KaÇkar Trekking Tour
Summit & High Pass
7 days
Let’s explore the unique ecological landscape of Kaçkar mountain range that rise above the Black Sea Coast in the north eastern of Türkiye. Home of the Fourth highest peak of Türkiye is located (Mount Kaçkar, 3937m) and roam around the high passes, glacier lakes, and beautiful flora and faunas and best of all, appreciate the hospitalities of the local people.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Airport Pick Up and transfer to Yusufeli-Yaylalar Village
– Meet our guide at Erzurum Airport (morning flight is preferable)
– Transfer to Yusufeli-Yaylalar village by a minibus (160km, 4 hrs)
– Check in at Kaçkar Pension and relax. Have a welcome dinner in a local restaurant.
– Our guide will give a program briefing for tomorrow
– Overnight in Kaçkar Pension (Kaçkar)
Day 2: Hike to Dilberdüzü Camp
– After breakfast, take our packed lunch and hike to Dilberdüzü Camp (4-5 hrs)
– Together we prepare our ten and rest at 2800m, explore the landscape around the camp
– Have early dinner and short briefing for tomorrow
– Overnight in Tent (Dilberdüzü Camp)
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Day 3: Mount Kaçkar Summit Push and back to Dilberdüzü Camp
– Have early breakfast, take our packed lunch and start our Summit Push
– At the Summit of Mount Kaçkar 3937m, the fourth highest peak of Türkiye, we will be mesmerized with the panoramic view of beautiful nature
– Spend 30-40 minutes at the summit, taking pictures and we descend to our camp (total time 7-9 hrs)
– Have dinner and short briefing for tomorrow
– Overnight in Tent (Dilberdüzü Camp)
Day 4: Hike to Olgunlar and Yaylalar Village
– After breakfast, together we pack our tents and hike through a Sataleef Plateau (2600m)
– Hike down to Olgunar and Yayalalar Village (3-4 hrs), get refresh and rest.
– Have dinner and short briefing for tomorrow
– Overnight in Kaçkar Pension (Kaçkar)
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Day 5: Hike to Lanetleme Pass
– After breakfast, we hike to Lanetleme Pass (3200m) and continue to traverse to the Northern side of the mountain (8-10hrs) until reaching Ayder Village
– Have dinner and short briefing for tomorrow
– Overnight in Ayder Hotel (Ayder)
Day 6: Hike to Ayder Highland and short sightseeing
– After breakfast, today we will visit Ayder Highland which has a great view of the sea of clouds.
– We will have some short sightseeing around Ayder village, rest and relax
– Overnight in Ayder Hotel (Ayder)
Day 7: Transfer to Airport
– After breakfast, transfer to Trabzon airport
– Say goodbye to our guide and bring wonderful memories home
- All transportations with private vehicle from Erzurum airport to Kaçkar Mountains until Trabzon airport
- Mule services for baggages and other equipments on Kaçkar Mountains
- 4 nights in hotel/pension with breakfast (twin-sharing room)
- Equipments
- Mattresses
- Tents (1 tents for 2 persons)
- Professional local guide, assistants and local driver
- Walkie Talkie for team communication
- All meals and drinks on Kaçkar Mountains
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Extra meals in the city
- 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)
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Personal Equipments
- Sleeping bag (Comfort at -10 C)
- Trekking poles (1-2 optional)
- Trekking Boots (1 pairs)
- Sunglasses (100% UV protection, Cat 2-4)
- Buff head cover / neck cover / Balaclava
- Warm Beanie
- Light & quick-dry clothes for trekking days
- Warm Gloves (1-2 pairs, gloves liner and warm & windproof gloves)
- Warm & Windproof clothes for Summit Day
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Day Pack (30L-40L)
- Duffel bag (60L-80L for heavy belongings which will go with the mules)
- Thermos (1-2L) for the Summit Day
- Headlamp/torch with extra batteries
- Camera with extra batteries
- Powerbank
- Snacks, chocolate, energy bars of choices
- Personal medicines
summary table
7 Days
Duratıon
Türkiye
Location
mid May - mid July
Season
minimum of 5 members
Group Size
ERZURUM Airport
Meeting Point
Pension
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/
