Our horse riding tour in Kemer gives you an hour in the saddle on forest and mountain trails, far from the noise of the beach, with nothing but the sound of hooves and the wind in the trees. You don’t need any riding experience: the instructor explains everything and accompanies the group along the whole route. You choose your own pickup time between 09:00 and 16:00.
We pick up guests from hotels in Beldibi, Göynük, Kemer, Kiriş, Çamyuva and Tekirova.
Book your seat online with no prepayment — you pay on the bus on the day of the tour.
Horse riding tour in Kemer at a glance
- Hotel pickup: any time from 09:00 to 16:00 that suits you; write it in the “Special Requests” field, and we’ll confirm the exact time on your e-ticket
- Programme: 1 hour of riding on mountain and forest trails around Kemer (or 2 hours if you prefer, $15 extra per person)
- Riding club: in Çamyuva
- Riding experience: not needed; beginners are welcome
- Age: from 7; children under 7 can’t join the tour
- Clothing: long trousers and closed-toe shoes; riding in shorts is not allowed
- Total time with transfers: about 2.5 hours
- Payment: cash on the bus ($, €, ₺)
Tour programme
- 09:00–16:00 | Hotel pickup
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier. You choose when we pick you up, any time between 09:00 and 16:00, and write it in the “Special Requests” field when you book; we’ll confirm the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket.
- Riding club in Çamyuva
An instructor meets you at the club and gives a safety briefing. Then you’re matched with a horse and given a protective helmet.
- 1 hour on horseback
You ride along mountain and forest trails around Kemer with the instructor. If you like, you can choose a 2-hour ride for $15 extra per person.
- Photos, if you want them
Back at the club you can look through the photographer’s pictures. They cost extra, and buying them is optional.
- About 2.5 hours later | Back at your hotel
With the one-hour ride, you’re back at your hotel about 2.5 hours after leaving it; with the two-hour ride, about an hour later.
How does the horse riding tour in Kemer work?
Hotel pickup and a short drive to Çamyuva
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, at the time you choose, between 09:00 and 16:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
The riding club is in Çamyuva, close to Kemer. From hotels in the Kemer area the drive takes about 5 to 25 minutes, depending on where your hotel is.
Safety briefing and a helmet before the ride
An instructor meets you at the club. They explain how to behave around horses, how to sit in the saddle, hold on and control the horse, and help you get ready for the route.
Every guest is matched with a horse and given a protective helmet. If anything is unclear, please ask the instructor before the ride starts.
A gentle pace for beginners
The instructor stays with the group for the whole route and keeps the pace gentle, taking into account the riders’ experience, the weather and safety requirements. You don’t need any riding experience.
In the saddle on forest and mountain trails
The main part of the programme is about an hour of riding through forest and along mountain slopes near Kemer.
If you’d like more time in the saddle, book the two-hour ride for $15 extra per person. Just mention it in the “Special Requests” field when you book.
Optional ride photos
After the ride, the group returns to the riding club. There you can look through the photos the photographer took along the way and buy the ones you like at extra cost.
Back at your hotel
The bus then takes you back. With the one-hour ride, you’re back at your hotel about 2.5 hours after leaving it; with the two-hour ride, about an hour later.
Depending on the time you choose, there’s still room in the day for the beach or other plans.
Book your seat online with no prepayment. You pay for the tour on the bus on the day.
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 1-hour horse ride
- Safety briefing
- Instructor with the group along the whole route
- Protective helmet
- Insurance
What is not included
- Two-hour ride: $15 extra per person, optional
- Photos
- Drinks during the tour
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Comfortable long trousers (riding in shorts is not allowed)
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Drinking water
- Phone or camera
- Cash for photos, drinks and personal expenses
Distance to the riding club
- Beldibi to the riding club: 20 km, about 25 minutes
- Göynük to the riding club: 15 km, about 20 minutes
- Kemer to the riding club: 10 km, about 15 minutes
- Kiriş to the riding club: 8 km, about 10 minutes
- Çamyuva to the riding club: 2 km, about 5 minutes
- Tekirova to the riding club: 10 km, about 10 minutes
Distances and travel times are based on Google Maps and are intended as a guide. The actual journey time depends on traffic and on how long it takes to pick up guests from other hotels.
Discounts
- Book at least 7 days in advance — 4% off
- Book at least 30 days in advance — 5% off
- $1 off for each person in your booking who follows our Instagram (@goldwaytravel)
- Discounts can’t be combined: choose either the early booking discount or the follower discount, whichever saves you more
FAQ about the horse riding tour in Kemer
How much does the horse riding tour in Kemer cost?
Adults and children 7+ $35. The price includes a 1-hour ride, an instructor, a safety briefing and hotel transfer.
How do I book the horse riding tour in Kemer?
Choose the date and the number of adults and children in the “Online Booking” form; the total is worked out automatically. In the form that opens, enter your full name, hotel, WhatsApp number and email, then send it. No prepayment: you pay on the bus on the day of the tour. Once your booking is confirmed, we send you an e-ticket with the exact pickup time via WhatsApp or Telegram. For step-by-step instructions with pictures, see
“How to book and pay on the bus”.
Do I need riding experience?
No, you don’t need any experience. Before the ride the instructor explains how to sit in the saddle, how to hold on and how to control the horse. The pace is gentle, so beginners usually feel comfortable.
What is the ride like?
First, at the club in Çamyuva, the instructor gives a safety briefing and matches each guest with a horse. Then, for about an hour, the horses walk at a gentle pace along forest and mountain trails around Kemer, and the instructor accompanies the group along the whole route.
How long is the horse ride?
The standard ride lasts 1 hour. The whole trip, including the drive from your hotel and back, takes about 2.5 hours.
Can I ride for longer?
Yes, you can choose a 2-hour ride. It costs $15 extra per person. Please mention it in advance in the “Special Requests” field when you book.
Where does the route go?
The riding club is in Çamyuva, about 5–25 minutes’ drive from the hotels. The route follows forest and mountain trails in the Kemer area.
What time does the tour start?
You choose the pickup time yourself, between 09:00 and 16:00. Write it in the “Special Requests” field when you book, and we’ll confirm the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket.
What time will I be back at the hotel?
With the standard one-hour ride, you’re back at your hotel about 2.5 hours after leaving it; with the two-hour ride, about an hour later. The exact time depends on where your hotel is and on traffic.
What should I wear?
Comfortable long trousers and closed-toe shoes make it easier and safer to sit in the saddle. Riding in shorts is not allowed: bare skin keeps rubbing against the leather saddle, and your legs can get badly chafed. Very loose clothing and shoes that don’t stay firmly on your feet aren’t suitable either.
Do you provide a helmet?
Yes, every guest is given a protective helmet before the ride.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes, the limit is roughly 90–100 kg. The instructor makes the final decision on the spot, with the safety of the rider, the horse and the whole group in mind.
Can children take part?
Children aged 7 and over can take part together with their parents, each on their own horse. The instructor decides on the spot whether a child can ride, based on their age, height and weight.
What if my child is under 7?
Children under 7 can’t join this tour, not even just to come along with their parents without riding. Please keep this in mind when you book.
Can I buy photos?
Yes, after the ride you can look through the pictures the photographer took along the way. They cost extra, and buying them is optional.
Who is this tour not suitable for?
The ride may not be suitable for people with serious back, joint or muscle problems, a flare-up of a chronic illness, an allergy to animal hair, or a weight above the limit. If you have any doubts about your health, it’s best to check with your doctor beforehand.
