Turkey Erzurum Adrenaline & Extreme Sport Tours

The 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. An ideal tour for those who enjoy intensive trekking, this tour includes a level of difficulty at an average altitude of 3000m.

Welcome to Turkey! The Kackar-Kavron summit, at an altitude of 3937 meters (12,933 feet), is the highest point in the Kackar Mountain range. Extensive glacier and water erosion have given these mountains their craggy, rugged look. 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. This tour is ideal for those who enjoy intensive trekking.The Kackars rise in between the shores of the Black Sea to the North, and the River Coruh valley to the south. On the northern flank, a wide variety of wildflowers grow in the rainy climate. Much of the area is cultivated by the local people who grow tea, citrus orchards, fruits and grape vines.Much of the area is a protected national park and has an extensive collection of native flora and fauna including local bears, mountain goats and many species of birds. The area is also frequented by many bird watchers.