Butterfly Valley is located in Fethiye, between Ölüdeniz and Faralya. As you head from Ölüdeniz toward Kabak Bay—that is, in the direction of Antalya—the second bay you come to is Butterfly Valley. So, how do you get to Butterfly Valley?

You Can Reach Butterfly Valley by Sea!

You can reach Butterfly Valley by boat; there are shuttle boats running from Ölüdeniz to Butterfly Valley. Taxi boats operate in both directions—morning, noon, and evening—to take you to Butterfly Valley or from Butterfly Valley to Ölüdeniz.

A bird's-eye view of Butterfly Valley

Where do the boats in Butterfly Valley depart from?

On the Ölüdeniz beach, if you head down to the beach from the bus terminal, you’ll find a cooperative kiosk there. You’ll need to buy tickets for the taxi boats heading from Ölüdeniz to Butterfly Valley here; then, if you walk down toward the water from the kiosk, you’ll see the boats.

What are the boat schedules for Butterfly Valley in 2023?

  • The first boat departs from Ölüdeniz to Butterfly Valley at 10:30 a.m. From then until 6:00 p.m., there is a boat every half hour.
  • The first shuttle departs from Butterfly Valley to Ölüdeniz at 11:00 a.m., followed by shuttle services every 30 minutes.

These times may vary by up to 30 minutes during the summer months. The boat ride takes about 25 minutes. Your feet may get wet when boarding or disembarking in rough seas, so please be prepared for that.

You can reach Butterfly Valley by boat tour!

Boat tours of Ölüdeniz are available every day of the week. Boat tours departing from the Ölüdeniz shore visit six locations, including Butterfly Valley. These tours begin at 10:00 AM and return to the Ölüdeniz shore at 5:00 PM.

However, they don’t spend the whole day in Butterfly Valley; they set aside about an hour for this stop. If your plan is to enjoy the beach, these tours are both affordable and satisfying. Plus, they include a free lunch.
For boat tours in Ölüdeniz, visit the relevant page from here You can visit it.

Butterfly Valley Boat Tour

Is it possible to reach Butterfly Valley by road?

There is no road access to Butterfly Valley, but you can stop along the main road that runs past it and enjoy the view of the valley from above. You can purchase coffee and snacks from the vendors on-site. There are also teams filming with drones here, so you can capture some great footage from them as well.

There is a trail leading down from the main road to Butterfly Valley; it is possible to hike down to Butterfly Valley via this trail, but the path is quite challenging and dangerous.

You can go to Butterfly Valley by paraglider.

This must be the coolest way to get to Butterfly Valley: paragliding. Paragliders taking off from Babadağ usually land in Ölüdeniz. But Butterfly Valley is also within the range of our paragliders. You can land safely in Butterfly Valley and make the coolest entrance to the valley.

Paragliding into Butterfly Valley may involve additional costs, as the instructor and equipment will need to be transported to Ölüdeniz by sea. Paragliding in Ölüdeniz You can read our related article to learn more.

Paragliding in Butterfly Valley

The final method: Speedboat:

You can reach Butterfly Valley at any time of day by renting a speedboat. If there are a lot of you, speedboats may be a good option. Speedboats have a maximum capacity of 5 people. Rent a speedboat If you’d like, you can check out our relevant page.

Butterfly Valley Speedboat

If you have any questions about Butterfly Valley, feel free to leave a comment below. Have a great vacation! 🙂