hundreds of glacier lakes, immensely rich flower meadows and wildlife surprise those who imagine the country to be nothing but barren steppes. And also the honey from the
upper grasslands and forests is enough to climb any mountain. Ideal for those who enjoy intensive trekking. This tour includes a level of difficulty  at an average altitude of 3000m.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Trans-Kackar Trek 11 DAYS TREKKİNG through the most beautiful and wildest mountains of Turkey - difficulty II-III • Mt Kackar (3937 m) Climb the highest summit of The Kackar (Little Caucaus) range difficulty II

• Ayder Thermal spring
• Sumela Monastery Visit 1000 year old
Monastery of the Virgin Mary
TRİP    ITINERARY:

Day 1: Erzurum
You will be met by our tour leader at theErzurum airport and then transfer to Yusufeli.Pension

Day 2: Yaylalar - Korahmet Valley
Transfer to Yaylalar village. In the afternoon,warm-up trek in Korahmet Valley, where the Bulut Mountains dominates the view ahead.
There is an opportunity to meet with the localvillagers. Return to Yaylalar. Pension

Day 3: Uzumlu – Modut Valley
One of the best treks in Kackar Mountains, not very challenging but the scenery makes you glad to be in Kackar. Return to Yaylalar.Pension

Day 4: Yaylalar - Dilberduzu
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 streamsurrounded by the steep hills. Camp

Day 5: Mt. Kackar - Summit Day(3937 m)
An early start for the Mt.Kackar Summit. An easy but demanding ascent over rock and scree without any technical difficulties. Theview from the summit above the clouds is simply stunning with the whole Kackar range, and beyond to the Caucaus. On a clear day, you may have chance to see the Legendary Mt. Ararat. After a short break on the summit return to our Dilberduzu campsite. Camp

Day 6: Dupeduz
Trek to Dupeduz, with the spectacular views of Kackar range on the paths covered with wild flora. Camp

Day 7: Yukari Kavron via Caymakcur Pass
(3100m)
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. Pension
 
Day 8: Derebasi Lake
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 back to Yukari Kavron. Pension

Day 9: Samistal - Ayder
A spectacular trek to Samistal plateau through the colorful flowers which you can not find somewhere else. Scenery from the top is simply stunning with the full view of Kackar range. Trek down to Ayder, where wewill reward our bodies in one of the thermal springs. Pension

Day 10: Sumela Monastery - Trabzon
Drive to Trabzon via Sumela Monastery visit   a magnificient architecture which was carved into the rock face of a canyon. City tour of
Trabzon, the biggest harbour of Black Sea Region. Hotel

Day 11: Trabzon: Tour ends in Trabzon.

INCLUDED
• Accommodation in hotel, pension and tent –
1 room or tent per 2 people
• All meals during the Mt Kackar trek
• Experienced Turkish bilingual mountain
guide
• Trekking staff/cook and pack animals
• Camping facilities during the trek, including
sleeping tents for every two person and
dining tent
• Private ground transportation

NOT INCLUDED
• International and domestic flights
• All types of insurance – Participants must
have insurance which covers the trip and
emergency evacuation in order to join the trip
• Meals in big cities (Trabzon and Erzurum)
• Soft and alcoholic beverages
• Entrance fees to historical sites and
museums
• Not mandatory but customary tips

EQUIPMENT TO BRING
• Trekking boots with ankle support
• Good quality sleeping bag
• Waterproofs
• Down Jacket
• Water bottle
• Sunglasses, sunhat and sun-block
• Headlamp
• Gloves
• Daysack for your daily use (25-35 litre
volume), other luggage will be carried from
camp to camp by jeep or mule