Ormana Altin Besik Tour from Side
Description
Our Ormana Village Tour begins between 08:30 and 09:30 with our guides picking up guests from Side area hotels. We start with a stop at a Sarılar village orange orchard for insights into oranges and a juice break. Then, we head to Avasun village for a glimpse of village life and a walk to a viewing terrace offering stunning lake views. Further, we visit Ürünlü village known for its unique houses before heading to Altınbeşik Cave. After an informative session, guests enjoy a boat ride to explore the cave. Lunch is at Ormana village, followed by a visit to Belenalan village to see ancient landmarks like a primary school and Ottoman-era mosque. Guests return to hotels around 17:30-18:00, depending on locations.
Tour Options
Itinerary
For the Nature Tour, professional guides (fluent in German, English, and Russian) pick up guests from Side hotels between 08:30 - 09:30 in comfy, air-conditioned vehicles. The tour begins after all guests are gathered. Starting at an orange orchard in Sarılar village for 20 mins, our guide informs about the oranges grown there.
Then, a 30-min journey leads to Avasun village, offering breathtaking views. After a 10-min stroll there, a 20-min drive to a 1200m viewpoint shows the Oymapınar and Managat dam lakes. Later, a 30-min drive takes us to Ürünlü village to witness unique buttoned houses.
After a visit to Altınbeşik Cave (world’s 3rd largest underground lake), lunch is at Ormana village. Finally, a 30-min break at Belenalan village ends the tour around 17:30-18:00, based on hotel location.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait at the front security gate of the hotel
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
