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Nature Adventure: Waterfalls, Lakes, and Wildlife Park
3.8
34 Ratings
Istanbul
Experience the beauty of Sapanca and Masukiye on this guided tour from Istanbul. Enjoy breathtaking natural beauty, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, extreme activities, and a wildlife park. Lunch included.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Istanbul - Hotel Pick-up (8:00 - 8:30 AM): Our professional team will pick you up from centrally located hotels, ensuring a prompt and comfortable start to your day.
- Faruk Yalcin Zoo - Darica Zoo: Upon arrival, you’ll have the option to delve into the vibrant world of Darica Zoo, boasting 255 species of animals (available only during the summer season). Alternatively, opt for a visit to the LION PARK AND AQUARIUM via a picturesque sea route.
- Sapanca Lake - Sapanca Lake: Discover Sapanca Lake, the second-largest lake in the Marmara province of Turkey. Formed during the Earth’s crust deformation, the lake offers a serene backdrop for exploration. Your tour guide will grant you ample free time to absorb the beauty of the surroundings.
- Mahmudiye - Adventure Stop in Mahmudiye: Our journey continues to Mahmudiye, a charming village in Sakarya city. Here, indulge in ziplining and various water activities, adding a touch of thrill to your day.
- Maşukiye - Lunch in Nature’s Embrace: Relish a delectable lunch in a picturesque setting, surrounded by cascading water from the mountains. Immerse yourself in the flavors of local cuisine, a perfect complement to the stunning scenery.
- Maşukiye - Discover Masukiye: The Love Village Masukiye, also known as the Love Village, awaits with activities like ATV Safari, Ziplining, and the Gigantic Swing. Dive into the adventure or simply soak in the tranquil atmosphere.
- Kartepe - Cable Car Adventure: As part of the tour, ascend to new heights with a round trip on the cable car. Marvel at breathtaking views of Sapanca and Kartepe Mountains, elevating your experience to new heights.
- Sapanca - Local Treasures: Wrap up your day with a visit to a local venue, offering an array of regional products such as Turkish Delight, soaps, herbal goods, honey, jams, nuts, and more. Indulge in a bit of local shopping and take home a piece of the region’s charm.
Afterward, we will head back to Istanbul and transfer you to your hotel by 21:00 PM.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch with 1 soft drink
What's Not Included
- ATV Tour
- Zoo Entrance Fee
- Kartepe Cable car ticket
Additional Information
This tour provides a memorable experience surrounded by awe-inspiring scenic views, cascades, bodies of water, adrenaline-inducing pursuits, and a wildlife sanctuary, all under the supervision of our expert certified area guides. The locations you’ll explore during this excursion shine throughout the year, offering a zoological garden for visiting families, adventurous play areas for young adults, and mesmerizing scenic spots for nature photography enthusiasts. This excursion is ideal for those who revel in verdant panoramas.
Location
Istanbul
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(34 Ratings)
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Ahmed_s
Jul 25, 2024
Ahmed S - Great trip with great value for money, our tour guide Ana’s was great very helpful and professional, highly recommended trip.
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Farhat_k
Jul 9, 2024
Great family day trip - Scenic, Zipline, free lunch was great and friendly host. I will recommend this day trip. Only thing was poor, coordination for morning pick us up.
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Nirvanagh
Jun 21, 2024
Exploring the beauty of Türkey - We travelled with a very good company ( AVA TUR) they organised the trip and the bus picked us from hotel via the tour guide.
Started nearly 9:30 am we arrived at zoo Park, stayed there for an hour, then moved to Masokiye, where the beach buggies were available, and some other activities like zip line, paragliding and the big swing
This was followed by the glass balcony over the mountain with very nice views and photos, and we went to the waterfalls where we did activities and received our yummy lunch there. In the end, we went to sabança Lake and stayed there up to 8 pm.
The tour time is around 12 hours
Every activity is out of the package. The only included is lunch, which is very good for me and reasonable
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Nasrin_k
Oct 26, 2023
It was absolutely... - It was absolutely perfect. Our tour guide, Appo, was exceptional, offering deep knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. The planning was flawless, providing a balanced and diverse experience. I highly recommend this tour for a memorable and hassle-free day of exploration.
