Ormana Village & Altınbeşik Cave tour from Belek: Wild horses

Mountain villages, a subterranean lake, and nomadic heritage in one day

This full-day tour from Belek combines three distinct landscapes: the preserved rural village of Ormana (recognized by UNWTO as one of the world's Best Tourism Villages), Altınbeşik Cave National Park with its underground lake, and the open Eynif Plain known for wild horses. The tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide in English or German, lunch at a local restaurant, and an optional boat ride inside the cave (extra charge). Duration is 8 to 9 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore villages, cave, and highland plains

• Visit rural village Sarihacilar
• Take traditional tea break
• Tour Altınbeşik Cave National Park
• Optional boat tour on underground lake
• Explore Ormana village and button houses
• Enjoy lunch at local village restaurant
• Walk Eynif Plain and observe wild horses

The experience

The day starts in cedar forests and highland scenery, moving through the landscape toward Sarihacilar, a traditional rural settlement where a tea break gives a real sense of how life moves in the Turkish mountains. From there, the route continues to Altınbeşik Cave National Park, where limestone formations frame the entrance to one of the region's most distinctive natural features: an underground lake that ranks as Europe's third-largest. Weather permitting, you can book an optional boat tour to glide across the water inside the cave itself: a rare experience few travelers encounter.

Ormana, the centerpiece of the afternoon, is a village of stone-and-wood homes known locally as "button houses" because of their distinctive architecture. Recognized by UNWTO as one of the world's Best Tourism Villages, it sits in the Taurus Mountains with quiet streets and preserved traditional structures that reflect centuries of mountain life. You have free time to walk among the houses, observe daily routines, and absorb the pace of the place. Lunch comes at a local restaurant where the food is regional and freshly prepared.

The final stop is Eynif Plain, an open highland plateau with nomadic roots and a reputation for wild horses that roam freely across the landscape. A short nature walk lets you experience the vastness and, if conditions allow, spot the horses in their natural setting. The tour ends with a return to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional guide in English or German.
• lunch at a local village restaurant.
• access to Ormana village, Altınbeşik Cave National Park, and Eynif Plain with a short nature walk.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard rate, cave boat excludedGuide in English or German · 08:00Includes lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a tour guide; pickup is included

Standard rate, cave entry includedGuide in English or German · 08:00Includes a boat tour inside the cave, lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a tour guide; pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 14 Nov

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Philox Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the Standard Rate with the cave boat included if you want the full underground lake experience. The boat is optional and costs extra, so pick the option without it if you prefer to keep the price lower and skip the cave water tour. Both options suit a full day of varied landscapes and cultural stops, and both work for mixed fitness levels, though the cave descent and plain walk involve some uneven ground.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Ormana and why is it on this tour?

Ormana is a mountain village in the Taurus range recognized by UNWTO as one of the world's Best Tourism Villages. It is known for its "button houses" (traditional stone-and-wood structures that have survived for centuries), and for preserving rural Anatolian life without modern development. The tour gives you free time to walk the village streets and see the architecture firsthand.

Can I take a boat inside Altınbeşik Cave?

Yes, but it is optional and costs extra. Weather permitting, you can book a boat tour to glide across the underground lake inside the cave, which is Europe's third-largest subterranean lake. The cave itself is always included. The boat ride is an add-on you choose at checkout.

Will I see wild horses on Eynif Plain?

Eynif Plain is known for its nomadic heritage and free-roaming wild horses, and a short nature walk is part of the tour. Whether you spot them depends on conditions and the time of day, but the landscape itself, a vast open plateau, is the draw regardless.

What does lunch include, and where do we eat?

Lunch is a freshly prepared meal at a local village restaurant featuring regional flavors and authentic Turkish mountain cooking. It is included in the tour price and eaten in Ormana, giving you a taste of how food is prepared and served in the village.

How long is the tour, and what time does pickup happen?

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total, including all stops, lunch, and travel time. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Exact pickup time depends on your hotel location and the option you select at checkout.