Side Horse Riding Tour – Guided Forest Ride
A relaxed guided horse ride of about 1.5 hours through shaded pine forest and along the beach near Side. Morning or sunset group.
- 3.5 hours
- Daily · 09:00 · 16:00
- Min. age 6
- Hotel pick-up
About the Side Horse Riding Tour
A guided horse ride is one of the calmest ways to see the countryside around Side. You follow quiet trails through shaded pine forest and along the beach, mostly at a walk, with a guide leading the way.
The ride lasts about 1.5 hours. No riding experience is needed: the horses are calm, every rider is matched with a suitable horse and the pace stays relaxed from start to finish.
Tour times
- Morning: 09:00–12:30
- Sunset: 16:00–19:30
More ways to explore
Prefer to explore the trails on wheels? Try the quad safari or the buggy safari, or spend a full day out on the jeep safari.
Highlights
- Guided ride through shaded pine forest and along the beach
- About 1.5 hours in the saddle at a relaxed pace
- No riding experience needed
- Calm horses matched to each rider
- Golden-hour views with the sunset group
Itinerary
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Hotel pick-up
Transfer from your hotel to the horse ranch.
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Safety briefing
Meet your horse, learn the basics and put on your helmet.
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Guided ride
About 1.5 hours through pine forest and along the beach with a guide leading the way.
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Scenery break
A short pause to enjoy the surroundings and take photos.
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Return
Say goodbye to your horse and transfer back to your hotel.
Included
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guided horse ride (about 1.5 hours)
- Helmet
- Safety briefing
- Professional tour guide
- Insurance
Not included
- Extra food and drinks
- Photos and videos
- Personal expenses
- Tips
What to bring
- Long trousers
- Closed shoes
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Drinking water
- A light jacket for the evening ride
Good to know
- Maximum rider weight is about 100 kg
- Children under 12 ride with an adult
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- With back, neck or heart problems, please ask us before booking
- Hotel pick-up areas: Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Evrenseki and Gündoğdu.
- Routes and timings can change slightly with weather and trail conditions.
Prices for the Side Horse Riding Tour
| Adults 12+ | €35$39£29₺1,950 |
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| Children 6–11 | €30$33£25₺1,650 |
Prices are per person. Pay in cash on the tour day – nothing to pay online.
Questions about this tour
Do I need riding experience for the horse riding tour in Side?
No. Beginners are welcome. The guide gives a safety briefing, explains how to sit, steer and stop, and leads the group at a relaxed pace.
How long is the tour and when does it start?
About 3.5 hours including the hotel transfer, with a guided ride of around 1.5 hours. Groups start at 09:00 (morning) or 16:00 (sunset).
What should I wear?
Long trousers, closed shoes, sun protection and a bottle of water. For the sunset ride add a light jacket. A helmet is provided.