Wild Cappadocia

8 Daysย  |ย  From ยฃpp

Turkey ( Best airport: Kayseri or Nevsehir)

Leaving from Guzelyurt ranch, the trail takes you around the South of Cappadocia. From the peasants’ Cappadocia to the most beautiful valleys, a succession of fantastic rock formations, lush canyons, high plateaux, steppe-like landscape, along with vineyards and orchards, compose asurprisingly varied route. Overlooked by the Mont Hassan, the villages reflect the Anatolian way of life while frescoed churches and other troglodytic treasures testify of the rich past of the area.

The Riding

Enjoy long canters across the open land and navigate your horse through challenging, rocky passages. The riding can be fast, technical.

Level of Riding and Fitness

Riding level : Intermediate to advanced riders that love a bit of speed with several fun canters every day

To take part in this ride, you must have a competent riding level to be able to stay in control during group canters on forward-going horses, ride or lead your horse on short technical passages, get on or off your horse several times a day alone and groom, tack and untack your horse without assistance. Good physical condition is essential.

5 to 6 hours on horseback each day, except day 4 (ride in the morning and afternoon at leisure in Uchisar)

28 kilometres (average) each day

Max weight 90kg

Guides and Group Size

You will be guided by Ibrahim in Cappadocia. He is very knowledgeable about the local history and culture. He is passionate about his horses and always has their well-being at heart.

4-8 riders.

The Horses

The horses on this trail are well-trained Arabs and Arab-crosses. They are responsive, well-balanced, fit and trained with natural horsemanship methods, which makes them a pleasure to ride and handle. They live out in a herd all year round in big pastures.

Tack and Riding Equipment

The horses are ridden in snaffle or pelham bits. The saddles are either McClellan saddles or handmade by our partners in Turkey to fit their horses perfectly. Both saddles are ideally suited for trail riding and long hours in the saddle. Two saddlebags are fitted for each horse to carry daily items such as water bottles, sun cream and camera.

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Accommodation and Dining

Arrival and departure’s nights in hotel located inย Avanos, it’s aย picturesque, comfortable hotel located in ancient stone houses, typical of the local architecture.

Campย :
5 nights in camp / Dome tent
Your luggage will be transfered by our logistics vehicle. You should pack several, lighter bags rather than one large, heavy suitcase.

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Itinerary

Wild Cappadocia

8 days/ 7 nights/ 6 riding
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Flights and airport transfers

Do not book flights until you have received the Booking confirmation email from saddletravel.com.

Plan your flights to arrive and depart from Kayseri airport.

You may arrive between 11 am – 6pm. The chauffeur from Cappadocia Transfer will wait for you at the airport with your name written on a board and will drive you in 50 minutes to your hotel.

Please book your departure after breakfast on day 8.

Supplements

Single room and tent supplement : ยฃ160
The trail is confirmed starting at 4 riders- Small group supplement :
For a group of 2 riders: supplement of ยฃ310 per person
For a group of 3 riders: supplement of ยฃ145 per person

Price Includes
  • 2 nights hotel
  • 6 riding days
  • English and French speaking guides
  • full board (except the arrival night)
  • Airport Transfers
Price Excludes
  • Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Extra drinks