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

By Tourmania
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Ages 15-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Use of horse helm
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Insurance
  • 2 Hours ride
What's not included
  • Food and Drinks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • The tour starts between 16:00 and 17:30 depending on the season. The sun goes down at different times in summer time and in the winter months.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9398P344

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • Most travelers can participate
        • Weight limit for the riders is 90 kilos.
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9398P344

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        • rashi_gupta
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Good tour but rude people
          Not accommodating at all . Very rude staff. Was in a rush didn’t give us time at all. 10 minutes each valley, didn’t stop anywhere.
          Written November 30, 2024
        • L6590KKtany
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          Very nice view in winter season We have a very friendly local guide named UFUR,he made the bored history became funny and easible understood when he took us around underground city and monastery.And so take care of our safety when doing trekking in some snow trail,Thank you
          Written November 28, 2024
        • annthmn
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great
          The overall arrangement for this tour is good. We had great time exploring Cappadocia and the person in charge, Abdel responded to our queries promptly. Would recommend this tour management to my friends and families too.
          Written November 28, 2024
        • rajibanr2024
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          Written November 27, 2024
        • 334parshants
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome experience.
          Amazing trip. The trip was well planned and executed. The snow added the beauty of this town. The guide and the driver were very patient and knowledgeable
          Written November 27, 2024
        • Rajiv T
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          A nice tour
          A well guided small group and seeing the important sites was interesting The lunch organised at hotel on way was good with a good buffet spread
          Written November 24, 2024
        • Rajiv T
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          A nice thrilling drive
          A interesting tour with very old jeeps not comfortable but manageable for this short trip The drivers were good and ready to give you thrilling drive across the various terrain Nice view and the drivers were good photographers as well A good option for older people who can’t do the ATV or horse back tours for sunset
          Written November 23, 2024
        • Quade W
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          Written November 20, 2024
        • venisris2016
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic Service
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          Written November 18, 2024
        • hemanraj
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        • Curious25179387488
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          best time of our lives!!!
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        • Wander52140652815
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          Written November 18, 2024
        • K5453JWfernandoc
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic experience
          Fantastic tour. Tour guide John was very informative. Lunch was good. Highly recommend it. Transportation was excellent.
          Written November 16, 2024
        • 784bobbiev
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Terrific horses, great way to see Goreme Valley
          I wanted to ride in Cappadocia, but not on a sad old hack. These horses are much loved family members. They are also incredibly well schooled. I have never ridden a horse who was both bomb proof and responsive. Shiraz is easily the best horse I have had the pleasure to ride. I had a fun 4 hours and loved every minute. Highly recommended.
          Written November 13, 2024
        • Smeewhee
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          I did the green tour in nov and my communications were managed by beyza! my guide was really good, I got uufuk can (so sorry forgot how to spell his name) but I got him for both my red and green tour and it was really good! he knew lots about the history of the places, and added a pinch of fun facts too which made it so interesting. he's funny, easy to talk to and pretty chill. there was no regurgitation of facts, but it was a lively tour which made everyone have lots of fun! I'm glad we got him as our tour guide !! would def love to visit again.
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        5.0
        5.0 of 5 bubbles355 reviews
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        MD
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022 • Family
        Amazing experience on the horses at sunset and being our first time the team were very supportive and patient walking beside our horses who were super calm. We were provided clean helmets and assistance getting started on ques to direct the horse by reigns. Perfect for families and we had a private walk with two guides who helped take many photos for us. Midway we stopped at a vantage point for the sunset and was helped off and back on the horse again when it was time to go. Recommending to all my friends back home. We were also provided a lift to and from our accomodation smoothly in a car to duck through busy traffic.
        Written October 14, 2022
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        Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star rating - it's much appreciated! Your sincerely ; Murat.
        Written October 16, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Khashayar K
        1 contribution
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023 • Solo
        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. All in all, I'm content but left quite a bit to be desired.
        Written January 5, 2023
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        Yaelle D
        1 contribution
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022 • Couples
        26 people one behind the other for a round tours, maybe beautiful but only because of the place and much less that if you do a trekking by yourself.
        It’s an industry that only want to make the much money at the least amount of time.
        They walking close to you, You are just an other one on this horse. You only do walk, never trotting or galloping, just stock between two horses.
        The only good point was people that run on your side, one of theme were nice and smiling. Maybe good for family with children.
        Written July 15, 2022
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        Zan Q
        13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022 • Couples
        Absolutely recommend doing this experience as it is the best way to appreciate the landscape including fairy chimneys and red rose valleys. The Dalton Brothers horse ranch is most definitely renowned and the best service in the area so would recommend to book your riding experience with them. Also, I had no experience riding a horse and was given a guide which definitely was appreciated!
        Written June 4, 2022
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        Annabel F
        Great Exuma9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2022 • Family
        We loved this evenings ride with our three teenage children. Not at all rushed we spent over 3 hours riding (expected 2 hours) on lovely calm but purposeful horses. Beautiful sunset to enjoy with fresh orange juice (bring sone cash for sunset stop). The scenery was stunning. My daughter was anxious so they led her all the way. Riding in ‘The Valley of the Horses’ - perfect. Thank you.
        Written August 16, 2022
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        Edward R
        17 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Cool activity riding on horses up to a sunset point. Pretty straight forward instructions from the staff, horses looked well maintained and trained. Once you get to the sunset point, there are some photo opp (swing, benches, carpet with a heart thing) and some overpriced drinks being sold out of a van.
        Before heading back, staff takes pics of your group from the ridge with the sunset in the background. Awesome views and then you make your way back. Recommend!
        Written September 17, 2024
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        Thank you so much for taking your time to give us your pleasant feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future. Warm Regards ; Tourmania Team
        Written September 24, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Denis Žuran
        Ormoz, Slovenia2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Me and my gf visited Cappadocia and during our trip we also booked this horse-riding experience. It was wondeful! After booking we got a message from mr. Murat who gaves us all information about our booking. They came to our hotel to pick us up and drove us to the ranch where we prepared for horse riding. The path was good even though it started to snow a bit. The horses are mostly calm and well trained. Even as a beginner you quickly get around. After we came back to ranch our guide took us back to hotel. Overall it was a great experience, we enjoy it and would definitely recommend it to try it out.
        Written March 13, 2022
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        Dear Denis ; We greet you! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our readers. Hope to see you again soon! Yours sincerely ;
        Written March 14, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Mayan E
        24 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2024 • Couples
        This is the most memorable experience on a trail ride. We went deep into the valleys and saw all the rock formations up close. It was an overwhelming beauty that I have seen anywhere else. We spent 2 whole hours (very very very good value for money) going through a path that would not have been accessible via a regular tour group or atv. The horses are all very calm, this is ideal even for beginners. The guides knew how to keep it very safe and comfortable. One could also see the care they give their horses at the ranch. Excellent and life-changing!
        Written March 24, 2024
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        We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone !
        Written April 3, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        ianhosoosiang
        Singapore9 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Was supposed to be a sunset ride, but we started at 230pm and ended the tour at 430pm while the actual sunset was at 530 - 545pm.

