Do not miss the fantastic tour of the Ayder Plateau. This fairyland is situated against the magnificent Kaçkar Mountain and its slopes are covered by pine trees. The waterfalls and hot springs make this place famous. Beginning the tour at 09:00, you'll drive to Eskitoğlu Waterfall, a beautiful two-tiered fall from 80 meters.
Travel through Rize city center to the captivating Fırtına Valley, where you can pause by the river for activities like rafting, ziplining, or relaxing on a swing. Passing through lush green roads, enter Kaçkar Mountains National Park and reach the Ayder Plateau, a serene haven with panoramic views and charming local attractions.
Enjoy some free time, starting from a small restaurant near Ayder, and visit the Gelintülü Waterfall 500 meters away. Taste the local dishes of corn flour halva. Enjoy the serenity of the plateau with fresh mountain air and scenic surroundings.
On the way back, take a break near Çamlıhemşin to photograph Kale-i Hala, an 18th-century stone bridge rich in history. Finally, visit a local shop offering traditional Rize cloths to make unique souvenir purchases. This tour blends natural wonders with cultural jewels.
Highlights:
- Ayder Plateau: A serene paradise at 1350m altitude in Rize, adorned with forests, waterfalls, and hot springs.
- Gelintulu Waterfall: A magnificent sight nestled within Ayder Plateau.
- Firtina River: Originating from Kaçkar Mountains, it offers 68km of scenic beauty, perfect for rafting and angling.
Tour Timing's:
- Duration: 08 Hours
- The tour starts at approximately 09:00 a.m. & ends around 05:00 p.m.
Inclusions:
- Tour guide (Turkish, Arabic & English)
- Transportation on sharing basis
- Travel Insurance
- pick-up & drop-off from 03 locations only (In front of Zagnos Tour Agency, Trabzon Square & across from the airport)
Exclusions:
- Lunch
- Zipline, swing and rafting fee
- Pick & drop from hotel
- Other expenses
Tour Departure Point:
- Meeting Point-01 : In front of Zagnos Tour Agency
- Meeting Point-02 : Trabzon Square
- Meeting Point-03 : Across from the airport
Tour Itinerary: Trabzon - Eskitoglu Waterfall - Firtina River - Ayder - Stone Bridge - Rize Cloth
Our daily Ayder tour starts at 09:00 every day by meeting at our office. After picking up the guests, our first stop before we reach Rize is Eskitoglu Waterfall which falls in two levels from a height of approximately 80 meters and is only 500 meters away from the sea. Afterward, we travel through the Rize city center and head off to the Firtina valley.
We take a break near the Firtina River where activity areas are located and allow you to enjoy this time with activities such as rafting, ziplining and getting on the swing. Finally, passing through the roads that offer us all shades of green, we enter the Kackar Mountains National Park and reach Ayder Plateau.
We park our car in front of the restaurant and give you free time for lunch and sightseeing. During this time, you can visit the Gelintulu Waterfall, located about 500 meters above, and taste the corn flour halva made according to the season. At the end of the free time, we meet at the designated point and start the return journey.
Just before coming to Camlıhemsin district, we take photos at the historical stone bridge called Kale-i Hala, which was built in the 18th century.
Finally, we end our tour in Trabzon by visiting a store where some of the famous Rize cloths are produced and where you can buy local souvenirs.
Important things to know before your visit:
- Pick-up & drop-off only from In front of Zagnos Tour Agency, Trabzon Square & across from the airport.
- Guest need to be present at the meeting point mentioned above.
- A Seat number is not given in the vehicle layout plan. You can sit where it is suitable.
- The vehicle brand and model are not specified. The agency can change vehicles when necessary.
- The agency has the right to make changes to some points of the program depending on weather, road conditions and season.
- Our tours are accompanied by group leaders in Turkish, English or Arabic whenever possible. However, no guarantee is given in this regard.
- The Black Sea region has a climate in which you can experience all four seasons at the same time. We recommend that you check the weather forecast and plan your outfits accordingly.
