Erciyes Ski Day Tour from Cappadocia – Equipment Rental & Lunch

Erciyes ski day from Cappadocia: the key facts

This is a winter day trip from Cappadocia to the ski resort on Mount Erciyes, the 3,917 m volcano near Kayseri, about an hour's drive from Goreme according to the page. You leave around 08:30, are fitted with skis or a snowboard, boots, a helmet, gloves and goggles at the resort, and can start on a beginner slope with an optional lesson before taking the cable car up to longer runs. Lunch is included, and the afternoon is free for skiing or boarding before the drive back, arriving about 17:00.

It suits travellers visiting Cappadocia in winter who want a day in the snow without bringing their own equipment, from first-timers to experienced skiers. The price is from $117 per person.

When can we do this tour?

The page gives the season as December to March, when snow is most dependable. Opening and closing dates at Erciyes change every year with snowfall, so an early December or late March date is not certain to have good cover. If your dates are at the edges of the season, ask us before booking and we will check current conditions. Our pages on Turkey in winter and the best time to visit Turkey give wider seasonal context.

Is the lift pass included?

The page does not say. The inclusions cover transport, equipment, lunch and the guide, and the description mentions taking the cable car to longer runs, but no lift pass or ski pass appears in either the inclusions or exclusions. At Erciyes, lift access is sold at the resort separately from rental. Ask us before you pay whether lift access is included, and if not, roughly what to budget, and have the answer written into your confirmation.

Do you collect us from our hotel?

The page is unclear. The inclusions list return transport from Cappadocia, and the exclusions only rule out transfers from hotels outside the central area, which suggests central hotels are covered. But the FAQ answers "No" to the question about hotel collection. Send us your hotel name when you book, and we will confirm in writing whether we collect you there or where you need to meet, and at what time.

We have never skied. Is that a problem?

No. The page says the resort suits both beginners and experienced riders and describes a beginner slope with optional group lessons. A personal ski instructor is not included and is paid separately; the page gives no price for this. If you are a complete beginner, a lesson for at least the first part of the day makes the rest of the day much easier. Tell us your level when you book and ask us to quote an instructor in writing if you want one.

What clothes do we need to bring?

The rental covers skis or a snowboard, boots, helmet, gloves and goggles. Jackets and trousers are not on the list, so bring your own waterproof jacket and trousers, warm base layers, ski socks and a hat for the coach. Snow at altitude reflects a lot of sun, so pack sunscreen and lip balm even on cloudy days. If you do not have ski clothing, ask us whether it can be rented at the resort and what it would cost.

How does the day run?

The FAQ gives a departure around 08:30 and a return about 17:00. The booking form, however, offers times from 08:00 to 14:00, with 09:00 marked as suggested. A 14:00 start would leave little time on the slopes. Follow the departure time in your written confirmation, not the form. The order on the page is the drive to the resort, equipment fitting, the beginner slope and optional lessons, the cable car to longer runs, lunch, and a free afternoon before the drive back.

Why does the FAQ mention euros?

The booking form shows "from $117 per person", which is the price for this tour. One FAQ answer compares it with the Red Tour, quoting that tour at €44 and "€60 less than this tour", which would put the ski day at €104. The two figures do not match. Use the booking form price and check the total in your written confirmation before you pay.

Can we combine skiing with the rest of Cappadocia?

Yes. A winter stay often pairs a ski day with valley tours and a hot air balloon flight, which can still run in winter when the wind allows. If you are coming from Istanbul, the 3-day Cappadocia and Erciyes ski tour from Istanbul, from $588 per person, packages the trip with travel. For other day trips, see Cappadocia tours and the Cappadocia destination guide.

How do we book this tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88 with your date, hotel name, each person's skiing level, and shoe size and height for the rental. Before you pay, we send you the plan in writing: pick-up point and time, whether the lift pass is included, instructor options and the total price. Check it, ask about anything unclear, and pay only once you are happy. Get Turkey Tours is licensed by TÜRSAB (A-15751).