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11 Days Trans Kackar Trekking Tour

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Duration
11 days 6h
Max Group Size
44
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical Level
Relax
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
1 - 99 Ages

Highlights

  • Kackar Mountains
  • Trekking, Camping
  • Nature
  • Ayder Plain
  • Sumela Monastry
  • Local Villages
  • Korahmet Valley
  • Derebasi Lake

Overview

Route

Journey 8 stops

Itinerary

(Dinner included)

Welcome to Turkey Erzurum Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer to your hotel in Yusufeli & check in. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Yusufeli. Overnight in Yusufeli.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Transfer to Yaylalar village. In the afternoon, we depart for our warm-up trek in Korahmet Valley, where the Bulut Mountains dominates the view ahead. There is an opportunity to meet with the local villagers. Return for Dinner and camp overnight in Yaylalar.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

One of the best treks in the Kackar Mountains, this day trip is not very challenging but the scenery makes you glad to be in Kackar. Return for Dinner and overnight in Yaylalar.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We trek up to Dilberduzu via High Mountain pastures following the stream comes from the glaciers. During the trek we may encounter the villagers that live here during the summer to graze their flocks. Dilberduzu campsite (2900m) is a flat meadow by the stream surrounded by the steep hills. Camp Overnight at Dilberduzu.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we will ascend Kachkar summit (3917m) - this takes around 5-6 hrs and involves some walking on snow but very little actual climbing. After breakfast, we have an early start departing for the Mount Kackar Summit. An easy but demanding ascent over rock and scree without any technical difficulties. The view from the summit above the clouds is simply stunning with views over the whole Kackar range, and beyond to the Caucaus. On a clear day, you may have chance to see the legendary Mount Ararat. After a short break on the summit, return to our Dilberduzu campsite. If you do not wish to participate in the summit ascent, there are many day trips that you can do instead. There are many stunning lakes in the area for swimming opportunities. Overnight camp at Dilberduzu.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Trek to Dupeduz, with the spectacular views of Kackar range on the paths covered with wild flora. Camp overnight at Dupeduz.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Trek to Yukari Kavron towards the Caymakcur pass around the hidden lakes. If the weather is good we will have chance to swim in Kara Deniz Lake. Dinner and overnight in Ayder

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we walk to the Derebasi Lake where you can see the source of lake comes from the glacier. Great opportunity to swim in the glacier lake. Return for Dinner and overnight in Ayder.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

A spectacular trek to Samistal plateau through the colourful flowers which you cannot find somewhere else. Scenery from the top is simply stunning with the full view of Kackar range. Trek down to Ayder, where we will reward our bodies in one of the thermal springs. Dinner and overnight in Ayder.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Drive to Trabzon via Sumela Monastery and visit one of Turkey's most magnificient architectural wonders which was carved into the rock face of a canyon. City tour of Trabzon, the biggest harbour of Black Sea Region. Dinner and overnight in Trabzon.

(Breakfast included)

Aftre breakfsast pick up from your hotel and transfer to Trabzon Airport. We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

1 night hotel in Yusufeli - Hotel Kackar Resort

2 nights hotel in Yaylalar

2 nights camp at Dilberdizu

1 night camp at Dupeduz

3 nights hotel in Ayder - Ayder Resort Hotel

1 night hotel in Trabzon - Grand Vuslat Hotel

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.

Hotel

Professional English-speaking tour guides

Guiding Method Fully guided

English

10 breakfast

8 lunches

9 dinners

Vegan Vegetarian Halal

Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach

Transfers as in the above itinerary

Coach / Bus

Guided Yaylalar village, Korahmet Valley, and Bulut Mountains tour

Guided Kackar Mountains trekking tour

Guided Dilberduzu trekking tour

Guided Dupeduz trekking tour

Guided Yukari Kavron, Caymakcur pass, and Kara Deniz Lake tour

Guided Derebasi Lake tour

Guided Samistal plateau and Ayder tour

Guided Trabzon and Sumela Monastery tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Mules to carry climbing equipment and your luggage

Camping equipment, sleeping mattress, tent, climbing ropes, safety equipment

Summit certificate upon completion of trek

Excluded

International flights and Domestic Flights

Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately: 80,00 Euros for one way. For the last-minute arrangements, the price might differ. You will be informed during the ticket arrangements.

Please Note: Domestic flight price for under 2 years old, approximately: 20,00 Euros as an insurance policy.

Insurance: All types

Personal climbing equipment

City tax

Turkey entry visa

Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

Insurance: All types

Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section

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