Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
Hiking
You can hike the higher mountain routes between mid-July and mid-August, when the
snowline is highest. From May to mid-September there are plenty of walks on the lower
slopes; conditions are more dependably dry and clear in June and September, and the au-
tumn colours in September and October are beautiful.
Çamlıhemşin and Yusufeli are easily accessible, and public transport of varying fre-
quency serves Ayder, Şenyuva, Çat, Barhal, Yaylalar and Olgunlar. High in the northwest-
ern Kaçkars around 2000m, Yukarı Kavron, Amlakit, Palovit, Elevit and Avusor, all
served by dolmuş (minibus) in summer, are good spots for day walks around the slopes
Barhal, Yaylalar and Olgunlar. Walks at lower altitudes, with or without a guide, are also
stunning, with ancient Georgian churches and Ottoman bridges in the forests.
Many pensions can provide guiding services and give pointers. In the southern Kaçkars
above Yusufeli,
Barhal Pansiyon
( 0535 264 6765; Barhal; per person
"
50, half board
"
70, half
Altıparmak Köyü, Barhal; half board s/d
"
60/110)
and
Çamyuva Pension
(
0534 361 6959, 832
)
can arrange guides.
Turku
Tour
(
Click here
)
offers day walks.
EAST TURKEY EXPEDITIONS
(
| Hiking
0543 480 4764; zaferonay@hotmail.com)
Run by knowledgeable Zafer Onay.
CUMHUR BAYRAK
( 0537 562 4713; cumhurbayrak@hotmail.com; Yusufeli)
Guide offering day walks around
Yusufeli.
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White-Water Rafting
The Çoruh River near
Yusufeli
is one of the world's best rafting rivers, with superb rapids
and brilliant play holes. The river and its tributaries offer a wide range of rafting options
for all skill levels, from beginners to level V. Rafting here is best between May and July.
Various local operators run day trips for about
"
100 per person (three or four people
"
70
per person) for around three hours of rafting. Reputable guides:
»
Necmettin Coşkun
(
0505 541 2522;
www.coruhriver.com
)
»
Oktay Alkan
(
811 3620;
www.birolrafting.com
;
Greenpiece Camping & Pansiyon)
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