Shared Tour in Altınbesik Cave & Ormana Village

Our Ormana Village Tour starts between 08:30 and 09:30 with our professional guides (proficient in German, English, Russian) picking up guests from Side area hotels in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Once everyone is gathered, the tour begins. We kick off with a 20-minute stop at a Sarılar village orange orchard, where our guide shares insights into orange varieties and offers freshly squeezed juice for a leisurely break. Continuing toward the Taurus Mountains, a 30-minute drive brings us to Avasun village, celebrated for its beauty. Here, our guide showcases village life, local flora, and allows guests to collect bay leaves and regional fruits during a brief walk.

After a charming 10-minute stroll, we reach a 1200-meter high viewing terrace for a quick photo break, presenting breathtaking vistas of Oymapınar and Manavgat dam lakes. Proceeding, a 30-minute journey to Ürünlü village displays unique buttoned houses, a regional architectural gem. A guided 15-minute walk offers a glimpse into these distinctive structures before a café break. Continuing our journey, our vehicle takes guests to Altınbeşik Cave, home to the world's third-largest underground lake. After an informative session by our guide, guests enjoy a captivating 15-minute inflatable boat ride to witness the cave's natural wonders. Following the cave exploration, a 20-minute drive brings us to Ormana village for lunch.

The tour then heads to Belenalan village, showcasing ancient landmarks including a primary school and an Ottoman-era mosque, offering guests half an hour to explore. Guests are expected to return to their hotels between 17:30-18:00, around an hour after departing Belenalan village, depending on hotel locations.