Our horse riding tour from Alanya is a proper ride out: about three hours on horseback along forest and mountain trails to the ruins of the ancient city of Syedra. You don’t need any riding experience, as the instructor explains everything and gives you protective gear.
We pick up guests from hotels in Okurcalar, İncekum, Avsallar, Türkler, Konaklı, Payallar, Cenger, Alanya centre, Oba (Obagöl, Obaköy), Tosmur, Kestel, Mahmutlar, Kargıcak and Paşabey.
Book your seat online with no prepayment — you pay on the bus on the day of the tour.
Horse riding tour from Alanya at a glance
- Hotel pickup: 08:00–09:00
- Back at your hotel: about 4.5–5 hours after leaving it
- Horse ride: about 3 hours, including stops
- Route: forest and mountain trails, the ruins of ancient Syedra and a stop in a village
- Riding experience: not needed
- Age: from 7; children under 7 can’t join the tour
- Clothing: long trousers and closed-toe shoes; riding in shorts is not allowed
- Payment: cash on the bus ($, €, ₺)
Tour programme
- 08:00–09:00 | Hotel pickup
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
- Riding club
You meet the instructor, go through the safety briefing and are given protective gear.
- About 3 hours on horseback, with stops
A forest trail to the ruins of ancient Syedra, a stop in a village and the ride back to the riding club with views of the Mediterranean. The instructor accompanies the group along the whole route.
- Free time at the club
You can change your clothes, look through the photos and videos the photographer took, and buy them if you like.
- About 4.5–5 hours later | Back at your hotel
You’re back at your hotel about 4.5–5 hours after leaving it.
How does the horse riding tour from Alanya work?
Morning pickup and the drive to the riding club
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 08:00 and 09:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
The riding club is in a quiet, secluded spot. The drive from hotels in Alanya takes about 15–55 minutes, depending on the area.
A safety briefing and protective gear before you ride
An instructor meets you at the riding club. They go through the safety rules, give you protective gear and explain how to sit in the saddle and control the horse.
You don’t need any riding experience. If anything is unclear, please ask the instructor before the ride starts.
A forest trail to the ruins of Syedra
Including stops, the route takes about 3 hours. The horses walk at an unhurried pace along a forest trail that leads to the ruins of the ancient city of Syedra. The instructor rides with the group the whole way.
Syedra was a port city, but what survives is its upper part, on a slope of the Taurus Mountains about 400 metres above the coast. The ruins include stone columns and the remains of a bathhouse and the city walls.
A stop in a village
The next stop is in a village, where you can take a short break and look around. Drinks aren’t included in the price, so it’s best to bring water with you.
Mediterranean views on the ride back
After the village the ride continues, with views of the Mediterranean and a smell of pine and citrus in the air. The trail then leads back to the riding club.
Optional photos and videos of your ride
After the ride you have a little free time to change your clothes and tidy yourself up. At the club you can look through the photos and videos the photographer took during the ride and buy them at extra cost if you like.
Bus back to your hotel
The bus then takes you back. You’re back at your hotel about 4.5–5 hours after leaving it. The exact time depends on where your hotel is and on traffic.
Beginners are welcome, and so are families with children aged 7 and over. It’s half a day outdoors, with the chance to see the ruins of an ancient city.
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
- Horse ride of about 3 hours, including stops
- Safety briefing
- Instructor with the group along the whole route
- Protective gear
- Insurance
What is not included
- Photos and videos from the photographer
- Drinks during the tour
- Souvenirs and other personal expenses
What to bring
- Comfortable long trousers (riding in shorts is not allowed)
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- A change of clothes
- Drinking water
- Phone or camera
- Cash for photos and videos, drinks and personal expenses
Distance to the riding club
- Okurcalar to the riding club: 56 km, about 55 minutes
- İncekum to the riding club: 52 km, about 50 minutes
- Avsallar to the riding club: 48 km, about 40 minutes
- Türkler to the riding club: 35 km, about 25 minutes
- Konaklı to the riding club: 35 km, about 25 minutes
- Alanya centre to the riding club: 25 km, about 20 minutes
- Oba to the riding club: 18 km, about 20 minutes
- Tosmur to the riding club: 16 km, about 15 minutes
- Kestel to the riding club: 14 km, about 15 minutes
- Mahmutlar to the riding club: 11 km, about 15 minutes
- Kargıcak to the riding club: 9 km, about 15 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 from Alanya
How much does the horse riding tour from Alanya cost?
Adults and children 7+ $55. The price includes a ride of about 3 hours, a safety briefing, equipment, an instructor and hotel transfer.
How do I book the horse riding tour from Alanya?
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 goes through the safety rules, gives you protective gear and explains how to sit in the saddle and control the horse. The horses walk at an unhurried pace.
How long is the horse ride?
Including stops, the ride lasts about 3 hours. With the drive from your hotel and back, the whole trip takes 4.5–5 hours.
What time does the tour start?
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 08:00 and 09:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
What time will I be back at the hotel?
You’re back at your hotel about 4.5–5 hours after leaving it. The exact time depends on where your hotel is and on traffic.
What should I wear?
Please wear comfortable long trousers and closed-toe shoes. Riding in shorts is not allowed: bare skin keeps rubbing against the saddle, and your legs can get badly chafed.
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?
Yes, children aged 7 and over ride their own horse and pay the same price as adults. Minors can only take part in the ride together with their parents. It’s important that your child follows all the instructor’s directions carefully.
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 and videos?
Yes, a photographer accompanies the ride. Back at the club you can look through the photos and videos and buy them if you like. They cost extra.
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.
What will I see on the ride?
The ancient city of Syedra
Syedra was an ancient port city on the Alanya coast. The ruins of its upper part survive on a slope of the Taurus Mountains, about 400 metres above the coast: columns and the remains of a bathhouse and the city walls. The ruins are protected by the state as part of Turkey’s cultural heritage.
