Sunset Horse Back Ride – Experience of a LIFETIME | Cappadocia, Turkey
It’s a dream of ours to go horse back riding in every country that we travel to. So far I have Israel, USA, Georgia, Kenya, and Jordan on my list. It’s not all the countries that I’ve traveled to, but a good portion of them. So it was only natural that one of the first things I looked into doing in Turkey was going horse back riding.
I knew we’d be spending a few days in Cappadocia, the countryside, with valleys and nature and so I figured it would be the perfect opportunity. When our hotel send us a welcome email with the option of “Horse back riding” my excitement soared.
It was our first day in Cappadocia that we decided to go horse back riding. We were staying in Goreme. After spending the morning hiking Rose Valley and Red Valley, we rested, swam in the pool a bit and then got ready for the horse ride.
We arranged everything through our hotel. Someone came to pick us up from the hotel and drove us to the valley where the horses were waiting. On our hike earlier we came across sooo many horses grazing in the fields and were so excited for this all day. Our horses for this ride were all white.
The Sunset Horse Back Ride
We were each assigned a horse based off of size and experience and then we began, leaving about an hour or so before sunset so that we could reach that top just in time.
The pace was slow, but enjoyable and as we slowly climbed through the valley, we stopped at a few places along the way to see the ancient cave churches, have a glass of freshly squeezed juice, and explore.
Cave Churches
We stopped at two incredible Cave Churches along the way. Hidden in the rocks, once you entered we were in awe from the intricate paintings, architecture, columns, and more. our guide unfortunately did not speak English, so we did get too much information about the amazing place, but it was still amazing to explore.
Sunset
We were a bit scared that we were going to miss the sunset as our guides seemed to be taking it a bit easy with time. But as the sun started to set and the golden rays tinged the rocks a stunning pink hue, we realized that we should have trusted their sense of time. It could not have been more perfect.
The orange sun blazed in the sky. One of the most stunning sunsets I’ve ever seen. Overlooking beautiful valleys on one side and then turning around to see the pink rocks on the other, it was a surreal experience.
Anyone would fall in love with horseback riding after this experience. It was so beautiful and memorable.
Tips
- Your hotel can arrange everything! Just let them know that you want to go horse back riding and they will contact the ranch owners to arrange everything. Someone will come to pick you up and drop you off. Super convenient.
- Cost – Considering that horse back riding is a very expensive pass time under normal circumstances, I’m happy to say that in Turkey it is very reasonably priced! Per person we payed 200 Tl for a 3 hour trip! Was so worth it!!
- No experience necessary – It was my boyfriend’s first time horse back riding ever! I am much more experienced, but we both found it very enjoyable! It is just a walking trail, so if you’re looking for something more intense, it may be a challenge. I always love galloping if possible (like I was able to do in Georgia), but the sunset views and stops at ancient churches totally made up for that! It was a nice, relaxing experience.
- Pictures! No need to worry about missing out on pictures while you’re riding…our guides took pictures of us the entire time and sent them to us in WhatsApp!
I have to say that this Sunset Horseback ride was among the most amazing and memorable parts of my trip to Turkey. It was so stunning and beautiful, the experience of a LIFETIME. It just can’t be missed on a trip to Cappadocia!!!
For more incredible things to do in Cappadocia check out this post: 10 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY
Lots of Love and Safe Travels,
Danielle and Brooke, Colorful Sisters
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November 25, 2020 at 7:04 pm[…] View the full post: SUNSET HORSE BACK RIDE – EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME […]
jbcowgill
November 25, 2020 at 7:30 pmThere you going horsing around.
Colorful Sisters
November 25, 2020 at 8:18 pmHahahahaha always appreciate a good pun!
Back To Stable Hill
November 25, 2020 at 7:31 pmThose photos are gorgeous! It looks like you had a lot of fun!
Colorful Sisters
November 25, 2020 at 8:21 pmYesss it really was!!! And thank you so much!
fravitch
November 25, 2020 at 8:53 pmThose are very nice pictures!! I love the sunset photo 🙂
Colorful Sisters
November 25, 2020 at 11:06 pmThank you so much!! The sunset truly was amazing!!
