Trabzon Trip Overview
Kackar Mountain has become popular as one of the most beautiful hiking/trekking route in the world. Rising above the Black Sea with a 3,937 m (12,917 ft), Kackar attracts professional hikers and tourists all around the world for both natural beauty and amazing routes through its peak. Besides reaching to highest summit, crossing route from Artvin side to Rize side is also enjoyable for the tourists. The hiking route is enjoyable and mid-level difficulty. You will not only enjoy hiking through beautiful nature but also experience local highland life of Black Sea.
Please note that we run this tour just for professional hikers. Summit part of this tour is difficult and requires professional background. We may change the tour route and program based on weather conditions. Please contact us before boking this tour.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Trabzon, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea Coast, Turkey
Kackar Mountain has become popular as one of the most beautiful hiking/trekking route in the world. Rising above the Black Sea with a 3,937 m (12,917 ft), Kackar attracts professional hikers and tourists all around the world for both natural beauty and amazing routes through its peak. Besides reaching to highest summit, crossing route from Artvin side to Rize side is also enjoyable for the tourists. The hiking route is enjoyable and mid-level difficulty. You will not only enjoy hiking through beautiful nature but also experience local highland life of Black Sea.
Please note that we run this tour just for professional hikers. Summit part of this tour is difficult and requires professional background. We may change the tour route and program based on weather conditions. Please contact us before boking this tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome Black Sea, Discover Trabzon
Pass By: Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea Coast
We welcome you at Trabzon Airport.
Stop At: Sumela Monastery, Trabzon Turkey
We welcome you at Trabzon Airport. From the airport we will directly drive to Maçka to visit Sumela Monastery located in Altınerde Valley National Park, about 50 km from Trabzon, on the steep cliff of the Zigana Mountains. This stunning Greek Orthodox monastery is also known as the Virgin Mary (Meryemana). Sumela Monastery was built in 4th century AD and is one of the oldest monasteries in the Christian world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum, Fatih Mah.Ayasofya Sok. Merkez Karadeniz manzarali, sahil karşisi., Trabzon 61080 Turkey
We will visit Trabzon Hagia Sophia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Trabzon Meydan Parki, Uzun Sk. İskenderpaşa Mh., Trabzon 61100 Turkey
Experience local culture in Trabzon Meydan Park in the evening.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-4 star hotel in Trabzon
Day 2: From Trabzon to Artvin, Yusufeli, Olgunlar
Stop At: Olgunlar, Olgunlar, Artvin Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast
Today, we will drive to Olgunlar Highland at an elevation 2200 m. (Yusufeli; Artvin). On our way we will enjoy beautiful landscape: forests, rivers, and crystals clear lakes. When we reach our hotel, we will have rest to be ready for next day and our hiking tour.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at pension in Olgunlar Highland
Day 3: Hiking: Olgunlar-Nasdaf-Dilberdüzü
Stop At: Yaylalar, Yaylalar, Artvin Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast
We will have a nice breakfast and then we will pack our bags on mules and start to hike from Olgunlar to Dilberdüzü.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dilber Düzü Mevki, 08890 Yaylalar/Yusufeli/Artvin, Turkey
Hike to Dilber Düzü camping site. On our way we will stop by Nastaf Highland at 2400m. Then we will reach to campsite at Dilberdüzü at 2900m. We will set our tents at the campsite and have a lunch. Then we will have time to hike around and enjoy the beauty of the nature. At the evening we will have dinner prepared by our cooking staff.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in tents at Dilberdüzü campsite
Day 4: Hiking from Dilberdüzü, through Deniz Gölü, to Kackar Peak
Stop At: Kackar Daglari Milli Parki, Rize Turkey
We will get up very early and have a quick breakfast. Then we take our lunch boxes and personal equipment and start our adventure about 5:00 am in the early morning. After 45 min walking we should reach beautiful Deniz Gölü (Sea Lake) at 3450 m. From the lake we will continue our ascent to the top of Mount Kackar (3937 m), the highest point of Kackar Range. After reaching the Kackar Peak we will spend 30-40 minutes there, take pictures and rest. Then, we will slowly descent to Dilberdüzü for camping.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in tents in Dilberdüzü.
Day 5: Dilberdüdü-Olgunlar-Trabzon Airport
Stop At: Olgunlar, Olgunlar, Artvin Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast
In the morning, hike from Dilberdüzü to Olgunlar.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea Coast
In the afternoon, drive to Trabzon Airport. Take an evening flight to fly out.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
