Discover one of Turkey’s most extraordinary natural wonders with our full-day Altınbeşik Cave tour from Alanya. Home to the world’s 3rd largest underground lake cave, Altınbeşik offers a truly unique experience — gliding across a subterranean lake by rafting boat, surrounded by ancient stalactites and dramatic cave formations.
This tour combines natural wonder with cultural heritage: you’ll explore 500-year-old Button Houses, stroll through a traditional Yörük village, marvel at a 1,100-year-old chestnut tree, and enjoy an open-buffet lunch with local Anatolian flavors — all in a single unforgettable day from Alanya, Side, Antalya.
Tour Highlights
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Altınbeşik Cave — boat ride on the underground lake
Altınbeşik Cave — boat ride on the underground lake
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World’s 3rd largest underground lake cave
World’s 3rd largest underground lake cave
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Button Houses (Düğmeli Evler) — 500-year-old timber architecture
Button Houses (Düğmeli Evler) — 500-year-old timber architecture
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Monumental Chestnut Tree — ~1,100 years old, 18 m circumference
Monumental Chestnut Tree — ~1,100 years old, 18 m circumference
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Panoramic photo stop at 1,200 m — Green Canyon & Oymapınar Dam
Panoramic photo stop at 1,200 m — Green Canyon & Oymapınar Dam
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Traditional Yörük village visit & coffee break
Traditional Yörük village visit & coffee break
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Lunch with local Anatolian flavors
Lunch with local Anatolian flavors
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Suitable for all ages including babies
Suitable for all ages including babies
Itinerary
AM
Morning — Departure & Villages
- 08:30 — Hotel pickup (approx.)
- Scenic drive into the Taurus Mountains
- Photo stop at ~1,200 m altitude — panoramic views over Green Canyon and Oymapınar Dam
- Visit to a traditional Yörük village and historic mosque
- Guided walk in Ürünlü Village + coffee break
- Explore the Button Houses (Düğmeli Evler) in İbradı / Ormana Village — ~500-year-old timber-framed heritage architecture
- Photo stop at the monumental chestnut tree (~1,100 years old, 18 m circumference)
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Lunchtime — Ormana Village
- Lunch with local Anatolian flavors in Ormana Village (included)
- Free time to explore the village
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Afternoon — Cave & Return
- Arrive at Altınbeşik National Park — pine forests and dramatic karst valleys
- Board the rafting boat and glide across the underground lake into the cave
- Explore stalactites, ancient formations, and the 125 m long, 15 m deep underground lake
- Visit a 650-year-old Ottoman mosque
- Short walk and free time in the national park
- 17:30 — Return to your hotel (approx.)
What’s Included & Excluded
✅ Included
- ✔Round-trip hotel transfer
- ✔Professional licensed guide
- ✔Altınbeşik Cave entrance + rafting boat
- ✔Altınbeşik National Park entrance
- ✔Lunch with local dishes
- ✔Travel insurance
❌ Not Included
- ✗Personal expenses & souvenirs
- ✗Drinks
- ✗Professional photo/video services are available at an additional cost
Important Information
🕐 Departure
Pickup at 08:30 from your hotel in Alanya, Side or Antalya.
Tour days: Saturday
Return: approximately 17:30
Tour days: Saturday
Return: approximately 17:30
🎒 What to Bring
Swimsuit, towel & spare clothes
Water shoes or sandals
Sunscreen, hat & sunglasses
Small cash & water
Waterproof phone case
Water shoes or sandals
Sunscreen, hat & sunglasses
Small cash & water
Waterproof phone case
🦇 About the Cave
Turkey’s largest underground lake cave — 3rd in the world.
Stable temperature of ~16°C year-round.
Underground lake: 125 m long, 15 m deep.
Open since 1994 — total length 5.5 km.
Stable temperature of ~16°C year-round.
Underground lake: 125 m long, 15 m deep.
Open since 1994 — total length 5.5 km.
🏛️ Button Houses
Built ~500 years ago using timber framing — no mortar.
Named after the distinctive “button-like” wooden end-points on the exterior.
A protected heritage village; some houses still inhabited.
Named after the distinctive “button-like” wooden end-points on the exterior.
A protected heritage village; some houses still inhabited.
📋 Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation 48+ hours in advance: full refund
- Cancellation 24–48 hours in advance: 50% refund
- Cancellation less than 24 hours or no-show: no refund
📌 Please note: This tour departs Saturday — book early as spots are limited. Payment is made on-site on the day of the tour. The cave maintains a stable temperature of ~16°C year-round — bring a light layer. Total tour duration is approximately 9 hours including transfers.
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