Turkey by MTB: Canyons, Volcanoes, and Singletrack in Cappadocia

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local, English-speaking mountain biking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day Cappadocia mountain biking tour (6 riding days)
    • Accommodation for 7 nights in cave hotels and old Greek mansions (double occupancy)
    • Meals: 1 breakfast, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
    • Snacks
    • Airport transfers
    • Full car support and pick-ups/drop-offs between hotels and trailheads
    • 2025 Lapierre full-suspension bike and helmet rental
    • Emergency support

  Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

  • • Single occupancy room
    • Hot air balloon experience — subject to weather, please leave us a note at checkout if interested

  Not included:

  • • Flights
    • Drinks
    • Entrance fees to historical sites and museums (including Kaymakli Underground City)
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  Good fitness and some MTB experience are required for this Cappadocia mountain biking tour. Riding days reach up to 45 km (28 mi) with up to 900 m (2,953 ft) of elevation gain. The tour builds from easier, more exploratory days at the start to increasingly technical singletrack later in the week, which makes the ramp-up feel manageable.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • MTB cycling shoes (flat or clipless)
    • Padded MTB shorts
    • MTB jerseys and cycling kit
    • Full-finger MTB gloves
    • Knee and elbow pads
    • Eye protection (riding goggles or sunglasses)
    • Hydration pack (2L capacity recommended)
    • Light jacket for riding
    • Insulation layers for cooler conditions (puffy jacket, long-sleeve base layers)
    • Chamois cream for multi-day riding
    • Personal toiletries
    • Sunscreen
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  The bike and helmet are provided. Cappadocia’s riding season runs from April through December, so pack layers accordingly: mornings in the valleys can be cool even in summer, while afternoons get hot. Dress comfortably and in clothes you can move in.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Cappadocia mountain biking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 12:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 20 participants.

  A Cappadocia mountain biking tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Cappadocia mountain biking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this Cappadocia mountain biking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Cappadocia mountain biking tour is Cappadocia. To get there, most people fly into Kayseri Airport (ASR) or Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV).

  Airport transfers are included in both directions, so your guide will be waiting when you land on Day 1.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.