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Ormana and Altinbesik Caves Small Group Tour

Free cancellation
Place: Alanya
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language: German, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Learn about ongoing restoration of centuries-old ‘button houses' in Ormana village
  • Opportunity to see wild Ormana horses roaming freely in the Eynif Plains
  • Take Turkish tea in a traditional home in the remote hamlet of Ürünlü
  • Visit the Altinbesik Caves and – during summer – enjoy underground river boat trip
  • Small group tour for a maximum of 16 guests

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

What to expect

Uncover the secrets of Ormana village and its surrounds. On this exclusive small group tour, you'll visit mysterious caves and the ruins of an ancient caravanserai as well as have the chance to see the famous Ormana wild horses. This is an experience with a special focus on sustainability and community engagement. But it's also rewarding for you. As Muzzafer, one of our local guides, says, ‘Wild horses running freely and swimming in an underground lake – these mountains have so much to offer you and your camera.'

We begin the day by taking freshly brewed Turkish tea in a traditional Anatolian house in Ürünlü, a charming hamlet of red-roofed wooden and stone homes. Next, we'll hike from a nearby canyon to the Altinbesik Caves. Here – during summer months only – you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a subterranean dinghy ride.

Then it's on to Ormana, with its wooden mosque and its unusual ‘button houses'. Contributions from this tour support the villagers' efforts to restore these centuries-old dwellings. Soak up Ormana's laidback vibe before sitting down for a lunch of ‘KM0' products in a family-owned restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll head to the nearby ruins of an ancient caravanserai – a medieval motel for travelling traders. To round off this immersive countryside tour, we'll venture to the desolate landscapes of the Eynif Plains, where you'll hopefully witness the majestic wild horses roaming in their natural habitat.

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Important to know

  • Wear shoes suitable for walking
  • Bring cash, a hat and sunblock
  • Boat ride not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Cave boat ride is not possible in winter – there's a visit to a village and Ethnography museum instead
  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
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What’s included

Transport

Guide

KM0 lunch

Exclusive TUI itinerary

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

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Provider

TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464