Olympos Cable Car to Tahtali Mountains from Kemer

Capture sweeping views of Antalya’s coast and pine forests from 2365m high

The Olympos cable car ride from Kemer takes you 2,365 meters up Mount Tahtali in the Olympos Beydaglari National Park, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan ride, and a live guide included. The cable car ascends through pine forests to views of the Antalya coastline and turquoise Mediterranean below. Infants sit on an adult's lap; the tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cable car ride and mountain visit

• Ride Olympos Cable Car
• Enjoy views from Mount Tahtalı

The Experience

Three hours covers the full experience: hotel pickup in Kemer, Beldibi, Goynuk, Kiris, Camyuva or Tekirova, then the drive to the cable car station. Once you board, the ascent itself is the whole point — the cabin rises from sea level to the peak of Mount Tahtali while the landscape unfolds beneath you. The coastline, the pine-covered slopes and the Mediterranean open up as altitude builds, and the views from the top stretch across the national park and out to the water.

A live guide travels with your group and speaks English, German or Russian, so the geography and the landmarks get named as you rise. The driver and guide handle all the logistics — you wait at your hotel entrance in the morning and return there at the end of the day. An air-conditioned minivan keeps the ride comfortable on the drive to and from the cable car.

The cable car itself does the work. No walking, no climbing, no physical strain — you step into the cabin and it carries you up. The views are the experience, and they change the entire way to the top.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kemer, Beldibi, Goynuk, Kiris, Camyuva or Tekirova.
• transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• the cable car ride to the summit of Mount Tahtali.
• a live guide in English, German or Russian.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?The cable car does all the climbing, so this tour works for anyone who wants the mountain views without the hike — no early start, no steep trail, just the ascent and the panorama from the top.

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Top questions

How high does the Olympos cable car go?

Mount Tahtali stands 2,365 meters above sea level. The cable car rises from the base station near sea level all the way to the summit, so the full ascent is the entire height of the mountain.

What will I see from the top of Mount Tahtali?

From the peak, you see the Antalya coastline, the turquoise Mediterranean Sea, the pine forests of the national park, and the mountains of the Olympos Beydaglari range spreading across the horizon.

Is the cable car ride included in the price, or do I pay extra?

The cable car ride is included. Hotel pickup, the minivan transport, the guide and the cable car ticket are all part of the tour.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels. The cable car does the climbing for you — there is no walking or strenuous activity involved.

Can I bring my baby or small child?

Yes. Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap during the cable car ride and the minivan journey.

Which hotels does the pickup cover?

Pickup is available from hotels in Kemer Center, Beldibi, Goynuk, Kiris, Camyuva and Tekirova. Wait at the main entrance of your hotel in the morning.