Mugla at a scenic spot halfway up the mountain to take pictures & have Cay. It was a tad alarming thst the mini bus driver thought it appropriate to park in such a way that he blocked cars from entering or leaving the stopping place, he reluctantly moved it after some honking from other drivers... hokding up traffic seemed to be something thst he clearly didn't mind doing as when we arrived in a very busy Mugla, he blocked the main road outside the womans cooperative, we were visiting, leading to more hooks from the queue of irate drivers that built up behind us. The guides answer to this was to tell everyone to hurry up and leave the bus. It was quite embarrassing.
We then went to Melsa, the womans cooperative thst had been started in 1985 to give women who has lost their jobs in the tobacco industry an income. We were expecting to see basket weaving and the woman working the weavers loom etc. We were not expecting to be led into a shop with some lovely clothing and table runners for sale and with a weaving loom that seemed to be for display purposes. The guide explained the women no longer worked the loom.
Then it was time to go visit the mosque. we chose not to do this as we were with a Turkish friend who showed us about Mugla, we had 45 mins of free time. luckily our friend told us all about the old Bazaar and it's role in the silk road trade as a place traders from far and wide stopped there with their camels and goods to rest etc. When we met back with the others, they said the guide had not told them this.
it was then back on the very hot mini bus, with its ineffective air conditioning. it was nearing 1pm and as we headed to Akyaka the guide asked if we wanted to go on the river trip first or have lunch. we were all very hungry so said lunch first. The lunch was dissapointing, we had a few mezes and a shepherds salad and were shown a medium sized fish they would cook for 14 people. We each got a small portion with 3 rocket leaves, a slice of onion. And a wedge of lemon, which the guide urged us not to put on our fish but on the salad, this was quite insulting that he really thought we didn't know what a wedge if lemon was for... ....
We then got back on the boiling mini bus to go into town for the river trip. As we walked to the boat, a few of us stopped for ice cream and water, the guide was quite firm in telling us.. I told you I will take you for ice cream later and civvies us along like we were naughty school children.
After 30 minutes on the boat, we were then led straight back to mini bus to travel back.. The brochure had said we would have free time to look about Akyaka or cool down at the beach. Sadly we were not able to do either. The the only ula houses we saw were as we sailed by them in a stifling hot mini bus...
By this time we all just wanted to get home, but we had to endure the trip for ice cream in Kogcigez... ithere was clearly an argument brewing between the driver and the guide as they seemed unable to find the ice cream shop, so we drive around kogcigez for a good 10 to 15 minutes to find it. When we did it was literally just an ice cream parlour. To be honest it was not even good ice cream
Then it was back to dalyan. the driver and the guide began to argue, my Turkish is not great but I understood enough to know that the driver said a very rude word and want the guide and all of us to get off the mini bus. Believe me we all wanted to get off as it was unbearably hot...
The guide seemed quite unsure of the tour, he clearly did not know much about the area as he hardly told us anything about the places we were visiting. We were not really told anything about Mugla or Akyaka. To be honest this tour was both a waste of money and a complete waste of our time. We paid £55 each to spend nearly 4 hours on a stifling hot mini bus, vist a shop with a loom on display, have 30 minutes to explore a very beautiful and interesting town, then be taken for a good but hardly filling lunch, go on a 30 minute river boat trip and then be taken for very mediocre ice cream, followed by witnessing the driver and guide having a row... we have never not given a tip to either a driver or guide, but there is a first time for everything and I am sorry to say this was it.
I did give my feedback to the business yesterday and to be fair they responded saying they will speak to both the driver and the guide and would get back to me last night. However they have not. Frankly we will not book with this tour operator again as the whole experience was rather shambolic.
So you can imagine our dissapointment when after boarding the minibus and on the drive to Mugla, the guide ran through the days itinerary and infomed us that he the last time he had visited the Nail Çakırhan museum, it had taken a up a lot of time waiting for someone to arrive to open it and that as it had been closed up for some time it was very smelly and not great to be in. We were very dissapointed but took comfort from knowing we would have free time to look around Akyaka. The guide then said to make up for this he would take us to a good place in Kogcigez (near Dalyan) to see goats milk ice cream being made and to sample some. ..... seriously.... as if this would compensate for missing a huge part of why we booked this tour.But hey-ho, we thought let's just enjoy the day.
