In the rainy and lush landscapes of northeastern Turkey. the Kaçkar mountain range borders the Black Sea coastline.
Extensive glacier and water erosion have given these mountains a craggy and rugged look. On this small group tour we hike through a timberland and through alpines meadows that grass and wild flowers blanket up to elevations of 2300 m.
Itinerary: 15 days.
Day 1: Erzurum
Days 2 & 3: Erzurum > Yusufeli
Days 4 to 11: Mountains of Kaçkar
Days 12 to 14: Sumela Monastery, Trabzon
Day 15: Return
Accommodation: Hotels and camps
