Camel Rides in Cappadocia: 15 Worth The Half Hour

1.Camel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 392 reviews · 1 hour · from $65Our pick

Ride a small camel caravan into Meskenler Valley near Ortahisar, with views toward Red and Rose Valleys. Savran Safari provides hotel transfers, a traditional cap, a camel handler, and photo help. The guide language is listed as Turkish, though some guides, including Burat and Sabhatim, have spoken English.

“WE had a really good time. It was a nice relaxing ride with the camels and great views. Our guide went above and beyond and had a little photo shoot for us when we arrived at a great lookout. He then also made a video of us on the way back (complete with sound and everything). He was amazing!!!”

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2.Sunset or Sunrise Scenic Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 139 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $83

Join a small-group camel ride through Pigeon Valley, starting with hotel pickup from Göreme, Uçhisar, Ortahisar, Ürgüp, Avanos, Çavuşin, or İbrahimpaşa. Guides such as Abdullah, Mina, and Mustafa lead calm camels toward Uçhisar Castle, with time for photos at sunrise or sunset.

“The tour was excellent, They were kind and sweet specially the two girls. I 100% recommend it”

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3.Camel Safari in Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 1 hour · from $59

Spend one hour riding a camel through Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys. Your English or Turkish-speaking guide leads you past fairy chimneys and helps with photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, groups stay small, and the ride costs $59 per person.

“Everyone was very friendly. Our group was small which made possible to have more personnal times. The person who came with us to guide the camels is very nice and exceptionally good at taking photos and videos.”

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4.Cappadocia Camel Ride Experince Sunrise Sunset Daytime

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

You’ll ride for about an hour through Cappadocia near Red or Rose Valley, with sunrise, daytime, and sunset departures. Guides provide safety equipment, basic riding help, and photo stops. Pickup is offered from your hotel entrance, and optional photos or a DVD cost $10.

“it was a very simple but nice afternoon tour, great to pair with the hot air balloon ride in the morning. The guide picked me up at my hotel and took me to the area near the red valley where they kept the camels. it was a group of about 10 people, each got on a came and with the guides started marching towards the cannon. it was a slow peaceful ride. once there each rider had a photo session (about 10 min) the camara man was very interactive and tried to get several shots from different angles and backgrounds. then we marched back. on the way back he made…”

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5.Sunrise or Sunset Camel Riding Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 60 reviews · 2 hours · from $89

Ride a camel for two hours through Cappadocia’s dramatic valleys at sunrise or sunset. You’ll get hotel pickup, a guide, traditional clothing, and time for photos. Choose sunrise for hot-air balloons, or sunset for warm light on the rock formations. Food and drinks are not included.

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6.Cappadocia Camel Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Ride a camel for about 90 minutes through Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys, with views near Ortahisar and a photo stop. Pickup and drop-off are offered, groups are limited to eight, and guides such as Baris help with photos and handling.

“The driver drove very recklessly and made all the passengers, including my kids, uncomfortable. I don't mean he just sped, he drove like a complete idiot. The whole situation felt weird, getting dropped in the middle of nowhere next to a pen of camels then being put on them after 10 minutes of standing around with nobody explaining a single thing or speaking at all. My kids got flea bites all over their hands...though maybe they shouldn't have pet the camels. The ride went down a road for about 10 min, 10 min on a dirt trail to a photo spot, 10 min of pics then you return.”

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7.Cappadocia Sunrise Camel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Leave your Cappadocia hotel at 4:30 am for a 90-minute small-group camel ride through Red and Rose Valleys. An English-speaking guide, traditional clothing, hotel transfers, and early light for photographs are included. The group is capped at 12, though the experience is advertised for up to 15.

“The person contacted me the day before andtold me the camels were sick. The sunrise tour would be impossible but maybe i could get a tour during the day. He promised to let me know wich he did not. When i tryed to contact him he did not answer the phone. One day lost in Cappadocie.”

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8.Cappadocia Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Ride a camel through Rose Valley, Red Valley, and Mesken Valley near Goreme, with hotel pickup from key Cappadocia towns. Guides such as Ali, Murat, and Mohamed may lead the ride and take photos. Sunrise departures can offer balloon views, but weather and transport reliability need attention.

“I arrived at the pickup point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of 9 AM. Unfortunately, no one showed up. I attempted to contact the tour operator but received no response. After waiting for 30 minutes, I requested a refund and thankfully received it. Overall, this tour operator proved to be quite unreliable. Would not recommend.”

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9.Camel Safari in Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56

You’ll ride slowly through Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys with a group of up to 15 people. Hotel pickup is offered, and guides such as Irfan and Anver help with photos, safety, and camel handling. Sunrise and sunset departures are available, with optional drone video in some cases.

“The Camels go slow and that gives you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Rose Valley, also, the guides walk alongside the camels to ensure that you are safe during the tour and take pictures to make sure that you remember the experience!”

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10.Camel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $56

You’ll ride a camel through Cappadocia’s unusual valleys, with Rose Valley views possible along the route. Reputation Travel offers sunrise, sunset, and daytime outings for up to 10 people, with English or Turkish guidance, hotel pickup, and a short riding lesson before departure.

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11.Cappadocia Camel Ride with Balloon View or at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Ride a camel for about two hours through Rose Valley and Cavusin, choosing a balloon-view outing or sunset timing. Hotel pickup, English guidance, and photo stops are included, with local staff helping you handle the camels and posing Luna, Coby, and their companions.

“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.”

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12.Camel Safari Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · from $58

You’ll ride a gentle camel through Cappadocia’s strange valleys, fairy chimneys, and cave dwellings on a one-hour small-group tour. Hotel pickup is available in Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Ortahisar, and Çavuşin. Traditional clothing, a guide, and return transfer are included.

“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.”

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13.Sunrise Camel Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $83

Set out before sunrise from Göreme, Ürgüp, Uçhisar, and nearby towns for a camel ride through Cappadocia's Red and Rose Valleys. You will ride for at least 75 minutes, stop for photos, and may see hot-air balloons lifting into the morning sky when weather allows.

“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.”

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14.2 hour Camel ride in Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride for about 90 minutes through Cappadocia’s cave dwellings, fairy chimneys, and unusual rock formations. Hotel pickup covers Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos, and Ortahisar. Choose sunrise for balloon views or sunset for warm valley light. Guide Barış may lead the ride and take photos.

“We really enjoyed riding the camels. You start off in a group, and the camels are tethered together in single file. The camels are very well trained and behaved. The guide leads the camels on foot down a paved road to a turn off point where the landscape views and sunset are amazing. The guide also took several individual photos and couples photos and videos with our own cell phones at sunset, which was great since many tour companies take photos with their cameras and charge you at the end if you want to buy them. A tip box is available at the end of the ride, which I believe…”

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15.2 Hours of Camel Safari in Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $70

Ride a camel for two hours through Cappadocia near Göreme, timed for sunrise or sunset. Expect hotel pickup, a professional guide, a group of no more than six, and chances to see hot-air balloons or reach a Rose Valley viewpoint for photos.

“Bellissima esperienza. Personale gentilissimo e simpatico. Raggiunta un'altura sulla rose valley ci hanno scattato delle foto sul tramonto e anche un video durante la camminata.”

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