PROGRAM LÅNGRITT CAPPADOCIA (reservation för ändringar

PROGRAM LÅNGRITT CAPPADOCIA (reservation för ändringar) Inkvartering på trevliga guesthouse efter en underbar färdväg eller i tältläger. Ritten kräver någorlunda god ridvana och god kondition. Man får på vissa ställen gå av och gå en bit. På denna resa sköter och sadlar varje ryttare sin häst själv! 6 hela riddagar! Day 1: You'll be expected in Avanos in Cappadocia for lunch, intro ride & dinner and overnight in a B&B. Double or triple rooms with bathrooms. Day 2: Avanos -­‐ Sarihan -­‐ Devrent Evaluation of the level of each rider in our riding centre and departure. Having crossed the longest river in Turkey, the Kizilirmak we’ll head towards a Roman site at Kizilyar and from there follow a dried riverbed to reach the 13th century caravanserai of Sarihan. Following the old trade trail that crosses Turkey all the way to China, we’ll arrive in Devrent Valley, where some of the rock formations are shaped like animals! We’ll camp nearby. 4:30 hours on horseback. Day 3: Devrent Valley -­‐ Keslik We’ll ride in front of the amazing Cavusin cliff, full of cave dwellings. We’ll then go thorugh the pictoresque valleys of Gulludere and Kizilçukur. These valleys are made up of tuffa, a brittle soil, with colours that vary from pale yellow to ochre, to light green and pink and are sometimes wavy like meringues. We’ll head up onto a plateau towards the traditional village of Ortahisar, built around an impressive rocky outcrop. Riding through other beautiful valleys of Cappadocia, we arrive at Keslik. Campsite near a spring. 6:00 hours of riding. Day 4: Keslik -­‐ Karain We ride through a valley dotted with fairy chimneys to the village of Taskinpasa (1150m of altitude) where we visit a mosque from the Mongolian era. Riding through cereal fields, we’ll head towards Mount Hodul with beautiful views over the Erciyes volcano, one of the volcanos that errupted milions of years ago and made Cappadocia what it is. Camp site next to the village of Karain. 6:00 hours of riding. Day 5 : Karain -­‐ Bozca Winding among the gardens and vineyards of Boyali, we go up on Topuz plateau to arrive at Sofular. We’ll then wind our way on a small path that leads us to village of Bozca. Camp by the village. 6h00 on horseback. Day 6: Bozca -­‐ Bayramhacili A path along the banks of Kizilirmak river will lead us to the hot water springs of Bayramhacili, for a great treat ! : an unforgettable swim in water at 40°C ! Camp near the springs. 5h00 riding. Day 7: Bayramhacili -­‐ Avanos We’ll ride along Göynük river to get to Ozkonak (1300m of altitude) where we’ll visit an underground city where the early christians hid in times of danger. A little further out of town, we’ll visit the rock monastery of Belha (6th century). Then we’ll slowy climb up Mount Idis (1700m of altitude) for a great final panorama over the valleys of Cappadocia. Return to Avanos. 6h00 in the saddle. Day 8 : Avanos Depending on your program, free time and departure. (Note: Maximum weight -­‐90 kg) The given program is an indication of a possible itinerary. It may change according to technical, security or weather imperatives. Only our guide can make the necessary decisions. The price includes: • a horse and saddle for riding • The services of an English speaking guide and a cook • A minibus to carry your luggage • Meals and accommodation during the hike from dinner day 1 to dinner day • 7 (picnics for lunch and hot meals prepared at night The price does not include: • Entrance fees • Drinks and personal expenses • Insurance (that we can offer to European citizens) We use Barb-­‐Arab horses, sturdy and well adapted to the terrain we cover. Each rider has the responsibility of caring for his horse and looking after his material. You'll be accompanied by an English speaking guide who knows the region and the horses perfectly, accompanied by a driver/ cook. These riding tours covers about 30 -­‐ 40 km a day between the altitude 1000 and 1400 m and about 5 to 7 hours in the saddle. The terrain may oblige the rider to sometimes get off his horse and walk. These trips are for people that already have a good knowledge of horse riding in the great outdoors. One needs to know how to saddle, trot, gallop in a group and take care of one’s own horse. To make the best of your holiday, it is recommended to arrive in good physical condition. The rythym is calm with quite bit of walking and some galloping. Our horses do not trot. During the tour, the accommodation is camping in 2 person igloo tents. There are picnics for lunch and hot meals in the evenings. Your personal luggage is transported by a vehicle that meets up with the group every evening. The riders are provided with saddlebags to carry their needs for the day (water, camera, picnic for lunch…). The climate is a continental climate with large temperature variations. The altitude (between 900 and 1400m) and the season determine the temperature. The weather is generally nice and dry but one can have occasional heat storms. Spring can be cooler and wetter – take this into account when preparing your equipment. Here’s an idea of what you might like to include in your bag: 3 T-­‐shirts, a sweat shirt or a long sleeve shirt (against sunburns), a warm jumper, a wind jacket, a rain cape, a light pair of long pants, a pair of shorts, a swimming costume, hat, a scarf for the dust, shoes for rest periods, sunglasses, a toilette bag, a small personal first aid kit and medicines, a light torch with spare batteries, an isotherm canteen, a pocket knife, toilet paper and a lighter to burn it with. For tours in spring or autumn, bring warmer clothes and an coat. For horse riding: a cotton tracksuit or comfortable large pants with large elastic bands under the feet so as to avoid the pants from riding up your legs. Sand shoes along with mini-­‐chaps to protect your calves. Leather gloves for fragile hands. Because of the heat, avoid wearing synthetic clothes and underwear, tight jeans or pants with thick seams and boots (even leather boots).