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Horse Riding Holiday in Turkey
Join this horse riding holiday in the Lycian Way and Patara Beach! Smell the fabulous forestry predominates, where pines are mixed with strawberry trees and carob, and give way to juniper and cedar at higher elevations while passing through the gates that open to the magnificent sea view. This tour is for experienced riders only, where you will be riding for 4-5 hours daily with well-mannered, high-spirited Arab and Anatolian-Arab breed mares.
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 195 lbs / 97.5 kg
- Horse Breed: Arab and Anatolian-Arab breeds
Highlights
- Daily riding time: 4-6 hours
- Meet and chat with the locals in the area
- Encounter herds of sheep and goats along the way
- Pass through centuries-old olive trees
- Suitable for intermediate-advanced riders
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
Styles
Accommodation
Accommodations will be arranged according to Covid-19 restrictions. However, at all times and in all conditions, the guests will be provided with comfortable accommodation.
The first night's accommodation will be in Karadere. The exact hotel / accommodation depends on availability.
Program
Day 1: Arrival and meeting day
You will arrive at Dalaman Airport and private transfers will take you to your accommodation, which will be around the equestrian center. Here, you will meet the team and have dinner. After dinner, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a guest house or hotel for your lodging and relax for your first day on horseback.
Day 2: 20-25 kilometers horseback ride from Karadere Village to Pınara
After a refreshing night's sleep, you will enjoy a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast accompanied by a stunning sea view. Following the breakfast, you will depart to the equestrian center to meet the horses. The first day’s route will start from the village of Karadere where the horses are located, passing by the ancient city of Kurucan (Sidyma) Pınara.
After that, you will transfer to Karadere Village where you will stay overnight, accompanied by the beautiful sea view. You may enjoy chatting by the fire during dinner and keep warm. Here, you will experience a guest house or hotel accommodation.
Day 3: 20-25 kilometers horseback ride from Karadare village to Patara
After breakfast, you depart from Karadere and set out for the ancient city of Letoon. You will visit the historical theater in the ancient city of Letoon. Then you continue the journey toward the ancient city of Xanthos by riding the horses along the Eşen River.
Continue your dream journey in the ancient city of Xanthos, where the 3000-year-old Lycian civilizations lived. End the tour at the enchanting sea and the desert (Patara Sand Dunes) for a photo shoot. After the photo shoot, go to the hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 4: 20-25 kilometers horseback ride from Patara to Karadare Village
After breakfast, you set off from the ancient city of Patara. You'll bring the horses back to Karadere village by riding them from the shore of the Eşen River. At the end of the day, you return to the hotel where you will stay overnight to rest.
Day 5: Departure day
After the last breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and be transferred to Dalaman Airport for your flight.
Quick facts
- Suitable for intermediate and experienced riders
- Private guided group tour
- Route includes Karadere, the castle of Pydynai, Sidyma, Eşen River, Xantos, Letoon, Patara
- Well-mannered, smooth-gaited, high-spirited horses
- The long and short courses will be determined according to the terrain conditions
Location
You may have heard the famous word “Lycian Way” at least once in your life. If not, let Horseback Riding Turkey tell you a little bit more about the area and take you around so that you have a better grasp of this cultural site.
Lycian Way, one of the most picturesque routes in the world, is famous for being over 500 kilometers long, starting from Hisarönü stretching to Antalya. It takes its name from the ancient civilization Lycia, which once ruled the area. Being Turkey’s very first long-distance walking route, it was made in order to identify and protect some of Turkey’s old roads. This 500 kilometers long route has been a home for many trekkers, hikers, mountain bikers, as well as horseback riders and Horseback Riding Turkey definitely believes that now is your turn to discover the beauties of it and “travel in history” on horseback.
Food
The package includes full board meals and non-alcoholic beverages.
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)
What's included
- 4 nights of full board accommodation (hotel or guest house)
- All non-alcoholic beverages you enjoy
- Average of 4-6 hours of guided horse riding
- All shuttle transfers
What's not included
- All flights
- Entrance fees where necessary
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Dalaman Airport
59 km
Transfer included
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.
