Tours > Mt Kackar Trans Trekking

Cultural,Trekking

 The trek starts from the south side and continues to the north side after the summit attempt.

The wildest part of northeastern Turkey, Kackar Mountains are known for the complexity and power of the streams and rivers which rush down to the lower altitudes. All shades of green and blue, literally 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 8 days trekking 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

Brief itinerary

  • Day 1 Start Erzurum, transfer Yusufeli
  • Day 2 Walk in Korahmet Valley
  • Day 3 Walk to Uzumlu Valley
  • Day 4 Trek to Dilberduzu
  • Day 5 Mt Kackar Summit day
  • Day 6 Trek to Dupeduz
  • Day 7 Trek to Yukari Kavron via Ceymakcur Pass
  • Day 8 Round trip to Derebasi Lake
  • Day 9 Spectacular trek to Samistal plateau and trek down to Ayder
  • Day 10 Transfer Trabzon, visit Sumela Monastery
  • Day 11 Ends in Trabzon
Group Size Price
5-6 Contact Us
7-10 Contact Us
11+ Contact Us
Single Supplement 190 €
  • Prices are per person according to the number of the participants in each group.
  • 1 room or tent for 2 people, so if you are willing to stay by yourself in a room or tent you need to pay the extra single supplement.

Trip Notes

  • Trip starts in Erzurum and ends in Trabzon. Erzurum has an airport but it is only for domestic flights. So it can be a good idea to fly Istanbul first and find a connection from there. You might find direct flights from Trabzon to your destination otherwise fly Istanbul first and find a connection from there.
  • This trip is graded "Difficulty III" - For any trip at this level or above, fitness is important and you may have to improve yours before departure. These trips may contain elements of extended activity in remote or challenging conditions, or involve some long journeys with early starts or late arrivals. Terrain, temperature and weather conditions can also be more challenging. These trips are ideal for the more adventurous who are confident of their fitness.
  • You can combine this trip with any of our Istanbul, Cappadocia or Lycian Way itineraries.