Altınbesik Cave & Ormana Village
ID: GYG568509-971807
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Country: Turkey
Country: Turkey
Duration: 06:00 hours
Description
Our Ormana tour begins with professional guides picking up guests between 08:30 - 09:30 from Side area hotels in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. The tour begins after all guests are collected
Our Ormana Village Tour starts between 08:30 and 09:30 with our professional guides (proficient in German, English, Russian) picking up guests from Side area hotels in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Once everyone is gathered, the tour begins. We kick off with a 20-minute stop at a Sarılar village orange orchard, where our guide shares insights into orange varieties and offers freshly squeezed juice for a leisurely break. Continuing toward the Taurus Mountains, a 30-minute drive brings us to Avasun village, celebrated for its beauty. Here, our guide showcases village life, local flora, and allows guests to collect bay leaves and regional fruits during a brief walk. After a charming 10-minute stroll, we reach a 1200-meter high viewing terrace for a quick photo break, presenting breathtaking vistas of Oymapınar and Manavgat dam lakes. Proceeding, a 30-minute journey to Ürünlü village displays unique buttoned houses, a regional architectural gem. A guided 15-minute walk offers a glimpse into these distinctive structures before a café break. Continuing our journey, our vehicle takes guests to Altınbeşik Cave, home to the world's third-largest underground lake. After an informative session by our guide, guests enjoy a captivating 15-minute inflatable boat ride to witness the cave's natural wonders. Following the cave exploration, a 20-minute drive brings us to Ormana village for lunch. The tour then heads to Belenalan village, showcasing ancient landmarks including a primary school and an Ottoman-era mosque, offering guests half an hour to explore. Guests are expected to return to their hotels between 17:30-18:00, around an hour after departing Belenalan village, depending on hotel locations.
Our Ormana Village Tour starts between 08:30 and 09:30 with our professional guides (proficient in German, English, Russian) picking up guests from Side area hotels in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Once everyone is gathered, the tour begins. We kick off with a 20-minute stop at a Sarılar village orange orchard, where our guide shares insights into orange varieties and offers freshly squeezed juice for a leisurely break. Continuing toward the Taurus Mountains, a 30-minute drive brings us to Avasun village, celebrated for its beauty. Here, our guide showcases village life, local flora, and allows guests to collect bay leaves and regional fruits during a brief walk. After a charming 10-minute stroll, we reach a 1200-meter high viewing terrace for a quick photo break, presenting breathtaking vistas of Oymapınar and Manavgat dam lakes. Proceeding, a 30-minute journey to Ürünlü village displays unique buttoned houses, a regional architectural gem. A guided 15-minute walk offers a glimpse into these distinctive structures before a café break. Continuing our journey, our vehicle takes guests to Altınbeşik Cave, home to the world's third-largest underground lake. After an informative session by our guide, guests enjoy a captivating 15-minute inflatable boat ride to witness the cave's natural wonders. Following the cave exploration, a 20-minute drive brings us to Ormana village for lunch. The tour then heads to Belenalan village, showcasing ancient landmarks including a primary school and an Ottoman-era mosque, offering guests half an hour to explore. Guests are expected to return to their hotels between 17:30-18:00, around an hour after departing Belenalan village, depending on hotel locations.
Highlights
- Altınbeşik Cave: world's third-largest underground lake.
- Lunch at Ormana Village, rich in local flavors.
- Avasun Village: scenic beauty, local insights, walks.
- Spectacular views from 1200m high terrace.
- Ürünlü Village: unique buttoned house architecture.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Between 08:30 – 09:30 am, from the main gate of the hotel
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.