Retirement and Dogs
November 26, 2020 at 12:16 amLive the pictures
Colorful Sisters
November 26, 2020 at 9:10 am😍😍😍😍
Lace Pearls & Little Girls
November 26, 2020 at 12:25 amThis is amazing!! SO Beautiful! What you ladies are doing is truly inspiring, Can’t wait to read more!
Colorful Sisters
November 26, 2020 at 9:11 amAww thank you so very much!! It really means a lot 😍 So happy to have you along for the journey!
Alison
November 26, 2020 at 1:28 amMagical photos ..what a lovely experience
Colorful Sisters
November 26, 2020 at 9:11 amIt truly was!!!
Michele Lee
November 26, 2020 at 2:10 amBeautiful photos.🌄 You would love horseback riding in the American Southwest! Just be sure to come during the cooler months.😄
Colorful Sisters
November 26, 2020 at 9:12 amOh wowww I know I would LOVE that so much!!!! It would be so amazing. I hope I can make it work someday! 😍
Michele Lee
November 26, 2020 at 3:46 pmIf you do, let me know! 😃
Colorful Sisters
November 26, 2020 at 8:13 pmI will for sure!
thesparrowmama
November 26, 2020 at 6:50 amOkay, totally jealous!!! Love horseback riding AND traveling. I’ll be living my life through you! 🥰🥰🥰 amazing pics, too!!!
Colorful Sisters
November 26, 2020 at 9:13 amAhhh yesss both are just the absolute best!!!! Usually my best memories while traveling are when I was horseback riding. It’s really an amazing thing to do in each country that we go to!! 😍😍😍
annmary0723
November 26, 2020 at 8:48 amthis looks soo beautiful 😍
Colorful Sisters
November 26, 2020 at 9:13 amIt was truly incredible!!!
Maria Dass The World
November 26, 2020 at 1:52 pmThanks for following my blog. Cappadocia is one of my favourite destinations – something so mystical and authentic about the place. Loved it!! 😊💕
Colorful Sisters
November 26, 2020 at 8:13 pmYess it really is an incredible place!!
Edgar Calvelo
November 26, 2020 at 11:24 pmThank you for your fascinating text and photos. We enjoyed our stay in Cappadocia-underground caves, hot air balloons and ceramics and panoramic views.
Colorful Sisters
November 27, 2020 at 12:23 amYess Cappaocia certainly has so much to offer!!! We could have spent so much time in the area!!
Jyothi
November 27, 2020 at 6:58 pmWow… Its so fascinating, awesome pictures.
Colorful Sisters
November 27, 2020 at 11:23 pmThank you so much!!
VeroC Fashion
November 28, 2020 at 3:47 amBeautiful sunset nice place
Colorful Sisters
November 28, 2020 at 11:38 pm😊😊😊
Optimal Health
December 2, 2020 at 5:18 pmThe landscape is just breath-taking. Beautiful pictures and splendid sunset.
Colorful Sisters
December 2, 2020 at 10:34 pmThe sunset couldn’t have been more perfect!!
cigarman501
December 3, 2020 at 11:43 amGreat photography. Super looking trip.
Colorful Sisters
December 3, 2020 at 3:06 pmThank you!!! It reallly was 🙂
rahjomuelvin
December 3, 2020 at 1:12 pmAmazing.. my first time to see cave churches.🥰
Colorful Sisters
December 3, 2020 at 3:07 pmIt was a first for me too!! But they are so cool :):)
wardah
December 5, 2020 at 12:36 pmCappadocia is so beautiful, I went there 2 years ago and the caves were so amazing! Those sunset pictures are gorgeous!
Colorful Sisters
December 6, 2020 at 8:51 amYesss it is really a special place!!!
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Nadine Gordon
December 22, 2020 at 7:53 pmGreat pictures! I love the cave churches!
Colorful Sisters
December 23, 2020 at 9:16 amYess they were so unique!
Jyotirmoy Deb
December 31, 2020 at 11:44 amGreat Article !!
Colorful Sisters
December 31, 2020 at 2:02 pmThanks!!!