If you fancy a truely exotic activity vacation then a horse riding holiday in Turkey's Kaya Valley could be perfect for you. Situated near Oludeniz on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, the scenery is a mixture of sparkling sea, soaring mountains, scented pine forests and ancient towns and villages.
The hosts for your equine adventure are Norma and Peter Butler of Perma Ranch, one of the few select equestrian centres on Turkey's Mediterranean Coast. They are located in the beautiful Kaya valley which was the setting for Louis de Berniere's 'Bird Without Wings'.
The ranch is 3 km from the resort of Hisaronu and just 6 km away from Oludeniz with its wonderful beaches. Also nearby is Fethiye with its lively harbour, stunning sea views and many shops and bazaars.
Perma Ranch offer flexible all year round horse riding holidays and can cater for the disabled. They can offer guided trekking expeditions, jumping lessons and full tuition to complete beginners and experts alike.
Trekking
You will ride over majestic mountains, through pine forests, passing ancient villages where the way of life has remained unchanged for centuries. Perma Ranch offer a number of different horseback treks varying in length.
Jumping
Jumping lessons are available at the ranch and the more competent rider will enjoy their dedicated show-jumping course.
Tuition
Tuition is available from complete beginners to experienced riders and a learning programme can be tailored to each individual.
Horses
The horses at Perma ranch are a mixture of Arabian cross and thoroughbred cross. All are well mannered, safe, pleasant and responsive rides. Several of their horses are safe and capable jumpers.
Accommodation
At the end of a hard day's riding you'll really appreciate some creature comforts. Your stay will be in a luxury ranchhouse, with four air conditioned double bedrooms, all ensuite with tea making facilities & refrigerator.
There is a lounge / dining area with satellite T.V., Video and D.V.D. player.
There is also a fully fitted kitchen and the use of a washing machine, at your disposal.
The house has its own private walled gardens, shaded terrace with aviary and large jaccuzi.
Local Attractions
The Kaya Valley is famed for it's beauty and if you fancy a day off from horse riding you can be sure of a host of activities and distractions:
Beautiful resort of Oludeniz.
Fethiye with it’s magnificent harbour.
Kaya Koy – The largest deserted town in Asia Minor.
Swimming with Dolphins.
Boat trips.
Paragliding.
Scuba Diving.
Microlighting.
Quad Biking.
Jeep Safaris.
White Water Rafting.
Colourful local Bazaars.
Turkish Baths.
Sites of Historical and Archaeological Interest.
Note: we provide two trips at no extra cost – see our prices page for details of destinations.
Your Hosts at the Ranch
Norma & Peter Butler are the owners and managers of Perma Ranch since 2002. There aim is to provide you with an informal and enjoyable stay and a taste of what life is like living on a working ranch. They are genuinely delighted to show their guests everything that this region of Turkey has to offer and you will find, rider and non-rider alike, that there is an abundance of things to see and do. Equally, if you looking for peace and quiet their countryside location offers a peaceful and tranquil haven.
Norma has many years’ experience running a working farm, livery stable and riding school in the UK. She is herself an award winning rider and has also bred champion horses. She is able to provide tuition to riders of many abilities from beginners to advanced.
Peter worked as an engineer in the UK and has used some of his expertise in totally renovating and extending the ranch and its facilities, resulting in high quality and comfortable accommodation.
Disabled GuestsNorma has twenty years' experience of working with riders with various conditions and disabilities ranging from multiple sclerosis and parkinson’s disease to autism and down’s syndrome, both in Turkey and the UK.
She provides individually tailored riding programmes for those whose riding is challenged in this way. Their accommodation is wheelchair friendly and can accommodate groups of up to 8 people, including carers where appropriate.
To meet the riding requirements of disabled riders who are unable to participate in our general riding programme, we reserve weeks for them exclusively so we can ensure that they fully benefit from their riding experience.
We are happy to discuss availability and requirements in detail at the enquiry stage.
Prices
The holiday price is £550 pppw for riders and £350 pppw for non-riders. This includes:
- Transfers to and from Dalaman Airport (transfer time is just over one hour).
- All meals (full board), including 3 dinners at local restaurants in the week.
- Daily riding in the countryside or in the menage as required.
- Two excursions from the options below:
- Trip to Fethiye
- Trip to Patara and Kalkan
- Trip to Sakli Kent, Yaka Park and Tlos
We do not charge a single person supplement.
Please note flights to and from Dalaman are not included and need to be booked independently.
Dalaman Airport is open all year round.
So if you're an experienced horse rider looking for some new challenging rides or a complete beginner looking for an unforgettable holiday experience a holiday at Perma Ranch in Turkey could be just the ticket!
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