This adventure is designed for those who want the best of both worlds—history, local culture, and incredible biking!
THIS TOUR GOES ALL CAPPADOCIA REGION AND MORE THAN BIKING!
Days 1-2: Take your time to get used to the terrain, bikes, and atmosphere. We start with a deep dive into history, local life, and countryside trails. Expect scenic dirt roads, charming villages, and visits to historical sites and museums.
Days 3-7: The biking intensity picks up! We shift our focus to thrilling singletracks, epic trails, and enduro-style rides through stunning landscapes. Whether you're looking for fast descents or technical trails, these last few days will be packed with adventure.
Not just a biking trip! If you're passionate about both cycling and exploring the rich heritage of the region, this is the ultimate experience. But if you prefer a more intense biking challenge, we also offer shorter, action-packed 3-day options like Epic Trails or Enduro Days!
Ready for an unforgettable ride?
Day 1 : Arrival & Welcome
The first day is a travel and settle-in day. You will be picked up from the airport and greeted by three friendly sights: the face of guide ,driver and the beautiful snow-capped Volcano in the background.You will be picked up from the airport and driven to Göreme to set your bike up and depending on the time that you and your fellow riders arrive, get your first glimpses of the extraordinary town. You might even have time to take in some of the local sights and activities.
If you come early in the day, our guide will drive you about 70 minutes to the Monastery Valley in Güzelyurt, known for its cliff hanging monastery. Together, you will enjoy your first of many generous Turkish feasts, setting you up for your first day of riding. Afterwards,take in the incredible views of Monastery Valley from the comfortable terrace. Guide gives you time to absorb the local culture, landscape and history. This pristine valley is far from the crowds and offers a peaceful start to your adventure. Today you will delight in the home-cooked cuisine and the family atmosphere as you sleep in a rustic cave room.
Overnight in Güzelyurt Town / Old Greek Mansion
Day 2 : Mountain Lake and Old Greek Town Güzelyurt
The morning begins with a traditional Turkish breakfast.Then you will be shuttled to your morning ride at the Kizil (red) church. Here you will climb to a mountain lake with stunning views of Mount Hasan Volcano. Then it's downhill to lunch at your evening hotel Ihlara Konarlari in the village of Güzelyurt known for its cliff-hugging monastery. The adventure continues after a tasty lunch as you continue downhill through the Ihlara Canyon. This lush canyon delights with a single track that follows the Melendiz River. After a long day of downhill, your shuttle back to the village of Güzelyurt. In the evening you will stay in the cave hotel above the abandoned monastery with the option to explore its wonders and history on another sunset hike. A scrumptious buffet dinner and drinks on the terrace overlooking the Monastery Valley is a perfect end to a perfect day.
Distance: 40 km / 25 Miles
Ascent : 600 meters
Overnight in Güzelyurt Town / Old Greek Mansion
Day 3: Güzelyurt to Mustafapaşa. Underground City Visit and Damsa Lake
Today you get your first taste of the amazing single track that’s to come. But first you start with a transfer to the Kaymaklı Underground City, a UNESCO world heritage site. Here you touch history as you explore three stories of caves carved by the area’s early Christian inhabitants. It’s an extraordinary experience – well worth the time out of the saddle. A brief car ride further on, you begin your second riding day. Your knowledgeable guides will share their passion for the geology and history of the area and select routes and trails to delight you. You’ll get a good feel for the sandy conditions and build your confidence on the different surfaces. Before lunch, you find yourself cruising over the volcanic terrain on the first of many rock single tracks and it’s hard not to “whoop” out loud as you flow over the terrain. Lunch is in a beautiful restaurant with a wonderful view and delicious food in the village of Ayvalı.
The second half of the ride is tough with some lovely climbing and with views to marvel at, which makes the effort more than worthwhile. After one final push, you roll into the vibrant town of Mustafapaşa for a cold drink and celebration with the other riders. Your accommodation for the night is a lovely old Greek mansion hotel with a wonderful restaurant.
Distance: 45 km / 28 Miles
Ascent : 900 meters
Overnight in Mustafapaşa Town / Old Greek Mansion
Day 4 : Gomeda Valley & Üzengi Valley & Balkan Valley and Zemi Valley
From your hotel, you ride a steep route out of the town towards Göreme where you will be based for the rest of the trip. The intensity of the riding switches up a gear with much more single track today, giving you a chance to hone your biking skills on the sand and rock. A beautiful morning awaits you – weaving between vast landscape views and narrow, green valleys with single and double tracks to roll down. Just remember to stop to marvel at the fascinating landscape now and again!
Then it's downhill fun into the Gomeda Canyon. Surprisingly lush plants and wildlife greet you as you enjoy single track trails crisscrossing a gentle river with wooden bridges that help keep your toes dry. Don’t miss the chance to take a quick break at a juice or tea stand along the way. The many pigeon houses that you have only seen in the cliffs above become accessible as you stop and climb several stories on wooden ladders to see how people once made their fortunes collecting pigeon droppings for main income.
