Cappadocia · HORSEBACK RIDING
The region was named for its horses, and the fairy chimneys still look best from a saddle. These 15 rides are ranked for beginners as much as riders: check the length, the sunrise or sunset slot, and whether a guide rides beside you or ahead.
Cappadocia horseback riding with hotel pickup, a guided 1 to 2 hour valley ride, and sunrise or sunset views.
“The pick-up was fun and the guy was funny! the Horse Ride itself was unreal the scenery was just amazing! worth every second!”
Guided horseback ride through Cappadocia valleys with sunrise or sunset options, hotel transfers, and stops at places like Uchisar and Göreme.
“Activity was amazing ! Absolutely worth money. The views and horses also our guide Hadi was also incredible! Totally recommended”
Sunrise or sunset horseback ride in Cappadocia with hotel transfers from Göreme or Uçhisar, exploring Love Valley and fairy chimneys.
“The staff is professional but at same time, super friendly! Great experience”
Cappadocia horseback riding through Rose and Red Valleys at sunset or daytime, with photo guidance, pro edits, and optional classic car from $31.
“Absolutely fantastic experience. Picked up from hotel and time. Great guides who put us at easy.”
Calm horseback riding through Cappadocia fairy chimneys with hotel pickup. Choose 1, 2, or sunset options, beginner friendly and photo stops.
“Loved this tour! The scenery was impeccable. Well organized- the sunset was gorgeous from the top and as we came down. Would advise that you bring a face mask to cover up as sand/dust does fly in your face and all over you. Definitely worth going to!”
Sunset horseback ride in Goreme, Turkey. Small group, hotel pickup, 2-hour ride through valleys and fairy chimneys for $66.54.
“friendly staff, safe tour, amazing experience overall and so much fun , thank you to the team I would come again”
Sunset horseback ride in Cappadocia from Goreme: hotel pickup, calm horses through valleys, Hallacdere Monastery stop, warm tea
“It was a fabulous experience I rode Karake and she was a lovely calm horse. The sunset was spectacular! One of the guides ran along beside us to ensure everyone was comfortable and he took videos and photos of the entire experience. The horses were in good condition and well behaved . I would recommend this operator, thank you”
Horseback ride in Göreme, Cappadocia, through Rose Valley and Red Valley. Flexible 2 hours with pickup and English guide, max 15.
“I’m telling everyone to book this experience! It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity - from the people to the horses to the views, it was all incredible!”
A small-group sunset horseback ride through Goreme valleys, with hotel pickup, helmets, and photo stops in pink light for about 2 hours.
“This was my last excursion during my trip to Turkey. It was a great way to end it. The hosts were friendly. They made sure we were safe and comfortable at all times. The animals looked well taken care of and the guys that accompanied us on the ride were also great. At the end, we joined the owners for a time of singing and dancing.”
Sunrise or sunset horseback ride from Göreme through Rose, Red and Sword Valleys, with fairy chimneys in Love and White/Honey.
“The guide was very sympathetic The ride with horses was wonderful I recommend it”
Two-hour horseback ride from Göreme through quiet Cappadocia valleys to Hallacdere Monastery, with pickup, helmets, and a small-group guide.
“Absolute stunning landscape on horseback! Great guide and professional operation. Highly recommend!!”
Horseback ride in Goreme through Rose and Red Valleys and Sword Valley, with photo stops, easy hotel pickup, and sunset options.
“My husband and I did the 5:30pm tour and we had a great experience (first time on a horse ever!). The horses are obviously members of this lovely Turkish family and are well cared for and very calm. We started at the family’s ranch, where we were warmly welcomed by 3 generations on the farm. The English was limited but it was enough English to show us how to direct the horses during the ride. 4 handlers went on our ride with our group of about 8-10 people/horses (the handlers I think were the mother, father, and adult children of the family) so we felt very safe. We moved at…”
Ride calm horses through Cappadocia valleys at sunrise, daytime, or sunset, with hotel pickup, helmets, and plenty of photo help.
“Inan was a great guide and the ride was stunning with the air balloons at sunrise. He took great photos and did and awesome little show at the end for us.”
Sunrise horseback ride in Cappadocia through Red and Rose Valleys to watch hot air balloons rise, with hotel pickup, helmets, and small groups.
“Not sure why you're able to still book and pay for this activity as I don't believe it's still in business. I book everything based on reviews and this seemed the best, however looking into it more the last review left was August last year. Messaged this operator to check our pick up time and never got response. Was ready for 4am in case they decided to show up but never did. Viator not helpful at all, assured this place was still in business despite the fact they "could not reach" the operator.”
Horseback ride through Göreme’s fairy chimneys and valleys with hotel transfer, a guide, and a Hallacdere Monastery stop.
“It was superb and lifetime experience,must do. The tour guide Murad was excellent, he knows how to guide the hoursea and how to teach customers. perfect and must do tour.”
Every kind of day in the valleys, and the best of each.
