Lake Tuz Sunset Tour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tuz, also known as the Pink Salt Lake, during a sunset excursion in Turkey. Capture stunning photos of the crystal-covered lake and possibly spot flamingos. Enjoy a meal with a scenic lake view at the on-site restaurant.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Tuz - Known as the second-largest lake in Turkey, Lake Tuz spans 1,665 square kilometers and ranks among the world’s most expansive hypersaline bodies of water. Situated in Central Anatolia, it lies 105 kilometers northeast of Konya, 150 kilometers south-southeast of Ankara, and 57 kilometers northwest of Aksaray. A complete excursion typically lasts between 5 to 6 hours. The journey begins with our driver collecting you from your accommodation. The drive from Goreme to Salt Lake takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes. Sunset is the prime viewing time for the lake. Departure times are set at 2 pm during the winter months and 3 pm in the summer to account for the shorter daylight hours in winter. Visitors have the opportunity to spend 1 to 2 hours at the lake, capturing photos and enjoying the scenery. Occasionally, the presence of birds such as flamingos can enhance the experience. Refreshments including bottled water, juice, and snacks will be provided. Once the tour concludes and you’re ready, we will escort you back to your hotel.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The salt lake, often referred to as the pink salt, is an incredibly beautiful destination with unmatched charm. The best time to capture its beauty is during sunset when the sun’s rays illuminate the crystals, creating a stunning scene. This makes it an ideal spot for breathtaking sunset photos, and if you’re fortunate, you might even spot some flamingos. It’s a great place to visit with family and friends, as it is less crowded compared to other tourist attractions. Additionally, there’s a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal with a view of the lake.

Note: The tour does not include a professional photoshoot at the lake. Professional photography services can be arranged for an additional fee.

Location
Göreme
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carmen_c
Sep 26, 2024
excellent - it is a nice experience~ we are so luckiy to have water on the surface for beautiful photos. Guide is so nice too.
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Mayasq4437ko
Aug 27, 2024
beyond our imaginations - We booked our Honeymoon photoshoot with Asim and Selected salt lake as our destination, Asim took us there and it was beyond our imaginations, the views were breathtaking and we Got photos that we could only dream about.
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Vacation11093166173
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing sunset experience at Pink Salt Lake! - The views at Pink Salt Lake were amazing. We purchased the photoshoot service as well. Asim took many pictures for us which are stunning with the sunset. It’s a special and memorable experience in Turkey! Thanks Asim for driving us and the professional photoshooting! :)
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Erika_m
Aug 17, 2024
We requested pick-up... - We requested pick-up driving and photo shooting plan. Really enjoyed the beautiful view of the lake with the tour guide: Asim. He is professional photographer and you can get many advices to take nice pictures! I strongly recommend this tour ☺︎
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Ryusuke_t
Jun 10, 2024
素晴らしいツアー - ガイドは、夜行バスで到着したばかりの私をとても気遣ってくれた。車の中でも様々な楽しい話をしてくれたし、途中売店によってお菓子を奢ってくれた。ソルトレイクはとても美しく、印象的だった。ガイドの方にはとても感謝している。 The guide was very considerate of me. He told me many amusing stories in the car and bought me snacks at a store on the way. Salt Lake was beautiful and impressive. I am very grateful to my guide.
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Chantal_l
Jun 8, 2024
Stunningly beautiful lake - It is a long drive to Lake Tuz so it was a pleasure to be in the company of Asim. The lake was a light pink colour when I was there - I thought it was incredibly beautiful 👌
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S_k
Jun 1, 2024
Great experience - Though the lake is distanced from the city, it's definitely worth visiting. The view was incredible. Unforgettable experience.
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Qudsik2023
Sep 20, 2023
Nothing like this on earth , Best view of salt lake. - We were at Turkish night dinner discussing about activities to do in Cappadocia, and a solo female traveler recommend this tour, she has done a tour with Asim and she spoke about him, like he is very well mannered and very professional photographer, while on the other side there was another couple on the table who did the tour one day before with another company and it was a complete disappointment. So i took his phone number and wrote about the trip. he was very responsive, and told me about the secret spot and i decided to do this tour and a photoshoot with him. the place was truly magical. Asim also shared his story how he found this magical place, it was like an infinite pool of pink salt. breathtaking views, a place where you want to stay and don't want to leave, being a solo female traveler, i stayed with Asim at that lonely spot for hours and we came back when it was complete dark, i felt completely safe and relax, he was very professional and and i am very happy to meet such a great , well mannered human being, Highly recommended tour, and highly recommended host.
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Keiko_t
Sep 19, 2024
Beautiful lake - Beautiful lake to visit. Good excursion from Goreme. If you want activities in the afternoon, totally recommend to watch the sunset.
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Trishadasgupta
Aug 15, 2024
Wish we had more time - Even before landing I knew I wanted to go visit this unique pink salt lake in Turkey. We wanted to spend some quality time in the salt lake since it's two hours drive from Goreme. The tour duration is 6 hours so we were planning to spend at least an hour in this magical lake. In our booking the tour start time was 15.00 so we thought maybe by 3.30 pm we can head out. But Asim said that the pick up would be at 4.30 pm. Unfortunately for us it started pouring cats and dogs within 15 min of our arrival at the salt lake and we couldn't do much. It was a magical place and my only critic would be since it is so far away the pick up should be at the stated time so that the guest would have some free time to soak in the beauty and uniqueness of the lake before the sunset. The rest is in the hand of nature where we can't control. Rather than that It was an amazing experience. Thank you.
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