What will we learn in the beginner lesson?

On skis: getting to know the equipment and the right stance, controlled braking with the snowplough, turning left and right, and moving on to parallel skiing. On a snowboard: getting to know the equipment and the right stance, controlled stopping with the heel edge, steering left and right, and the toe edge with basic turns.

All the equipment and clothing you need for skiing or snowboarding is provided. Bring thermal base layers, long thick socks, a buff or balaclava, sunscreen, sunglasses and your personal belongings.

Is there an age limit?

The programme is suitable for ages 6 and over.

At the five-star Wyndham Grand Kayseri in Kocasinan, in Kayseri city centre. The hotel has a heated indoor pool, sauna, spa and a 24-hour fitness centre, and is 6 km from Kayseri Erkilet Airport.

How do I get to Erciyes?

Getting to Kayseri is up to you. Transfers from Kayseri bus station or Kayseri Erkilet Airport to the hotel, and from the hotel to Erciyes Ski Resort, are free; transfer details are shared 2–3 days before your holiday.

What are the payment and cancellation terms?

You book with a $100 deposit per person and pay the rest when you arrive. If your plans change, you get a 100% refund or can change your dates up to 8 days before departure.

What is the difference between skiing and snowboarding?

Skiing is done on two separate skis, snowboarding on a single wide board. On skis both feet move independently, which makes turning feel more natural; on a snowboard both feet are fixed, which takes a different kind of balance and control.

Is skiing or snowboarding easier to learn?

Skiing is usually considered easier at the start because your feet move independently and the movement feels more natural. Snowboarding can take more time and practice for balance and control, but once it clicks many people find it more fun.

At what age can you start skiing or snowboarding?

The ideal starting age for skiing and snowboarding is 6–7. Adults can start at any age.

What should I wear for skiing and snowboarding?

Choose a waterproof, breathable ski jacket and trousers and dress in layers, as the weather can change quickly. Thermal base layers, gloves, a hat, a neck warmer and good goggles are important too, and wearing a helmet is strongly recommended.

Do I need ski or snowboard lessons?

Lessons are recommended, especially for beginners. Learning the basics with a professional instructor speeds up your progress and lowers the risk of injury — and once your stance and movements are right, you will enjoy the sport much more.

What are the most common difficulties when snowboarding?

The biggest challenge at the start is finding your balance. Because both feet are fixed, it is also easier to lose control when you fall. Both get better quickly with practice.

Erciyes

Erciyes First Steps Ski Package – 4 Nights

Erciyes beginner holiday: 4 nights of all-inclusive ski or snowboard lessons, staying in Kayseri city centre

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Über dieses Programm

Four nights and five days of all-inclusive ski or snowboard lessons for beginners, staying in Kayseri city centre! The programme includes your hotel in central Kayseri, a 4-hour beginner ski or snowboard lesson, all-day instructor and piste leader support, ski/snowboard equipment, helmet, goggles, ski jacket, ski trousers and gloves, an unlimited lift pass and the magic carpet.

An open buffet breakfast at the hotel, lunch on Erciyes and dinner at the hotel are included as well.

You stay at the five-star Wyndham Grand Kayseri in Kocasinan, in the centre of Kayseri: a heated indoor pool, sauna and spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, and only 6 km from Kayseri Erkilet Airport — an ideal base to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Highlights

Learn to snowboard or ski (for beginners)
Free photos and videos of your lessons
Equipment + helmet + goggles + jacket + trousers + gloves included
Unlimited lift pass & magic carpet
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Free airport and bus station transfers, and hotel – ski resort shuttles

Tag für Tag

Jeder Tag richtet sich nach Licht und Wetter, nicht nach der Landkarte. Öffne einen Tag, um zu sehen, was darin enthalten ist.

