Kaya Valley, Turkey
Reviews
“The great thing about this holiday is that you get a great mix: riding lessons and treks; bustling towns with bars and shops; local people and customs, the mountains and valley and the beach and you can do as much or as little as you want.”
Horses
Type of horses:
Arab x, TB x, pony
Nature of horses:
Well mannered, safe, pleasant and responsive
Height of horses:
13 hh - 16.2 hh
Weight limit:
16 stone/100kg
Tack type:
English and German maintained to a high standard
Weather
Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 14 C
Forecast:
Wed - AM Showers. High: 17 Low: 5
Thu - Sunny. High: 16 Low: 5
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Pricing
The price of £580 includes transfer to and from the airport. There is no single supplement charge. We are pleased to say that the 2008 price will remain in place for bookings placed before 1 April 2009.
Kaya Valley is running a special offer that will apply to families/groups of four or more, on a self-catering basis, with a discount of £100 per person, including any non-riders. The accommodation has a fully fitted kitchen with washing machine. They will also include one free BBQ evening to relax and enjoy a get together.
Transfers are still included in this offer as well as any trips to the beach and nearby towns for market and shopping. The trip to Saklekent could also be arranged at a small additional cost.
However, if you would like more freedom and flexibility to explore then we can arrange a hire car from £30 per day.
Availability/Booking Form
Ride Description
Kaya Valley where the ranch is situated is very beautiful and scenic and is the setting for Louise de Berniere's novel "Bird Without Wings". It is set in the ancient Lycian region on the Teke Peninsula
Here at this beautiful location you are offered all year round riding and activity holidays that are tailored to individual needs and requirements. You can ride every day or intersperse riding with trips to places of beauty and historical interest.
This is British owned and run by Norma and Peter who have owned the ranch since 2002 and are delighted to show their guests how much this region of Turkey has to offier for both the rider and non rider alike. The rural location offers a peaceful and tranquil holiday.
Norma has many years experience of running a working farm, livery stable and riding school in the UK. She is an award winning rider and has also bred champion horses. She is able to provide tuition to riders of many abilities from beginners to advanced.
Here Norma has many years experience of providing riding for the disabled. There is a specially adapted saddle with a front bar and an adapted mounting block for anyone who needs some extra help. The ranch is wheelchair friendly
Norma is a wonderful instructor and you can take home with you a personal video of you riding during the week which is a great aid to improving your skills.
See Programmes.
Food & Accommodation
The ranch is situated in the beautiful Kaya valley. Accommodation is in a luxury ranch house with four air conditioned double bedrooms all ensuite with tea making facilities and refrigerator.
The lounge and dining area have satellite TV, video and DVD player. There is also a washing machine at your disposal. The house has its own private walled gardens, shaded terrace with aviary and a large jacuzzi.
Breakfast is substantial and consists of cereals, cheese, tomatoes, cooked meats, eggs, mushrooms, beans, toast, jams and honey. Lunches are delicious with soups, salads, fruit, sandwiches, and sweet and savoury Turkish pancakes.
Dinners are equally delicious and on two of the nights. your hosts will take you to local restaurants so you may sample Turkish cuisine.
Activities
The ranch is near the beautiful resort of Oludeniz and Fethiye with its magnificent harbour. Also close by is Kaya Koy the largest deserted town in Asia Minor.
There is so much to do here including swimming with dolphins, boat trips, paragliding, scuba diving, microlighting, quad biking, jeep safaris, white water rafting, turkish baths, yacht charter. There are colourful local bazaars to visit, and several sites of historical and archaelogical interest including Ephesus and Pamukkale.
Further Details
Languages: English
Health requirements: None
Age limit: None
Tuition: Yes
Included: Two trips to local attractions, airport transfers
Not included: Flights and travel insurance.
Travel Information
Several airlines now fly into Dalaman including a new schedule with Easyjet from Gatwick. We will arrange your transfer from the airport and we are happy to collect you at any time. Transfers are included in the price for two or more people.
Please note new transfer information: Due to the spiraling fuel prices in Turkey, there will be a £25 supplement for the transfer of single people. Two or more people we will absorb the extra cost. This applies all year round.
Airport: Dalaman
Programme
Ranch Stay
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Here you are offered a riding and activitiy holiday that is tailored to the individual needs of you and your family in the beautiful surroundings of the Kaya Valley. An informal and enjoyable stay here will give you a taste of what life is like living on a working ranch in this region of Turkey. There is plenty of time for riding also an opportunity to enjoy other activities. If riding is not required every day then two excursions can be provided as part of the package. This Itinerary may be tailored to suit the individuals. Day 1: Transfer from the airport. Time to meet Norma and Peter - your hosts, get introduced to the horses and the animal family and settle into your accommodation. Day 2: After breakfast, it is time to go for a ride around the stunning Kaya Valley, the setting for Louis de Bernier's "Bird Without Wings" taking in views of the famous ghost town and getting acquainted with the countryside. The incredible ghost town is the largest deserted settlement in Asia Minor. The valley is surrounded by pine forests and majestic mountains. You will ride through villages and passing farms where life has remained unchanged for centuries. You will stop at a local locanta for a drink (and a swim if you like!). You will meet some of the locals. When you remount refreshed you will head back to the ranch riding along the old river bed. In the afternoon you get the opportunity to visit the beautiful beach and lagoon at Olu Deniz. Day 3-6: Optional riding each day through the beautiful countryside and mountains. If you prefer you may like to take the opportunity to have some riding tuition in the menage under the capable hands of Norma. Your abilities and individual requirements are always taken into consideration and a programme will be tailored to your abilities. You will experience at first hand a taste of rural Turkish life, riding through farmland and pine forests, viewing ancient ruins and tombs and stopping at village locantas for refreshment. If you don't wish to ride every day, you can include excursions to Fethiye and its market on a Tuesday. We also offer day trips to Patara/Kalkan and Sakli Kent Gorge/Yaka Park and Tlos. Norma and Peter are also happy to help you arrange other activities (some dependent on the time of year) such as paragliding, quad biking, microlight flights, turkish baths, jeep safaris, boat trips, yacht charter or just plain walking! Day 7: A last short hack or some work in the menage depending on your flight time before saying good bye to the horses. |
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| Minimum group size: | 2 |
| Maximum group size: | 8 |
| Ability description: | Beginners to advanced riders can be catered for |
| Type of ride: | Trail or tuition |
| Total riding time: | 15 hours minimum |
| Departure dates: | All year around including Christmas |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |