Trans-Kackar Mountains Trek in 5 days – From Erzurum to Trabzon

1st Day – Arrival to Erzurum
Welcome at the Erzurum airport and drive to Yusufeli, Hevek, Yaylalar region for dinner and overnight in a pension at 1850 m.

2nd Day – Dilberduzu camp
After breakfast, early in the morning we hike up to Dilberduzu campsite at 2900 m with 4 hours trekking. Before dinner, we will spend our time with rest and acclimatization treks.

3rd Day – Kackar summit
Early start for 2 hours trek up to Deniz Lake at 3435 m for some time to rest before we hike up to the summit taking an additional 4-5 hours more. Incredible panoramic view of the 3937m summit is a rewarding experience. At around 17:00, we will descend back to our campsite.

4th Day – Lanetleme hill
We hike up to Lanetleme hill passage at 3100m and descend to camp at Karadeniz Lake (2850m). Average: 6 hours. Dinner and overnight at camp.

5th Day – Thermal springs
We descend to “Asagi Ceymakcur” plateau with 2 hours trekking where we will transfer to Ayder plateau for natural springs / thermal bath before dinner and overnight in a local pension.

6th Day – Zil Kale, Palovit Waterfall & Cat Valley
Daily trek to Zil Kale, Palovit Waterfall and Cat Valley. Dinner and overnight in Ayder.

7th Day – Drive to Trabzon
Drive to Ardesen / Pazar and continue to Trabzon city airport for flights or further extension tours.

Price includes:

• mountain guide
• transport
• 3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, light lunch, warm dinner) with drinks (no-alcohol)
• nights at the hotels/hostels
• horses for luggage
• equipment: tents