Up One of the World's Longest Cable Car Lines to the 2,365 m Summit of Mount Tahtalı
The Experience
Mount Tahtalı — known in antiquity as Olympos of Lycia — rises almost straight out of the sea inside the Beydağları Coastal National Park, in the Kemer region of the Antalya coast. The cable car that climbs it is an attraction in its own right: a 4,359-metre line, rated among the longest in the world, carrying you from pine forest to bare alpine summit at 2,365 m in a ride of around 10–11 minutes. Your day starts gently. We collect you from your hotel in the Kemer area in the morning, after breakfast time (in high season a second, early-afternoon departure is also available from Kemer). A scenic drive of about an hour brings you to the lower station, where your round-trip ticket is already covered. Then the ride. The cabins are fully enclosed, stable and generously sized — they can carry up to 80 guests — so even travellers who are slightly wary of heights tend to relax within the first minute. As you climb, the view unfolds in layers: the turquoise curve of the coastline, dense green forest, then grey limestone ridges of the Taurus range. At the summit, take your free time at your own pace. Walk the viewing terraces for a full 360° panorama, warm up with a drink at the summit café and restaurant, and collect the photographs of your holiday — on clear days the view stretches far along the Mediterranean shore. One practical tip: the top is usually 10–15°C cooler than the beach, so a light jacket earns its place in your bag even in August. This is an excursion with no physical demands at all. There is no hiking and no stairs to conquer; the ride is wheelchair friendly and suits every generation, from toddlers (under-3s travel free) to grandparents. The system was built by the Doppelmayr Garaventa Group to European safety standards, and the weather is monitored continuously — in strong wind, rides are paused and you are offered a new date or a refund. With Atalay Tours your reservation is free, you pay in euros on the tour day, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure. Book the summit — the mountain does the climbing.
Highlights
- Reach the 2,365 m summit of Mount Tahtalı without a single step of climbing
- Ride a 4,359 m cable-car line rated among the longest in the world
- 360° panorama over the Mediterranean, pine forests and the Taurus range
- Comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off in the Kemer area included
- Enclosed, stable cabins — family-friendly and wheelchair accessible
- Summit café, restaurant and viewing terraces with free time to explore
- Free reservation and free cancellation up to 24 hours — pay on the tour day
What's Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (Kemer area)
- ✓Air-conditioned transfer vehicle
- ✓Round-trip Olympos cable-car ticket
- ✓Free time at the summit
Not Included
- ✕Food and drinks
- ✕Personal expenses
Good to Know
- ℹThe summit is usually 10–15°C cooler than the coast — even in midsummer
- ℹNo physical effort required; the experience is wheelchair friendly
- ℹUnder-3s travel free; children aged 3–11 pay the child rate
- ℹOn-site payment at the station is cash only — credit cards are not accepted there
- ℹIn strong wind or unsafe weather rides are suspended, with rescheduling or refund offered
- ℹOperating days and departure frequency vary by season — we confirm your exact day when booking
- ℹPickup is from your hotel's main entrance, not the lobby
What to Bring
- ▸A light jacket or sweater, even in summer
- ▸Camera or phone with plenty of storage
- ▸Some cash for the summit café and any on-site payments
- ▸Comfortable closed shoes
Where You'll Be
Everything on this page starts from Kemer. Hotel pickup across the resort area is arranged after you book, and the exact time is confirmed with you personally rather than printed here.
◆ KEMER · 36.60°N 30.56°E · ANTALYA RIVIERA
Tours in KemerQuestions & Answers
How long is the cable-car ride itself?+
Around 10–11 minutes each way — long enough to watch the coast turn into a map beneath you, short enough for even impatient kids.
Is the tour suitable for young children and older guests?+
Yes. The cabins are fully enclosed and stable, there is no walking or climbing involved, and the ride is wheelchair friendly. Children under 3 travel free.
I'm nervous about heights — will I cope?+
Most guests with a mild fear of heights feel comfortable: the cabins are spacious, enclosed and very steady, and the ride is smooth from start to finish.
What should I wear?+
The summit at 2,365 m is typically 10–15°C cooler than the beach. Bring a light jacket in summer and proper warm layers outside the hot months.
What happens if the weather is bad?+
Conditions are monitored continuously. If rides are suspended for safety, you can reschedule to another day or receive a refund.
Do I pay when I book?+
No. Reservation with Atalay Tours is free — you pay on the tour day, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure. Note that any payment made at the station itself is cash only.
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