After Gomeda Valley, you will ride through beautiful canyons, a nine million-years-old valley lined with pigeon houses and cave churches before a non-technical climb with fabulous views takes you to lunch in the town of Uçhisar. After lunch more single track awaits as you head down to Zemi Valley. Technical sections for the adventurous, full of arches and caves, to look at and to ride through! Don’t forget to duck! It is as pump track and you will find yourself on the 2008 European XC trail with pump track rollers heading back to your homebase in Göreme. Time for a shower and dinner then a walk up to Sunset Point as you continue to marvel at this beautiful landscape.
Distance: 37 km / 23 Miles
Ascent : 850 meters
Overnight in Göreme National Park
Day 5 : Optional Balloon Ride – Love Valley – Pigeon Valley
Depending on the weather, you have a chance to either fly in – or ride under – the hot air balloons that launch at sunrise. Both require an early start but are truly once in a life-time experiences. If conditions are right, after the balloons and breakfast, you have a shortish – but spectacular - morning ride discovering new trails on the rocks and in the valleys.
The single track adventure continues around Göreme on day 5. You will take the back roads up to the start of Pigeon valley and not just enjoy the views but also ride through them. Flowy tracks though rock formations, streams and orchards never get tiring. There is a quick transfer to the White Valley or what has become known as Love Valley, the reason for this name will soon become obvious as you ride through the rock formations. Lunch stop at a women's cooperative and finish day here and rest for upcoming world class trails tomorrow.
Distance: 16 km / 10 Miles
Ascent : 433 meters
Overnight in Göreme National Park
Day 6 : Swords Valley & Meskendir Valley & Redbull Trail & Balkon Trail and Çavuşin Village
Day six begins with a climb to Sunset Point, to access...you guessed it, more single track! It is time to play around in the canyons (Sword/Rose/Red Valleys) behind Göreme. These canyons, full of almond and apple trees, are a virtual overhill and dale open air playground. A stop at the Ghost Monastery and the Column Church reminds you that it's not just about biking in this historic land. A welcome stop for lunch at a canyon restaurant not far from the valley floor to try a local pasta dish, a delicious twist on comfort food. If you need a siesta after so much good food, lay down in the cushioned filled caves above the restaurant. Every restaurant should have a nap room!
A short climb back to the familiar Sunpoint but this time to access the Balcony Trail. This exciting ridge trail with towering cliffs above you and red rock canyon formations below you, invites you to keep your speed up on the off-camber sections. The ridge ends at a tabletop section and then down again into the quaint village of Cavusin. A short ride back to Göreme and you can reward yourself with ice cream filled baklava , the best coffee shop in town.
Distance: 27 km / 17 Miles
Ascent : 750 meters
Overnight in Göreme National Park
Day 7 : Viking Trail & Redbull Trail & Custom Rides
All great MTB adventures must come to an end but your last day in the saddle is the literal highest point of your seven days of Cappadocia exploration. The ride to the Red Valley Summit lookout tabletop mountain is a pedal for the hardcore and a bike hike for the rest of us. At the top you can review your week of fun with excellent views of all the three surrounding volcanoes and the canyons that you now know so well below. There’s still time to play on the tabletop mountains and then it’s a downhill ride on the Viking trail, a quick uphill and you’re back at Sunpoint to revisit the Red Bull downhill trail with a twist that includes stopping for fresh juice and a cave church along the way. When you reach the valley it is time for a pide lunch in the village of Cavusin.
Now that you have explored the very best single track that Cappadocia has to offer, your guides are happy to shuttle you to a couple of your favorite trails for a farewell tour of this magical land. The best way to end your visit to Göreme and get all the trail dust scrubbed is with a traditional Turkish Bath (Hammam). It is time to relax and reflect on this amazing experience, full of kind people, delicious food, and the best single tracks of Turkey has to offer!
Distance: 20 + km / 12 + Miles
Ascent : 600 meters
Overnight in Göreme National Park
Day 8 : Transfer Day
2025 - 2026 Group Tours :
See our pre-scheduled guided tours, which you can join and experience with other riders.
These dates are open for anyone to join, so if you are looking to explore Cappadocia with fellow cycling enthusiasts and make new friends on the bike, this is the option for you.
*All the tours below are also available as private experiences, whether as self-guided, guided or premium options, that can start in any other dates.
Features:
October 2025 :
25 October - 01 November
November 2025 :
09 November - 15 November
26 November - 3 December
April 2026 :
04 April - 11 April
11 April - 18 April
18 April - 25 April
25 April - 02 May
May 2026 :
02 May - 09 May
09 May - 16 May
16 May - 23 May
23 May - 30 May
June 2026 :
30 May - 06 June
06 June - 13 June
13 June - 20 June
20 June - 27 June
* We can adjust the dates depends on your availability !
2000 euros per person , Please let us know if you are alone !
Includes :
English speaking biking guide
Airport shuttle both ways
Fully Car support
Pick up and drop off to hotel
Bike and Helmet
FULL SUSPENSION LAPIERRE 2025
All local lunches and Snacks
First three night dinners
Hotel (7 days )
Emergency Support
Excludes :
Drinks and tips.
Entrance fees to historical areas and museums
