Ormana Village and Golden Cradle Cave Tour

The Ormana Village and Golden Cradle Cave Tour is a culture and nature trip from Alanya into the heart of the Taurus Mountains, to traditional villages and one of the most impressive cave lakes in Turkey. Leaving the busy coast behind, you spend a day in mountain villages with old stone houses, cisterns and centuries-old mosques, where time seems to move more slowly. The highlight is a ride in an inflatable boat inside Altinbesik Cave, known as the Golden Cradle Cave. The tour runs on Mondays and Thursdays and is suitable for families with children.

Although it is only a few hours from the warm Mediterranean beaches, this region feels like a different world. Cool mountain air, pine and cedar forests, steep valleys and villagers who keep their traditional way of life show you the real rural face of Turkey. Ormana, with its mix of wood and stone architecture, is one of the finest examples of a Taurus village.

Altinbesik Cave is known for its underground lake and striking stalactites and stalagmites. Gliding through the cave by boat, the colours of the water and the shapes of the rock make you feel as if you were on another planet.

Tour itinerary

• Pick-up from your hotel in Alanya at around 08:00.
• Sarihacilar village and its famous buttoned houses, with free time.
• Ethnographic museum (ticket at extra cost).
• Ancient cisterns and a historic mosque.
• Walk through the forest village of Ormana.
• Altinbesik Cave: boat ride inside the cave in an inflatable boat.
• Lunch and a walk around the village.
• Return to your hotel. The tour takes about eight hours.

What is included and not included

Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Lunch
• Entrance fees (except the museum)
• Insurance
• Live guide

Not included

• Drinks
• Ethnographic museum ticket
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses
• Towel and swimsuit
• A change of clothes and a light jacket, as it can be cool in the mountains and in the cave

Why choose this tour?

If you are looking for a cultural and natural experience beyond the beach during your stay in Alanya, this tour takes you off the usual tourist routes. Your guide explains the history of the villages, the story of the buttoned houses and the daily life of local people. Transfers, lunch and entrance fees are included, so you can simply enjoy the day. Staying in Alanya, Mahmutlar, Avsallar or Konakli? It is a wonderful way to discover the hidden beauty of the Taurus Mountains.

Hotel transfers are included and you can cancel free of charge if your plans change. Check the current price in the booking box and reserve your seats on the Ormana Village and Golden Cradle Cave Tour online today.