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Ormana & Altın Beşik Cave Tour from Kumköy
Swap the coast for the cool Taurus highlands on the Ormana and Altinbesik Cave tour from Kumkoy. Marvel at Turkey's largest underground lake and timber villages. Reserve your seat today!
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Experience
Highlights
- Glide by boat across the underground lake inside Altinbesik Cave
- Wander the centuries-old timber-and-stone houses of Ormana village
- Climb high into the green Taurus Mountains far from the coastal heat
- Discover dramatic karst gorges, springs and pine forest scenery
- Enjoy a relaxed countryside lunch beside cool mountain water
Full description
Your day begins with a comfortable morning pickup from your Kumkoy hotel, leaving the busy seafront behind as the minibus heads inland toward the Taurus Mountains. The road climbs steadily through pine forest and citrus groves, the air growing cooler and fresher with every bend, and your guide shares stories of village life while sweeping mountain panoramas open up beyond the window.
The highlight is Altinbesik Cave, home to one of the largest underground lakes in Turkey, where you board a small boat and glide silently across glassy water beneath towering stone formations lit in soft amber. Afterwards you stroll through Ormana, a remarkable mountain village famous for its traditional bagdadi houses built from timber and stone, their weathered facades and quiet lanes offering a vivid glimpse of old Anatolian life among walnut and mulberry trees.
A hearty country lunch is served at a local restaurant beside cool running water, giving you time to relax, sample regional flavours and enjoy the unhurried highland atmosphere before browsing for handmade souvenirs. As the minibus winds back down toward the coast, you return to Kumkoy in the late afternoon, refreshed and carrying memories of caves, timber villages and mountain air that few coastal visitors ever discover.
Includes
- Air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off in Kumkoy
- Professional licensed guide throughout the day
- Boat ride inside Altinbesik Cave
- Lunch at a local mountain restaurant
- Transport and travel insurance
Excludes
- Drinks at lunch and during stops
- Altinbesik Cave entrance fee
- Photo and video service
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Guide and driver gratuities
Important Information
- Infants aged 0-3 join free of charge; children aged 4-11 pay a reduced child price
- Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a light jacket for the cooler highlands
- Not ideal for guests with serious mobility difficulties due to steps and uneven paths
- Bring sun cream, a hat, water and your camera
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- Glide by boat across the underground lake inside Altinbesik Cave
- Wander the centuries-old timber-and-stone houses of Ormana village
- Climb high into the green Taurus Mountains far from the coastal heat
- Discover dramatic karst gorges, springs and pine forest scenery
- Enjoy a relaxed countryside lunch beside cool mountain water
Your day begins with a comfortable morning pickup from your Kumkoy hotel, leaving the busy seafront behind as the minibus heads inland toward the Taurus Mountains. The road climbs steadily through pine forest and citrus groves, the air growing cooler and fresher with every bend, and your guide shares stories of village life while sweeping mountain panoramas open up beyond the window.
The highlight is Altinbesik Cave, home to one of the largest underground lakes in Turkey, where you board a small boat and glide silently across glassy water beneath towering stone formations lit in soft amber. Afterwards you stroll through Ormana, a remarkable mountain village famous for its traditional bagdadi houses built from timber and stone, their weathered facades and quiet lanes offering a vivid glimpse of old Anatolian life among walnut and mulberry trees.
A hearty country lunch is served at a local restaurant beside cool running water, giving you time to relax, sample regional flavours and enjoy the unhurried highland atmosphere before browsing for handmade souvenirs. As the minibus winds back down toward the coast, you return to Kumkoy in the late afternoon, refreshed and carrying memories of caves, timber villages and mountain air that few coastal visitors ever discover.
- Air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off in Kumkoy
- Professional licensed guide throughout the day
- Boat ride inside Altinbesik Cave
- Lunch at a local mountain restaurant
- Transport and travel insurance
- Drinks at lunch and during stops
- Altinbesik Cave entrance fee
- Photo and video service
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Guide and driver gratuities
- Infants aged 0-3 join free of charge; children aged 4-11 pay a reduced child price
- Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a light jacket for the cooler highlands
- Not ideal for guests with serious mobility difficulties due to steps and uneven paths
- Bring sun cream, a hat, water and your camera
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure