KARTEPE DAİLY SKİ TOURS

Kartepe ski tour commitment and application with definite departure every day from Istanbul to Kartepe, including weekdays, has been uninterrupted since 2011 only at PenguenTepe (Tursab: 9953). Now, you can examine our daily Kartepe ski tours or our Kartepe tours with accommodation, escape from the city with us for opportunity prices starting from 750 TL throughout the ski season, and enjoy skiing on one of the most forested tracks in Turkey, the charming Kartepe.

Our entire team, together with our ski houses (Kartepe and Kartalkaya) located in ski resort regions; is the team with the highest level of ski and nature sports experience and passion among companies providing ski tour services. We aim to reflect this focus to you as the highest ski holiday satisfaction: About Us. At PenguenTepe and on our website, you will not see dozens of sales-oriented cultural tours together, but only our expertise and love of ski sports.

Luxury and comfortable transportation

You will be surprised when you see our tour vehicles. There are no surprises even at these prices! You will not get bored on the road with the most comfortable and luxurious vehicles possible.

Ski rental from PenguenTepe

For 17 years, you have been receiving the materials you know and trust from our branches in Kartepe and Kartalkaya together with our tour.

Sucuk Ekmek right next to the slopes

In our contracted café, you can enjoy the sausage breads (sucuk ekmek) at the exact starting point of the pistes and in front of the snowy mountain view and in favorable conditions. Don't go away from the tracks, enjoy.

Kartepe Tour with Accommodation

While in Kartepe, would you like to stay and enjoy nature and skiing? We offer special discounts on our Kartepe tours with accommodation. Click to review

KARTEPE TOUR PROGRAM

04:40 - Beylikdüzü Migros Önü: Navigation:
04:55 – Avcılar Otobüs Durakları:Navigation:
05:15 – Bakırköy İncirli (Dilek Pastanesi):Navigation:
05:35 – Mecidiyeköy Meydan (Mado): Navigation:
06:00 – Kadıköy (PenguenTepe Ofis önü): Navigation:
06:10 - Bostancı Köprüsü: Navigation:
06:25 – Kartal E-5 Köprü altı: Navigation:
06:45 – Çayırova McDonalds: Navigation:
06:55 – Gebze Center Önü: Navigation:
07:20 - İzmit Halk Evi (Dönüşte Maşukiye/PenguenTepe Şube)
07:50 – PenguenTepe Kayak Evi:Navigation:
09:10 – Arrival to the summit of Kartepe
17:00 – Return from Kartepe summit

*** The bus does not pick up or drop off passengers or make any stops other than the route we have designated. Our guests who have chosen the İZMİT HALKEVİ pick-up point should get off at the Maşukiye PenguenTepe kayak evi (our ski rental house) stop on their return. On the way back, our buses avoid the traffic jams of Izmit to save time for all our guests (you can go to Izmit by minibus or taxi from Maşukiye).

Daily Kartepe Tour Prices

2025 Season

Daily Tour
850TL
per Every day
Round-trip transportation from Istanbul
In-car refreshments/sandwiches
P.Tepe from Maşukiye 750 TL
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Skipass Package
2000TL
per Every day
Round-trip transportation from Istanbul
In-car refreshments/sandwiches
Unlimited Skipass for 1 day
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Buy

FULL PACKAGE
2800TL
per Every day
Round-trip transportation from Istanbul
In-car refreshments/sandwiches
Unlimited Skipass
Standard Ski or Board Set (Clothes not included)
Lunch Sausage Bread+Soft Drink
Buy

Tour with Ski Lesson
3300TL
per thu Sun, Tue, Fri
Round-trip transportation from Istanbul
In-car refreshments/sandwiches
Standard Ski or Board Set (Clothes not included)
Skipass during the lesson
Group Ski Lesson (50 minutes)
Buy

!! Please review the FAQ section below for any questions you may have!!

F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)

Included in the Tour

Round trip transportation
Lunch box (Sandwich, cake, juice, water...etc)
Guidance Services
Parking, national park, highway, guidance etc. fees
Skipass package: Above mentioned items + Unlimited Skipass
Full package: Above mentioned items + Standard Ski/Snowboard set + Sausage bread/beverage (Valid only at Colina Cafe)

NOTE: A Ski/Snowboard set includes skis (or snowboard), shoes and poles for skis. It does not include clothing and accessories. Please review the "Ski Equipment Prices" tab for extras and their prices. If you want to rent a product in a higher category than the standard package, you can upgrade by paying the difference for the upper category set during online reservation.

Tour Excluded / Extras

Clothing (pants, jacket..), helmet, glasses etc. are not included in any package
Accommodation
All personal expenses
Except for being included in the package; ski equipment, ski pass, lunch

Clothing and accessories can be obtained from the PenguenTepe ski house where we will take a break and their prices are under the "Ski Equipment Prices" question in the FAQ.

In packages other than the full package; If you want sausage bread + soft drink at lunch, you can get additional services for a discounted 300 TL during online reservation (Standard price is 400 TL without drink). Similarly, you can add ski equipment during purchase.

The ski lesson package offers the option to add a full-day skipass and sausage bread at lunch, at a discounted price of 1500 TL during online booking.

Ski Equipment Prices

Standard Ski Sets: 750 TL
Standard Snowboard Sets: 850 TL
New Ski and Upper Segment Sets: 1000TL
Elite / Freeride: 1250 TL
New Snowboard and Upper Segment Sets: 1000 TL
Elite Snowboard Sets: 1250 TL
Clothing (coat, pants) 300 TL per piece - Elite coats 600 TL
Helmet 200 TL - Elite helmets 400 TL
Glasses 200 TL - Elite goggles 400 TL
Gloves - 200 TL - For sale 600 TL (limited to stock)

*** Ski clothes and accessories such as goggles/helmets are not included in our FULL Package tour packages. "Full Package" does not mean that every product seen in our store can be used free of charge. Please carefully examine the "Included and Excluded in the Tour" tabs.

** If you want to rent a product in a higher category than the standard package, you can upgrade it by paying the difference for the upper category set during the online reservation.

** Information for booking ski equipment must be entered into the system during the online tour reservation. If there is no equipment that meets your physical criteria, you will be notified and an alternative can be suggested. Missing or incorrect information and late notifications may affect the correct reservation of your reservation.

** If you made your reservation late the day before the tour (e.g. after 16:30), the equipment may not be distinguished in advance due to branch preparations and team rest periods. In such a case, we will provide you with support from the ski room in the morning. As a principle, we take great care to ensure that all ski reservations before 16:30 are prepared and reserved in your name.

** All prices are for the 2024–25 season at PenguenTepe Ski House. Prices may be higher at the summit, and equipment availability is not guaranteed.

Skipass Prices

Kartepe Skipass Prices 2025

Full Day Unlimited

1400 ₺
Half Day (after 13:00)

1000 ₺
Single Round (Long)

500 ₺
Single Round (Short)

350 ₺

Skipasses are priced per person and have the same cost every day of the week. A skipass grants access to all chairlifts and T-bars at the resort. The sledding area and its fees are separate and not included in the skipass. Our company does not monitor the pricing for the sledding area.

The deposit is 200 TL, excluding the ski pass fee, and our guests will receive their ski passes by paying cash to the ticket office and will receive cash back by returning their cards to the ticket office at the end of the day. We do not accept any responsibility in case of loss of ski passes.

The right to change prices is at the hotel's discretion.

Ski Lesson Prices

Kartepe Ski Lesson Prices 2025

1 Person

3000 ₺
2 Person

4500 ₺
3 Person

6000 ₺
4 Person

7000 ₺
5 Persons and above

7500 ₺

Prices are set by the federation and are also applicable at the Kartepe resort.

The lesson duration is 50 minutes. During the lesson, skipass usage is provided free of charge.

Price adjustments are at the discretion of the hotel administration and ski instructors.

Ski Lesson Conditions

1. Location:

This course is available exclusively within the scope of tours to Kartepe.

2. Course Options:

The course offers two training options: skiing or snowboarding. The correct choice must be specified during booking.

3. Duration:

The total duration of the lesson is 50 minutes. The first lesson starts immediately after reaching the summit, at approximately 09:00. Guests are required to be ready at this time to avoid delaying the group lesson. In case of personal delays, the lesson will begin with the group without refunds or rescheduling.

4. Age Groups:

1.For children under 13 years old.

2.For adults aged 14 years and older.

5. Minimum and Maximum Participants:

A minimum of 2 participants is required to hold the lesson. The maximum number of participants is 5. In exceptional cases of high demand, the group size may increase to 7.

6. If You Are the Only Participant:

a) You can pay an additional fee (1500 TL) and convert the lesson into a private session.

b) You can reschedule the tour to a different date when group lessons are available or request a cancellation and refund. In case of a single participant registration, our company will contact you the evening before the tour to offer these options.

7. Individual and Group Lessons:

•Private lessons are available daily within the tours and take place in the morning.

•Group lessons are offered only on specific days: Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday. If there are two or more of you, you can request lessons on other days by sending a written request to tur@penguentepe.com.

8. Skipasses:

•During the lesson, the skipass is provided free of charge.

•After the lesson, skipasses for the lifts are not included and can be purchased at the resort (e.g., unlimited, half-day, or single ride).

•If you selected the discounted “skipass + sausage sandwich” package during the online booking process, refunds will not be available during the day.

•In exceptional cases, if a guest decides to stop skiing, the skipass can still be used for sightseeing on the lifts.

9. Tour Cancellation Policy:

•For cancellations or changes made more than 24 hours before the tour, a full refund is provided without deductions.

•If less than 24 hours remain before the tour or in case of a no-show, the cost of the bus seat will be deducted, and the remaining amount will be refunded.

10. Instructors:

All lessons are conducted by certified instructors at Greenpark Resort. PenguenTepe does not provide its own ski training services.

11. Training Levels:

The results of the lessons depend on the individual abilities and efforts of each participant. Remember, the most important step is deciding to try! The difference between those who ski and those who don’t is that the former once took the first step.

Are there discounts for children or groups?

Discount/promotion opportunities are available with our early booking campaigns that end on November 30th each year (penguentepe.com/firsatlar). After this date, we DO NOT apply promotions or different prices depending on the number of people or age (students etc.).

If you request a special tour/vehicle for your institution/group, we kindly ask you to send an e-mail to kurumsal (at) penguentepe.com with the date, number of people and location information. Note: We would like to inform you that personalized studies for special requests are not lower than the standard package pricing.

Babies: Babies under the age of 2 are free of charge provided that they come on their laps without occupying a seat. However, we would like to inform you that especially daily ski tours are not suitable for families with babies. 2 years of age and older are subject to the standard fee.

For individuals under 18: Teenagers aged 16-17 may participate only with a signed written consent from their parent or guardian (the original document must be handed to the guide when boarding the bus). Children aged 0-15 are only allowed with their parents or legal guardians.

How can I make a reservation? Do you have availability?

You can make your reservation by completing your payment through our online system by clicking the "Buy" buttons under the packages above. As long as the system provides a quota for the date you want, there is availability (Note: If the date you want is full and this date & location is an absolute priority for you, there may be occasional openings in the quota. If you send your request to tur@penguentepe.com, we will put you on the reserve list and contact you immediately when there is an opening).

NO reservations or reservations by phone / by sending a deposit: With our online system, you enter your information in writing and leave no room for mistakes. When the payment is completed, the contract is sent to your e-mail instantly, and your invoice is sent after the end of the tour (For early reservation tickets, when all tickets are used or after the last cancellation day). Do not risk your legal/insurance guarantees, your payment and your travel with cash payments and non-contracted service purchases.

We kindly remind you that for reservations with bank transfer payment, the payment must be completed within 1 hour, and the receipt containing your reservation number must be sent to tur(at)penguentepe.com. Reservations not paid within 1 hour will be considered invalid and canceled. PenguenTepe is not obligated to contact or remind customers regarding invalid online reservations.

When will your vehicle be full?: It is impossible to give a time and know when the seats will be full. When you decide, the only guaranteed way is to buy.

We bought separate packages or times. How can we sit together?

It is sufficient to indicate that you want to sit together in the vehicle by stating the reservation number of the other purchased ticket in the "Note" section during your reservation or by sending an e-mail to tur@penguentepe.com after your reservation.

What to Bring | Dropping off your belongings - storage

You can rent ski equipment and clothing without bringing it with you, and you can also buy accessories such as thermal underwear, ski socks, gloves from PenguenTepe under suitable conditions.

You can leave your belongings on the bus upon arrival at the summit, provided that you take valuables with you. However; you should know that the bus doors will definitely not open until 16:00 in the evening for security reasons. Apart from this alternative, you can also rent the lockers inside the hotel for a fee.

When will the season start?

The season opening date depends on the snow level and the preparation of the facilities. Our company NEVER announces uncertain opening dates, as in the past, many people have been affected by last-minute cancellations due to inaccurate information. To stay up-to-date with the latest announcements, please follow our platforms (Instagram, mobile app), where we provide updates on weather conditions, snow levels, open slopes, and the season opening date. Our latest update always reflects the most current status. Please note, such information is not provided via phone.

Cancellation Conditions and Other Notes

RIGHT TO CANCEL: No cancellation, refund or change can be made within the last 24 hours prior to tour departure. Your changes will be made without any fee deductions before 24 hours, and in case of a cancellation request, a full refund will be made to your payment channel (Your credit card will be transferred within 1-7 business days, transfers will be completed within 2 business days). For the validity of your request and the possibility of being followed up by our authorities, you must definitely and only write to tur@penguentepe.com in writing.
FORCE MAJEURE: The organization cannot be held responsible for changes due to force majeure caused by natural conditions such as weather, snow, road conditions. Please remember that skiing is a nature sport. Only Tours cancelled before departure time will be fully refunded.
FOOD: If a package including sausage bread is purchased, the sausage bread / beverage vouchers given will be given from the sausage bread hut of our contracted cafe, and the benches in front of the cafe can be used. The indoor area of the cafe is within the scope of limited-time restaurant service, it is not unlimited and free of charge. PenguenTepe does not offer paid or free indoor area service.
PARKING DISTANCE: On crowded days, the meeting point for vehicles at the end of the day is the bus park outside the Greenpark parking entrance (the guide will provide information in such cases). This mandatory walking distance from the ski slopes is definitely not under the initiative of our company, but is a situation applied to all passenger transport vehicles by the Greenpark business due to lack of space.
SEAT SELECTION: While the type and size of the vehicles are directly proportional to the passenger capacity, the focus is on the most comfortable buses among market standards. No seat number can be promised.
PenguenTepe Turizm has the right to change its prices.
This tour is organized by Penguen Tepe Turizm travel agency (Türsab: 9953). You can review the entire service contract when confirming it at the ticket purchase stage.

Wondering about the snow conditions?

Our weather/snow current announcements are made frequently on Instagram/social media and our mobile application (not from our phone line). The ski season is closed in the resorts that appear as 0 in our mobile application. (Click on the icons below)