Cilo Mountains Tour
Reşko Summit
5 days
Cilo mountains are one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in Türkiye and the home to the second highest peak of Türkiye, Reşko Summit at 4135m, and it is where you can find glacier lakes, high plateaus, and deep valleys. Reşko Summit is highly recommended for mountain enthusiasts who seek for challenging adventures yet stunning views.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Airport to Yüksekova
– Meet our guide at Van Airport or Yüksekova Airport (morning flight is preferable) and drive to our hotel in Yüksekova City Center (3 hrs drive from Van, 20min drive from Yüksekova)
– Have a welcome dinner in a local restaurant.
– Our guide will give a program briefing and do a final equipment checkup
– Overnight in Hotel (Yüksekova)
Day 2: Ascent to Horgedim Camp
– After breakfast, transfer by a minibus (2 hrs drive) to Serpel plateau (2100m) where the Yeşiltaş village is located.
– Start ascending to Horgedim Campsite (2900m, 4-5 hrs walking)
– Together we set up the campsite, pitch our tents and set up mattresses
– Have dinner and short briefing for tomorrow
– Overnight in Tent (Horgedim Camp)
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Day 3: Explore Trovit Plateau and Hike to Yıldız Glacier Lake
– Have early breakfast (5AM) and take our packed lunch
– Start the summit attack from Horgedim Plateau to Reşko Summit (4135m)
– At Reşko Summit (4135m), enjoy the panoramic view of Cilo mountains. Take pictures for 30-40 minutes and refill our energy
– Descend to the campsite which will take around 7-8 hrs total (8km return)
– Have dinner and short briefing for tomorrow
– Overnight in Tent (Horgedim Camp)
Day 4: Descend to Serpel plateau and transfer to Yüksekova
– After breakfast, we will pack our tents and other equipments and start descending to Serpel plateau where our vehicles are waiting (3-4 hrs walking)
– Transfer to Yüksekova (2 hrs drive) and check in at our hotel, get rest and refresh ourselves
– Have a celebratory dinner and short briefing for tomorrow
– Overnight in Hotel (Yüksekova)
Day 5: Transfer to Airport
– After breakfast, transfer to Van airport (3hrs drive) or Yüksekova airport (20min drive)
– Say goodbye to our guide and bring wonderful memories home
- All transportations with private vehicle from/to Van or Yüksekova airport to Cilo mountains
- 2 nights in Hotel in Yüksekova, (twin-sharing room)
- Professional local guide and assistants
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and drinks
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- SIM cards
- Turkish bath (Hamam)
- Personal Insurance (medical and evacuation)
- Tips for our guide and staffs (tips are like hugs, never expected but always appreciated)
Personal Equipments
- Sleeping bag (comfortable -10 C)
- Tent
- Sleeping mattress
- Trekking poles (1-2 optional)
- Trekking Boots (1 pairs)
- Sunglasses (100% UV protection)
- Sun hat / Buff head cover
- Light & quick-dry clothes for trekking days
- Warm & waterproof clothes for the summit day
- Trekking socks
- Warm Gloves
- Backpack (40L-60L)
- Headlamp/torch with extra batteries
- Camera with extra batteries
- Powerbank
- Snacks, chocolate, energy bars of choices
- Personal medicines
summary table
5 Days
Duratıon
Türkiye
Location
mid May - mid July
Season
minimum of 5 members
Group Size
Van / Yüksekova Airport
Meeting Point
Hotel, Tent
Accommodation
Visa to Türkiye
Visa-exempt countries are permitted to enter Türkiye for tourism purposes.
However, if you’re not on the list of eligible countries, please apply for e-visa be clicking on the link below,
More information,
https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Turkey
To apply for e-visa:
https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
