Cappadocia Horseback Riding Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Love Valley's unique rock formations
- Witness sunrise or sunset over the fairy chimneys
- Experience traditional Turkish hospitality
- Capture stunning photos of Cappadocia's landscapes
- Enjoy a memorable adventure suitable for all skill levels
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided horseback ride through Cappadocia's valleys
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Goreme
- Refreshments during the ride
- Meals and personal expenses
Important information
Know before you book
- This experience is suitable for riders of all skill levels
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- The activity operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes suitable for riding
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes
- Ensure you have a valid ID for check-in
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler reviews
It was fun
It was a chill and long ride, nothing special besides the views. Some of the guides were walking next to the convoy on foot watching horses, and one of them in my opinion was too grumpy when a horse wanted to eat some grass and the rider would not want to pull hard on the horse when it wants a snack (common it's not like slowing down the whole convoy a lot, the horse catches up quite fast with the group after the munch). Guides did a good job taking pictures of the riders against the backdrops of the sunset and other landscape (on tourists' phones, no extra charge)
Late Pickup Meant We Missed the Sunrise
This experience did not start out great. We booked several days in advance and received a confirmation WhatsApp message the day before saying we would be picked up between 4:45 and 5:00 am, with the tour starting at 5:00 am and running for 2 hours. When no one showed up by 5:00, I messaged and called them. They finally picked us up around 5:45 am, so we didn't actually start the tour until a little past 6:00 am. By the time we arrived, the sun was basically fully risen. The guide did his best with the time we had — he made sure we got some good photos and took us to spots where we could take our helmets off for pictures. But since the sun was already up by the time we started, we missed the entire reason for going on this tour in the first place. This was our only day in Cappadocia to see the sunrise, and we paid $50 each for the experience. On top of that, because we started so late, we only got a little over an hour on the horses instead of the full 2 hours we booked. Also, my friend's horse didn't seem well-trained or ready for the ride. There are sections of the trail that pass close to the hot air balloons, and the horse kept getting spooked to the point where the guide struggled to keep him under control. Overall, this wasn't a terrible experience, and I do think the guide did the best he could with the time available. But the company clearly failed to pick us up on time, which caused us to miss the sunrise. We requested a 50% partial refund since seeing the sunrise was the entire point of the tour, and we missed it due to their scheduling error, but they refused. Personally, I would not recommend booking it with them, since now seeing other reviews too, they are unreliable when it comes to actually picking you up for the tour.
No show
No show at pick up time. Called them and texted them many times. Just ignored you. Added on whatsup too.
Sunset bliss
Brilliant experience. Small, intimate and horses were beautiful. If you want a local experience, this is a must! Cannot recommend this enough.
Must do in Cappadocia
Very nice activity in Cappadocia, we did the sunset tour! Just maybe too many people for the group..