LANDS NEIGHBOR TO THE SKY – ARTVIN EXPEDITION

After a warm welcome at Kars Airport, we begin with a panoramic tour of Kars Castle. Enjoy a regional breakfast featuring local delicacies. Drive through Ardahan to Şavşat, a 'Cittaslow'. Experience the Sahara Pass, festival grounds, and traditional hamlets. Conclude the day at Şavşat Karagöl—the 'Heart of the World'—and a walk through the Fairy Chimneys. Dinner and overnight in Şavşat.

Seek serenity in Artvin's pristine nature. Our 3-hour trek through Elmalı and Yamaçlı villages leads us to Cerut Rock. Amidst the scent of pine and melodic birdsong, this route offers a peaceful escape from city life. Dinner and overnight in Şavşat.

Journey to Arsiyan Plateau to discover the legendary Floating Islands, Keçi, and Boğa lakes (3-hour trek). After a relaxing break at Balıklı Göl, we arrive at Bazgiret, famous for its preserved wooden architecture. Dinner and overnight at Bazgiret Göl Pension.

Walk to the breathtaking Dedos Poli (New Bride) Waterfall in the morning crispness. Following a panoramic Artvin city tour and lunch at the Borçka Dam Lake, we ascend to Beyazsu Plateau on the Kaçkar foothills. Dinner and overnight at Beyazsu Pension.

Enter the virgin forests of Macahel, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Hike through ancient woods to Yıldız Lake and Gorgit Plateau (5 hours). Visit Efeler Village and the magnificent Maral Waterfall. Overnight at Maral Village.

Visit historic wooden mosques to witness the region's cultural fabric. Then move to Borçka Karagöl, one of Turkey's most stunning natural lakes. A 5-hour walk through Atanoğlu and Klaskur plateaus unveils the depth of the ecosystem. Dinner and overnight at Bunebu Hotel in Çavuşlu.

Descend to the coast to explore Hopa and Arhavi, visiting Mençuna Waterfall and the historic Double Bridges. Crown our journey through Fırtına Valley with Zilkale Castle, Palovit Waterfall, and Ayder Plateau. Concludes at Rize-Artvin Airport.