13 Forest and Jungle Horse Rides in Turkey Worth the Early Start

1.Manavgat Side: Horse Riding on the Beach and in the Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 326 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $58Our pick

Review of Side horseback riding through pine forest and along the beach, with hotel transfers, guides, tips, value, and safety details.

“we were picked up in a very old car which had hay inside it. All 4 of us in the group found this hilarious and added authenticity to the horse riding experience. Horse riding in itself was also really good and we enjoyed it a lot. We also had photos taken while horse riding and paid 30 euros for them which I felt was a fair price for the amount of photos we had. All of the people in our group were in the agreement that the horse riding could of been a bit cheaper for what you get, however we still had a lot of fun and would do…”

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2.Horse Riding on Sea and in the Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 213 reviews · 2 hours - 1 day · from $65

Ride from Lara’s forest to the sea near Antalya with calm horses, friendly guides, optional pickup, and sunset photo stops.

“Amazing experience, through the forest and along the beach. Highly recommended.”

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3.Horse Riding in Manavgat Side Forest and Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $56Top rated

Review of horseback riding from Side through Manavgat forest or along the beach, with hotel pickup, guides, equipment, and practical tips.

“Going along the beach great experience we'll wearth the money also pictures were taken which you could buy after if whated.”

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4.Beach and Forest Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 67 reviews · from $34Best value

Ride through Kusadasi’s pine forest to Pamucak Beach with a guide, hotel transfers, beginner instruction, and practical tips on insects and timing.

“The horse riding was amazing! Very relaxing and the horses was beautiful, it was lovely to make a connection with the horses. The photography is worth the money too! Very good quality pictures. The tour guides were all so kind and welcoming, we enjoyed their company. When we come back to Kusadasi we will 100% book again.”

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5.Horse Riding Beach and Forest w/Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $65

Review of Kusadasi horseback riding through pine forests, orange groves, countryside, and beach, with hotel transfer and beginner-friendly guides.

“vielen lieben Dank für den tollen Ausflug und vor allem dafür das wir ohne Probleme unseren Ausflug (Krankheitsbedingt meiner Tochter) verschieben konnten ohne jeglichen Aufpreis. es wurde sich sogar einen Tag später über den Gesundheitszustand informiert was ich als sehr liebevoll empfand. unsere Tour haben wir mit Mustafa gehabt, er war sehr kompetent und mega kinderfreundlich. die Tour war großartig und wenn wir nocheinmal hier Urlaub machen sollten steht dieser Ausflug ganz oben auf unserer to do list! absolut empfehlenswert, vielen Dank!”

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6.Kusadasi Horse Riding Beach and Forest options with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride through Kusadasi pine forests and along the coast with hotel transfer, calm horses, guides, helmets, and no riding experience needed.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed this excursion. The guide was very kind and experienced. We made the awesome tour through the forest to the sea. Luckily there were no other people, so we had a private excursion. The staff at the safari park was very freandly and attentive. The horses were very beautiful and calm.”

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7.Horse Safari in the Fethiye forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $36

Review of Fethiye forest horseback riding, with calm horses, mountain views, hotel transfers, pricing, and practical tips for beginners.

“The guides were attentive, appreciative of that. The horses were well mannered and did not go off course. Felt very calm riding them, very at ease due to their calming nature. Would definitely recommend.”

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8.Horseback Riding in Taurus: Forest Sea Views 2.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

Ride calm horses through Taurus pine forests near Alanya, with sea views, hotel pickup, beginner-friendly guides, and a 2.5-hour trail ride.

“What a wonderful trek through the forest and the mountains. Fantastic views. Very nice guide - Natalya spoke good English and told us much about the area and the history of each of her horses. We had a walk around the 4th C.BCE roman ruins too. She clearly loves them very much and they are all very happy and well cared for. We got some lovely photos taken and they were very hospitable. Very good value for money. Highly recommend :)”

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9.Horse Riding in Side – Horse Tour in Manavgat Forest and Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Ride gentle horses from Manavgat Forest to Side’s coast on a calm, beginner-friendly tour with hotel pickup and English guidance.

“was a bit nervous since I had never ridden a horse before, but there was nothing to worry about. The instructors were very patient and explained everything clearly. The horses are very calm and well-trained; they seem to know the route by heart. Riding through the forest and then reaching the beach was a very peaceful experience. If you are a beginner looking for a safe and enjoyable activity in Side, I highly recommend this tour”

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10.Icmeler Horse Riding Through The Rivers and Forest

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Ride through pine forests, orange groves, and riverbeds near Icmeler on a beginner-friendly horse safari with hotel pickup.

“Great activity, the horses were healthy and well cared for. Plenty of hay and water. I enjoyed riding in the river the best.”

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11.Fethiye Horse Safari Tour, Forest and Hisaronu View

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Review of Fethiye’s two-hour horse safari through Hisarönü and Ovacık, with calm horses, hotel transfers, costs, photos, and practical tips.

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12.Horseback Riding in the Forest w/Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Ride through Marmaris pine forests, meadows, and riverbeds on a calm beginner-friendly horseback tour with hotel pickup.

“Wonderful!!! And the team hosting us was super friendly and professional. The horses are trained and calm”

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13.Horseback Riding on the Beach and through the Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Ride trained horses along Antalya’s Lara Beach and forest, with hotel pickup, photos, water, and friendly guidance for beginners.

“Have fear of horse riding. The tour guide made it really comfortable for me and made me feel at ease. The whole process was smooth and at the end of it my experience felt amazing I sure can say it’s conquered my fear of horse riding. Ozkan and his team were amazing.”

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