Berke Ranch Mountain Resort

At the most beautiful coast of Turkey, near Antalya, beneath by the piedmont of Toros Mountains, BERKE RANCH Mountain Resort, is perhaps the best choice for people who love nature, sport tourism and horses.

 TRAIL PROGRAM

The  trail program is mostly located in the Taurus Mountains, at the base of Tahtali Mountain which is 2,360m high. We go up to 1000 m so this program can be made only in summer, because the temperature can be 5-7 degrees lowerthan in Kemer. We arrive on Saturday and depart in a week’s time, next Saturday.

Saturday :Arrival day, check in, welcome cocktail , showing around the ranch, info about the riding program, activities and all other excursions.

Sunday : An introduction conserning horses; meeting your instructors, warm up at the manège, group arrangement according to the riders skill level, then a ride in the pine forest. A general - 5 hours in the saddle today followed by a relaxation by the pool before a nice dinner in the evening.

         

Monday : We start our Trail program with a 6-7 hour ride up to the village of Gedelme. The trail goes through the Kesme Bogazi ravine and clings to the precipitous mountain walls with the Agva River rushing below. Gedelme is situated on the mountain plateau and has many interesting tourist sights that can be visited this afternoon or next day in the  morning. There is a famous 2,500 year old Plane tree, illuminated grotto, old ruins of a castle and a Nomad tent encampment.

Tuesday  :After saying goodbye to Gedelme we set of on a 7-8 hour ride to Yayla Kuzdere. Lunch will be in one of the many villages along the way. Yayla Kuzdere is the closest village to the top of the  Tahtali Mountain whose summit is covered with snow till about the second week of June. A ski resort is to be opened here in 2007. Along the way you can admire the coastal views and a pine forest.

Wednesday  :Our next stop will be the village Ovacik, after a 7-8 hour ride. Ovacik offers amazing views as it is located on a plateau surrounded by mountains as its Turkish name implies. After having a traditional Turkish breakfast the next day we will continue our ride.

Thursday : Return to the ranch through the Kesme Bogazi ravine 6-7 hours. Kesme Bogazi ravine is flanked by rugged mountain walls. During the ride we can refresh ourselves in the ice-cold waters of the Agva River. The river rushes down the Kesme Bogazi gorge and our trail clings to the side of the mountain walls.

Friday : On the last day we ride towards the ancient Temple on the Olympos Mountain. In this 4 hour trip we will be riding uphill 600-700 m and 8 km in the forest to this magnificent place. Up on the hills we are going to tether our horses near a refreshing water spring and then have a 10 minute walk to the mysterious Temple which offers us fabulous scenery of the Mediterranean Sea towards the Kumluca Village. After we return to the ranch a special night will be waiting for you.

Saturday : Departure day. After the last meal at the ranch, it is time to say goodbye and leave for the airport.

  Trail Program supplemental details:
• All the programs have been prepared and are presented by Berke Ranch Mountain Resort
• While on the trail meals are available from the mountain restaurants.
• Accomoddation is 3 nights in village houses and 4 nights in Hotel-Berke Ranch
• The Trail program guarantees 35 hours horseback riding  

During Horse Riding riding smoking in forest is forbidden.

                Trail program  

35 HOURS RIDING       € 984

P.S Transfer  is not included the prices.

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Cool, chic and sophisticated. The rooms and suites are inspired by Country Life designs; fresh, lively with natural elements, fine details and clean lines. Every room offers all the comforts of home.