The trail program is made in the Taurus Mountains, at the base of Tahtali Mountain which is 2,360m high. We ride to an altitude of 1000 m so this program can be made only in the summer, because temperatures can be 5-7 degrees lower than in Kemer.
Arrival Saturday and departure is the following Saturday
Saturday
Arrival day, check in, welcome cocktail, an introduction to the ranch, info about the riding program, activities and all other excursions.
Sunday
An introduction to the horses and your instructors, warm up at the manège, group arrangement according to the riders skill level then ride in the pine forest. A total of 5 hours in the saddle today followed by relaxation by the pool before an evening of fine dining.
Monday
We start our Trail program with a 6-7 hour ride up to the village of Gedelme. The trail goes through the Kesme Bogazi ravine and clings to the precipitous mountain walls with the Agva River rushing below. Gedelme is situated on the mountain plateau and has many interesting tourist sights that can be visited this afternoon or tomorrow morning. There is a famous 2,500 year old Plane tree, illuminated grotto, old ruins of a castle and a Nomad tent encampment.
Thusday
After saying goodbye to Gedelme we set of on a 7-8 hour ride to Yayla Kuzdere. Lunch will be in one of the many villages along the way. Yayla Kuzdere is the closest village to the top of Tahtali Mountain whose summit is covered in snow until about the second week of June. A ski resort is planned to open in this area in 2006. Along the way you can admire the coastal views and pine forest in this mountain fresh environment.
Wednesday
Our next stop will be the village Ovacik, after a 7-8 hour ride. Ovacik offers amazing views as it is located on a plateau surrounded by mountains as it’s Turkish name implies. After having a traditional Turkish breakfast the next day we will continue our ride.
Thursday
Return to the ranch through the Kesme Bogazi ravine 6-7 hours.
Kesme Bogazi ravine is flanked by rugged mountain walls. During the ride we can refresh in the ice-cold waters of the Agva River. The river rushes down the Kesme Bogazi gorge and our trail clings to the side of the mountain walls.
Friday
On the last day we ride towards an ancient Temple on Olympos Mountain. In this 4 hour trip we will ride uphill 600-700 m for 8 km in the forest to this magnificent place. Up on the hills we are going to tether our horses near a refreshing water spring and then have a 10 minute walk to the mysterious Temple which offers us fabulous scenery of the Mediterranean Sea towards the Kumluca Village. After we return to the ranch a special night will be waiting for you.
Saturday
Departure day. After a last meal at the ranch, time for goodbyes and departure to the airport.
Trail Program supplemental details:
• All the programs have been prepared and are presented by Hotel Berke Ranch.
• While on the trail meals are available from the mountain restaurants.
• Accomadation is 3 nights in village houses and 4 nights in Hotel-Berke Ranch
• The Trail program guarantees 35 hours horseback riding.
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