Questions guests ask
Everything below is either the riding centre's own rule or a fact from its records. Where we do not know something — a sunset price, for instance — this page says so rather than guessing.
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.
Are helmets provided?
Yes — a riding helmet is provided for every rider, and we ask every rider to wear it. Tell the staff if yours feels loose or tight; there are other sizes.
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.
Can I ride at sunset or sunrise?
Yes, but not as part of the standard hour — they are separate departures the riding centre arranges for the date you want, and it quotes the price when it confirms. Send us a date and we will come back to you.
Can I feed the horses?
You are welcome to bring an apple or a carrot, but ask the riding staff before you give anything to any horse. Not every horse should have every treat, and the staff know which is which.
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.
Is there a weight limit?
The riding centre recommends a maximum of around 100–110 kg. That is guidance rather than a rule enforced at the gate — suitability is judged by the staff on the day against the horses available. If you are near it or above, tell us when you book and we will check before you travel.
Before you ride
- 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.
- Riding in the summer heat July and August on the Antalya coast, and how to pick your hour.
- Riding and the weather Rain, wind, heat — what changes and what happens to your booking.