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Horse Riding Holiday in Turkey

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Horseback trail riding is one of the best ways to discover Cappadocia and an unforgettable activity you can do in the area. On this holiday, you will have an exciting horse riding holiday in Turkey with Saddle Ranch | Horseback Riding Tours, riding 4-5 hours daily on well-mannered, high-spirited Arab and Anatolian-Arab breeds. Experienced riders will enjoy their time. Experiencing horseback riding with Saddle Ranch will make you want to come back and take up another offer this area is famous with.

Key information

  • Rider weight limit: 215 lb / 97,5 kg (Saddle Ranch uses a second horse with extra charge of 870 EUR)
  • Horse breed: Arab and Anatolian-Arab breeds

Highlights

  • Approximate riding time: 4-5 hours
  • Ride trails and hard gallops in valleys
  • Well-mannered, smooth-gaited, high-spirited horses
  • Route: Mustafapaşa, Golgoli Ancient City, Golgoli Mountain, Ayvali, Keşlik Monastery
  • Ride to Ortahisar, Kızılçukur, Güllüdere Valley, Göreme
  • 4 nights accommodation in a boutique hotel
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Private guided tour

Skill level

  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Styles


3 days with instruction
Airport transfer included: Erkilet International Airport
Airport transfer included: NevÅŸehir Kapadokya Airport
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Accommodation

Check-out Time:
12:00

During the holiday, you will stay at The Saddle Cave Hotel, located in the historic town of Mustafapaşa.

Program

This wonderful place has so many activities to offer, but Horseback Riding Turkey believes that the best and most unforgettable way to discover Cappadocia is on a horseback trail ride. Famous for its unique rock formations, the magical and distinctive “fairy chimneys,” hot air balloon rides, and amazing horses. This is Cappadocia, which was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. With its natural and cultural criteria, we are so lucky to have an amazing site here in our beautiful country, Turkey.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

You will arrive at either Kayseri Erkilet Airport or Nevşehir Kapadokya, depending on your flight. You will be picked up by a shuttle from the airport and transferred to our horse-themed Cave Hotel, located in the historic town of Mustafapaşa. If you would like, you can take a stroll around the town until dinner time or relax in your room. Depending on your arrival time, we will have our first night dinner together with your tour guide.

Day 2: Ride from Mustafapaşa to Golgoli

Good morning! You get to enjoy your authentic Turkish breakfast between 8:30-9:30. After breakfast, you’ll be driven to the ranch which is 4 minutes away. You get to see our beautiful little ranch and your horse is ready to mount, with 2 water bottles. You can also place anything inside the bags, which are comfy! First, we will ride through Golgoli, which is one of the oldest sites of Mustafapaşa. You will have a tour through the ancient city Golgoli with the Damsa Dam view. Every step you take will be a priceless moment. Then you will pass by the Keşlik Monastery from the 6th century. If you like, we can stop by for some pictures. Once we pass through, we will stop for lunch. We will ride back to the ranch. On the way back, you’ll pass by a nice river. You will have a rest at the hotel and end the day with dinner.

Day 3: Ride from Mustafapaşa to Golgoli Mountain

Once you are done with your breakfast, we will be riding through the village in Mustafapaşa towards Ayvali. There, we will ride up to the highest point of Ayvali, the Golgoli Mountain. Once we achieve the top, we get to enjoy the mesmerizing, unique view. It's truly a hidden gem! After a short break, we will ride down into the village and enjoy great authentic homemade Turkish lunch, followed by a cup of tea or coffee. Then we continue our journey through the very fascinating valley where you can see many pigeons' nests in caves. We will ride by beautiful scenes with rivers. The atmosphere is so unique; it’s our favorite trail! We then ride back to our ranch in Mustafapaşa and we will be taken to the hotel. You will have a rest at the hotel and end the day with dinner.

Day 4: Ride from Mustafapaşa to Göreme

After breakfast, we will be riding through the village in Mustafapaşa. We’ll head first to Tavşanlı Valley, which has a mesmerizing view. From there, we will head towards Kızılçukur after having a delicious lunch in Ortahisar. Here, you get to enjoy the panoramic view of Güllüdere Valley. We ride towards Göreme Valley, and from there we will ride back to our ranch in Mustafapaşa. You will have a rest at the hotel and end the day with dinner.

Day 5: Departure Day

You’ll get to enjoy our authentic Turkish breakfast for the last time, and we will be sad to see you go! Checkout time is at 12 in the afternoon. Your transfer will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the airport. If your flight is later in the evening, you are welcome to stay in our lobby. We wish you a safe flight home and you will have additional luggage to take back home with you – which is: priceless memories!

Quick facts

  • Suitable for intermediate and experienced riders
  • Riders must be fit, able to trot, canter and gallop, and have experience with trail riding
  • Riders are advised to bring their own riding equipment (helmets, boots, etc.)
  • Helmets are provided upon request
  • Reliable and modern equipment

Location

The horse riding holiday takes place in Mustafapasa and its surroundings. The route includes Mustafapaşa, Golgoli Ancient City, Golgoli Mountain, Ayvali, Keşlik Monastery, Ortahisar, Kızılçukur, Güllüdere Valley, and Göreme.

Food

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Cappadocia has a lot more to offer. Be it trekking, be it hot air ballooning or even the town of Göreme and mount Erciyes next to it, Cappadocia and its vicinity with so much to offer is definitely well worth a visit.

What's included

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Private guided tour
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
  • Non-alcohol drinks are included during breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Well-mannered, smooth-gaited, high-spirited horses
  • Reliable and modern equipment
  • Helmets are provided upon request
  • Airport transfers

What's not included

  • Airfare
  • Riding equipment (please bring your own equipment such as helmet, boots, etc.)

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Airport: Erkilet International Airport Airport transfer included: Erkilet International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: NevÅŸehir Kapadokya Airport Airport transfer included: NevÅŸehir Kapadokya Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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