Altinbesik cave tour from Alanya is a wonderful day trip to the magnificent natural beauties and deep-rooted history of the Mediterranean region of Turkey. You will see the natural beauties bellows;
Green canyon landscape; A spectacular panoramic view of the Oymapinari dam, known as the Green Canyon, about 1250 meters high from the Taurus Mountains.
İbradı, Ormana, Sarıhacılar (Nomad) villages, and Buttoned houses; The villages of Akseki and Ibradi of Antalya are known as the first settlements in the Taurus Mountains of the Turks. These village's historic houses are also famous for their unusual architecture, with juniper, cedar, and tar trees being used as skeletons. These cement-free houses in the form of masonry. The outer parts of the skeleton, built with a locking system, are called buttoned houses because they look like buttons. These nomadic villages are also on the historical caravan migration routes (silk road).
Altınbesik cave (Golden Cradle Cave); Alanya is 130 km away from Altınbesik cave. Altınbesik cave is Turkey's first and European third-largest underground lake cave. Altınbesik cave is 450 meters long and has 15 the depth of water. Its water is salty and the fish can not live. Pigeons and bats live in the cave. The cave, which has been discovered from the mouth until now, has 5.5 km long and 20 small lakes. The length of the cave is estimated to be at least 50 km. Altinbesik Cave, which is a horizontal and partially active cave system, comes from the underground sources of Lake Beysehir which is 90 km away. The air inside is humid and the temperature is 16 degrees and does not change in summer or winter. When you go to the front of the cave in summer, you will feel the coolness
Altınbesik Nationalpark: The region including Altınbesik cave was declared a national park in 1994. Altınbesik National park is very rich in terms of vegetation diversity. In the National Park, where a total of 605 plants are grown, 69 of which are endemic, the old footpaths are revived for eco-tourism and plant promotion trips, and nature walks are held. You will have free time for a forest trip to Altınbesik National Park.
Altınbesik cave tour from Alanya is definitely a recommended trip for nature lovers to discover unusual buttoned houses and Taurus mountain's beautiful and wild nature.
ALTINBESIK CAVE TOUR FROM ALANYA ITINERARY:
* Pick up from your hotel or apartment in Alanya.
* Visit the ancient village of Sarıhacılar
* Visit button houses
* Visit the ethnographic museum (optional)
* Visit Sarnch (antique cisterns and reservoirs)
* Visit the village mosque, get information about the mosque and the Islamic religion
* Tour of the village of Ormana
* Lunch break
* Arrival at Altinbesik cave
* Boarding inflatable boats and sailing inside the cave.
* Drop off at your hotel and apartment in Alanya.
PRICE INCLUDES:
* Pick up/drop off from hotels and apartments in Alanya
* Guide
* Lunch
* Boat trip in the cave
* Entrance fees to Altınbesik cave and National park.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
* Drinks
ADDITIONAL INFO & TIPS:
* It is allowed to take your camera with you
* Wear comfortable shoes and outfit depending on the season's conditions.