Pick-Up & Departure

✔ Pick-up Time: Between 06:00 – 06:30 AM from your hotel in Ankara City Center.
✔ Drive Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours to Salda Lake, with a scenic road trip and comfort breaks.
✔ Arrival Time: Around 11:30 AM.

Stop 1: Salda Lake (Turkey’s Maldives)
✔ Enjoy the breathtaking turquoise waters and white sandy shores of Salda Lake.
✔ Free time for walking, relaxing, and taking stunning photos of this natural wonder.
✔ Optional activities like swimming (seasonal), nature walks, or exploring the surrounding pine forests.
✔ Discover the mineral-rich waters, believed to have healing properties for the skin.

Stop 2: Local Lunch Break 

✔ Enjoy a delicious local lunch at a nearby restaurant.
✔ Sample regional flavors and Turkish cuisine.
✔ Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request.

Stop 3: Free Time & Exploration
✔ Walk along the shoreline, relax, or take a boat ride (optional, subject to availability).
✔ Visit nearby observation points for panoramic views of the lake.
✔ Learn about the lake’s volcanic origin and Mars-like geological features, studied by NASA!

Departure & Return to Ankara
✔ 4:00 PM: Depart from Salda Lake.
✔ 9:30 PM: Arrive back at your hotel in Ankara.