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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.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Trabzon
We welcome you at Trabzon Airport.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Sumela Monastery
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum
We will visit Trabzon Hagia Sophia.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Experience local culture in Trabzon Meydan Park in the evening.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
We will have a nice breakfast and then we will pack our bags on mules and start to hike from Olgunlar to Dilberdüzü.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
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.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
8
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
9
In the morning, hike from Dilberdüzü to Olgunlar.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Trabzon
In the afternoon, drive to Trabzon Airport. Take an evening flight to fly out.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Welcome Black Sea, Discover Trabzon
From Trabzon to Artvin, Yusufeli, Olgunlar
Hiking: Olgunlar-Nasdaf-Dilberdüzü
Hiking from Dilberdüzü, through Deniz Gölü, to Kackar Peak
Dilberdüdü-Olgunlar-Trabzon Airport
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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