Activities

Off-Road Driving in the Taurus Mountains

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£72.00

Free cancellation

Language: German

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Duration: more than 8 hours

Guided tour

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Meal included

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Do this because

4x4 safari – with a self-drive option
Nature walk in the Canyon of the Eagles
Ancient Selge visit
Rafting on the River Euromedon – summer only
Exclusive TUI itinerary

What to expect

Inland Anatolia and the Taurus Mountains are a paradise for outdoors lovers. This full day tour includes a self-drive 4x4 safari, a walk through the Canyon of the Eagles, plus visits to ‘Green Cappadocia' and ancient Selge.

First up, you'll journey to Beskonak to learn how to drive your own air-conditioned off-roader. After a quick test run, you'll buckle up ready to bump down tracks and trails into the depths of the Canyon of the Eagles. Soak up the sights of nature on a walk in this idyllic spot before driving along the border of the Koprulu National Park, stopping at lookout points along the way.

After a hearty lunch, you'll explore the ruins of ancient Selge and its amphitheatre, enjoy a visit to nearby vegetation-clad rock formations – known by locals as ‘Green Cappadocia' – and stop off at the ancient Oluk Bridge. In summer, there's a short rafting trip down the River Euromedon, too.

What's included

Transport
Guide and off-road vehicle driving instruction
Lunch
River rafting – during summer

What to remember

Bring sunblock and a hat, and a spare T-shirt for rafting
Drivers must present a valid driving licence – which they must have held for 5 years
4x4 not suitable for expectant mothers, children aged under 7 or guests aged over 65
River rafting is only during the summer months
There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
The vehicle make and model may vary from those shown in the images
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Provider

TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Jana
From Germany - October 2024

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5
Tarek
From Germany - October 2024

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Nur zu empfehlen wenn sie schöne Fotos machen wollen von der Natur und dem Taurus Gebirge In Sommerzeit mit rafting macht richtig Spaß 2x mal dabei ...
Schwebler
From Germany - October 2024

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Insgesamt war es ein sehr schöner Ausflug Zwei Sachen bemängeln wir Es ist keine Offroad Tour - leider dadurch etwas langweilig. Habe mir mehr Gelä ...
Reisegruppe
From Germany - September 2024

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Der Ausflug war sehr interessant und informativ. Die Fahrt mit dem Jeep hat Spaß gemacht. Was einen wirklich bitter aufstoßen lässt, ist die ewige Bet ...
Jessica
From Germany - September 2024

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Der ganze Ausflug hat richtig Spaß gemacht. Das Rafting war dann noch der krönende Abschluss und war mega lustig. Ich kann den Ausflug zu 100% weiter ...
Ewelina
From Germany - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Die Uhrzeit wurde leider von 8 auf 7:20 verschoben so hatten wir kaum Zeit zum Frühstücken. Das Mittag essen war sehr spät so gehen 14 Uhr. Die Reise ...

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