The 15 Best Ski Trips in Turkey

1.Mount Erciyes Skiing and Snowboarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $58Our pick

Start with hotel pickup in Cappadocia, stop for coffee or tea, then head to Mount Erciyes for skiing, snowboarding, or sledding. Beginners can add a one-hour lesson, while stronger skiers can use longer runs and a cable car. Guides including Eko, Ömer, and Ertu are praised for patient help and smooth transport.

“A very excellent trip! Mr. Ömer was very kind and helpful, the Skiing was very great with great instructors, and also good food. A worthwhile trip to Mt. Erciyes, very good”

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2.Erciyes Ski and Snowboard Tour with Full Equipment & Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Travel from Göreme to Mount Erciyes for a beginner-friendly ski day with hotel pickup, full equipment, lunch, and an instructor. You get about 30 minutes of instruction and three hours on the snow. Guides named Celil, Feridun, and Hakan have been praised for clear communication and friendly care. The cable car costs extra.

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3.Erciyes Ski Tour with Professional Trainer From Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 6h 30m · from $66

Leave Cappadocia after breakfast for Mount Erciyes, where a Turkish and English-speaking guide helps you choose ski gear before a professional coach teaches the basics. You get about 3 to 4 hours on the mountain, one cable-car ride, equipment, hotel transport, and a return around 6pm. Jackets and trousers are not included.

“Ahmet 1 (guide) and Ahmet 2 (driver) were so lovely and kind. Both took their time and patience to teach us beginners how to ski. The pick up went really well and on time. The pick up van they took us in was impressive and really comfortable. The guys at the ski equipment rental shop really helped us get into the right gear. Excellent excursion! Will recommend to friends! -The Rubillars (Johnjay&Gelda)”

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4.Cappadocia Erciyes Ski Tour And Red Tour 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $220

Spend one day on Cappadocia’s Red Tour, visiting Goreme churches, Pasabag, Devrent, Ortahisar, Pigeon Valley, and Uchisar. The second day takes you to Mount Erciyes for seven hours of skiing, with equipment, instruction, helmet, clothing, goggles, lunch, and one cable-car ride included. Guides may include Veysel Yasar or Sevda Aksoy.

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5.Mount Erciyes Ski Tour with Gear & Training

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Spend a winter day at Mount Erciyes near Kayseri, with Cappadocia hotel pickup, English or Turkish guidance, optional gear and ski pass, lunch, and a one-hour beginner lesson in the Deluxe package. Guide Fatih and instructor Ibrahim have been especially helpful with first-time skiers.

“Highly recommend this trip if you are in Cappadocia and needing a day trip. From start to finish it was really well organised and great value for money. I opted for the Deluxe package and it was very much worth it. The loft passes are not included but a good price. Plenty of time on the slopes, I didn’t want lunch I was too excited to stay on the slopes but it is included and looked good. Thanks for a great day out.”

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6.Ski Tour in Cappadocia with full stuff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $174

Leave Goreme around 9:30 a.m. for Mount Erciyes, where you collect ski clothing, boots, glasses, and equipment before meeting your guide. You receive basic instruction, ski for 3 to 4 hours, and ride the cable car to higher slopes before skiing down. Pickup is available from major Cappadocia towns, with groups limited to 14.

“Yucel was an awesome guide. So knowledgeable and funny, he made the experience perfect. The entire tour was amazing. Would highly recommend Yucel and this tour.”

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7.Mount Erciyes Ski Tour with BBQ & Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $24Best value

Spend six hours at Mount Erciyes Ski Resort with round-trip pickup from Cappadocia, modern ski or snowboard equipment, and a one-hour lesson in Turkish, English, or Spanish. After practicing on the slopes, enjoy a mountain BBQ, then use your remaining time to ski, snowboard, visit a café, or take in the volcanic views.

“Jlooo was so fun he’s my mentor and he teach me a lot and he’s was so story telling The trip is so fun”

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8.Mount Erciyes Ski and Snowboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $40

Leave Göreme for Mount Erciyes, about 75 minutes away, and spend a winter day skiing or snowboarding above Cappadocia. Your air-conditioned transfer and a simple chicken or burger lunch are included. Cable-car rides, equipment rental, and professional lessons cost extra, so plan your budget and skill level before booking.

