If you want to feel yourself in a fairy tale while having a different experience in nature, you should definitely visit Cappadocia and join camel tours.
Cappadocia camel tour, which attracts great attention from domestic and foreign tourists, has become very popular especially in recent years. In addition to the Red Valley, you can enjoy an exotic environment thanks to tours organized in different regions such as Meskender and Güvercinlik.
Thanks to the camel tour, where you can travel on the silk road route, one of the popular trade routes of the period, under the same conditions, you will have the chance to explore the areas of Cappadocia where vehicles are not allowed.
Cappadocia Camel Tour Prices
Cappadocia camel tour prices may vary according to 2023 year and season. However, although there are differences according to the length and capacity of the tour, it is possible to say that it is between 250-350 TL on average.
Tours are organized by expert instructors. Therefore, it does not pose any risk. Anyone under 150 kilos without any special health problems can participate in the tours.
Many hotels in the Nevşehir region provide transfer services for the Cappadocia camel tour. Thanks to the reservation you make in advance, you can join the tour without any problems. Camels are usually located in Esentepe, a district of Göreme.
Where the camel tours are made may vary depending on the route to be followed. Çavuşin, Aşk Valley, Kızıl Çukur Valley are among the most popular locations. In addition, Zemi, Güvercinlik, Pancarlık, Gomeda Valleys and Balkan Stream are some of the regions that can be included in the route. Thus, thanks to the fact that camels can enter some areas where vehicles cannot enter, you will have the opportunity to explore Cappadocia from top to bottom.
Most of the camels used in the Nevsehir camel tour are raised by professional camel farms in the region. Trained and docile camels do not pose any danger to the guests. If you have not ridden a camel before, a short training is given by the experts who will accompany you. If you do not want to ride and manage the camel alone, the trainers can step in at this point.
Although the Cappadocia region is generally popular with balloon tours, ATV and camel tours also attract the attention of tourists. In Uchisar, which is 8-10 km away from Nevşehir, there are tours that allow you to experience a camel tour and go back decades.
After visiting the Uchisar castle, you can see the camels at the bottom of the caves, you can only take pictures or you can experience the magnificent atmosphere of the camel tour.
In this region, which was used as a trade route in history and where camels travel between caravans, some places such as Devebağırtan are named after camels, which is an indicator of how much camels are in the culture in Uchisar.
Tourists mainly prefer autumn, summer and early spring months for the Goreme camel tour, which provides service in all seasons. During the tour, where you can witness different nature views in every season, you can choose clothes suitable for the season in which you can feel comfortable. No special clothing is required for the tour.
Although it may vary according to the tours, usually 2 people are allowed to ride the camel at the same time. However, in order for the camels not to be forced, there is a condition that the total weight of the people should not exceed 150 kg.
Urgup camel tour usually consists of 1 or 2 hour options. Tours using adult camels are planned in such a way that the camels are not harmed. For this reason, the maximum distance that the camel can travel is not exceeded and the weight limit is set.
If you want to witness the sunrise on a camel, you can opt for the tours you will make at sunrise. The reliable photos you will take will make this experience immortal.