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Nicholas_s
Jun 17, 2024
MyWish to see the Turkish countryside/ or twelve hours of bus torture - This was billed as a small group (no more than 15 ) on a day long toui inro the mountains and lakes outside Istanbul.
We took a taxi to our pickup hotel in the old city and waited for more than an hour for the tour guide to show up. The bus was too big to come to the hotel so we ended up walking several blocks to get to where it was parked.The tour guide was very rude and and never introduced himself but told me we were late and to just get on the bus.We continued to pick up people for another hour and then had to change buses (why?) before we even left the city.
We chose an English speaking tour but the primary language was Turkish with minimal information given in English on a noisy bus with no microphone. It was very hard to follow at stops when to get back on the bus and what we were even doing at each location.
The day consisted of tourist shopping stops and amusement parks that were massive crowds of people all in a small area trying to do the same thing at the same time for a lot of money that cost extra. And every time you sat down in the shade to enjoy the view you were asked to order drinks or leave. Our tour was on an overcrowded bus on a hot day with no chance of getting off early.
Think twice before you book this tour. Read the other reviews and make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. This is not a relaxing day in the country.
The best part was a very fast stop for lunch that was the only included activity. I'm sure there are better tour groups that do a great job at making this in informative and interesting outing - this just is not the one you want. The first stop we came back to in Istanbul we jumped off and took a taxi back to our hotel.
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Charbelk321
Jul 26, 2024
The worst food in the world - They are offering the worst food in the world we were sick because of the food that we ate.
The area around Sapanca was beautiful and they have a beautiful lake and good views from the hills.
ATV experience was so bad and expensive.
The aquarium was ok not bad.
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Jamil_a
Jul 15, 2024
Don’t by from any shop they told you about - Scam on the shops which they were stopping, prices are higher 3x time than the city, invalid information about the shop to make you buy from it
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Arunraajesh_k
May 4, 2024
Disappointing Experience: Sapanca and Masukiye Tour from Istanbul - Our anticipation for the Sapanca and Masukiye Tour from Istanbul was high, fueled by the promises of adventure and enjoyment. However, our excitement quickly turned into frustration and disappointment right from the start.
The tour was booked through Viator, with the assurance of hotel pickup and drop-off included. I meticulously selected my hotel during the booking process, expecting a seamless experience. Unfortunately, reality fell short of expectations.
As the scheduled time for the tour approached, there was no sign of the designated transport. Growing concerned, I reached out to the tour operator, only to be met with an unacceptable response. I was informed that my hotel was deemed too far for pickup, despite it being correctly specified during booking. The operator's solution? Either rush to the meeting point by taxi or risk being left behind.
Feeling stranded and perplexed by the lack of professionalism, I hastily arranged for a taxi, adding unexpected expenses to an already budgeted trip. The sense of adventure that initially drew me to this tour was overshadowed by the stress and inconvenience of arranging last-minute transportation.
Upon finally joining the tour group, any hopes of salvaging the experience were dashed. The rushed beginning set the tone for a disjointed and unsatisfactory excursion. What was supposed to be a memorable adventure turned into a series of missed opportunities and frustrations.
In conclusion, while the destinations of Sapanca and Masukiye may hold promise for a delightful outing, I cannot in good conscience recommend booking this tour operator through Viator. The lack of accountability, disregard for promised services, and overall poor customer experience transformed what should have been an enjoyable journey into a regrettable and forgettable ordeal. Proceed with caution, or better yet, explore alternative tour providers to ensure a truly memorable experience.
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Tolaz
Dec 28, 2023
Waste of time. Time that could be spent better elsewhere. - - The whole trip started late.
- The morning hotel pickup was at 9:30 instead of 8:15.
- All the rides and entrance fees are expensive.
- Lunch was served at 4:30 pm!
- The hobbit houses were apparently not part of the tour. It was stated otherwise in the tour description.
- By the time we arrived at the lake for the quad bikes, it was dark and not enjoyable.
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Ahmad
Dec 28, 2023
Waste of a day - They picked us up too late at the hotel, more than an hour late, there was not enough time for the places, we had lunch too late after 4:30pm, we almost died with hunger, there was not ant visit to the hobit houses as it present in the tour description. This tour must be at the end of your plan list
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