Turkiye · CAMEL RIDES
Short rides through Love Valley, mostly at sunrise or sunset when the light is worth the photograph. These 12 compare ride length, whether transfer is included and what the sunrise slot costs over the afternoon one.
Ride a camel caravan into Meskenler Valley near Ortahisar, with views toward Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys. Savran Safari provides hotel pickup, a Turkish-speaking guide, camel trainer, traditional cap, and a small group limited to six. Expect a slow, scenic ride and plenty of photo stops.
“Great experience! Fantastic guide who took lots of photos and friendly driver.”
Ride for 1.5 hours through Pigeon Valley toward Uçhisar Castle, with hotel pickup from Göreme, Uçhisar, and nearby towns. Guides such as Abdullah, Mina, and Mustafa help with the camels and take photos at scenic stops. Sunrise brings hot-air balloons; sunset brings warm light behind the castle.
“Very well organized, beautiful view, camels well cared for by the family business, and lots of beautiful pictures of our family with the camel's, balloons, and sunrise. I can't think of anything to improve.”
Spend one hour riding a camel through Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys, passing fairy chimneys and canyon-like rock walls. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and groups are limited to 10 people. Your English or Turkish-speaking guide helps with the camels and takes photos, with Ali among the guides praised for his friendly service.
“Very nice ride through the beautiful valley tour guide was very nice & welcoming”
Ride a calm, well-trained camel through Cappadocia’s Red, Rose, and Meskendir Valleys in a group of no more than six. Your English or Turkish-speaking instructor handles the animals, gives a safety briefing, and can help with photos. Choose a daytime, sunrise, or sunset departure, with hotel pickup from major Cappadocia towns.
“The camel ride was okay, nothing super special though… The camels seemed to be in good shape, but the guides didn’t really communicate and weren’t really enthusiastic. We got some nice pictures and all in all it was fine.”
You’ll ride for about an hour through Cappadocia near Red Valley and Pigeon Valley, with sunrise, daytime, and sunset departures. Guides help first-time riders mount and control the camels, then stop for photos and videos. Groups can reach 12 people. Pickup is offered, but you must meet the vehicle at your hotel’s main entrance.
“This was such a fun experience. It was a small group of 4 of us and was such a great time! The staff were wonderful and very attentive. There were 4 camels and 3 staff member. We went through Pigeon Valley and stopped for beautifully stunning photos and videos at sunset. The landscape was stunning! This was a great experience and would highly recommend. Pick up and drop off was seamless. Thank you for a wonderful birthday experience.”
You’ll ride a camel for two hours through Cappadocia’s striking valleys with an English or Turkish-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off cover Göreme, Avanos, Ürgüp, Nevşehir, and Uçhisar. Choose sunrise for hot-air balloons and cool morning light, or sunset for warm colors. Traditional clothing is provided, but food and drinks are not.
Spend about 90 minutes riding a camel through Cappadocia near Ortahisar, Red Valley, and Rose Valley. A guide walks beside the animals, helps with photos, and leads you to scenic viewpoints. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available, groups are capped at eight, and sunrise or sunset departures may be offered.
“Wear a hat or purchase a locally made one when you get there. Transport was on time, greeting was warm and welcoming as I dined with employees on delicious watermelon, Baris, my guide, was charming and took his time to show me beautiful geographical formations. He knew the optimal spots to take some photos and was more than happy to do so. Most importantly you could see he loves and cares for the camels and that’s what made me the most happy,”
Start with pickup at 4:30 am, then ride a camel through Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys during golden hour. Tourmania provides camels, traditional clothing, an English-speaking guide, and hotel transfers. The small group is capped at 12 people, with about 90 minutes in the valleys for photos and panoramic views.
“10 out of 10. We had a good time and got some great sunrise pictures on the camels. The balloons were cancelled the morning we went but I would still recommend going. I can only imagine how magical it would be with the balloons.”
Ride a camel through Rose Valley, Red Valley, and Mesken Valley near Goreme, with hotel pickup from several Cappadocia towns. The 90-minute outing can be arranged around your schedule, including sunrise times, though cold or wet weather may cause changes. Guides such as Ali, Murat, and Mohammed are praised for photos and local stories.
“Great ride for almost 2 hours. Very nice people to deal with. The location we rode to was perfect. Pickup and return to the hotel was right on time”
This one-hour camel ride from Goreme visits Red Valley and Rose Valley, with about 25 minutes at each for photos. Hotel pickup, English service, and groups of up to 15 are included. Guides such as Irfan and Anver have helped with photos and camel handling, while drone footage may be available for an added fee.
“Camels are abused and in bad shape. Not well fed or groomed. Wouldn’t call this a “tour” or a “safari.” You just sit on a camel and walk down a street to one ledge for pics then you turn around. Would not recommend.”
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for a cave-hotel stay, a one-hour camel ride through Red and Rose Valleys, and a standard hot-air balloon flight at sunrise. Your small guided tour visits Göreme Open-Air Museum, Tokalı Church, Avanos, Ortahisar, Uçhisar, and Devrent Valley before returning to Istanbul late on day two.
“This tour was literal perfection. It was highly organized, efficient and offered exactly what it was supposed to. Everything was included. It was so worth it and I have some amazing photos that will last a lifetime! Only thing I would change is the included lunch spot. The restaurant was infested with flies and the food was not good.”
You’ll ride a camel through Cappadocia’s unusual valleys on a one to one-and-a-half-hour safari with hotel pickup, a short safety briefing, and an English- or Turkish-speaking guide. Sunrise and sunset options offer the best light, while daytime rides may include a photo stop near Rose Valley. Groups are limited to 10.
Pick a coast, a ruin, a valley or a bathhouse.