We pulled in on the way to Mugla at a scenic spot halfway up the mountain to take pictures & have Cay. It was a tad alarming thst the mini bus driver thought it appropriate to park in such a way that he blocked cars from entering or leaving the stopping place, he reluctantly moved it after some honking from other drivers... hokding up traffic seemed to be something thst he clearly didn't mind doing as when we arrived in a very busy Mugla, he blocked the main road outside the womans cooperative, we were visiting, leading to more hooks from the queue of irate drivers that built up behind us. The guides answer to this was to tell everyone to hurry up and leave the bus. It was quite embarrassing.
We then went to Melsa, the womans cooperative thst had been started in 1985 to give women who has lost their jobs in the tobacco industry an income. We were expecting to see basket weaving and the woman working the weavers loom etc. We were not expecting to be led into a shop with some lovely clothing and table runners for sale and with a weaving loom that seemed to be for display purposes. The guide explained the women no longer worked the loom.
Then it was time to go visit the mosque. we chose not to do this as we were with a Turkish friend who showed us about Mugla, we had 45 mins of free time. luckily our friend told us all about the old Bazaar and it's role in the silk road trade as a place traders from far and wide stopped there with their camels and goods to rest etc. When we met back with the others, they said the guide had not told them this.
it was then back on the very hot mini bus, with its ineffective air conditioning. it was nearing 1pm and as we headed to Akyaka the guide asked if we wanted to go on the river trip first or have lunch. we were all very hungry so said lunch first. The lunch was dissapointing, we had a few mezes and a shepherds salad and were shown a medium sized fish they would cook for 14 people. We each got a small portion with 3 rocket leaves, a slice of onion. And a wedge of lemon, which the guide urged us not to put on our fish but on the salad, this was quite insulting that he really thought we didn't know what a wedge if lemon was for... ....
We then got back on the boiling mini bus to go into town for the river trip. As we walked to the boat, a few of us stopped for ice cream and water, the guide was quite firm in telling us.. I told you I will take you for ice cream later and civvies us along like we were naughty school children.
After 30 minutes on the boat, we were then led straight back to mini bus to travel back.. The brochure had said we would have free time to look about Akyaka or cool down at the beach. Sadly we were not able to do either. The the only ula houses we saw were as we sailed by them in a stifling hot mini bus...
By this time we all just wanted to get home, but we had to endure the trip for ice cream in Kogcigez... ithere was clearly an argument brewing between the driver and the guide as they seemed unable to find the ice cream shop, so we drive around kogcigez for a good 10 to 15 minutes to find it. When we did it was literally just an ice cream parlour. To be honest it was not even good ice cream
Then it was back to dalyan. the driver and the guide began to argue, my Turkish is not great but I understood enough to know that the driver said a very rude word and want the guide and all of us to get off the mini bus. Believe me we all wanted to get off as it was unbearably hot...
The guide seemed quite unsure of the tour, he clearly did not know much about the area as he hardly told us anything about the places we were visiting. We were not really told anything about Mugla or Akyaka. To be honest this tour was both a waste of money and a complete waste of our time. We paid £55 each to spend nearly 4 hours on a stifling hot mini bus, vist a shop with a loom on display, have 30 minutes to explore a very beautiful and interesting town, then be taken for a good but hardly filling lunch, go on a 30 minute river boat trip and then be taken for very mediocre ice cream, followed by witnessing the driver and guide having a row... we have never not given a tip to either a driver or guide, but there is a first time for everything and I am sorry to say this was it.
I did give my feedback to the business yesterday and to be fair they responded saying they will speak to both the driver and the guide and would get back to me last night. However they have not. Frankly we will not book with this tour operator again as the whole experience was rather shambolic.
Written 12 September 2023
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KimberleySykes
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We’ve been to Dalyan many times and love the excursions but this time we were with our ten month old baby and assumed we wouldn’t get to do much. Selim changed all that. He took us on 12 Islands tour and did everything he could to make the day possible for us. We were never made to feel inconvenient. He was so personal and we all had a wonderful day. Our baba even got to go in the sea with us!
A few days later we booked onto the Mugla and Akyaka tour, which was also fantastic and gave us a new insight into Turkey. Would definitely book again with Volkan. Huge thanks to Selim!
A few days later we booked onto the Mugla and Akyaka tour, which was also fantastic and gave us a new insight into Turkey. Would definitely book again with Volkan. Huge thanks to Selim!
