Working in Cappadocia since more than 20 years, Kapadokya Ranch, Akhal Teke and Kirkit Horse Riding Center organize in Cappadocia the second edition of the THE GREAT CAPPADOCIAN RIDE: a unique and challenging project!

You want to, be part of a team? You could join one of your favorite horse riding center in Cappadocia or your favorite Horse travel Agency to build your own team, make the good choice to win THE GREAT CAPPADOCIAN RIDE 2021!

• May 28 – June 05 2022

• Price : 2100€

• Extra cost for 8 nights in a single room and a single tent : 245 €

The basic price includes:

- 8 nights accommodation full board, 6 and half riding days.

- The loan of a horse and riding equipment for the trail, for the obstacle course and the endurance race.

- English and/or french speaking guide.

- Local transfers camp; regular transfers from/to Kayseri airport and Nevsehir airport (all day long; shuttle bus available for each flight coming from Istanbul)

Restrictions :

Maximum weight is 85 kgs in riding cloth. Riders upper 85 kg, could book with extra charge, for the loan of a second horse. This option is only on demand, it will depend of the horse riding level of the rider and the availability of our horses.
Minimum age 18

The Great Cappadocian Ride in bivouac is for those who enjoy outdoor living and sleeping in a tent or under the stars. You will reach a different location on horseback at the end of each day, with the camp set up in the middle of nature, surrounded by beautiful views.

Except the night of arrival and departure, the 6 night will be spent in comfortable and beautiful bivouac camp in scenic area.

- Our exclusive camp spots are situated beautiful area .
- The camp includes a large communal tent like those used by the last nomadic families in the country, chairs and tables for meals.
- Dinners are taken in the communal tent or outside by the fire.
- The camp also includes toilets, a shower tent with a bucket and a gas stove for heating the water.
Tents will be put on by our team (double tipi-tents with single camp mattresses).
- We will ask your help to participate at the camp’s life :
Take and replace your luggages and equipment in the trailer.
Feeding and brushing your horse, tacking and untacking your horse.
Equipment required : sleeping bag, towels, torch, power bank (to charge your electronic devices)
- Your luggage will be transferred by our logistics vehicle. You should pack several, lighter bags rather than one large, heavy suitcase.
- Camp are based on twin large tent, with comfortable mattress.
- Single room and single tent are available (245 € retail price for the week) but Single supplement is not mandatory (if we cannot find another rider to share : he would share with an other single from other team).

Arrival and departure nights in hotel

double/twin room with ensuite toilets and shower.
Single room extra charge (only if unwilling to share with 1 or 2 riders).
Night 1: http://www.sultanbirding.com
Night 8:
- Standard : https://www.hotelsurban.com
- Luxury: https://www.selcukluevi.com (60€ per pax double room, 95 € single room)

Meals:

-Full board includes a Turkish / continental breakfast, and a delicious lunch featuring a local speciality each day.
-At the camp, dinner is a traditional dish cooked on the wood fire, along with salad and fruits.
-Vegetarian options are available upon request.
-Tea, coffee and mineral water are included; wine, beer and soft drinks are available as an option.

29 May till June 02 :
- 5 days of trail - orienteering

June 03 :
- Half day at leisure at the camp and/or visit of Cappadocian villages
- A training course (PTV with obstacle course: mud, door, U turn, slalom)
- Preparation for the final endurance race: Veterinary examination, horse inspections, presentation of the endurance rules and road

June 04:
Endurance race, 40 km