Turn Back Travel · Göreme
Two hours on a quad bike behind a guide, with stops in Güllüdere (Rose) Valley, Red Valley, Çavuşin and Love Valley, finishing at a sunset viewpoint. It doesn't go to Uchisar Castle; pick it for the cheapest bit of adrenaline in Cappadocia, at $30 for one ATV shared by two.
Turn Back Travel picks you up from your hotel in Göreme or Çavuşin, drives you a short way to its ATV base and hands out helmets. After a few minutes of instruction on throttle and brakes, the group rides out in a line behind the guide. The listing names four stops: Güllüdere (Rose) Valley, Red Valley, Çavuşin village and Love Valley, with 15 to 20 minutes at each for photos, and the last one timed for sunset.
It doesn't visit Uchisar Castle. The route stays on the tracks north and east of Göreme. The price is the draw: $30 buys one ATV, and two people can share it, one driving and one behind. If you each want your own bike, book two units. Guests who missed that detail felt misled, so check the count before you pay. A UTV buggy option (1000cc, listed with a driver) sits on the same page at a different price.
Expect dust. Lots of it. Dozens of groups use the same tracks at sunset, and nearly every reviewer says to bring a bandana, mask or sunglasses; the crew sells bandanas on site. Critical reviews mention long stretches on a road shoulder, a "Love Valley" stop that wasn't the famous viewpoint, tired bikes and a few missed pickups. Most guests still had a great evening. Go in expecting a fun, cheap ride in a convoy, not off-road freedom.
A minibus collects you in Göreme or Çavuşin (no pickups elsewhere) and drives a few minutes to the ATV base.
Helmet on, a quick lesson on throttle, brakes and spacing, then a short test loop.
The first photo stop above the pink rock folds of Rose Valley.
A viewpoint over the red ridges; small bars at some stops sell drinks.
A stop at the village below its old rock-cut church and houses.
The last stop near Love Valley as the sun goes down, then back to the base, a blast of compressed air to get the dust off, and the drive to your hotel.
★★★★★It was exhilarating riding around in small groups. Just be prepared to share an ATV if you pay for the cheaper 2-person option (2 people for one vehicle). They will sell bandanas to protect from all of the dust, but you can also show up prepared with your own if you prefer.
★★★★★We got picked up and taken to the ATV spot, we were shown how to use the ATV’s and off we went, we were thankful we didn’t have to wait too long before going. Stunning scenery as we rode along stopping off at 4 locations in the valleys, all which were gorgeous, the views were amazing and we got to watch the sunset.
★★★★★Good simple tour, with easy to use controls on the bikes. You get ample time at stop points for pictures. Pack a mask or mouth shield so you don't eat some dust!
★★★★★Fun ride! My first time riding an ATV. It was fun while I learnt to control the bike. Wonderful guide to bear with my learning.
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From $30 per ATV on Viator, and one ATV carries up to two people. Two riders sharing pay $30 together; two riders who each want a bike pay $60. Göreme operators sell similar sunset rides from about €35 per ATV direct.
No. The stops are Güllüdere (Rose) Valley, Red Valley, Çavuşin and Love Valley. Uchisar is 4 km from Göreme the other way; visit it by bus or on foot through Pigeon Valley on another day.
From hotels in Göreme and Çavuşin only. If you're staying in Uçhisar, Ürgüp or Avanos, you'll need to get to Göreme yourself.
Not under 10: the listing says children below that age aren't allowed. It isn't recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back problems.
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