Feel the
freedom, with nature
as one.
At our horse farm in Uskumruköy, Sarıyer, Istanbul, enjoy horse riding tours from Belgrade Forest to the Black Sea coast, riding lessons, ATV tours, a Turkish village breakfast and special events in nature.
Every ride is guided. If you are new to riding, start with a beginner route. If you already ride, head out on long trail rides through Belgrade Forest and along the Black Sea shore.
30 minAn easy first ride at a gentle pace among the pine trees. Ideal if you have never been on a horse.
45 minPopularA scenic route that follows the forest trail down to the lakeshore.
45-60 minRide along the Black Sea shore with the waves right beside you.
4 lapsA short first meeting with the horse in the riding arena, led by an instructor. A great start for kids.
30 minA short forest ride at a livelier pace.
45 minA freer ride around the lake.
90-120 minLong routeA long trail ride deep into Belgrade Forest.
90-120 minA long, open ride from the forest to the Black Sea coast.
Prices are per person.
Horse riding routes in Sarıyer →Every tour is guided. Someone who knows the route rides with you the whole way.
The farm sits at the edge of Belgrade Forest. The forest trail, the lakeside route and the Black Sea beach ride all start from the same farm.
Leave the Northern Marmara Motorway at the Uskumruköy toll gates and you reach the farm in 5-10 minutes.
First timers start with an arena ride (500 TL). Experienced riders head out on trail rides of up to 120 minutes.
One-to-one horse riding lessons with an instructor. For children and adults, at every level. Packages can be used within 3 months.
Guided ATV tours in Sarıyer, with a helmet and protective gear and a short practice drive first. Four quad bike safari routes, from the 30 and 45 minute forest track to the Belgrade Forest and beach tours. Two people can share one ATV, so bring a friend on the back.
An outdoor setup at the edge of the forest, a menu from the farm kitchen and photos with the horses. We plan every event around your guest list and your idea of the day.
A flower-decorated table at the edge of the forest, photos with the horses at sunset and a menu made for the two of you.
Arena rides, time with the horses and a birthday cake for a farm day the kids will remember.
Team activities, an ATV safari and a farm breakfast for a day away from the city.
A spread of Turkish village breakfast, grills and hot drinks, next to the horses and facing the forest.
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We are in Uskumruköy, on Ayvacık Sokak, in the Sarıyer district on the northern edge of Istanbul. The farm sits at the edge of Belgrade Forest, close to the Black Sea coast and to Kilyos and Zekeriyaköy. The map link on our contact page gives you directions.
Most guests come by car or taxi. By car, take the Northern Marmara Motorway and leave at the Uskumruköy toll gates, the farm is 5-10 minutes from there. Search for Kerem Bey At Çiftliği in Google Maps, or open the map link on our contact page and share the location with your driver. If you are not sure about the route, message us on WhatsApp before you set off.
Yes. Our beginner rides are made for first-timers. Before the ride the instructor introduces you to the horse and shows you how to sit and steer, and a guide stays with you the whole way. If you are nervous, start with a few short laps in the riding arena.
We are open every day except Thursday, 09:00-19:00, and closed on Thursdays. Weekends get busy, so book ahead on WhatsApp.
Yes, we work by booking. Choose the package, the number of people and the date in the booking form and send it on WhatsApp, then we arrange the time and confirm. Please write early for weekends.
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp in English with what you would like to do, how many people are coming and your preferred date.
Yes. For children there is the arena ride (4 laps, 500 TL) and one-to-one lessons with an instructor. We decide on the right horse and starting age together, based on the child's height and experience. Message us on WhatsApp for details.
Yes. We give one-to-one riding lessons for children and adults with an instructor. A single lesson is 30-40 minutes and costs 3,000 TL. For regular riders the 10-lesson package is 23,000 TL and is valid for 3 months.
Comfortable trousers that let you move and closed shoes without heels. Shorts, skirts and flip-flops are not suitable for riding. On the beach it can be windy, so bring a light jacket, and sunscreen in summer. For ATV tours wear clothes you do not mind getting dusty.
Payment is made at the farm on the day. Prices are in Turkish lira (TL). If you have any question about payment, message us before you come.
At Kerem Bey Horse Farm you can go on guided horse rides (forest, lake, beach and Belgrade Forest), take riding lessons for kids and adults, join an ATV or quad bike safari, have a Turkish village breakfast or a grill at the farm restaurant, and hold events such as proposals, engagements and birthday parties. It is all in Uskumruköy, Sarıyer, and you can combine several on the same day.
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