Cappadocia Outdoor Activities

Cappadocia's valleys are at their most colourful in the late afternoon, when the rocks turn pink and gold. Our four outdoor activities take you into the valleys around Göreme on horseback, by ATV, by jeep or on a camel. All of them include hotel pickup and drop-off within central Cappadocia.

Compare Outdoor Activities in Cappadocia

The activities differ mainly in how you travel through the valleys and how active you want to be. The table gives an overview.

Which Outdoor Activity Is Right for You?

All four activities show you the same landscape of valleys and fairy chimneys, but each one suits a different kind of traveller.

Horseback Riding for a Calm Sunset Ride

The Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia is a guided ride through the Red, Rose and Meskendir valleys, with a stop at a viewpoint to watch the sunset. Beginners are welcome: the ride starts with a safety briefing and basic riding instructions at the ranch. Helmets and insurance for all participants are included, and you finish with tea, coffee or water at the ranch.

ATV Tour for an Active Ride

On the Cappadocia ATV Tour (Morning or Sunset), you drive the ATV yourself after a safety briefing, or share a double ATV with a partner. You ride through the Rose, Red and Love valleys with photo stops along the way. Choose a morning session, or the sunset session, which ends with the sunset in Red Valley. Helmets and goggles are provided; expect some dust.

Jeep Safari If You Prefer Not to Drive or Ride

The Jeep Safari Cappadocia suits guests who want to see the valleys without riding or driving. You travel in a 4x4 with a licensed English-speaking guide through the Red and Rose valleys, visit the rock-cut houses of Çavuşin Village and drive through Love Valley before watching the sunset from a panoramic viewpoint. A stop at a local winery is optional; wine tasting is paid separately.

Camel Ride for Something Different

The Cappadocia Camel Ride moves at a slow, relaxed pace through valleys with fairy chimneys and lasts about 1 to 2 hours, depending on the package. You can book it as a sunset ride. It suits most people, but tell us about any mobility concerns before you book. Professional photos can be bought at the ranch.

What to Wear for Outdoor Activities

Wear long trousers and closed shoes for horseback riding and the ATV tour, and clothes you do not mind getting dusty. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses for the first part of the activity, and a light jacket, because it gets cool after sunset.

Combine with a Balloon Flight or a Day Tour

Balloon flights take place at sunrise, so a sunset activity fits well on the same day as your hot air balloon flight. On another day, combine it with one of our Cappadocia Day Tours. Check the start time on each activity page when you book.

Prices and Booking

All four activities are priced per person, and current prices are shown on each activity page. You pay a 20% deposit online and the rest at the start of the activity. Read How Booking Works for the booking and cancellation rules.