Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime
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Is Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime worth booking?
Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime is a 4-hour experience in Goreme, Turkey, from $30 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 178 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (178)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Get to know Cappadocia’s infamous valleys with an alternative and relaxing 2-hour Horse Safari excursion. Avoid the crowds and explore the rock formations, fairy chimneys and carved houses while riding your horse. Stunni
What you get
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of helmet
- 2 hour horse riding (if selected Sunset or Sunrise)
About this experience
Get to know Cappadocia’s infamous valleys with an alternative and relaxing 2-hour Horse Safari excursion. Avoid the crowds and explore the rock formations, fairy chimneys and carved houses while riding your horse. Stunning views and amazing landscapes is what you should expect from this 2-hour Cappadocia Horse Riding Tour. ✅ You can choose between Sunrise to watch the balloons, Sunset for a romantic setting or Day time option for adventure. ✅ You can enjoy this experience even if you’ve never been on a horse before. ✅ Ride through the valleys of Cappadocia on horseback with a local guide. ✅ Enjoy a unique Cappadocia adventure on beautiful and gentle horses. ✅ With multiple tour departure times to suit your schedule.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of helmet
- 2 hour horse riding (if selected Sunset or Sunrise)
Not included
- DVD (available to purchase)
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Sunrise Horse Riding
In this package: We will pick you up early in the morning for sunrise horse riding. You can watch to balloons in the morning as well. Pickup included
Sunset Horse Riding
Sunset Horse Riding: We pick you up from your hotels in the afternoon and you can enjoy the magnificent view of Cappadocia at sunset. Pickup included
Day Time Horse Riding
We will pick you up from your hotel any time during the day for 1 hour horse riding. Any time tour, you can choose the time. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Payless
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 178 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
178 verified traveler reviews for Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Worst Experience Ever!
If you’re black, DO NOT book this person. I was the only black person in a group of about 25. I’m a solo traveler. When the tour guide picked me up, he asked if I was a different person, I said no, he then proceeded to tell me, I had to get off the bus. I showed him my reservation. He said, sorry, this isn’t your tour. I got off, had my hotel receptionist call. He literally came back and picked me up. Once we arrived at the ranch. He was welcoming and conversing with all the white customers. I thought it was off, but I was like maybe he just doesn’t see me. I’m a 6ft tall black woman might I add, with cowboy boots and a white hat. They started passing out helmets . EVERYBODY got one, except for..you guessed it, me! So I was like, maybe they didn’t want me to mess up my hat. WRONG!! The main horse rider told me, I had to have one. I told him, I wasn’t offered one. That’s when I found out, the guy who was driving was the “boss”. So I get a helmet. Now we’re waiting to be assigned horses. Everybody has 2 or more people. I’m the only solo rider. So they’re assigning horses. Get down to 10 people. Ask me to stand aside by myself. Then proceed to usher the rest of the group towards horses. So I’m like, why am I standing off to the side alone. So I ask, did you mean to ask me to wait here? I was ignored. At this point, I’m feeling like I’m not wanted, and I do not stay in places where I feel unwanted. I walk towards the van. The owner asks, “where are you going?” I said, “take me back please!” That’s when the man said, “do you want a taxi?” I responded with are your paying for it? He said no, so I said take me back. I felt unsafe, uncomfortable, and a whole lot of other emotions. To make things worse, his family was there speaking Turkish TOWARDS me. When I say it took everything in me not to lay hands on this man.. Do yourself a favor, DO NOT BOOK, especially if you’re balck.
Response from the operator: We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please accept our sincere apologies. We will review the situation and promptly address your concerns, contacting the relevant teams to improve our services. If the issue is due to our error, we will be pleased to offer you appropriate compensation.
via Viator
Horse riding at sunset
Nice and enjoyable. Horses are well cared for and guides walk along taking pictures for your memories. Nice stopping point to grab a refreshment and then on to the return trip.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
via Viator
Amazing Experience! We...
Amazing Experience! We had no horse riding experience and this was easy ! Mete was very helpful and a great guide! We will be coming back!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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It was fun
It was a chill and long ride, nothing special besides the views. Some of the guides were walking next to the convoy on foot watching horses, and one of them in my opinion was too grumpy when a horse wanted to eat some grass and the rider would not want to pull hard on the horse when it wants a snack (common it's not like slowing down the whole convoy a lot, the horse catches up quite fast with the group after the munch). Guides did a good job taking pictures of the riders against the backdrops of the sunset and other landscape (on tourists' phones, no extra charge)
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
via Viator
Late Pickup Meant We Missed the Sunrise
This experience did not start out great. We booked several days in advance and received a confirmation WhatsApp message the day before saying we would be picked up between 4:45 and 5:00 am, with the tour starting at 5:00 am and running for 2 hours. When no one showed up by 5:00, I messaged and called them. They finally picked us up around 5:45 am, so we didn't actually start the tour until a little past 6:00 am. By the time we arrived, the sun was basically fully risen. The guide did his best with the time we had — he made sure we got some good photos and took us to spots where we could take our helmets off for pictures. But since the sun was already up by the time we started, we missed the entire reason for going on this tour in the first place. This was our only day in Cappadocia to see the sunrise, and we paid $50 each for the experience. On top of that, because we started so late, we only got a little over an hour on the horses instead of the full 2 hours we booked. Also, my friend's horse didn't seem well-trained or ready for the ride. There are sections of the trail that pass close to the hot air balloons, and the horse kept getting spooked to the point where the guide struggled to keep him under control. Overall, this wasn't a terrible experience, and I do think the guide did the best he could with the time available. But the company clearly failed to pick us up on time, which caused us to miss the sunrise. We requested a 50% partial refund since seeing the sunrise was the entire point of the tour, and we missed it due to their scheduling error, but they refused. Personally, I would not recommend booking it with them, since now seeing other reviews too, they are unreliable when it comes to actually picking you up for the tour.
Response from the operator: We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please accept our sincere apologies. We will review the situation and promptly address your concerns, contacting the relevant teams to improve our services. If the issue is due to our error, we will be pleased to offer you appropriate compensation.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 12+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $30 to $50
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 62
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Goreme.
How much does Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Goreme usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Goreme is not rushed.
Is Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 178 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Goreme, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 12. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime?
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Around 62 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Goreme can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Goreme and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Goreme within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Goreme?
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On Outty we rank every Goreme experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Red (North) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and tickets, Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and ticket, Cappadocia Green Tour - Classic Route (Popular). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Goreme?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Goreme?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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