RANCH TRAVEL GUIDE
The rides worth saddling up for.
The 15 turkey ranch tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each ride takes you, how long you are in the saddle, who runs the stable, and what a morning on horseback costs.
Sunset horseback riding in Göreme, Cappadocia: hotel pickup, a ~2-hour guided ride through Rose, Love, Red Valleys, and Fairy Chimneys.
Most Popular“friendly staff, safe tour, amazing experience overall and so much fun , thank you to the team I would come again”
2-hour sunset horseback ride in Göreme with calm horses, valley views, Hallacdere Monastery stop, hotel pickup, and photo support.
“It was a fabulous experience I rode Karake and she was a lovely calm horse. The sunset was spectacular! One of the guides ran along beside us to ensure everyone was comfortable and he took videos and photos of the entire experience. The horses were in good condition and well behaved . I would recommend…”
Sunset horseback ride through Cappadocia valleys with hotel pickup, a short photo stop, and calm guided pacing from Ateş Horse Ranch.
“We had an amazing horse riding experience in Cappadocia! Everything was perfectly organized and on time. The guide was professional, friendly, and gave us space to enjoy the ride without being pushy. The views were absolutely breathtaking — riding through valleys and rock formations during golden hour was unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the…”
Horse ride through Rose Valley and Red Valley in Göreme with calm, well-trained horses, small groups, and a Cross Church stop.
“A well managed trip with good horses. Riding up and down the hills of rose valley at sunset was a beautiful experience and definitely worth doing. My husband and daughter are non-riders, but they were treated with care and made to feel safe. Communication was a little unclear - which may be due to the…”
Sunset horseback riding in Göreme with hotel pickup, capped groups of 12, guided trails, and a 360° panorama stop in ~2 hours.
“This was the best experience I could have imagined for horseback riding in Cappadocia. The guys at Cemal Ranch were extremely friendly and helpful. I’ve never been horseback riding before and they make the experience so fun and safe. I would definitely recommend booking this experience.”
Go horseback riding in Cappadocia’s valleys near Göreme, with a private English guide and a visit to Hallacdere Monastery.
“Lovely horses who were trained and looked after well. Plenty of staff accompanying us, made us feel safe. Stunning views & a great way to get up close to the amazing landscape. Excellent value for money.”
Horseback through Göreme’s valleys by day or sunset, with hotel pickup, small groups, patient guides, and photo stops across Cappadocia’s rock views.
“My husband and I did the 5:30pm tour and we had a great experience (first time on a horse ever!). The horses are obviously members of this lovely Turkish family and are well cared for and very calm. We started at the family’s ranch, where we were warmly welcomed by 3 generations on the farm.…”
Ride horses through Cappadocia’s fairy-chimney valleys with hotel pickup. Choose sunrise, daytime, or sunset for a 2-hour guided adventure.
“There’s nothing like waking up at the asscrack of dawn, getting transported by a man, who seems to be an rally sport racer, given the whipping of the van through the tight streets of Goreme, to a ranch that smells like horseshit. That’s culture. This was my first time riding a horse or even touching…”
Sunrise horseback ride in Cappadocia’s Rose and Red Valleys, with balloon views, fairy chimneys, helmets, and free hotel transfers.
“Not sure why you're able to still book and pay for this activity as I don't believe it's still in business. I book everything based on reviews and this seemed the best, however looking into it more the last review left was August last year. Messaged this operator to check our pick up time and…”
A 1.5-hour private horse ride from Side with a forest-and-river route or a beach option, plus hotel pickup and transfers.
“Budget option but good enough considering the pay, they were nice and trip is safe. Route is ok for the price”
Cappadocia half-day horse riding from Cemal Ranch. See valleys, fairy chimneys, cave churches. Includes pickup, tea, snacks.
“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.”
Half-day horseback ride from Marmaris through pines and river paths, beginner-friendly guides, hotel pickup, and optional pro photos for $30.
“Okay so the tour is good value and not that bad, the reason for such a low review is simply the conditions of the horses. These horses are not looked after well. The horses don’t seem happy at all.”
Horse Riding Experience in Marmaris: hotel pickup, helmets, and a gentle forest-and-river safari in small groups. 2 hours from $12.
“Picked up from our hotel and driven to the stables. Given helmets and onto our lovely horses. We rode through the woods and went into a river. Take flip flops to wear as you will get wet! Option to purchase photos taken at various point during the ride.”
Horse riding in Marmaris National Park with hotel transfer, helmets, and a gentle first-timer route through pine forests, orange groves, and mud.
“Had an excellent time. Highly recommend this if you’ve never been on a horse before. I did a few excursions, but if I had only been able to do one, I would have chosen this one. Transport to the ranch was a bit shoddy, but it didn’t take long from Marmaris. All bags and phones…”
Ride calm horses from Alanya toward Syedra ruins, with a small-group guide, hotel pickup, helmet included, and big Taurus views.
“This was such a wonderful time. We are experienced riders and it was very laid back. So if you are looking for trotting and loping this isn't for you. However the ride was fantastic. The views were amazing and learning the background of the rescued horses we were riding was just unbelievable. It was great…”
Saddle up somewhere new, country by country.
