Altınbeşik Cave & Ormana Village Tour

From$60
6 hours – 7 hours
Side, Turkey

About this activity

Embark on a captivating journey through Altınbeşik Cave's underground wonders and the picturesque Ormana Village, complete with a scenic boat tour and authentic Turkish lunch.

Highlights

  • Explore Altınbeşik Cave's stunning formations
  • Cruise through the cave's underground waters
  • Discover the charm of Ormana Village
  • Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
  • Experience a guided adventure in nature

Full description

Dive into the heart of Turkey's natural beauty with this exhilarating tour. Begin by exploring the mesmerizing Altınbeşik Cave, renowned for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Glide through its subterranean waters on an inflatable boat, offering a unique perspective of this geological marvel. Afterward, visit the quaint Ormana Village, where traditional stone houses and lush landscapes await. Savor a delicious Turkish lunch, immersing yourself in the local culture. With hotel pickup and drop-off, and a knowledgeable guide leading the way, this adventure promises an unforgettable day immersed in nature's splendor.

Included / Excluded

  • Altınbeşik National Park Entrance Fee
  • Inflatable Boat Tour in Altınbeşik Cave
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
  • Guiding Service
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Personal Expenses

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Stroller access is available; please inform the operator in advance.
  • Service animals are allowed; notify the operator beforehand.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and cave formations.
  • Carry a light jacket, as temperatures inside the cave can be cooler.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Infants Required On Laps

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Altinkbesik Cave

Very enjoyable day , guide very professional , lunch was great , trip included tea with local family , would highly recommend .

Tracey CJun 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Bait & switch? Assure they actually are doing tour you pay for!

So they were not running this English speaking tour because the cave was not open but they let it be booked and did not tell me this would be a completely different tour. When picked up bus was full of people for a German tour, I kept hearing the names of places that were not supposed to be on my tour. So I raised my hand x2 to ask about where we were going and what actually he was saying about where we were. He repeatedly brushed me off, saying he would explain in English after he did German. He did not do a few sentences in & then translate at all. Finally said we would have a stop and let me ask him about the cave, at which time he explained that wasn’t open so this was a tour elsewhere … not places I wanted to go or would have signed up to go. Had I been told I would have booked a different tour for my one day in this area! Told him I wanted to go back to my hotel & not do this tour. He called a taxi from the restroom stop but I had to pay like 20-25€ to get back. By the time I was back of course it was too late to hop on a tour to some place else I wanted to go in the area. They did refund my tour expense but I still was not able to see the things I had stopped in the area to see which was one of the national parks. They messaged with me day before & could easily have said we aren’t running this tour now do you want to do this instead. :(

R_KJun 1, 2026VIATOR

The most beautiful trip to the real Turkey

This excursion exceeded all expectations! Pickup, communication, food... everything was great. Our tour guide Mehmet shared many impressive pieces of information. That was very interesting. The breaks in between were always at the right time. The food was very delicious. Our conclusion: If you go on an excursion, then definitely this excursion with Mehmet. Thank you very much for the lovely day!

Andrea_SJun 1, 2026VIATOR

All in all, a successful experience

The excursion was quite interesting; one gets to know the country and its people a little, learns quite a bit about the older and newer history of the region, and the best part is the inflatable boat tour in the cave. However, the tour drags on a bit, as it takes quite a long time to travel.

udot111May 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Poor. Not what was promised.

Was promised caves. Didn’t receive the cave. Was driving around for 4 hours of the trip. Was boring, all was in German. Didn’t help the English with speaking. Would not book and avoid this company. Asked for 50% refund. Was only refunded £10.

Lewis TMay 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR