TURKEY · HORSES
Good horse riding fill up in season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Small-group horseback rides with hotel pickup, helmets, and a zipline stop, through Cappadocia valleys at sunrise or sunset.
“Was scary at first but it was fun overall 5/5 recommend”
Horseback ride through Cappadocia's Rose and Red valleys at sunrise, sunset, or daytime, with hotel transfers and views of balloons and Uchisar.
“very nice ride great host must try worth every single cent”
Cappadocia sunset or daytime horseback ride through Rose and Red Valleys, fairy chimneys, and photo guidance with edited images and reels.
“Ahmet was great during our trip! His dedication and empathy was on another level! Produced some outstanding photoshot for us. Great memories”
A 2-hour horseback ride plus a 1-hour ATV tour in Cappadocia, mixing fairy chimneys and off-road thrills with guided photo stops.
“Highly recommend. The tour was awesome, and the staff were very friendly. Our guide Ibrahim was nice and great, and he took many beautiful photos and videos. Many thanks for the delightful service 😊”
Beginner-friendly Cappadocia horseback riding through fairy chimneys with hotel pickup, calm horses, and 1-hour or 2-hour routes.
“The driver made an exception and picked us up from outskirts of Goreme hotel. He was on time and the tour guide was amazing in teaching us how to ride the horse. He was kind enough to take videos and pictures of us and showed us a short performance at the end with his horse!”
Sunset horseback ride in Cappadocia with hotel pickup, helmets, and a guided loop through Rose, Love, Red Valleys, and fairy chimneys.
“Horses. Sunsets. Fairy chimneys. It was cool. Haven’t ridden a horse? you gon’ learn today—with little instruction (but how hard is it really?) It’s not a private tour as advertised in the slightest but it was fun tho.”
Ride through Cappadocia at sunrise or sunset on calm horses, with helmet safety, hotel pickup, and guides who help you capture the views.
“Very scenic ride. Well-trained horses. Guides were there w us entire time to make sure first-time riders (like me and many others) ride safely. guides also took pictures for us!”
Ride from pine forest to Side beach on a 1-hour horseback trek with hotel pickup, an easy briefing, and optional photo add-ons.
“We had a lovely time horse riding, and got some beautiful photos afterwards! Such lovely guides!!”
Sunset horseback riding in Cappadocia from Goreme, with hotel pickup, calm horses, valley views, Hallacdere Monastery, and warm tea at the end.
“Unforgettable experience. Dress warmly in winter and you will have the experience of a lifetime and photos to cherish”
A calm, well guided horseback ride through Cappadocia’s Göreme valleys, with photo stops and sunset options for about $17.
“A beautiful ride through the valley! The guide was lovely and took lots of photos. The transportation was so easy and helpful being picked up and dropped back. Also amazing value for money!”
Sunset horseback ride from Göreme with hotel pickup, a small-group tour through Rose and Meskendir valleys, plus photo stops.
“Pick-up from my hotel was well organised and on time, it actually started pouring of rain just as we arrived at the starting point, but luckily it cleared before we left for the ride. It got off to a bit of a shaky start; the guys organising all the horses didn't seem very welcoming/friendly, people were also getting on horses, horses were wandering off and someone very nearly got kicked by other horse. The first 20 mins of the ride was also down a very sad looking road full or garbage. However, once we started to get into chimney areas, it certainly was great experience, beautiful scenery and sunset. I'm…”
Antalya Lara horse safari blends a 1-hour forest ride with a short beach tour, includes helmet and instructor, hotel pickup optional.
“Really nice experience! Photos came out professional and nice!”
Ride calm horses through Rose Valley and Red Valley, then stop at Cross Church for photos, with flexible timing and hotel pickup.
“Had a great ride, horse were very well behaved and guides ensured everything went smoothly. The scenery was spectacular with some hill climbing which the horse handled perfectly. Would definitely do again in the future.”
Horse safari in Antalya with a ride through forest, river, desert air, and Lara Beach, led by instructors with helmets included.
“The horse ride was very good. Went through a forest with sand for most of it and ended up on the beach and I was allowed to have a light gallop at the end. They had a beginner horse for my mum and let her get led by a lead from the instructor and I followed along so it is great for people of all intermediate beginner levels.”
Sunset horseback riding from Göreme shows Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and rose valleys in pink light, with hotel pickup and small groups.
“This was the best experience I could have imagined for horseback riding in Cappadocia. The guys at Cemal Ranch were extremely friendly and helpful. I’ve never been horseback riding before and they make the experience so fun and safe. I would definitely recommend booking this experience.”
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