School ski trips to Turkey
Skiing in Turkey? Yes, you can! Set on the vast volcanic slopes of Mount Erciyes in central Turkey, this high-altitude resort is a bold and exciting choice for school ski groups looking for something a little different. With over 120 kilometres of wide, uncrowded pistes, modern lift systems, and snow-sure conditions up to 3,400m, Erciyes offers an exceptional environment for young skiers to learn and progress in confidence. The experience doesn’t stop at the slopes. This itinerary can also include a cultural extension to Kayseri and Cappadocia – two of Turkey’s most historically rich and visually-striking regions.
Features
Erciyes is a purpose-built ski resort with four interlinked sectors, offering something for every level of skier. Beginners will benefit from the resort's quiet nursery slopes and broad, confidence-building runs near the base stations. Meanwhile, more advanced students can explore wide red and blue pistes across the full height of the mountain – all with panoramic views and little-to-no lift queues.
With a maximum elevation of 3,400m and slopes starting at 2,100m, snow conditions are consistently reliable throughout the season. The resort also offers modern infrastructure, including two magic carpets and 12 high-speed chairlifts, allowing students to make the most of their five hours of skiing per day.
Piste Distance
120km
Resort Height
2,088m
Number of Ski Lifts
19
Difficulty of Runs
14% 
52% 
34% 
Longest Run
8km
Highest Lift
3,346m
Emergency Services
Transfers
45min from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR); 4.5hrs from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
ACCOMMODATION
Located within the unique nature of Erciyes, Kaf Hotel sits right at the end of the ski slope as the only hotel of Hacilar Kapi. 44 modern, cosy rooms provide a great place to rest after a long day of skiing, while the hotel's restaurant, spa, and sauna only add to this resort's convenience.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mountain views
- Ski-in-ski-out
- TV
Located within the unique nature of Erciyes, Kaf Hotel sits right at the end of the ski slope as the only hotel of Hacilar Kapi. 44 modern, cosy rooms provide a great place to rest after a long day of skiing, while the hotel's restaurant, spa, and sauna only add to this resort's convenience.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mountain views
- Ski-in-ski-out
- TV
Trip details
- Kayseri town visit
- Cappadocia visit (hot air balloons, cave dwellings)
If you have an excursion in mind for your ski trip to Erciyes that you don't see listed here, please get in touch and our friendly team will do their best to arrange it for you.
All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:
- Return travel by air (includes overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
- All security charges, airport and local taxes
- Tourist tax (applicable to anyone aged 16+ at the time of arrival)
- 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers
- Full-board accommodation
- Hot lunches at the mountain
- Ski storage at the mountain
- Dedicated resort representative service
- Full use of your coach in resort (coach groups only and subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
- Lift pass. Supplements are payable for extension areas in some resorts
- 5 or 6 days of ski tuition (minimum 4 hours per day. Additional tuition is available for a supplement)
- Skis, boots, and poles
- Helmets
- 24-hour emergency service
- All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
- Evening entertainment
- Ski carriage. If you are taking your own ski/board boots, these will need to be packed as luggage. Please note that ski carriage is an additional charge which can only be paid at check-in
- Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination, you'll need to consider meals for your group as these are not included in the package prices
- Instructors. A mixed group of ski or snowboarders and/or mixed abilities will impact the number of instructors required for your group and the price
- Air passenger duty. Any paying passengers over the age of 16 at the time of travel will be charged a small tax fee
Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.
