Ayder Tour with Firtina Valley Adventure a Full Day from Trabzon

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About this activity

Explore the stunning eastern Black Sea region of Turkey on a full-day tour from Trabzon. This adventure takes you through the lush landscapes of Rize Province, leading to the breathtaking Fırtına Valley and the famous Ayder Plateau. First, enjoy free time beside the rushing Fırtına River, where you can opt for thrilling activities like rafting, ziplining, or the giant swing. Later, visit the picturesque Gelin Tülü Waterfall in Ayder and relish panoramic mountain views. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guiding, and access to Kaçkar National Park, this tour offers an unforgettable way to experience Turkey's natural beauty.

Full-day tour from Trabzon to Ayder Plateau and Fırtına Valley
Optional adventure activities including rafting, zipline, and giant swing
Explore the scenic Gelin Tülü Waterfall and enjoy free time in Ayder
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations in Trabzon

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Sultanahmet Old City Travel Turizm Organizasyon

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Adults (6–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup from selected Trabzon locations
Included: All scheduled sightseeing specified in the tour program
Included: Transportation throughout the tour
Included: Hotel drop-off to selected Trabzon locations
Included: Modern air-conditioned tour vehicle
Included: Professional tour guiding service

Not included

Not included: Food
Not included: Drinks
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Rafting
Not included: Zipline

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 30 min

Depart from Trabzon at 09:00 for a full-day tour to Ayder Plateau and Fırtına Valley. Enjoy scenic views along the Black Sea coastline during the approximately 1.5-hour drive, passing through coastal towns and lush landscapes as the route gradually leads inland toward the mountains.
Stop 2

1 h 30 min

Enjoy a 1–2 hour activity break in Fırtına Valley, set alongside the rushing Fırtına River. During this time, you may join optional activities such as rafting, ziplining, or swinging, or simply relax and take in the lively riverside atmosphere.
Ayder Yaylasi

Passing by

After the activity break, continue the journey toward Ayder Plateau, passing through forested roads and mountain scenery as the landscape gradually opens up to the highlands.
Stop 4

4 hours

Ayder Plateau is a natural highland retreat located at an altitude of 1,400 meters, at the foot of the Kaçkar Mountains. The first stop is Gelin Tülü (Bridal Veil) Waterfall, named for its elegant flow resembling a bridal veil as it cascades from a height of approximately 50 meters. Nearby, the Glass Terrace offers a unique perspective over the waterfall via a 20-meter glass walkway and is an excellent spot for photos.

Continue to the Ayder Plateau Observation Terrace for a panoramic view of the plateau, where you can observe the surrounding nature and local highland life from above. After the visits, enjoy free time in Ayder Plateau until 16:00 to explore, relax, or visit local cafés.
Trabzon

2 hours

During your free time until 16:00, you may enjoy lunch, relax with tea or coffee at countryside cafés, watch the traditional horon dance accompanied by the sound of the tulum (local bagpipe), or even join in if you wish.

After the sightseeing and free time, meet at the tour vehicle at 16:00 and depart for Trabzon. Following necessary breaks along the way, arrive back in Trabzon, marking the end of the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our meeting point is in front of the exchange office next to Burger King and across from McDonald’s in Trabzon Atatürk Square. Please arrive at the meeting point before the tour departure time.

End point

Our meeting point is in front of the exchange office next to Burger King and across from McDonald’s in Trabzon Atatürk Square. Please arrive at the meeting point before the tour departure time.

Pickup points

Celik Crown Hotel
Funda Hotel - Trabzon
Bikka Suite&Hotel
Hotel Yaman
Sanli Hotel Blue
Emay Otel
Mazy Apart Hotel
Yamans Park Hotel
Trabzon Life Hotel
Hann Otel
Aktas Lights Hotel
The MU City Hotel TRABZON

and 111 more pickup points

We provide pickup from hotels within our designated pickup area in Trabzon. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the confirmed pickup time. The exact pickup time will be shared with you before the tour. Due to traffic and multiple hotel pickups, the vehicle may arrive up to 30 minutes later than the scheduled time. Please make sure your phone/WhatsApp is reachable on the day of the tour.