Cappadocia is known as the “land of beautiful horses,” and this experience allows you to explore it in one of the most natural and traditional ways. Unlike standard tours, this ride takes you through quieter trails and valleys away from the crowds, offering a more peaceful and personal experience. With calm, well-trained horses and experienced local guides, the tour is designed to be safe and comfortable for everyone, even first-time riders. You can choose between a short daytime ride or a longer sunset experience, which is the most popular option. The sunset ride offers extended time in the valleys, including areas like Love Valley, where the landscape is transformed by warm golden light, creating ideal conditions for photos and a more memorable atmosphere. Small group sizes ensure a more relaxed pace and individual attention throughout the ride.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:53 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
We offer hotel pickup from Göreme and nearby areas. Please be ready at your hotel reception 30 minutes before your scheduled activity time. If you prefer, you can also meet us directly at our office in central Göreme: Cappadocia Phoenix Travel
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cappadocia: Horseback Riding in Valleys Sunset & Daytime lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $28 per person for this Goreme experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer hotel pickup from Göreme and nearby areas. Please be ready at your hotel reception 30 minutes before your scheduled activity time. If you prefer, you can also meet us directly at our office in central Göreme: Cappadocia Phoenix Travel Pickup points include Azalea Terrace Hotel, Goreme Escape Cave Suites.
The experience is available in EN, TR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cappadocia Phoenix Travel.
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Amazing and unforgettable experience watching the balloons over the valleys on horse back. Will stay with me forever. Thanks to Leo at the office for sorting it all out for us. Was only 4 other people in the group so was nice and intimate.
We're glad you liked it. We hope to see you again in Cappadocia!
Nice experience! I specially recommend sunrise activities with balloons.
We're glad you liked it. We hope to see you again in Cappadocia!
I really liked it, the guys who were very helpful postponed the date of our trip at our request.
Hello Dear, Thank you so much for your kind review 😊 We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your experience ❤️ We’re always happy to help when we can We hope to see you again 🌸
Superb folk, very professional courteous and helpful! Booked multiple tours with them. Very satisfied will use again
Hello Dear, Thank you so much for your kind review 😊 We’re truly happy to hear you had such a great experience with us ❤️ It was a pleasure having you, and we really appreciate your trust in booking multiple tours with us We hope to see you again 🌸
I recommend this activity agency they are fair with prices and honest decent people.
This was another tour we took with Phoenix_Travel_Goreme in Capadocia. It was with Hakan that we handled all the tours. Hakan's efficiency, professionalism, made us do all the tours with his agency. The horse ride through the valleys of Goreme was and will always be unforgettable. I had never been to a horse and I could easily, thanks to the whole support team and the excellent domestication of the horses. The landscapes are stunning.
It was an amazing experience and me and my family really enjoyed it. Our trip advisor Hakan helped us a lot and was best at his service. We came from England and we were unaware of the city but he made our stay fun and enjoyable
Excelente service and prives for Hot Air Baloon, horse riding and ATV’s. The guys gave us good advice and we had an amazona experience.
The horses were very beautiful, especially in Cappadocia. Mr Said has been very helpful in every way I recommend Recommendations for everyone.
Perfect . It was a great experience, even though I was alone, I felt very safe. The tour company was very attentive. I would especially like to thank Said.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappadocia: Horseback Riding in Valleys Sunset & Daytime | 2 hours | 5.0 (29) | $28 | |
 Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia | 2 hours | 4.9 (550) | $13 | View |
 Sunset Horsebackriding-Tour through the Valleys of Cappadocia | 2 hours | 4.7 (183) | $41 | View |
 Balloon Flight over Soganli Valley Cappadocia with Lord Balloons | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (1,306) | $80 | View |
 Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon 1 of 4 Valleys | 2–3 hours | 4.6 (145) | $90 | View |
 Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride / Royal Balloon | 3h 30min | 5.0 (8,467) | $126 | View |
 Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride | 2–3 hours | 5.0 (4,067) | $126 | View |