Göreme · CAPPADOCIA CAMEL RIDES
Good cappadocia camel rides in the valleys fill up in spring and autumn. Below: the 15 to book before you arrive, what each costs and how they differ.
Join a camel caravan into Meskenler Valley near Ortahisar, with views toward Red and Rose Valleys. Savran Safari provides hotel pickup, a camel trainer, and a traditional cap to wear. Guides often help take photos and videos, but the listed guide language is Turkish. The group is limited to six people.
“Such an amazing experience! And everyone was so wonderful! I couldn’t recommend this activity enough!”
Ride through Pigeon Valley on a small-group camel tour, starting from a hotel pickup in several Cappadocia towns. You’ll stop for photos with Uçhisar Castle in view, and at sunrise you may see hot-air balloons if conditions allow. Guides have included Abdullah, Mina, and Mustafa. The outing lasts 1.5 hours and costs $83 per person.
“Family run business. Very helpful and professional. I highly recommend this tour.”
Spend an hour on a guided camel ride through Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys, passing fairy chimneys and stopping for photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and groups are limited to 10. Guides speak English or Turkish. A guide named Ali has led some rides, but staffing may vary.
“It was a grea tour and Ali abd gis partner were fantastic.. They let us take our time enjoy each destination. Highly recommended.🫰🏻”
Ride through Cappadocia’s Red, Rose, and Meskendir valleys on a one to one-and-a-half-hour camel safari, with hotel pickup and an English- or Turkish-speaking instructor. Choose a time that suits you, including sunrise or sunset departures. Guides may help with photos, and you could meet camels such as Lemon and Lula.
“It’s one in a lifetime experience. I’ve never ridden a camel and this tour gave the chance to me to do it. I highly recommend it”
Ride a camel through Cappadocia’s valleys on a small-group outing with hotel pickup, a guide, and safety equipment. Choose sunrise, daytime, or sunset, but confirm the actual start time: some scheduled rides have been moved earlier. The tour lasts about two hours, including roughly one hour on the camel. DVD and photo packages cost extra.
“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.”
This two-hour Almila Tour trip pairs a camel ride with sunrise or sunset views of Cappadocia’s rock formations. You’ll get hotel pickup from Göreme, Avanos, Ürgüp, Nevşehir, or Uçhisar, a short riding briefing, traditional clothes to wear, and an English- or Turkish-speaking guide. Choose sunrise to see hot-air balloons; they do not fly at sunset.
Ride a camel through the valleys around Göreme and Ortahisar on an approximately 90-minute trip, with a guide alongside and time for photos among Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys. Hotel pickup is offered, and groups are capped at eight. Sunrise and sunset rides feature in the experience; confirm your departure time when booking.
“A fun experience with a small group of only 3. A non threatening and sedate activity suited to the slightly adventurous.”
Set out from your Cappadocia hotel at 4:30 am for a 90-minute guided camel ride through Red Valley and Rose Valley. The group is capped at 12 in the tour details, and traditional clothing, hotel transport, and an English-speaking guide are included. The draw is the early light and a chance to photograph the valleys, with hot air balloons possible but not guaranteed.
“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.”
This 90-minute camel ride follows routes through Rose Valley, Red Valley, and Mesken Valley, with hotel pickup in Göreme and several nearby towns. You can request a start time by giving the operator two hours’ notice. Guides such as Ali and Murat have been praised for sharing valley history and helping with photos, though specific guides are not guaranteed.
“We loved it! Highlight if our trip. Very relaxing way to see the sights! Great communication. Easy pick up and drop off back to our hotel.”
Set out from Göreme with a small group of up to 15 people for an hour-long camel ride through Red and Rose valleys. Expect two photo stops of about 25 minutes each, hotel pickup, and guides who can help with pictures. Irfan and Anver have led some rides, but your guide may differ. Sunrise and sunset outings are offered.
“One of the best tours ever, enjoyable, pleasant and so much fun. This is not a tour where you sit on a camel and go in circles. The tour team was amazing. Anver was an amazing tour guide that guided the camels and talked about them and their habits. He took us to the end of the cliff and he was taking pictures of us and recording fun videos with our phones. In the meantime we were recorded by another tour member by the drone. I had no idea how this will turn out. After 1 hour of very fun and comfortable riding, they created 2 minute video of us…”
Reputation Travel’s Cappadocia camel safari lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours, with pickup and an English- or Turkish-speaking guide. Choose a sunrise or sunset private tour, or ask about a daytime safari. Expect valley views, a short pre-ride briefing, and a group capped at 10. No guide names are provided.
Ride a camel through Rose Valley and Cavuşin on this two-hour Cappadocia outing, choosing a balloon-view or sunset option. Hotel-reception pickup is offered, and guides help with the camels and take photos. A guide named Erme has been associated with useful historical explanations, though guide assignments may vary.
“This was a great experience and I highly recommend doing this even if you have 2 days here. The staff were so friendly and were always one step away to keep things flowing. They also sold nice coverings which are super cute. The staff will also take all the pics you want so no need to worry about getting a great shore. One word of advice. Stop for a restroom break before.”
Join a small group of up to eight for a one-hour camel ride among Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, rock formations, and cave dwellings. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a live English- or Turkish-speaking guide, and traditional clothes are included. A guide’s name is not provided, but one tour included phone photos and Turkish coffee on a cold, snowy day.
“A beautiful tour, and the excellent guide took all the photos with our phones. Then, she made us Turkish coffee because it was so cold and snowing. I'm very pleased with my choice.”
Savran Safari’s 1.5-hour sunrise camel ride takes you through Cappadocia’s Red and Rose valleys, where balloons may rise if weather allows. Expect at least 75 minutes on the camel, time for photos, a traditional colored cap, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Groups are limited to six; no individual guide names are provided.
“really relaxed camel ride through the Turkish vineyards with photo opportunity with the sunrise balloons. guides were lovely and accomdating taking plenty of photos and videos of my husband and I on our phones. pick up was timely. they did not try to sell us anything after the trip. made for a bucket list item and wonderful honeymoon activity.”
Qx Travel collects you in Göreme for a two-hour outing, including about 90 minutes on camelback through Cappadocia’s valleys. Expect fairy chimneys, rock formations and cave houses, with a route near Uçhisar Castle. The host speaks English and Turkish. Sunset departures are highlighted, but confirm the time when booking.
Pick a dawn, a valley or an evening.