“Everyone was super helpful and kind, starting with booking the activity to the moment I was transferred back to my hotel. The friendly tour guide went the extra mile in everything and helped me overcome some first-time fears, plus he arranged for a nice tour on another day when I was out of ideas and short on time. I recommend this trip with Cappadocia Adventures to anyone who's interested.”

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9.Full Day Erciyes Ski Tour Experience from Cappadocia – All-Inc

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $90

Travel from Goreme to Mount Erciyes for a full winter day with hotel pickup, ski or snowboard gear, clothing, lift pass, a guide, lunch, and drinks. A one-hour lesson can help beginners get started, while the mountain views and ski lifts add appeal. Allow about eight hours, with a maximum group size of 40.

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10.Ski Tour with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $52

Spend seven hours traveling from your Cappadocia hotel to snowy Mount Erciyes for a ski day with hotel pickup and drop-off. You’ll use the resort’s ski lifts and may choose packages with different inclusions, so check what equipment, lift access, and cable-car rides are covered before booking. English and Turkish hosts are available.

“Ahmed war super. Die Jeeptour entsprach genau unseren Vorstellungen. Da wir einen Anschlusstermin hatten, würde auch die Uhrzeit punktlichst genau beachtet und auf unseren Wunsch eingegangen. Ahmed hat außerdem richtig tolle Fotos für uns gemacht. Und uns mit einem alkoholfreien Champagner überrascht (wir trinken kein Alkohol). super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.”

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11.Daily Kayseri Skiing tour from Cappadocia or Kayseri Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Cappadocia or Kayseri to Mount Erciyes for a full ski day. Your package includes transport, ski or snowboard gear, clothing, lunch, helmet, sunglasses, gloves, poles, and seven cable-car rides. Instruction is available for beginners, though the instructors may not speak much English.

“This is one of the most unknown/uncommon activities in cappadocia. People are hardly aware of it. But, it is a must do activity. We did it for the first time and it was something new and exciting for us. They taught us how to ski for an hour. And then we were allowed to do it ourselves. The instructors were good. But they couldn’t speak english. It was mentioned that we will get an English speaking Instructor. However, it wasn't much of a problem. One problem we faced was that my wife couldn’t ski for more than an hour as her leg hurt due to the shoe (equipment given by…”

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12.Mount Erciyes Skiing and Snowboarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $34

Start early from Göreme or Kayseri, ride to Mount Erciyes, collect ski or snowboard gear, and spend time on beginner or advanced tracks. A one-hour lesson is optional. Your package includes hotel transfers, lunch, one hot drink, and one cold drink, with English or Turkish guidance in a group of up to 15.

“The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. Our guide Eko was really great and took really good care of us. This was my first time skiing on such a big mountain and it will definitely not be my last. I will for sure be booking this experience again as it was great value for money.”

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13.Erciyes Ski Tour w/PickUp,Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $148

Leave Goreme at 9:30 am for Erciyes Mountain, where an English-speaking driver helps you collect ski equipment before you reach the slopes. Beginners get a 500-meter run and optional one-hour lesson, while experienced skiers can use longer 1500-meter runs and a chairlift. Lunch, drinks, transport, and an instructor are included. Ask about the cable car ticket, which costs extra.

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14.Mount Erciyes Ski Resort Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

You’ll travel from your Cappadocia hotel to Mount Erciyes with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Ibrahim. Spend free time skiing, snowboarding, taking lessons, or enjoying cafés and mountain views. Equipment, meals, and drinks cost extra, so budget accordingly.

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15.Mount Erciyes Skiing Tour with Instuctor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9 hours · from $45

Travel from Cappadocia to Mount Erciyes for a full day of skiing or snowboarding. You get hotel pickup, equipment, a ski pass, and English, Russian, or Turkish instruction, depending on the package you choose. Beginners can learn with an instructor such as Yusuf or Shahin, while experienced skiers can head for the red and black runs.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shahin fue un guía e instructor de ski excepcional. Desde el primer momento mostró una excelente actitud, muchísima paciencia y un alto nivel de expertis. Explica de forma clara, se adapta a tu nivel y te hace sentir seguro y confiado en la pista. Su atención es personalizada y realmente se nota su experiencia. Gracias a él disfrutamos al máximo la experiencia de ski. Totalmente recomendado.”

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