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Altinbesik Cave, Avasun and Ürünlü Tour

Venture into the heart of the Taurus Mountains with this day trip from Side. Discover mountain villages, a spectacular cave, and a unique underground lake in Turkey. Altinbesik Cave, Avasun and Ürünlü Tour.

  • 9 hours
  • 8Very good | 2 reviews
  • Open on Mon, Thu, Sat

Venture into the heart of the Taurus Mountains with this day trip from Side. Discover mountain villages, a spectacular cave, and a unique underground lake in Turkey.

Altinbesik Cave, Avasun and Ürünlü Tour

At the indicated time, pickup will be from your hotel in Side. We will head towards the Taurus Mountains, visiting Avasun, known as the 'laurel village'. We will ascend to 1200 meters (3937 ft) to enjoy views of the Green Canyon, the Green Lake, and Manavgat.

Next, we will visit the small village of Ürünlü, known for its button houses. Our guide will share insights about this village inside a traditional house, where you may purchase tea or coffee.

The tour will continue to Alt?nbe?ik Cave National Park, featuring a boat ride on the largest underground lake in Turkey, exploring stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Golden Cradle Cave.

After a 20-minute boat ride, enjoy a full traditional lunch at a restaurant in Ormana. We will then visit Sarihacilar Köyü to see a traditional house and an over 650-year-old Ottoman mosque.

Finally, we will return to Side, concluding the tour at your hotel approximately 9 hours after pickup.

Children under 4

Children under 4 can travel for free but must sit on an adult's lap, as they will not have their own seat. Food is not included for them.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by minibus or bus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Boat ride to Altinbesik Cave
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Drinks.

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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