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