Side · Antalya · Türkiye
Side Horse Ride: horse riding from your hotel in Side
One riding centre in the pine country behind Side, and four ways to ride it: the standard hour with the drive from your hotel and back included, plus sunset, sunrise and private rides arranged on request. Riders who have never sat on a horse are the rule here, not the exception.
€40 per rider
- Hotel pickup and return included
- About an hour in the saddle
- Guides ride with the group throughout
- A riding helmet for every rider
- Nothing to pay online — you pay on the day
Four ways to ride
The rides
One of them has a price and a calendar. The other three are arranged with the riding centre for the day you want, and it quotes them when it confirms.
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1-Hour Horse Riding
The ride most guests book. Collected from your hotel, an hour on horseback under the pines and out to the water, then driven home.
€40 per rider
Book horse riding -
Sunset Horse Riding
The same country and the same horses in the last hour of light. A separate departure, arranged with the riding centre for the day you want.
On request
Request a sunset ride -
Sunrise Horse Riding
An early start, cool air and the coast before the day fills it. Arranged for the morning you choose rather than run to a fixed timetable.
On request
Request a sunrise ride -
Private & Special Horse Riding
Your own group, your own timing. For families riding together, a photographer along, or a special occasion.
On request
Request a private ride
Not sure which suits you, or riding with a group? Contact
No surprises
What €40 buys, and what it does not
What the price includes
- Return transfer between your hotel in the Side area and the riding centre
- A riding helmet and the safety equipment for the ride
- A short lesson before you mount: sitting, steering, stopping
- A horse chosen for you by the staff, not by you
- About one hour of guided riding
- Riding instructors and guides with the group
What it does not include
- Photographs taken for you during the ride — the riding centre sells them on site, and you settle there
- Food and drinks
- Anything you spend on yourself
These are real things you may choose to spend money on at the riding centre. No price is published for them here — ask on the day and pay there if you want them.
Pickup
Where we collect from
Return transfer from the Side resort areas is part of the price. The pickup run works its way along the coast road; your exact pickup time depends on your hotel and is sent to you before the day.
West to east: Gündoğdu → Side → Çenger
Staying inland, or further towards Belek or Alanya? We never accept a pickup we have not confirmed first. Write the hotel name to us and you will get a straight answer about whether a vehicle can reach it, and on what terms.
Before you ride
The things people ask first
Short answers to the questions that actually decide whether someone books: what to wear, whether children can ride, what happens if it rains.
- What to wear Long trousers, and why what you wear on your legs matters more than the rest.
- What shoes to wear Closed, flat, and why flip-flops are the one real no.
- Horse riding for beginners What actually happens if you have never sat on a horse.
- Is horse riding safe? An honest answer, and what the riding centre does about it.
- What happens on the ride From the hotel pickup to the last stretch back, step by step.
- Can children ride? Riders from 2 — what that really means for a very small child.
- Can I feed the horses? Apples and carrots, yes — but ask the staff first, every time.
- Are helmets provided? Yes. What you get, and how to check it fits.
- How the horses are cared for What we can stand behind, and what we will not claim.
Booking
Book your ride
Pick a date, tell us how many of you are riding and where you are staying. Nothing is charged online — you pay at the riding centre on the day.
Questions guests ask
How much does horse riding in Side cost?
€40 per rider for the standard hour, and a child pays the same as an adult. Return transfer from your hotel in the Side area is included in that. You pay at the riding centre on the day — nothing is taken online when you book.
How long does it take?
About an hour on horseback. Door to door — collection, the road out, the introductions, the briefing and the road home — allow roughly 3 hours away from your hotel.
Do I need riding experience?
No. Most guests on this ride have never been on a horse. The staff pair you with a suitable horse, explain how to sit, steer and stop, and a guide rides with the group the whole way.
What is the minimum age?
2. Riders under 2 cannot be booked. Whoever brings a child does not have to ride themselves. On the standard hour, children aged 2 to 10 pay the same €40 as an adult.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, from the ten Side resort areas — Gündoğdu through Side itself and east as far as Kızılot and Çenger. Your exact pickup time depends on which hotel you are in, and it is sent to you before the day.
What should I wear?
Long, comfortable trousers and closed shoes you can walk in. Leave the flip-flops, sandals and anything with a heel at the hotel, and skip loose scarves or anything that flaps.
When do I pay, and can I cancel?
Payment happens at the riding centre, on the day itself. Call off a booking any time up to 24 hours beforehand and it costs you nothing.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Horse riding is outdoors. In heavy rain, a storm, extreme heat or unsafe ground the riding centre may change the route, move the time or reschedule you. Safety and the horses' condition come before the timetable.