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Maşukiye Corporate Day Trip
Kocaeli, Türkiye Starting Point: Departures from Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Tekirdağ, Bursa, Kocaeli and Sakarya, or by coach from the surrounding provinces
Overview
The Maşukiye corporate trip is a full-day programme in Maşukiye, at the foot of the Samanlı Mountains in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli, combining a nature walk, adventure activities and a stop at Lake Sapanca. The group gathers at a meeting point in the morning or is met at the airport, and sets off back in the late afternoon. A traditional breakfast spread, guiding, local transport and travel insurance are included. It suits teams of 25-250 planning an easy-paced day in nature.
What is in the programme?
The day begins with a traditional breakfast spread at a restaurant overlooking the valley. This is followed by a walk of about an hour in the Maşukiye Valley along streams, small waterfalls and wooden footpaths. For lunch, the area's streamside trout restaurants are the usual choice.
In the afternoon, those who wish can take part in activities such as ATV rides, a zipline or a climbing wall at the adventure park in Kartepe, while others take in the view of Lake Sapanca and the mountains from the glass terrace. The programme continues at Ormanya Wildlife Park, which has forest walking trails and wildlife areas. The day closes with a tea and coffee stop on the shore of Lake Sapanca.
Highlights
- A traditional breakfast spread at a restaurant with a view of nature, included
- A walk beside the streams and waterfalls of the Maşukiye Valley
- Wildlife and forest trails at Ormanya
- Adventure and a quieter option offered on the same day
Who Is It For?
Suitable for companies of 25-250 that want to cater for employees with different interests on the same day, or are planning a well-attended company picnic or spring event. The core programme is low-effort; the adventure park activities are optional for those who want them.
Planning Notes
- April to October is the best period; the area is busy at weekends, so weekday dates are more comfortable.
- Lunch, adventure activities, glass terrace entry and bicycle hire at Ormanya are not included in the package.
- For large groups, time slots and advance bookings should be planned for the adventure park.
- Flights and transfers from the surrounding provinces to the airport are additional services.
Additional Services
Corporate Fit
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Suitable Team SizeLarge company teams of 25-250
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SegmentEconomy
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Extra FeaturesLocal economy, Low carbon, Low waste, Accessible
Included Services / Excluded Services
- Professional guiding
- Corporate event planning
- Tour coordination support
- A tour programme exclusive to the group
- Transport by vehicle within the Maşukiye and Sapanca area
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) or Istanbul Airport (IST) - Maşukiye - airport transfers (for groups travelling by air)
- Traditional breakfast spread
- Travel insurance
- Flights (can be added as an optional additional service)
- Lunch (at a trout restaurant, paid per person)
- Adventure activities such as ATV/UTV safari, zipline and climbing wall (charged separately per activity)
- Glass Terrace entry fee (per person)
- Upside-Down House entry fee (per person)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks, snacks)
- Transfers from the surrounding provinces to the airport (an additional service)
- Bicycle hire inside Ormanya
Tour Gallery
Tour & Event Plan
FAQ
The nearest airport to Maşukiye is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). From the airport, Maşukiye is about 1-1.5 hours away by private transfer. By road, it takes about 1.5 hours from Istanbul, about 4 hours from Ankara, about 2 hours from Bursa and about 5 hours from İzmir. The tour is organised for both transport options.
Nature walks, ATV/UTV safari (driving on forest trails), zipline, a climbing wall, a giant swing, free fall, trampolines, bicycle hire, photography, picnics, relaxing beside the waterfalls, meals at trout restaurants and a tea/coffee stop by the lake.
Yes, there is an entry fee for the Glass Terrace, which is not included in the package. Children aged 0-6 enter free. Fees may vary by season and demand.
As Ormanya Wildlife Park is run by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, entry is generally free. However, an entry fee may be charged during special events or holiday periods. We recommend checking the latest information before booking.
ATV/UTV safari tours usually last 1-2 hours and are charged per person as an extra. The ride is guided along forest trails, stream beds and the foothills of the Samanlı Mountains, with a break at a scenic rest point.
Maşukiye is particularly known for its trout restaurants. The main dishes are grilled trout, fish cooked on a clay tile, poached trout, pan-fried trout, mushroom dishes, gözleme, village bread, salad, a variety of meze, yayla soup and rice pudding.
Yes, the tour is planned exclusively for companies. Hotels, vehicles, guides and activities are arranged according to group size. It can run with a minimum of 25 people. There are also venues in Maşukiye with meeting rooms for up to 100 people.
Maşukiye is attractive in every season. Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are ideal for nature walks and activities (mild weather, nature at its liveliest). The summer months (June-August) can be hot, but the woodland keeps things cooler. In winter (December-March) there are snow-covered views, and skiing is available on Kartepe.
The nature trails are easy to moderate, and comfortable trainers are enough. For the ATV/UTV safari, old clothes or a rain jacket are recommended, as there may be mud and dust. Helmets and safety equipment are provided by the activity operators. Normal clothing is fine for the Glass Terrace.
The Maşukiye Tour works best for large company teams of 25-250. The day's running order can be adapted to headcount, the make-up of your departments and the motivation outcome you are targeting.
This tour falls in the economy segment. The final price is set by the number of participants, the date, transport, meals, guiding and any extra activities.
The programme's additional features are: contribution to the local economy, ecological, carbon free, low carbon, low waste and an accessible programme. Where needed, low-carbon transport, low-waste operations and local sourcing options can be built in.
Use the tour request form to share your headcount, date range, destination, budget segment and any special needs; we will then prepare a quotation with alternative prices and programme options for your team.