        When asked why that was the case, i was given the reason that the weather was unpredictable. Quite a ridiculous reply given that a sinple google search would tell you the actual sunset timing.

        Furthermore, while on the way back to the ranch, i saw other tours just embarking on their journey, which added to my belief that our tour provider just wanted to end the day early hence overselling the whole "sunset" part.

        I would highly not recommend this service.
        Written December 20, 2023
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        Jediweelum
        10 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023 • Couples
        We were lucky that our horses (AJ and Pandora) were cooperative and well behaved throughout our ride. The ride overall was enjoyable, however there are 2 things which led me to rate this as 4/5 instead of 5/5:

        1. You will depart the “rest stop” on top of the hill before the sun actually sets, I suppose because riding in the dark is harder. Sunset actually occurs while on your ride back to the starting point, so keep that in mind if you wanted to take sunset photos (challenging while on horseback).

        2. It would be good if there was some commentary provided by the tour organisers, to let us know where we were (which valley), what we were looking at etc. For example, we did not realise that we were taking a 20 min on the top of a hill until we asked, before dismounting the horses.

        Apart from that, all round good service with hotel pick-up and drop-off, great attitude from the team and some candid photos!

        The big positive was that we booked it on the same day upon landing in Nevsehir and they were able to accommodate fitting us in on short notice.

        And I would advise to wear a face mask of some sort as there is a lot of dust all around from ATVs close by.
        Written August 7, 2023
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        Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 4 star rating - it's much appreciated! Yours sincerely ;
        Written August 7, 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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