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Camel Riding · Göreme, Cappadocia Ride on the silk road, the old caravan way, under the balloons
A slow, swaying camel ride through the fairy-chimney valleys around Göreme: at sunrise with hot air balloons drifting overhead, or at sunset as the rock turns gold.
No experience needed Family friendly Sunrise or sunset Instant confirmation
from €60 · Next available November 1
Duration~1.5 hr ride · ~2 hrs with transfers
From price€60 per person
TimingSunrise, Sunset or Day
SkillNo experience needed
Why you’ll love it
The highlights
No experience needed Family friendly Sunrise or sunset Instant confirmation
Ride a camel caravan through Göreme's fairy-chimney valleys
At sunrise, hot air balloons drift right above you
At sunset, the tuff cliffs turn pink and gold
Experienced handlers lead the caravan, so no experience is needed
Classic Cappadocia photos with your camel
The story
The Silk Road, at walking pace
Long before tour buses, Cappadocia was crossed by camel caravans. The Silk Road ran across this plateau, and the Seljuks lined it with stone caravanserais roughly a day's journey apart. The Saruhan inn near Avanos and Ağzıkarahan on the Aksaray road still stand.
The ride brings back that rhythm. Your camel kneels, you climb into a padded saddle, and the caravan rises and sets off through the valleys at the pace of a slow walk. At sunrise the sky fills with hot air balloons; at sunset the tuff cliffs glow pink and gold. Handlers stay with the caravan the whole way, so all you need to do is hold on, look around and take the photos.
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Saruhan Caravanserai built
A Seljuk inn for Silk Road caravans near Avanos
~1.5 hr
in the saddle
At the pace of a slow walk
2
times of day
Balloons at sunrise, or golden sunset
“Long before tour buses, Cappadocia was crossed by camel caravans.”
The Silk Road through CappadociaStep by step
Your day, hour by hour
1Hotel pickup
2Camel base
3Valleys
4Viewpoint
5Camel base
6Hotel
What’s included
Everything’s handled. Just show up.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Camel ride of about 1.5 hour
Experienced camel handlers
Photo stops along the route
Not included
Photos and videos by the team (optional)Food and drinksTips and personal expenses
What to bring
Good to know
Questions, answered
Do I need any riding experience?
No. The camels are calm and used to guests, and handlers lead the caravan the whole way. You only need to hold on, especially when the camel stands up and kneels down.
Sunrise or sunset: which should I choose?
Sunrise is the one with the hot air balloons overhead (on days they fly), cooler air and an early start. Sunset has warmer light and a later start. Both use the same valleys.
Can children ride?
Yes. Young children usually share a camel with a parent. Tell us their ages when you book so the team can plan the saddles.
Are there any health limits?
A camel's movements when it stands and kneels are sudden. The ride isn't recommended during pregnancy or for guests with back or spine problems; if you're unsure, ask us before booking.
Licensed local guides Fully insured Free cancellation up to 2 days before
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Ready when you are
About an hour and half in the saddle through Göreme's valleys, at sunrise with the balloons or at sunset, with hotel pickup included.
Plan your tour for a different day from your sunrise balloon flight, or for the afternoon of your flight day, so you’re never rushed.
from€60/ person
Next available November 1
Free cancellation up to 2 days before
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