Rize Ayder Highland & Storm Valley Tour
Start Point: Your Hotel
Rize Ayder Highland & Storm Valley Tour
Explore the essence of the Black Sea, with its magnificent mountains and breathtaking waterfalls, on a full-day excursion to Rize and the Kaçkar range.
A perfect combination of bare nature and living culture awaits you, where time and the land have sculpted a region featuring thundering rivers, misty castles, and highland homes of the wood. As you drive through the region’s folds, each set of high plateaus and valleys reveal history and the land’s tangible, natural blending of human effort and stunning earth.
This experience, located a great distance from the clamor of the city, invites you to savor highland peace, rhythmic rural life, and Ayder's highland unrestricted calm.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Black Sea Turkey
- Duration: 8-9 Hours
- Start Point: Your Hotel
- End Point: Your Hotel
- Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Tour Guides, Transportation by Private Van, Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Exclusions: Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested), Personal Expenses
- Sight to See: Ayder Highland, Gelintulu Waterfall, Palovit Waterfall, Zilkale Castle , Storm Valley, Kackar Mountains
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and drive to Camlihemsin district in Rize, where the stunning landscapes of the Kackar Mountains unfold. Our journey begins in Storm Valley, one of the most scenic valleys of the Black Sea region.
The Storm River, flowing rapidly through steep forested mountains, offers breathtaking views and is a paradise for rafting and nature enthusiasts.
We then continue to Zilkale Castle, a medieval fortress dramatically perched on a rocky cliff above the valley. Believed to have been built in the 14th or 15th century, the castle consists of eight towers and a watchtower, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. It once played an important role in protecting trade routes through the region.
Next, we visit Palovit Waterfall. Fed by streams descending from the Kackar Mountains, the waterfall plunges from a height of 15 meters into a lush, green canyon. Its powerful flow and misty surroundings create a mesmerizing natural scene that perfectly captures the untamed beauty of Rize.
Our route continues to Gelintulu Waterfall, located near Ayder Highland. Named for its resemblance to a “bride’s veil,” this elegant waterfall cascades down from the snow-capped peaks of the Kackar Mountains.
The water originates from the Kavron Stream and flows gracefully toward the Ayder thermal springs, where warm sulfuric waters are said to have healing properties.
Finally, we arrive at Ayder Highland, one of the most famous plateaus of the Eastern Black Sea. Situated at an altitude of 1,350 meters and surrounded by spruce and beech forests, Ayder is known for its hot springs, wooden chalets, and rich flora and fauna.
You’ll have free time to enjoy the fresh mountain air, take photos, and explore the local village atmosphere before we drive back to your hotel.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Local Tour Guides
- Transportation by Private Van
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
Exclusions
- Meals & Drinks
- Gratuity (Suggested)
- Personal Expenses
2 Days Before Tour - Free Cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 2 days before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 2 days of the start time, no refund will be issued, and any modification requests made during this period will not be accepted.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.