The 15 Best Mountain and Valley Horse Rides in Turkey

1.Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Review of Cappadocia sunset horseback riding through Rose, Love, and Red Valleys, with fairy chimneys, hotel pickup, tips, and safety advice.

“I have taken a couple horse horseback riding lessons and have some prior experience riding so I am familiar with horses. They were late picking us up from our hotel and didn't explain or introduce themselves to us which I felt was rude. They kept the horses extremely close to one another which is dangerous as the horses can kick one another if they feel scared. We went through a narrow stone ravine which they didn't announce prior to entering. Another person's horse slipped and fell to the side of the ravine which almost injured the rider and my partner as they were closely behind them (since they forced the…”

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2.Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $17

Ride through Cappadocia’s fairy-chimney valleys with calm horses, helpful guides, hotel transfers, scenic stops, and sunset views for $17.

“Had great tour with arslan! the horses were all great and itt was beautiful scenery!! would absolutely recommend!”

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3.Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Ride through Cappadocia’s Rose, Meskendir, and Kılıçlar valleys at sunset on a small-group horseback tour with hotel pickup.

“My first-ever horse ride, and it couldn’t have been better! Cappadocia’s landscapes were breathtaking, and our guide Amwas was amazing—super friendly and took great photos too. This was the highlight of my trip. Highly recommend for anyone visiting!”

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4.Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride through Cappadocia’s quiet valleys to Hallacdere Monastery on a guided two-hour horseback tour from Goreme.

“I emailed them in advance to make sure everything was planned well, because I thought it was odd that it wasn’t canceled because I thought it would be dangerous to be riding a horse during heavy snow. I got a reply saying I would get a refund if the weather was very slippery (which it turned out to be). As we arrived everything went downhill from there. My shoes were too big and didn’t fit in the stirrups. Nothing was done about that and I was told I would be fine (which I wasn’t). As we started riding, there were only two people for a group of 7/8 people, so…”

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5.Sunset Horsebackriding-Tour through the Valleys of Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Ride through Cappadocia’s Rose and Red Valleys at sunset, with gentle horses, hotel transfers, photo stops, and a cave church break.

“The horses were beautiful, saddles comfortable & scenery spectacular! Loved the sunset ride & very friendly staff. Excellent fresh orange juice available at the turning point & plenty pretty wild flowers to see along the way.”

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6.Cappadocia Valley Horse Riding – Half Day Tour 4 hrs / Min 2 pax.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Ride through Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, cave churches, vineyards, and pigeon homes on a small-group half-day tour from Ortahisar.

“We had an incredible afternoon at Cemal's ranch. His father led us through the breathtaking scenery and showed us a lot. Finally, we also got a small meal.”

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7.Marmaris Half Day Horse Riding Through the Rivers and Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Review of Marmaris horse riding through pine forests and streams, with hotel pickup, beginner-friendly horses, pricing, photos, and practical tips.

“Nice little horse ride, not really through mountians or Rivers. It is about 30m outside in the hills from Marmaris. Gentle walk through paths and fields. Did cross a small river stream - was August so a shallow as it is going to be, but was only ankle deep on the horses. Pictures bit pricey @ £5 for one, bit less for a more but still. Would recommend if you like a little horse ride, maybe if you have little kids.”

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8.Sunset Horse Trek Through the Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Ride through Cappadocia’s Rose and Red Valleys at sunset for two hours, with hotel pickup, gentle horses, guides, and sweeping fairy-chimney views.

“The horse riding adventure was pretty good. It's a leisurely linear walk with horses where you reach a summit, rest for 30 minutes, and then head back down. The route was relaxing and you get good sweeping views and great photo opportunities. However, we didn't cover as much ground as I had expected. I imagined the route would finish in a closed loop which would have allowed exposure to more of the valley but it was point A->B->A. We went right back the same way we had come. Murat did a good job engaging from the start as administrator but the other guide and driver I encountered were less sociable.…”

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9.Explore Hidden Valleys of Cappadocia on Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Ride through Cappadocia’s Rose and Red Valleys with hotel pickup, calm horses, expert guidance, cave sites, and sunset views.

“The views were very nice on this trip. Unfortunately the rest of the outfit running these horses made the trip less than ideal. The guides taking out the horses spoke virtually no English. They had children and teenagers shepherding the horses along the trail. One girl was thrown from her horse when the guides tried to bunch some of the horses together, which just spooked them and caused her horse to buck. The horses are smaller in stature but seemed underweight by any standard. When a horse would stop to eat along the trail, the child guiding behind me would throw small stones at it to keep it moving. I…”

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10.Horse Riding in the Valleys of Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys on calm horses, with photo stops, village views, hotel pickup, and flexible departure times.

“Wonderful horse riding, beautiful Arabian and turkish horse, fantastic and lovely wiew of 3 valley. Thanks to agency and cowboy who accompained us 🐎😍”

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11.Horseback Ride in Göreme Valleys Cappadocia 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Ride through Cappadocia’s pink, red, and cave-filled valleys on a relaxed two-hour horseback tour with sunset views.

“It’s a cute family-run business that offers a unique horse riding experience! The horses are well-trained so it was perfect for beginners like us who have never ridden a horse before. Three of the family dogs followed us for the whole tour, which was really nice and cute too! Last but definitely not least, our tour guide was the best, very friendly and jovial and he helped us take multiple photos from various angles at the stop points! This was a magical experience with beautiful views of the valleys I would highly recommend if you’re visiting cappadocia :)”

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12.Horseback Tour in Cappadocia Valleys and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $10Best value

Ride through Cappadocia’s Ak and Killik valleys on a guided one-hour horseback tour with hotel pickup, helmets, photo stops, and free cancellation.

“Wonderful experience here with beautiful scenery, took the whole family, sweet horses. I would recommend for any age.”

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13.Fascinating Horse Riding Tour in Unique Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Ride Cappadocia’s fairy-chimney valleys at sunrise, daytime, or sunset with hotel transfers, a guide, helmets, and small groups.

“Elképesztő élmény volt mindnekinek csak ajánlani tudom! Soha nem lovagoltam még, de ez nem okozott problémát egyáltalán. Kötelező eleme a nyaralasnak és mindenki nagyon kedves volt.”

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14.Horse Ride with Mountain Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Review of Izmir’s 2.5-hour forest horseback ride, with mountain views, hotel pickup, English guidance, calm horses, and small groups.

“The whole family went horseback riding in the forest. It was a real adventure for our three-year-old daughter, because this is her first ride on a big horse! The organizers took care of everything: the horses were calm and obedient, the instructor was attentive and patient, the atmosphere was friendly and cozy. We got wonderful memories for a lifetime. I would especially like to note the professionalism of our guide, the comfort and safety of the walk. Even our little daughter felt confident and calm around such large animals thanks to the caring attitude of the staff. This horseback ride, along with the continuation, has become a wonderful way to…”

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15.Love Valley Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $13

Ride through Cappadocia’s Love Valley past fairy chimneys, with sunrise balloons, local guides, helmets, tea, and flexible booking.

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