The 6 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 $17Best value

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.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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