Altınbeşik Cave & Ormana Village Tour from Turkler
A different Turkey, high in the mountains: from Turkler you travel into the Taurus to the stone village of Ormana and to Altınbeşik Cave, where an inflatable boat carries you across the largest underground lake in the country.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Operating days
- Mon, Thu
- Pickup
- From your hotel – time confirmed after booking
- Destination
- Green Canyon
An early start from Turkler
This trip heads high into the Taurus Mountains behind Side and Manavgat, so the day starts early: guests on the Alanya side, Turkler included, are picked up before those in Side and Manavgat. We confirm your exact pickup time in Turkler after booking. On the way the bus stops at a panoramic viewpoint high above the Green Canyon.
Ormana is a mountain village famous for its more than 300 hand-built button houses, whose stone walls are held together by round timber beams that look like buttons. Your licensed guide shows you the 600-year-old Ottoman mosque and the narrow lanes before a traditional lunch of chicken skewers or baked trout in the shade of the pines. In the afternoon you reach Altınbeşik Cave, part of a national park: an inflatable boat glides across the emerald water of Turkey’s largest underground lake, through a three-level cave decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. The temperature stays at about 16 °C all year – wonderfully refreshing in summer. You are back in Turkler in the late afternoon.
Tips if you stay in Turkler
- Cave paths can be damp – wear shoes with good grip.
- Bring a light jacket for the cool cave.
- Drinks and photos are not included – bring some cash.
- Have your camera ready at the Green Canyon viewpoint.
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Turkler, the boat ride in the cave and lunch are included, and you pay on the tour day. Want to see the Green Canyon from the water? See the Green Canyon boat trip from Turkler.
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 Turkler
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 Turkler
- Wyndham Alanya
- Armas Green Fugla
- Venessa Beach Hotel
- Numa Bay Exclusive Hotel
- Mary Hotel Alanya
- Alaiye Resort & Spa Hotel
- Aydinbey Gold Dreams
- Kahya Hotel
- My Home Resort
- Lonicera Premium
- Kandelor Hotel
- Silence Beach Resort
- Eflina Resort Hotel & Spa
- Lonicera Resort
- Adin Resort Hotel
- Club Sun Paradise Hotel
- Loft's Alanya Luna
- Justiniano Beach
- Seda Holiday
- Esma Apart Hotel
- Granada Luxury Red
- Club Sun Heaven
- Club Hotel Ruza
- Alaiye Kleopatra Hotel
- Kleopatra Micador 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 Turkler – 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 Turkler.
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
What time is the pickup in Turkler?
Early in the morning – guests on the Alanya side are picked up before those in Side and Manavgat. We confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp or e-mail after booking.
How cold is Altınbeşik Cave?
The cave keeps a constant temperature of about 16 °C all year. A light jacket is enough to stay comfortable during the boat ride.
What are the button houses of Ormana?
Traditional stone houses whose walls are reinforced with timber beams; the round ends of the beams look like buttons, which gives the houses their name.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, children enjoy the boat ride in the cave. Children aged 3–11 pay the child price and children under 3 are free.
