Activity Trabzon, Turkey

Kackar Summit Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Sunnova Travel Agency

Ages: Adults (12–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast

Itinerary

Day 1 · Welcome Black Sea, Discover Trabzon

Trabzon

2 hours

We welcome you at Trabzon Airport.
Sumela Monastery

2 hours Admission included

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.
Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum

30 min

We will visit Trabzon Hagia Sophia.
Trabzon Meydan Parki

one hour

Experience local culture in Trabzon Meydan Park in the evening.

Overnight at 3-4 star hotel in Trabzon

Day 2 · From Trabzon to Artvin, Yusufeli, Olgunlar

Olgunlar

6 hours

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.

Overnight at pension in Olgunlar Highland

Day 3 · Hiking: Olgunlar-Nasdaf-Dilberdüzü

Yaylalar

30 min

We will have a nice breakfast and then we will pack our bags on mules and start to hike from Olgunlar to Dilberdüzü.
Stop 2

6 hours

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.

Overnight in tents at Dilberdüzü campsite

Day 4 · Hiking from Dilberdüzü, through Deniz Gölü, to Kackar Peak

Kackar Mountains National Park

12 hours

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.

Overnight in tents in Dilberdüzü.

Day 5 · Dilberdüdü-Olgunlar-Trabzon Airport

Olgunlar

3 hours

In the morning, hike from Dilberdüzü to Olgunlar.
Trabzon

6 hours

In the afternoon, drive to Trabzon Airport. Take an evening flight to fly out.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Trabzon Airport

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.