Free transfers run from Kayseri bus station or Kayseri Airport to our hotel. Transfer details and meeting points are shared 2–3 days before your holiday.
14:00 onwardsCheck-inYour room is ready from 14:00.
Free time: settle in and rest, shake off the journey and get ready for the evening.
19:00 – 20:00DinnerSet-menu dinner at the hotel with unlimited soft drinks.
20:00 – 21:00Welcome meetingMeet the team, hear how the holiday will run and what the next days hold.
Equipment & clothing
Planned around your arrival time: choosing the equipment and clothing you will use, checking sizes and getting your personal kit ready.
Mahlzeiten
Abendessen
Unterkunft
Wyndham Grand Kayseri
Get ready to take your first steps on skis or a snowboard! At Erciyes Ski Resort you get a 4-hour beginner lesson with our professional instructors on slopes that suit your level, then keep practising with their support for the rest of the day. Lesson groups have 8–10 people.
The day's schedule
07:00 – 09:00BreakfastOpen buffet breakfast at the hotel.
09:00Off to ErciyesKit on, and we head to Erciyes Ski Resort.
10:00 – 14:00Beginner lessonA 4-hour beginner ski or snowboard lesson with our professional instructors.
12:30 – 14:00LunchSet-menu lunch at Erciyes Ski Resort + 1 soft drink.
14:00 – 17:00Free practice & instructor supportPut what you learned into practice on the pistes, with our instructors on hand to help.
19:00 – 20:00DinnerSet-menu dinner at the hotel + unlimited soft drinks.
20:30 onwardsNight outAn evening out in the city for anyone who fancies it.
What you will learn on skis
Level 1: Getting to know the equipment and the right stance
Level 2: Controlled braking with the snowplough
Level 3: Turning left and right
Level 4: Moving on to parallel skiing
What you will learn on a snowboard
Level 1: Getting to know the equipment and the right stance
Level 2: Controlled stopping and braking on the heel edge
Level 3: Steering left and right on the board
Level 4: The toe edge and basic turns
All ski/snowboard equipment and clothing is included — there is nothing extra to rent.
Mahlzeiten
Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterkunft
Wyndham Grand Kayseri
We go over the techniques from the day before on the pistes and turn them into real skiing.
All day
Instructor & piste leader: support on the pistes from our professional instructors all day
Practice on pistes that suit your level
Unlimited lift pass & magic carpet
Equipment & clothing: ski/snowboard equipment, helmet, goggles, ski jacket, ski trousers and gloves
Lunch: set menu at Erciyes Ski Resort + 1 soft drink
Dinner: set menu at the hotel + unlimited soft drinks
Mahlzeiten
Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterkunft
Wyndham Grand Kayseri
We take the moves from the beginner lesson onto different pistes and build up our riding.
All day
Piste leaders all day: guidance and support on the pistes from our instructors and team leaders
Pistes chosen to suit your level
Photos & video
Unlimited lift pass & magic carpet
Equipment & clothing: ski/snowboard equipment, helmet, goggles, ski jacket, ski trousers and gloves
Lunch: set menu at Erciyes Ski Resort + 1 soft drink
Dinner: set menu at the hotel + unlimited soft drinks
Mahlzeiten
Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterkunft
Wyndham Grand Kayseri
Today it's time to put the techniques from your lesson into practice! We work on them with our instructors on pistes that suit your level, building on the basics, growing in confidence and enjoying Erciyes.
After breakfast we check out and leave our luggage in the hotel luggage room, then head to Erciyes Ski Resort for the day on the snow.
The day's schedule
07:00 – 09:00BreakfastOpen buffet breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 – 12:30On the pistesGoing over the techniques from the lesson, practice drills and piste practice with an instructor.
12:30 – 14:00LunchSet-menu lunch at Erciyes Ski Resort + 1 soft drink.
14:00 – 16:30Free practiceKeep practising what you learned, with tips from our instructors.
Return transfer
A free return transfer to Kayseri bus station or Kayseri Erkilet Airport is organised. We recommend booking your journey home for Friday at 19:00 or later; the team will share the transfer details and departure times.
A new experience, a new hobby and great memories — that is the end of our learn-to-ski holiday on Erciyes.
Mahlzeiten
Frühstück, Mittagessen

Was enthalten ist

4 nights at a 5-star hotel in Kayseri city centre (Wyndham Grand Kayseri)
4-hour beginner ski or snowboard lesson
All-day instructor and piste leader support
Ski or snowboard equipment + helmet + goggles
Ski trousers + ski jacket + gloves
Unlimited lift pass and magic carpet (valid on all pistes)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner + soft drinks
Free transfers between Kayseri bus station, Erkilet Airport, the hotel and Erciyes Ski Resort
Photos and videos of your lessons, free

Travel from your home city to Kayseri
Drinks during the night out
Advanced ski or snowboard lessons
Personal expenses

Vor der Buchung

No previous skiing or snowboarding experience is needed.
Lesson groups have 8–10 people.
The programme is suitable for ages 6 and over.
You stay at the Wyndham Grand Kayseri (5 stars) in Kayseri city centre. If you travel with your partner or a friend you share a room; solo travellers share a twin room with another participant of the same gender.
If you would like a single room, write “I would like a single room” in your booking notes.
Transfers from Kayseri bus station and Kayseri Erkilet Airport to the hotel, and from the hotel to Erciyes Ski Resort, are free. Getting to Kayseri is your own responsibility.
Transfer details and meeting points are shared 2–3 days before your holiday. We recommend booking your return journey for 19:00 or later on the last day.
A $100 deposit per person is taken when you book; you pay the rest when you arrive.
Early-booking prices may change as places fill up. Paying the deposit locks in your current price.
Open pistes and lifts depend on snow and weather conditions.