ATV riding in Goreme: Sunset through four valleys

Four photo stops as the light turns the sandstone red

An ATV Sunset Tour in Goreme is a two-hour guided ride through Cappadocia's valleys, departing almost two hours before sunset so you reach the viewpoints as the light peaks. You operate the ATV yourself, stop at Rose Valley, Red Valley, Çavuşin Old Villages and Love Valley for photos, and return to your hotel after dark. Hotel pickup is included. Helmet and safety instructions are provided before you ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV Sunset Tour in Cappadocia

• Hotel pickup 30 minutes before tour
• Receive helmet and safety instructions
• Sign consent form
• Explore Rose Valley and Red Valley
• Visit Sword Valley
• Stop at Çavuşin Old Village
• Photo stop at Love Valley
• Return to hotel after tour

The experience

The tour picks you up from your hotel 30 minutes before the ride starts, giving you time to get fitted with a helmet and run through safety instructions. You'll sign a consent form: the operator prioritizes safety over speed, and drifting is prohibited because the valleys have steep hills and loose rock. Once you're on the ATV, the guide leads you out almost two hours before sunset, which is the timing that lets you hit all four stops while the light is still strong enough to photograph.

Rose Valley comes first, a wide UNESCO-listed valley with flat-topped rocks and old churches carved into the stone. Red Valley follows, where the sandstone ridges glow deep red in the late afternoon. There's a viewpoint and a café if you want to pause. Çavuşin Old Villages sits between Avanos and Goreme, surrounded by the valley that widens as you ride through it. The village itself has a history of mixed Christian and Muslim families. Love Valley is the last stop, a place of giant, unusual rock formations where the light is at its best for photos. The whole route is on trails and dirt roads you navigate yourself on the ATV, with the guide leading and stopping at each spot.

After the final stop, the guide brings you back to your hotel as the sun sets. The two-hour duration is tight. It's not a leisurely ride but a route built around catching the light at the right moment. You'll need at least moderate fitness and comfort operating an ATV on uneven ground. The minimum age is 10 years old, and the tour is not suitable for anyone with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup 30 minutes before the tour.
• ATV rental and helmet.
• safety instructions and consent form.
• a professional guide in English.
• four photo stops at Rose Valley, Red Valley, Çavuşin Old Villages and Love Valley.
• return transport to your hotel.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sunset ATV Tour in CappadociaUp to 2 people · Guide in English · 16:00Lasts 2 hours, pickup is included

1000cc UTV/buggy with a driverUp to 3 people · Guide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 2 hours, buggy/UTV, up to 3 people per vehicle, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 15 · max 3 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Turn Back Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the ATV option if you want to operate the vehicle yourself and navigate the valleys at your own pace with the guide. Pick the UTV/buggy with driver if you'd rather ride as a passenger and focus on the scenery and photos without handling the controls.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the UTV/buggy and the ATV option?

The ATV Sunset Tour is the standard option where you ride an ATV yourself. The UTV/buggy option (1000CC) is a larger vehicle with a driver, so you ride as a passenger instead of operating the machine. Choose it if you want to see the valleys without handling the controls.

What time does the ATV tour actually start and end?

Hotel pickup happens 30 minutes before the tour starts. The ride itself runs for two hours, timed to begin almost two hours before sunset so you reach each of the four valleys while the light is still strong. You're back at your hotel after dark.

What exactly is Rose Valley and why is it on the route?

Rose Valley (Güllüdere Valley) is a wide, UNESCO-listed valley in the Goreme district known for its flat-topped rock formations and churches carved into the stone. It's one of the most photographed spots in Cappadocia and the first stop on the tour.

Can I drift or ride fast on the ATV?

No. Drifting is prohibited on this tour because the valleys have steep hills and loose rock. The main purpose is to showcase Cappadocia's landscape safely, and the operator prioritizes your safety over speed.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Bring comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for riding. A helmet is provided and required. You'll sign a safety consent form before the tour starts, and the guide will give you instructions on operating the ATV.

Is there a minimum age or fitness requirement?

You must be at least 10 years old to ride. The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness and comfort on uneven terrain. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.