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Ayder Plateau in Çamlıhemşin district of Rize is located 1350 m above sea level. The plateau is covered with spruce and beech forests. Ayder, which is famous for its waterfalls and hot springs, is a wonderful plateau with a paradise-like natural beauty with its slopes covered with pine trees. Gelintülü Waterfall in the plateau has a magnificent view.
- Fırtına Creek, or Peruma, is one of the rivers in the Eastern Black Sea region and was formed by the merger of the streams on the slopes of the Kaçkar Mountains facing the Black Sea. Fırtına Creek, which flows into the Black Sea about 2 km west of Rize Ardeşen, is 68 km long. Fırtına Creek, which passes through tea gardens and decorated with arch bridges, has tracks suitable for rafting. Sportive angling can be practiced in the river.
Highlights
- Ayder Highlands Tour
- An unforgettable trip and adventure awaits you in Ayder Plateau and Storm(Fırtına) Valley on our tour starting from Trabzon.
- You can experience many adventurous activities such as rafting, zipline and swing during the activity break we give in Fırtına Valley.
- Gelin(Bridal) Tülü Waterfall and Glass Terrace, located in Ayder Plateau, await you as one of the most enjoyable stops of our tour.
Itinerary
Join our daily tour starting from Trabzon to explore the natural beauties of Ayder Plateau and the adventurous Fırtına Valley. You can make an online reservation and join us from a meeting point or your hotel.
We depart for Ayder Plateau at 9:00 am and you can enjoy the beauty of the Black Sea coast during the pleasant 1.5-hour journey. We take an activity break of about 1-2 hours in the valley, accompanied by the unique view of the Fırtına River. During the break, you can experience many activities such as rafting, zip-lining, and swings, and have a great time by the lively Fırtına River. After an adventurous break, we continue on our way to Ayder Plateau.
Ayder Plateau is a natural wonder located at an altitude of 1400 meters, at the foot of the Kaçkar Mountains. Our first stop in Ayder Plateau will be the Bridal Veil Waterfall. The waterfall, which falls from a height of approximately 50 meters, got its name because its water resembles a bridal veil. The Glass Terrace next to the waterfall offers the opportunity to admire the magnificent view of the waterfall on a 20-meter long glass path. The Glass Terrace is also a great spot for taking selfies.
With our visit to Ayder Plateau Observation Terrace, we have the chance to observe the natural beauty and local way of life of the plateau from a bird's eye view. After the visits, we give you free time to spend in Ayder Plateau until 4:00 pm.
During your free time until 4:00 pm, you can have your lunch, sip your tea or coffee in lovely countryside cafes, watch the local horon dance performed to the sound of tulum (a kind of bagpipe), or join in the dance.
After the sightseeing and free time, we meet at our tour vehicle at 4:00 pm and set off for Trabzon. We arrive in Trabzon after necessary breaks and complete our tour.
Trip includes
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Guided Ayder Tour
- No seat number is given in the vehicle seating plan. Sit in the appropriate places.
- Vehicle brand and model are not specified. The agency may change the vehicle when necessary.
- Agency has the right to change some points of the program according to weather, road conditions and season.
- Our tours are accompanied by group leaders in Turkish, English or Arabic as much as possible. However, there is no guarantee in this regard.
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Lunch
Swing
Rafting
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