Cappadocia Intermediate Riding Programme!🐎🇹🇷
£350£1,195
🏜️ CAPPADOCIA SUB-INTERMEDIATE & INTERMEDIATE HORSE RIDING RETREAT 🐎🇹🇷
6th – 10th May 2027
4 Nights • 5 Days
5-Day Cappadocia Sub-Intermediate / Intermediate Trail Riding & Horsemanship Experience
Explore. Ride. Connect.
Discover Cappadocia from the saddle through three full days of guided trail riding, horsemanship and unforgettable valley expeditions.
Designed for confident beginners with a strong foundation and developing riders, this experience combines scenic sunrise and sunset rides with practical horsemanship sessions and longer trails through Cappadocia’s remarkable volcanic landscapes.
Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to build a connection with your horse, strengthen your riding skills and explore some of the region’s most beautiful valleys.
YOUR FIVE-DAY EXPERIENCE
DAY 1 – Arrival & Welcome
Check into your luxury Ottoman-inspired accommodation and enjoy a relaxed day exploring Göreme. Meet the sisters joining your programme, settle in and enjoy your first taste of Cappadocia before the riding begins.
No riding scheduled.
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DAY 2 – Ground Connection, Horse Matching & Valley Discovery
Starting at 10am | Approx. 3-4 hours
Begin at the ranch with a practical horsemanship session covering horse communication, grooming, safe handling, groundwork and introductory tack awareness.
You’ll be individually matched with a suitable horse based on your experience and suitability. Wherever possible, you’ll remain paired with the same horse throughout the three riding days, allowing you to develop familiarity and connection.
Then enjoy a two-hour guided trail ride through Rabbit Valley, Pink Valley and White Valley, discovering Cappadocia’s iconic fairy chimneys and extraordinary volcanic formations.
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DAY 3 – Sunrise Balloon Chase & Sunset Valley Ride
Approx. 4 hours of riding
Experience Cappadocia at two of its most magical times of day.
Morning: Set off at sunrise towards Love Valley, riding beneath the famous hot air balloons as they rise above Cappadocia’s valleys. Balloon flights are weather-dependent, but the sunrise ride will proceed as planned.
Afternoon: Return for a scenic sunset expedition through Red Valley, Rose Valley and Swords Valley, enjoying the changing colours of the volcanic landscape and dedicated photography stops.
After completing your ride, enjoy a complimentary Dinner with the ranch team.
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DAY 4 – Advanced Horsemanship, Karadağ Canyon & Farewell Lunch
Morning meeting at 10am | Approx. 5 hours combined
Begin your final riding day with a practical tack and equine anatomy clinic, developing your understanding of horse communication, anatomy, bridle and saddle fitting, saddle-pad alignment and pre-ride safety checks.
Then embark on an extended trail expedition through Butterfly Valley, following secluded riding paths before descending towards the dramatic scenery and towering cliffs of Karadağ Canyon.
After completing your ride, enjoy a complimentary warm lunch with the ranch team. Take time to relax, exchange photographs and reflect on your Cappadocia experience.
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DAY 5 – Farewell Until Next Time
Enjoy your final breakfast before departure, taking home unforgettable memories of your time in Cappadocia and the experiences shared along the way.
🏨 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ 4 nights / 5 days in a superb luxury ancient Ottoman Hotel
✔ Bed & breakfast for 4 nights
✔ Airport transfers (Nevsehir or Kayseri airport)
✔ Daily transfers to ranch and back
✔ 13 hours guided stable and riding experience
✔ Full supervision & support throughout
✔ Photography & videography included
✔ Professional English & Turkish speaking guides
✔ 2-Hour ATV Tour (Optional)
✔ 1x Group Lunch
✔ 1x Group Dinner
Extra nights available:
• £75 shared room (king size double bed - fits 2)
• £150 private room
❌ WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
• Flights
• Lunch and dinner are not included unless specifically stated in the itinerary. This gives you the opportunity to explore Göreme, discover its local restaurants and enjoy the delicious flavours of authentic Turkish cuisine.
Closest airport: Kayseri / Nevsehir (approx. 1hr 30 minutes away, included within price)
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🌸 Intermediate Programme Costs: £1195
✔ 13 hours of immersive riding experience
✔ Luxury accommodation included
✔ Full media coverage included
✔ Transport included throughout programme
✔ 2 Hour ATV tour
To put this into perspective:
In the UK, 45-minute lessons cost around £60 — this experience gives you a full immersive riding journey in the ancient city of Cappadocia with accommodation and memories included.
This will be our only programme that we host in Cappadocia, Turkiye for 2027.
Due to upcoming changes, we cannot guarantee that a programme of this scale, with these riding hours, inclusions, and pricing, will be available again in the future, especially in Cappadocia.
If you have been dreaming of experiencing Cappadocia on horseback, this is the perfect opportunity to join us for this unforgettable journey. 🐎🤍
💳 PAYMENT
To secure your place, a non-refundable 25% deposit of £350 is required.
The remaining balance (£845) is due by 16th April 2027.
Once booked, you will be added into a private group chat with the other sisters joining 1-2 weeks before the trek.
After your deposit, I will personally contact you via message within 2 hours to confirm everything.
📩 AFTER BOOKING
You will not be left unsure or waiting.
You will be fully guided, supported, and prepared for your experience from the moment your booking is confirmed. We also assist with sharing flight details so sisters can travel together if they wish to do so.
🤍 IMPORTANT
If you are unsure whether this level is programme is right for you, you are still welcome to book and we will confirm everything together afterwards.
This experience is exclusively organised and operated by Sunnah Saddles. All bookings, payments, and communication must be made directly through us.
This isn’t just riding. It’s learning by living it. 🐎❤️
I look forward to meeting and riding with you ladies!🫶🏼