Altınbeşik Cave & Ormana Village Tour from Konakli
Stone houses held together by timber “buttons” and a boat ride through a cave called the golden cradle: from Konakli this tour climbs deep into the Taurus to a side of the region few beach holidays ever see.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Operating days
- Mon, Thu
- Pickup
- From your hotel – time confirmed after booking
- Destination
- Green Canyon
An early start in Konakli
Altınbeşik lies far up in the mountains behind Manavgat, and Konakli is on the Alanya side of the route, so your pickup comes early – before the guests in Side and Manavgat. The exact time is confirmed after booking. The tour runs on Mondays and Thursdays. Once past Manavgat the road leaves the coast and winds up into the Taurus, with a photo stop high above the turquoise lake of the Green Canyon.
Ormana is a village of more than 300 traditional houses whose stone walls are tied together with timber beams; the round beam ends dot the façades like buttons, hence their name. Your licensed guide walks you through the lanes and into the 600-year-old Ottoman mosque, and lunch follows in the village – chicken skewers or oven-baked trout with salad. In the afternoon a short drive brings you to the national park around Altınbeşik Cave, whose name means “golden cradle”. Inside, an inflatable boat glides across the largest underground lake in Turkey, between stalactites and stalagmites on three levels; the air stays at around 16 °C whatever the season. After some time for photos at the entrance, you head back down to the coast and reach Konakli in the late afternoon.
Tips for the mountains
- The cave paths are damp – shoes with a good grip are a must.
- A light jacket makes the cool cave air pleasant.
- Keep the camera handy for the Green Canyon viewpoint on the way up.
- Drinks, photos and souvenirs are paid in cash.
Transfers from your hotel in Konakli, the licensed guide, lunch and the boat ride in the cave are included, and you pay on the tour day. Enjoyed the forests and mountain lanes? Explore them again on horseback with horse riding from Konakli.
Highlights
- Boat ride on Turkey’s largest underground lake
- Three-level cave with stalactites and stalagmites
- Ormana village and its 300+ button houses
- 600-year-old Ottoman mosque
- Green Canyon panoramic viewpoint
- Traditional village lunch
Hotel pickup from Konakli
Pickup times depend on where your hotel is and change from season to season, so we confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp or e-mail after booking. Please be ready at the hotel entrance 5 minutes early.
Hotels we pick up from in Konakli
- Noxinn Deluxe Hotel
- SENZA Garden Holiday Club
- Days Inn by Wyndham Alanya
- Bera Alanya Hotel
- Telatiye Resort Hotel
- Miarosa Konakli Garden
- Club Kastalia Holiday Village
- Elite Luxury Suite & Spa
- Saphir Hotel & Villas
- Beach Club Doganay
- Blue Marlin Deluxe Spa & Resort
- Blue Fish Hotel
- Club Wasa Holiday Village Hotel
- Aria Resort & Spa Hotel
- Quattro Family Club Dem Hotel
- Xeno Eftalia Resort Hotel
- Club Turtaş Beach Hotel
- Seven Seas Palmeras Bay
- Palmeras Beach Hotel
- Insula Resort & Spa
- TUI Blue Pascha Bay
- Alanya Beach Hotel
- Rubi Hotel
- Galeri Resort Hotel
Your hotel is not on the list? No problem – just tell us its name when booking and we will arrange your pickup.
Itinerary
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Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Konakli – we confirm the exact time after booking.
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Green Canyon viewpoint
Scenic drive into the Taurus Mountains and photo stop.
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Ormana mosque
Visit to the 600-year-old Ottoman mosque.
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Button houses
Guided walk through the historic village.
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Village lunch
Chicken skewers or baked trout with salad.
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To Altınbeşik Cave
Short drive to the national park.
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Cave boat ride
Inflatable boat across the underground lake.
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Free time
Photos around the cave entrance, then return.
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Hotel drop-off
Transfer back to your hotel in Konakli.
Included / Not included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transport
- Professional licensed guide
- Inflatable boat ride inside Altınbeşik Cave
- Lunch (chicken skewers or baked trout with salad)
- Insurance
Not included
- Drinks
- Professional photos
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
Good to know
Good to know
- Runs on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Cave paths can be damp – wear shoes with good grip.
- Guests from Alanya are picked up earlier than guests from Side and Manavgat.
What to bring
- A light jacket (the cave is 16°C)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Modest clothing for the mosque
- Camera or phone
- Cash for drinks and souvenirs
Frequently asked questions
Why is the pickup in Konakli earlier than in Side?
The route starts on the Alanya side of the coast and then heads up into the mountains behind Manavgat, so Konakli is collected before Side and Manavgat. We confirm your exact time after booking.
On which days does the tour run?
On Mondays and Thursdays.
How cold is it in the cave?
Around 16 °C all year round – refreshing in summer; a light layer is enough.
What is for lunch?
Chicken skewers or baked trout with salad in Ormana; drinks are extra.
Can children take part?
Yes – the boat ride through the cave is a highlight for kids. Ages 3–11 pay the child price and under-3s are free.
