Turkey · Rural Experiences

Full-Day Sapanca and Maşukiye Tour with Ormanya Zoo

1 Day Round trip from Maşukiye Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Sapanca Lake's serene shores on a relaxed lakeside walk
02 Visit Ormanya Zoo and discover its diverse animal habitats
03 Spend time in Maşukiye village and observe local life
04 Choose between quad biking, ziplining, or an easy nature walk in the forest

Escape the packed streets and noisy traffic of Istanbul on a day trip into the countryside around Sapanca, Maşukiye, and Ormanya. Spend time in Maşukiye with the option to ride a quad bike through the forest, take a zipline through the canopy, or enjoy a leisurely nature walk, then continue to scenic Sapanca Lake for a relaxed walk along the shore. The day also includes time at sprawling Ormanya Zoo, where you can explore its diverse habitats and enjoy the natural surroundings.

You can ride a quad bike through the forest, take a zipline through the canopy, or enjoy an easygoing nature walk.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Istanbul, Izmit, Adapazari

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sapanca Lake, Maşukiye Village, and Ormanya Zoo

Take a break from the busy streets and noisy traffic of Istanbul on this day-long escape into the countryside. Visit Sapanca Lake, Maşukiye village, and Ormanya Zoo.
Hike along the beautiful lakeshore, visit the zoo, and observe local life in the village of Maşukiye.
Enjoy breakfast and lunch by the waterfall.
You can ride a quad bike through the forest, take a zipline through the canopy, or enjoy an easygoing nature walk.

Where this trip takes you

Sapanca Lake shoreline, Maşukiye village forest, Ormanya Zoo habitats

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Maşukiye 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Entrance fees for Sapanca, Maşukiye, Ormanya Forest, and the zoo

What's Not Included

Transportation
Lunch
Breakfast
Fun activities (zipline, ATV, etc.)
Additional entrance fees elsewhere
Everything except those included

What to bring

Dress according to weather conditions.
Casual sneakers.

Know before you go

This tour is for a maximum of 3 adults and 1 child. The age limit is 6 years and above.
For 4 people and above, please contact us.
The tour starts from Sakarya.
The meeting point is decided together depending on the situation.
It can be Sakarya Arifiye train station, Sakarya bus terminal, or an İzmit hotel.
There are high-speed trains and buses from Istanbul to Sakarya, and the journey takes approximately 2 hours.
Additionally, if you wish, a vehicle can be arranged from Istanbul.

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