Mount Olympos Cable Car from Kemer: 2,365m summit views

Ten minutes from sea level to alpine summit, 360-degree views across three coastlines

A cable car tour from Kemer to Mount Olympos summit at 2,365 meters, with hotel pickup and English, German, Russian or Turkish-speaking guide. The ride climbs 4,350 meters in 10 minutes through Beydaglari National Park, then opens onto panoramic views of Antalya Bay, Phaselis, the Mediterranean and surrounding peaks from multiple viewing platforms.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Olympos Cable Car1h · entry included
2. Olympos Beydaglari National Parkpassing by
3. Olympos2h · entry included

Cable car ride to Mount Olympos summit

• Hotel pickup in Kemer
• Transfer to cable car station
• Ride Olympos Cable Car to summit
• Enjoy panoramic summit views
• Relax at summit café
• Return cable car ride
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

Hotel pickup in Kemer starts the morning, then the drive takes you to the base of the Olympos Cable Car: one of Europe's longest at 4,350 meters. The ascent itself is the centerpiece: 10 minutes in a cabin suspended over dense pine forest, rocky cliffs and turquoise water, rising from sea level to 2,365 meters. The views shift as you climb. What begins as a coastal panorama becomes a mountain landscape, then opens into the thin air above the clouds.

The summit platform sits inside Beydaglari Coastal National Park, a protected stretch of Mediterranean mountain where the cable car route itself passes through untouched slopes and forest. Multiple viewing platforms let you turn a full circle: Antalya Bay spreads in one direction, Phaselis and Kemer in another, and the ridge of the coastal range fills the rest. A café at the top gives you a place to sit and absorb the scale of it without rushing. The guide speaks English, German, Russian or Turkish and moves at a pace that lets you linger on the platforms.

The whole experience runs 3 to 4 hours from pickup to return, so the day leaves room for other plans. Infants can ride in a stroller, and the ascent itself demands no fitness beyond the ability to stand and walk short distances on a platform. The cable car operates in most weather, though cloud cover at the summit is common in early morning.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kemer.
• all fees and taxes for the cable car ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 95 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, German, Russian and Turkish

Audio guideFrench and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by HARLEY

Is this one for you?The 3 to 4 hour timeframe fits a half-day excursion, leaving the rest of your day free in Kemer or Antalya. Book this if you want the summit views without a full-day commitment or a strenuous hike.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long does the cable car ride itself take?

The Olympos Cable Car covers 4,350 meters in approximately 10 minutes, rising from sea level to the 2,365-meter summit in a single unbroken ascent.

What can I see from the top of Mount Olympos?

The summit offers 360-degree views across Antalya Bay, Phaselis, Kemer and the Mediterranean coastline, with the Beydaglari mountain range and dense pine forests visible in all directions.

Is there anything to do at the summit besides look at the view?

A café sits at the top where you can rest and take in the panorama. Multiple viewing platforms let you walk around and find different angles on the landscape.

Do I need to be fit or experienced to ride the cable car?

The cable car suits all physical fitness levels. You stand in a cabin during the ride and walk on a platform at the summit, with no climbing or technical skill required.