Tour of Ormana and the Altrinbesik Caves in Antalya
People & Culture

Tour of Ormana and the Altrinbesik Caves in Antalya

4.4/5

Excellent
344 reviews
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$88.00
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
  • This tour is led by an expert local guide who knows the area and its landmarks inside out
What to expect

Uncover the secrets of Ormana village and its surrounds. On this exclusive 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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  • check KM0 lunch
  • check Exclusive TUI itinerary
What to remember
  • Wear shoes suitable for walking
  • Bring cash, a hat and sunblock
  • The boat ride isn't suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • The cave boat ride isn't 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

Based on 344 reviews from verified customers


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    Gerd Kugler

    Verified booking

    5

    October 27, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Sehr sicherer freundlicher Fahrer und ein netter freundlicher Reiseführer. Alles sehr gut durchorganisiert. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

  • J

    Jenny

    Verified booking

    4.6

    October 26, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Insgesamt toll, dass die Gruppen sich ansprechen und so kein Nassenauflauf an Menschen entsteht. Wir hoffen, dass alles im Dorf so ursprünglich bleibt. Das war wirklich toll. Die Höhle war ein tolles Erlebnis. Unser Reiseleiter Figo war außergewöhlich gut!!!! Wir haben viel gelacht.Er hat viel erzählt und konnte alle Fragen beantworten. Sehr lustig, charmant, gebildet und kreativ. Ihn werden wir nicht vergessen. Die Tour können wir jedem empfehlen!!! Insgesamt 5 Sterne von uns.

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    Piet

    Verified booking

    4.2

    October 25, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Der Preis war schon teuer wenn man bedenkt das man dieses für die Hälfte in anderen Reisebüros bekommt, und ob man bei fast 30 Personen noch von einer Kleingruppe reden kann?

  • S

    Sonja

    Verified booking

    5

    October 25, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Der Reiseführer war super. Er hat den Ausflug noch viel interessanter durch sein Fachwissen gemacht. Er war super drauf und hat uns gut beraten und betreut. Volle 10 Punkte für den Herrn

  • M

    Melfi

    Verified booking

    4.2

    October 24, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Also als erstes ist und negativ aufgefallen das dir Tour uns angepriesen wurde als „kleine Gruppe“. 16 Personen maximal, wir waren 27. hätten wir das gewusst hätten wir das ganze schon mal abgewählt. 8 Hotels anfahren um Leute einzusammeln und diese wieder abzusetzen wollen wir nicht. Der Bus mit dem wir gefahren sind, super alt. Aber ok. Der Ausflug an sich und auch unser Reiseleiter waren top. Allerdings wollte man die ganze Fahrt etwas verkaufen das war nervig. Viele tolle Infos vom Leiter.

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    Nicki

    Verified booking

    3

    October 9, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Wir hätten uns mehr von den Geschichten gewünscht mehr Hintergründe zu den Dörfern und der Kultur sowie mehr von der Höhle…. Leider waren wir mehr im Bus als das wir von dem ganzen erfahren hätten

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