Side Altinbesik Cave And Ormana Village Tour With Boat Tour
Be part of our Altınbesik Cave and Ormana Village Tour, and get a complete overview of what Taurus Mountains have to offer! Join this interesting exploration of the mountains, and get to visit an underground lake that is the third largest in Europe. Apart from this stunning natural wonder, this excursion takes you to unfold the local culture of the villages. Picturesque landscapes, interesting insights, and quality time with your beloved ones are some of the tour’s highlights.
✅ Explore the Turkish countryside on this full-day tour.
✅ Experience traditional Turkish life as you meet with a local family.
✅ Explore the natural wonders of the Side area, and visit Altinbesik Cave.
✅ Great-value tour includes all entry fees, lunch, and round-trip transport.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Side, Side, Manavgat, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Your exploration begins in the morning, when our team members will pick you up from your hotel. You will travel towards İbradı city of Antalya with a comfortable bus. During the bus ride through Taurus Mountains there will be some stops for photos. Another stop will be made at a traditional coffee shop at a village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Altinbesik Magarasi Milli Parki, Urunlu Koyu, Ibradi 07680 Turkiye
Side Village Tour continues with a stop at the Altınbeşik Cave or Golden Cradle Cave. It is located in Altinbesik National Park and is one-of-a-kind scenery for nature lovers. The cave is the biggest underground lake in Turkey and the third in the European continent. Inside you can observe natural bridges of unique beauty. It is worth to mention that inside the cave the temperature in 16 degrees in all seasons. This natural wonder forms the biggest underground lake in Turkey and the third biggest of Europe.
There is no better way to explore the cave than a boat trip. You will enjoy a 30 minutes trip within this spectacular cave with the use of inflatable boats. These boats have a capacity of 10 people.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ormana koyu IbradI, Ibradi 07680 Turkiye
After the cave exploration, your excursion continues with a lunch break at a traditional local restaurant in the village of Ormana. The menu options include stewed fish, grilled chicken or Turkish pizza as well as yoghurt and salad.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ormana koyu IbradI, Ibradi 07680 Turkiye
The restaurant that you will be having lunch at, it is situated at the backyard of a Buttoned House. By the end of your lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the house as it a great example of traditional architecture. Their name, Buttoned Houses, is due to their architectural style. In fact, the materials used for their construction contained no cement or mortar. In that village, there are more than 300 houses of this kind.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ormana koyu IbradI, Ibradi 07680 Turkiye
The next stop of your Side Village Tour is at a very important place with a long history. You will have the opportunity to visit a 300-years old Mosque. You will be surprised by the hospitality that the locals will showcase by opening the doors of their sacred place.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Side, Side, Manavgat, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
With a last stop at a village called Sarıhacılar, you will then start your return trip with a bus towards Side. By the afternoon, your will arrive back at your hotel full of beautiful memories and experiences.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:30 AM
Duration: 6 To 7 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Most of the hotels in Side Region has got high privacy rules. Please meet us at the main entrance gate of your hotel not the reception please.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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