5 Day Horse Riding Holiday on the Lycian Way Trail, Turkey - Chase Pegasus on Horseback!
Horse Riding Holiday in Tukey
Imagine waking up to the scent of pine trees and the sound of hooves echoing through ancient trails once used by nomads, pirates, and emperors. This is not just a horse riding tour. This is your invitation to disconnect from the rush of daily life and reconnect with nature, history, and your own inner rhythm.
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 80 kg / 176 lbs
- Tack type: Functional English multipurpose and jumping saddles
- Horse breed: Arab and cross-breeds
- Daily riding time: First riding days - two hours; other days - four to five hours
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Highlights
- For experienced riders with canter and ability to saddle up the horse
- Beginning in the heart of the Turkish Riviera
- Riding through the pine forest with mountain view and local village to Kesme Bogazi Canyon
- Swimming with horses and watching the stars
- Experiencing a lunch in the cave in Phaselis, the antic city
- 4 nights accommodation - three-star city hotel with breakfast and one night in a tent
- Lunch, dinners, and soft drinks included - meals are a fixed menu
- Antalya Airport transfers included
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
4 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 4
Accommodation
- 3 nights at Antalya Hotel and one night in a tent
Program
Whether it’s galloping along forest paths, swimming side by side with your horse in the turquoise sea, or sharing stories under starlit skies on a quiet beach, each day will bring a new connection - to the land, to your horse, and to yourself.
You do not need any specific equipment except riding clothes to join these tours. Horseback Riding Turkey has a wide range of saddles, including English and endurance saddles. If you have special requests, you are welcome to contact them. Saddle bags for water will also be provided, and luggage transfer will be arranged. You will just go riding.
The program can be adjusted to seasonal weather conditions or riders’ specific requirements to stay longer at the best locations. Depending on the weather conditions, terrain, and the pace of the group, the daily riding time may be shorter or longer.
Riders
Weight limit is 80 kg. Please mind the weight restrictions. This is an expedition trip. Once you are off the ranch, you can’t change the horse. So, weight control will be applied to all riders upon arrival. Riders exceeding the weight limit will not be allowed to ride, with no refund.
Age limit is 12+ years old (younger riders with experience in professional sport can go together with parents, only TBC).
- Experienced riders with canter and the ability to saddle up the horse
Itinerary
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary only and subject to change due to weather and other influencing factors.
Day 1: Arrival
- Transfer from Antalya airport, dinner, overnight stay in the hotel
Day 2: Gedelme highland
- Riding through the pine forest with mountain view and local village to Kesme Bogazi Canyon
- Lunch in the canyon (you can swim in the mountain river to cool down)
- Cantering back home
- Dinner at a ranch and an overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3: The way to the bay
- Riding through local villages, gardens, and forest to isolated turtle bays
- Lunch en route
- Staying in a tent on the beach - camping, swimming with horses, and watching stars
- Dinner on the beach, sleeping in the tent (sleeping bag and pillow provided)
Day 4: Way back home
- Riding back to the ranch the same way
- Staying for lunch in the cave in Phaselis, an antic city
- Dinner at the ranch and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 5: Departure
- Breakfast and transfer to Antalya airport
Instructors
Ercihan Dilari
Ercihan Dilari with over 35 years of experience about horses and horseback riding has achieved lots of “firsts” in Turkey. One of them is that, accompanied by his horse “Anadolu”, he established the longest “Cultural Route” in Turkey. In this project, he was assisted by a team of academicians. Becoming one of the leading names about horseback riding in Turkey, Dilari took upon the duty of establishing a pleasant and long lasting horseback riding culture for Turkish guests as well as horseback riders from all over the world.
Location
This five-day horseback adventure begins in the heart of the Turkish Riviera, where the Mediterranean meets the Taurus Mountains. You’ll ride through pine-scented forests, charming local villages, hidden canyons, and untouched turtle bays - always with the company of noble horses and like-minded travelers.
Food
Breakfast at the hotel is included, as well as lunch en route in a lunch box, a welcome dinner at a restaurant, the next dinners at the ranch or camp, and soft drinks. Meals will be from a fixed menu. Alcohol will be extra.
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)
Things to do (optional)
If you want a special date for the tour, please send an inquiry to Horseback Riding Turkey. They run the program all-year-round.
What's included
- Horses
- Riding and camping equipment
- Guide
- Transfer from Antalya airport and back
- 4 nights accommodation as stated in the program (three nights at the hotel and one night in the tent)
- Food
- Soft drinks
What's not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Tips
- Alcohol
- Personal expenses
- Extra charge for horse change - 300 EUR
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Antalya Airport
39 km away from your destination
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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