12 Camel Rides in Türkiye Worth Booking

1.Camel Safari

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

You’ll ride a small camel caravan into Meskenler Valley near Ortahisar, with views toward Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys. A Turkish-speaking guide and camel trainer lead the way, help with photos and videos, and provide a traditional cap. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and groups are limited to six.

“The camel safari was a nice adding to our adventures in Cappadocia, at the beginning my camel was a bit moody,but our guide managed the situation , during our ride we were looking at the nice views and also learn interesting facts about camels we even had a chance to feed them with apples, which were picked up on the way. The guide kindly took our pictures and video, at the location. Thank you for such a nice experience I would recommend.”

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2.Sunset or Sunrise Scenic Camel Ride

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

Ride for 1.5 hours through Pigeon Valley toward views of Uçhisar Castle. Choose sunrise for balloons and cool morning light, or sunset for warm colors. Hotel pickup covers Göreme, Uçhisar, Ortahisar, Ürgüp, Avanos, Çavuşin, and İbrahimpaşa. Guides such as Abdullah, Mina, and Mustafa help with the camels and photos.

“Amazing experience, service and beautiful photo session. Guides were taking amazing pictures with our phones entire trip. Kids played with friendly camels before and after ride. Ride was nice and pigeon valley is breath taking .”

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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. Highline Cappadocia Travel provides hotel pickup and drop-off, an English or Turkish-speaking guide, and a small group of no more than 10 people. Expect fairy chimneys, photo stops, and a relaxed route through two of the region’s most recognizable valleys.

“This activity was so fun. We were the only ones so that threw me off guard but it was a relaxing and beautiful experience. The guide was very kind. He gave us water and took pictures of us. Definitely recommend!”

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4.Cappadocia Camel Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · from $57

Ride a calm camel through Cappadocia’s Red, Rose, and Meskendir Valleys with an English- or Turkish-speaking instructor. The 1 to 1.5-hour trip includes hotel pickup, safety guidance, photo stops, and a small group of up to six. Sunrise rides can line up with hot-air balloons, while sunset brings softer valley light.

“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.”

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5.Cappadocia Camel Ride Experince Sunrise Sunset Daytime

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

You’ll ride a camel 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, stop for photographs, and lead groups of up to 12. Hotel pickup is offered, though you must wait at your hotel’s main entrance.

“Pros: It was a small group of 6 people, so we got to chat a bit with the other people in the group. The guide didn't say much about the landscape during the camel ride but offered to take pictures for us at some point. There was a little girl who took some awesome drone videos available for purchase for an extra 15 EUR. Camels were friendly and cute. The view along the way was beautiful. Cons: We were told the driver will pick us up at 3PM, the tour started around 3:30PM, so actually during day time rather than sunset. Although the booking time says the tour starts at…”

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6.Sunrise or Sunset Camel Riding Day Trip

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

You’ll ride a camel into Cappadocia’s Pigeon Valley during a two-hour sunrise or sunset outing. An English- or Turkish-speaking guide leads the way, provides traditional clothing, and arranges pickup from Göreme, Avanos, Ürgüp, Nevşehir, or Uçhisar. Choose sunrise for the added chance to see hot-air balloons overhead.

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7.Cappadocia Camel Ride Tour

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

Ride a calm camel through Cappadocia’s Red and Rose Valleys on a small-group tour with pickup and drop-off. Expect a gentle pace, fairy chimneys, valley views, and plenty of help with photos. Guides such as Baris are known for friendly service and good photography. Long pants and comfortable shoes make the ride easier.

“Really cool experience! Shirt and easy camel ride with a mounting block so you don’t have to get on the camel from the ground. The guy running it knows that we’re all there for the pictures and does a great job. Go an hour before sunset.”

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8.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 camel ride through Red Valley and Rose Valley. An English-speaking guide leads the small group, provides traditional clothing, and helps with sunrise photos. The early start gives you a chance to see hot-air balloons above the valleys when conditions allow.

“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.”

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9.Cappadocia Camel Ride

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

You’ll ride through Rose Valley, Red Valley, and Mesken Valley for about 90 minutes, with pickup from hotels and homes in Goreme, Urgup, Uchisar, and Ortahisar. Guides such as Ali, Murat, and Mohamed have been praised for photos, videos, and friendly help. Sunrise rides may offer balloon views, but timing depends on availability and weather.

“Beautiful experience, definitely memorable. You will be sore from riding the camel. The footage of the camel ride was so worth the extra purchase. The two gentleman who escorted us were wonderful.”

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10.Camel Safari in Cappadocia

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

Join Highline Cappadocia Travel for a one-hour camel ride from Goreme to Red and Rose Valleys. Hotel pickup, English service, photo stops, and a group capped at 15 are included. Guides such as Irfan and Anver help with the camels and take photos, while drone video may be available for an extra fee.

“Definitely recommend this adventure! We were picked up from our hotel on time and taken to the location with the camels. The landscapes were beautiful and the tour operator ensured we got enough photos and even created a beautiful video of us.”

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11.2 Days Cappadocia Trip Including Camel Ride & Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $794

You’ll fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, sleep in a cave-style hotel, ride a camel through Red and Rose Valleys, and take a standard hot-air balloon flight at sunrise. A licensed guide then leads a full day through Göreme, Tokalı Church, Avanos, Devrent Valley, and castle viewpoints before your evening flight back.

“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.”

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12.Camel Safari

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

Ride a camel through Cappadocia’s unusual valleys on a 1 to 1.5-hour small-group safari. You can choose a sunrise, sunset, or daytime departure, with pickup, a live English or Turkish guide, and space for up to 10 people. Expect a short safety lesson, scenic routes, and time for photos.

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