Cappadocia Singletrack and Enduro MTB
Cappadocia, Turkey
Trip Highlights
Experience a legendary land of towering “fairy chimneys,” cave dwellings, and dormant volcanoes on Turkey's best singletrack routes. This tour is purely designed around the best biking trails the region has to offer with no compromises. Accessible to all riders with a little off-road experience, the sandy terrain and slick rocks make Cappadocia an adrenaline-fueled paradise.
Slick Rock Lines
Pick lines through slick rock singletracks and tackle legendary rutded rock downhills.
Authentic Stays
Overnight in boutique cave rooms, vineyard hotels, and deluxe restored Ottoman mansions.
Underground Wonders
Go underground in fantastic subterranean cities and ride among the lunar rock formations.
Day By Day
A cinematic journey across the landscape.
Arrive Kayseri Airport
Transfer to a vineyard manor house near Kayseri. Set up bikes and enjoy a briefing over an organic local dinner.
Accommodation
Activity
Transfer & arrival
Arapli & The Caves of Soganli
28km / 333m climb. Follow sandy goat tracks into a deep canyon. Tight, fast singletrack descents followed by church exploration.
Accommodation
Activity
28 km / 333m climbing
Nar Lake & Ihlara Canyon
40km / 950m climb. Ride from a volcanic crater lake across mountain pastures. Tricky singletrack descent into the canyon.
Accommodation
Activity
40 km / 950m climbing
Underground Cities & Freeride Moonscapes
27km / 400m climb. Visit Derinkuyu before an amazing freeride descent through a slickrock moonscape. Jungle-like singletrack in Uzengi.
Accommodation
Activity
27 km / 400m climbing
Zemi Valley to Pigeon Valley
27km / 650m climb. Technical slick rock slabs, natural tunnels, and an awesome 5km descent through Pigeon and White Valleys.
Accommodation
Activity
27 km / 650m climbing
The Balkon & Red Valley
23km / 650m climb. Ride through Swords and Meskendir Valleys. Finish with 'The Balkon', a phenomenal 7km downhill trail.
Accommodation
Activity
23 km / 650m climbing
Table Top Mountain & Turkish Bath
22km / 550m climb. Hike-a-bike to Boz Dagi for panoramas. Enduro descent into Urgup. Relax in a traditional Turkish hammam.
Accommodation
Activity
22 km / 550m climbing
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your onward journey.
Activity
Transfer to airport
Featured stays
Unique accommodations that define your journey.
Kapadokya Ihlara Konaklari
Loc.Guzelyurt
Sunolus Hotel, Kayseri
Loc.Kayseri
Boutique Cave Hotels
Loc.Goreme & Urgup
Logistics
Meeting points, transfers and timing for this trip.
Arrival / Rendezvous
Departure / Farewell
What's included
Every detail handled.
- Professional MTB guide and full use of a support vehicle
- Trail snacks and bottled water whilst riding
- Transfers to and from Kayseri airport
- All meals in nice quality restaurants (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- 7 nights in family-run boutique, authentic cave, and Ottoman mansion hotels
What's not included
Clarity at every step.
- Tips
- Flights and travel to/from Turkey
- Bike hire
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Entrance fees to historical sites and museums
Equipment
Available Models
What to Bring
Trip-specific gear and preparation for this tour.
Tubeless tyres or slime protection
Some form of puncture protection is a good idea for this tour, especially if riding in autumn.
Wide, high-volume tyres and low gears
Wide, high-volume tyres work best on the sandy singletrack, and low gears are essential for the steeper climbs.
Rubber-soled shoes
Rubber-soled cycling shoes are recommended for the hike-a-bike sections on this tour.
Warm, waterproof biking clothing
Pack warm, waterproof layers just in case — mountain weather in Cappadocia can turn quickly.
Good to know
Essential info for your journey.
GREAT FOR RIDERS
May–June and September–October are the best times. Tours generally possible April to November. €2120 per person (min 4). Single supplement €420. Hot air balloon €300.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Ride through a living open-air museum. Cappadocia’s UNESCO protected heritage is the ultimate backdrop for your journey. As you pedal past ancient rock-cut sanctuaries and iconic fairy chimneys, you’ll experience centuries of history carved directly into the landscape.
Why Choose Small Group
Genuine Pioneer Feeling
Experience the adrenaline of trails you will likely have all to yourself in this unique volcanic landscape.
Local Trail Expertise
Our expert local riders have been exploring these trails for over a decade and know every line.
No-Compromise Routes
A pure selection of Turkey's very best singletrack routes, balancing wilderness with luxury.
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Experience a legendary land of towering “fairy chimneys,” cave dwellings, and dormant volcanoes on Turkey's best singletrack routes. This tour is purely designed around the best biking trails the region has to offer with no compromises. Accessible to all riders with a little off-road experience, the sandy terrain and slick rocks make Cappadocia an adrenaline-fueled paradise.
Slick Rock Lines
Pick lines through slick rock singletracks and tackle legendary rutded rock downhills.
Authentic Stays
Overnight in boutique cave rooms, vineyard hotels, and deluxe restored Ottoman mansions.
Underground Wonders
Go underground in fantastic subterranean cities and ride among the lunar rock formations.