Written 11 September 2023
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Wilf M
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
We did the 12 island boat trip, salim was excellent and friendly, giving us plenty of information regarding the trip, the views and experience was amazing and the boat was immaculate. Cant speak high enough of the experience, would 110% recommend
Written 31 August 2023
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kimlparry1974
Black Notley, UK
Your day trip looks amazing. How do we check a availability and book? And how much please. 2 adults and 2 children (15 and 16) We are staying in Dalyan 31 July to the 7 august. X
Hotsprout
Southport, UK21 contributions
Hi, you can visit Volkan’s website and read about all the various trips and how much they cost and once you have chosen you can also book via the website. If you have any questions they are great at responding quickly.
Hope you have a fantastic time. Just search - volkansadventures - on Google. I did try and add a link but trip advisor doesn’t allow it
defnemavi
Johannesburg, South Africa119 contributions
Merhabalar, 15 nisan 20 nisan arası fiyat bilgisi rica edebilirmiyim hangi olanakları sunuyorsunuz rica ederim . Ayrıca dalyanda konaklama yapmamız durumunda turunuza katılmamız idealmidir ?
İyi çalışmalar dileklerimle
Merhaba biz 10 kişilik aileyiz tekne turu düşünüyoruz sizinle fiyat ve tur yaptığınız koylar hakkında daha ayrıntılı bilgi alabilir miyiz?
Volkan H
England, UK208 contributions
Merhaba. 5415431880 no dan ararsanız detaylı bilgi verebiliriz
Glo1949
Southampton, UK66 contributions
I’m partially disabled and can’t walk very much, I also have balance problems. Are your boats suitable please? Also, would I have difficulty getting on and off the boat? Many thanks.
Volkan H
England, UK208 contributions
Hi. Our boats have the best possible steps to go in and out of water. We do have guests with limited or no mobility and we do our best to help them during the tour. You should have no problems as we will always be there to assist you.
Best Wishes,
Volkan
Peach
Teignmouth, UK28 contributions
Hello. We are due to be in Dalyan for a week from 22 October (party of 4 adults & 3 children) - do Volkan’s Adventures still do tours that late in the season? Many thanks
Julesshukky
Barnsley, UK7 contributions
Just had a message from them, they will be running trips but not as many as normal, it depends on demand.
Cheers
LadyChez69
Congleton, UK149 contributions
Hi, are you able to take bookings from a solo traveller or does this prevent you from filling your tours? I am thinking of visiting the last week in May 2019. Many thanks.
Globetrotterthefirst
The Netherlands19 contributions
Yes no problem, solo travellers are more then welcome at Volkan’s Adventures.
All trips I did had solo travellers too.
Merhaba, 5.kisilik aileyiz.Sali günü Dalyan ve cevresi tekne turu yapmak istiyoruz.10:00/17:00 arası müsaitim. Tür programı ve ücret bilgisi alabilirmiyim? Iyi akşamlar.
Volkan H
England, UK208 contributions
Merhaba. Salı günleri noon to moon turumuz var. tüm detayları web sitemizde bulabilirsiniz. Tur 16.00 - 23.00 arası. Onun dışında başka dalyan turumuz yok. 150 TL büyükler, 75 tl çocuklar
Do you take families on your tours. We have a 12 year old 8 year old and 4 year old . You have been recommended to us x
Volkan H
England, UK208 contributions
Hi Melanie. Yes of course they are welcome. 12 and 8 years would get 50% discount and 4 year old would be free on all tours. We would love to see you with us xx
Melandpaige L
Romford13 contributions
hi how much are your tours for 2 adults? do they play music if so is it English? thank u.
Volkan H
England, UK208 contributions
Hi. We offer 26 alternative tours this season and on our website each tour is described in detail with prices.
Again playing music in appropriate situation in adequate sound level, choosing good music whichever language it may be is a possibility. Depending on our guests mood x
kutz0208
Halifax, UK55 contributions
Do you book any Watersports?
How far are you from Keskin Hotel?
Thank you
Volkan H
England, UK208 contributions
When we go to our Beyond the 12 Islands or Sailing from Gocek To Fethiye trips, our friend who has watersports boat comes to our boat.
Also, for groups 4 or more, we can organise watersports in Sarigerme IBER hotel.
If you google us, we are correctly marked on Google Maps and we would be on your way walking into town from kidskin on Gulpinar Street.
Also there is a map on our website contact us section
Best Wishes,
Volkan