Turkey Kayaking Holidays
Turkey is not only sun drenched beaches, spectacular mosques and tasty kebabs! It can also lay claim to one of the most thrilling whitewater adventures that you will ever embark on. In the timeless far northeast the Coruh River runs it's course, offering not only endless rapids set amongst breathtaking gorges but also access to scores of villages with some of the most hospitable people you will ever meet.
The guides rave about this trip not just because of the thrills that the river offers but also because of the sunny weather, healthy mountain air and fresh food available along the way.
All this adds up to provide a very enjoyable river trip experience!
The guides rave about this trip not just because of the thrills that the river offers but also because of the sunny weather, healthy mountain air and fresh food available along the way.
All this adds up to provide a very enjoyable river trip experience!
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Itinerary / Highlights
Day 1Arrive Erzurum, we head out on an enjoyable drive through some outstanding scenery into the heart of the Kackar Mountain Range where we strike camp on the banks of the Coruh River.
Included: Lunch and dinner
Day 2
After a freshly brewed coffee to awaken our senses and a filling breakfast we begin our journey. We paddle a 35km section to Ispir Gorge we we take on the likes of "The Bitch", "Alexis", "The Stud" and ending with "Dynasty" and the ultimate surf wave, which conveniently is situated just by camp.
Included: All meals
Day 3
Todays paddling takes us to Tekkale with plenty of whitewater to stop and surf, a seriously fun day with "Perfect Portage" and "Petrakale" as highlights. We camp below an ancient Georgian church and enjoy a meal beneath the stars.
Included: All meals
Day 4
A great whitewater day ahead of us today as we head up the Barhal Valley to paddle 32km down a brilliant crystal clear creek. And to top that we lunch at a pub along the way by climbing up a ladder from the river...but don't miss the eddy! And to end your day we take on Yusufeli Gorge... this is as good as it gets anywhere on the planet.
Included: All meals
Day 5
A day spent practicing your play skills in some fantastic rapids such as "Narlik", "Yarbasi" and "The Wall". And check out the amazing "Lava East".
Included: All meals
Day 6
A wholesome breakfast in preparation for Yusufeli Gorge, definitely worth another paddle. Great waves, brilliant playholes...enjoy! Our four hour drive back to Erzurum is just as stunning as our drive in, and also gets us back in time to clean up at our hotel, enjoy a little retail therapy and relax.
Included: All meals
Day 7
After Breakfast at our Hotel, we make our way to the airport to make our onward journey home or for a few days R & R in Istanbul.
Included: Breakfast
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