All ski/snowboard equipment and clothing is included, so there is nothing extra to rent. Bring thermal base layers, long socks, sunglasses, sunscreen and your personal belongings.

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 Experienced Ski Package – 2 Nights

Ski or snowboard on the pistes with an instructor alongside you throughout the holiday, and take your riding up a level

3days
2nights
8experiences
Moderatedifficulty
10max group

About this programme

This programme is for guests who already ski or snowboard: throughout the holiday you ride the pistes with an instructor alongside you. All-day instructor and piste leader support, ski/snowboard equipment, helmet, goggles, ski jacket, ski trousers, gloves and an unlimited lift pass are included.

You stay at a hotel in Kayseri city centre, with an open buffet breakfast, dinner at the hotel and lunch up on the mountain included in the package.

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

Free photos and videos
Equipment + helmet + goggles + jacket + trousers + gloves included
Unlimited lift pass
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Free airport and bus station transfers, and hotel – ski resort shuttles
Nights out

Day by day

Each day is planned around the light and the weather rather than around the map. Open a day to see what is included in it.

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.
Meals
Dinner
Stay
Wyndham Grand Kayseri
After breakfast we head to Erciyes Ski Resort. All day long our ski and snowboard leaders show you around the pistes, with warm-up and orientation runs to get to know Erciyes.
The day's schedule
07:00 – 09:00BreakfastOpen buffet breakfast at the hotel.
09:00Off to the slopesOnce our kit is ready we head to Erciyes Ski Resort.
10:00 – 12:30On the pistesA piste tour, warm-up and ski/snowboard runs with our leaders.
12:30 – 14:00LunchLunch at Erciyes Ski Resort + 1 soft drink.
14:00 – 17:00Free timeFree skiing and snowboarding on the Erciyes pistes; enjoy the runs that suit your level.
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.
No extra cost for clothing or equipment! Everything you need for skiing or snowboarding is provided, so you only need to bring your personal belongings.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay
Wyndham Grand Kayseri
On our last day we keep enjoying Erciyes' superb pistes! Some guests explore as a group with our team leaders, others ski with their friends on pistes that suit their level.
After breakfast we leave our luggage in the hotel luggage room and head to the resort. You can keep skiing and snowboarding all day after checking out.
The day's schedule
07:00 – 09:00BreakfastOpen buffet breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 – 12:30On the pistesFree skiing and snowboarding on Erciyes with our team leaders or your own group.
12:30 – 14:00LunchSet-menu lunch at Erciyes Ski Resort + 1 soft drink.
14:00 – 16:30Final runsMake the most of the last hours on the Erciyes pistes, with photos and videos to take the weekend home with you.
Return transfer
Your return transfer to Kayseri bus station or Kayseri Erkilet Airport is free. We recommend booking your journey home for Sunday at 19:00 or later; the team shares the transfer details and departure times during the holiday.
A new experience, a new hobby and an unforgettable weekend together — time to say goodbye.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch

What's included

2 nights at a 5-star hotel in Kayseri city centre (Wyndham Grand Kayseri)
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, free

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

Before you book

You need basic skiing or snowboarding experience for this package; the programme includes a piste tour and team-leader support. If you have never skied, choose a First Steps package instead.
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.