Cappadocia Camel Ride: 1-Hour Valley Trek with Hotel Pick-Up

Cappadocia camel ride: the key facts

This is a one-hour camel ride through the valleys near Goreme, with hotel pick-up and drop-off. The trail goes through Rose Valley and Red Valley and across the open ground of Love Valley, past old cave homes cut into the rock. Local handlers walk beside the camels and explain the basics, so you need no riding experience. A safety briefing, riding equipment, insurance and photo stops along the way are part of it.

It suits travellers who want a slow, easy outing in the valleys, families and couples, and anyone looking for something short to add to a sightseeing day. The price is from $59 per person. It runs every day, with sunrise, daytime and sunset slots, and no minimum number of participants.

Do we need any riding experience?

No. The handlers walk next to you for the whole ride and show you how to sit, how to hold on and what happens when the camel kneels down and stands up. The pace is a walk. The page does not give an age limit, a weight limit or rules for children riding alone or with a parent. If you travel with small children or have back problems, ask us in writing before you book.

Which time slot should we choose?

You can pick sunrise, daytime or sunset. The ride lasts about an hour, so it fits easily around a full-day tour. A sunrise ride may overlap with the balloon flights, so it does not combine with a balloon flight on the same morning; on a flying day you may see the balloons from the saddle. A sunset ride fits after a day tour that ends at about 17:00. The page does not say whether sunrise or sunset slots cost more than the price shown, so ask for the price of your slot in writing.

Which valleys do we ride through?

The trail runs through Rose Valley and Red Valley and across the open stretches of Love Valley, with views of fairy chimneys and cave homes cut into the rock. In one hour you will not cover the valleys end to end; you ride a section of them. If you want to walk deeper into Red Valley and Rose Valley, they are on the southern Yellow Tour of several of our packages, such as the 2-day Cappadocia tour without hotel, from $112 per person.

Is this the same as your other camel safari?

Ask us before you book. We also list a Cappadocia camel safari among the fairy chimneys, from $85 per person, which is also one hour long with sunrise, daytime and sunset times. This page is priced from $59 per person. The difference may be in the route, the group size or what is included. Tell us which one you are looking at and we will explain the difference in writing. The FAQ on this page also compares it with a balloon flight "from €98, €46 more than this ride", which does not match the $59 shown here; go by the price in your confirmation.

What should we wear and bring?

Wear trousers rather than shorts, because you sit astride the saddle, and closed shoes. In summer bring a hat, sunscreen and water; meals and drinks are not included. Sunrise and sunset can be cold in Cappadocia outside summer, so bring a warm layer for those slots. Keep your phone on a strap or in a zipped pocket so you can take photos without dropping it. A professional photo shoot is not included, but you can take your own pictures at the photo stops.

Is insurance included?

Yes. The inclusions list "full insurance and riding equipment". The page does not explain what the insurance covers. If this matters to you, ask us for the details in writing, and check whether your own travel insurance also covers animal riding. Follow the handlers' instructions, especially when the camel kneels or stands, and stay seated until they tell you to get off.

What can we combine it with?

The page suggests pairing the camel ride with horse riding in Cappadocia, from $90 per person, or seeing the valleys from above with a standard sunrise balloon flight, from $199 per person, on another morning. For something faster, there is the ATV quad safari, from $44 per person. For a full guided day, the Best of Cappadocia day tour is from $57 per person. All options are on our Cappadocia tours page.

How do I book the camel ride?

Choose your date, time slot and number of guests in the booking form on this page, or send us a WhatsApp message with your hotel name. Tell us the ages of any children in your group. We send you the pick-up time, the slot and the price in writing, and you pay only after you have checked and confirmed it. The activity is arranged by Get Turkey Tours, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.