Small-group tour of Ormana and the Altrinbesik Caves in Antalya
People & Culture

Small-group tour of Ormana and the Altrinbesik Caves in Antalya

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331 reviews
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£66.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

Based on our commitment to sustainable tourism, all National Geographic Day Tours meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria, and a portion of the proceeds from these tours goes back to the National Geographic Society to fund research and sustainable programs around the world.

Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll learn about the ongoing restoration work of the ancient button houses in the village of Ormana
  • There'll be loads of opportunities to see wild Ormana horses roaming freely in the Eynif Plains
  • A stop at a family home in the remote hamlet of Urunlu for some Turkish tea is on the agenda
  • You'll check out the Altinbesik Caves and, in summer, take a boat ride along an underground river
  • There's no more than 16 people on the tour, and it's led by an expert local guide
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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What's included
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What to remember
  • 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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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.4 /5

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    Stefanie

    Verified booking

    1.4

    9 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Leider fand die Tour bei sehr schlechtem Wetter statt. Wir haben gar nichts gesehen, alles im Nebel. In Ormana selbst hat es geschüttet. Leider keine Regenschirme oder Capes im Bus. Bin sehr enttäuscht, da die Tour sehr teuer war und wir uns viel mehr versprochen haben. Wir haben auch mehrmals an Tagen zuvor nachgefragt, ob die Tour stattfindet. Wir sind sehr unzufrieden und erwarten ein Statement seitens tui. Die Tour hätten wir uns sparen können. Haben nichts gesehen außer Nebel.

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    Matthias

    Verified booking

    5

    9 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Leider hat es an diesem Tag geregnet. Reiseführer Ali hat durch seine informativen Erklärungen den Tag positiv gestaltet.

  • S

    Slagmolen Marleen

    Verified booking

    1

    8 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    We hebben maar een halve dag een gids gehad en die is dan gaan lopen omdat hij geen gids was en de gendarmerie is er bij gekomen....en onze excursies was afgelopen..echt maffia stijl... We hebben dan zelf aan de gendarmerie gaan vragen wat er gebeurde....zelfs de fotografe kon ineens geen Engels meer....wij willen de helft van ons geld terug

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    ACHIM

    Verified booking

    5

    7 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Der Reisepreis ist bei TUI im Gegensatz zu anderen Anbietern hoch.

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    Miranda

    Verified booking

    3.4

    6 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Leuk was de gids ,de bergen . We hebben vooral in de bus gezeten de grot met de boot was niet zoals verwacht . Het tripje was hooguit 10 min en je zag alleen in principe de ingang en stukje verder maar das geen tour . Tekort en te weinig gezien in de grot erin en eruit .we zouden paarden bekijken niks van gezien of naar toe geweest . Dorpjes weinig te zien alleen wat eten of drinken . Vond het het geld niet waard en de tijd .

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    Frank

    Verified booking

    5

    6 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Der Busfahrer ist sehr angenehm und vorsichtig gefahren! Die Reiseleiterin konnte sehr gut Deutsch und hat sehr viel Wissen und viele interessante Details vermittelt! Wir würden die Tour sofort wieder machen ??

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