Ihlara, Wild Cappadocia
For happy riders, who want to discover the beauty of the wild Cappadocia, meet the Turkish traditional way of live, and camp under stars surrounded by your horses.
This trail is run by Cappadock and guided by Ibrahim.
Leaving from Guzelyurt ranch, the trail takes you around the South of Cappadocia. From the peasants' Cappadocia to the most beautiful valleys, a succession of fantastic rock formations, lush canyons, high plateaux, steppe-like landscape, along with vineyards and orchards, compose a surprisingly varied route. Overlooked by the Mont Hassan, the villages reflect the Anatolian way of life while frescoed churches and other troglodytic treasures testify of the rich past of the area.
Accommodation in camp.
6 days, 7 nights
The Ilhara trail is for every autonomous riders, who want to discover the beauty of Cappadocia, in a safe and friendly environment !
- The riders won’t lead their horse on long walks uphill or downhill ; only on few rough passages where they need to dismount from the horse and a short walk in the morning before getting in the saddle.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY :
The description below is an example of a trail we often do, but for a reason like the weather forecast or a safety reason, the guide can chose to change the itinerary of the trail at the last moment.
DESCRIPTION :
Dates & conditions
Dates 2025 :
July 12 - 19 : 1850 €
July 26 - August 02 : 1850 €
August 09 - 16 : 1850 €
Single room and tent supplement : 190 €
Conditions :
- The trail is confirmed for 4 riders
- Small group supplement :
For a group of 2 riders: supplement of 370 € per person For a group of 3 riders: supplement of 170 € per person
The basic price includes :
- 6 riding days, 7 nights on double, twin or triple room (including 2 nights in hotel)
- The loan of a horse and riding equipment
- English and French speaking guides (1 per group of 8 or less)
- Nights and food accommodation full board (except the arrival night)
- Regular transfers between local airports and hotels
The basic price doesn't include :
- the first diner of your arrival
- International flights
- Optional activities
- Extra drinks
Fitness & Horse riding level
- The difficulty of this trail is 2/4, several fun canters every day
- Riding level : Intermediate to advanced riders.
To take part of all our trails, you must have a competent riding level to be able to stay in control during group canters on forward-going horses, ride or lead your horse on short technical passages, get on or off your horse several times a day alone and groom, tack and untack your horse without assistance.
- Good physical condition is essential.
Rhythms of the trail :
- 6 riding days
- 5 to 6 hours on horseback each day, except day 4 (ride in the morning and afternoon at leisure in Uchisar)
- 28 kilometres (average) each day
- Pace: mostly walk, with opportunities for trots and canters each day
Maximum weight :
Riders' weight on the progressive trail is limited at 90 kg (on riding clothes). Riders upper 90 kg, could book with extra charge, for the loan of a second horse. This option is only on demand, it will depend of the horse riding level of the rider and the availability of our horse.
Riders's contribution :
Riders are in charge of their horses ; they will be asked to tack and untack their horse, to water and feed their horse and to take care of their horse equipment.
Accomodation
Hotel :
Arrival and departure's nights in hotel located in Avanos, it's a picturesque, comfortable hotel located in ancient stone houses, typical of the local architecture.
- 5 nights in camp / Dome tent
Your luggage will be transfered by our logistics vehicle. You should pack several, lighter bags rather than one large, heavy suitcase.
Food
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the nature by Cappadock's team
- Cappadocia wine, local alcoholic drinks, beer and soft drinks are available as an option.
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