Visas
An entry visa costing approximately £10 is purchased on arrival.
Accommodation & Meals
Whilst in Ankara and Istanbul we stay in 3 star hotels. Whilst on trek the first week is spent camping in official campsites, the second week is spent camping on wild campsites where facilities are limited. All meals are included except for when we stay in Ankara and Istanbul where bed and breakfast is provided.
Max Altitude
3723m. No mountaineering experience is necessary. This walk should present no difficulties for anyone in reasonable condition and accustomed to hill walking. The walking is generally moderate but sometimes strenuous
Support
Your baggage is carried by pack animals & jeep
while on trek. You carry only a day pack.
Internal travel Flight, Kayseri/Istanbul. Istanbul/Ankara. Land only clients please note that internal flights are not included.
The trekking experience in Turkey is equal to that anywhere in the
world; beautiful scenery, high mountains, unspoilt countryside and a
traditional rural hospitality second to none.
You will discover rarely explored villages where life has continued
unchanged for decades, and innumerable ancient sites; evidence of a way of
life that has gone forever. Nowhere else can you find so many remains of
old civilisations in such marvellous condition - many only reachable on
foot. From delightful coastal trails to the high valleys of the Taurus
range and the ascent of Mt Embler (3723m), there is something here to whet
the appetite of every adventurous trekker.
Our exploration of Cappadocia takes us away from the classic tourist
destinations, along ancient paths. We visit the rock churches, cave
dwellings and the bizarre formations that nature has wrought. We pass the
many ruined churches and monasteries left from the Christian period.
Whilst trekking through the Zindanonu valley we visit the Elnazar and
Sakll churches, two of the oldest Troglodyte churches of Cappadocia (9th -
10th century).
Our trek through the Taurus mountains begins at Cukurbag village and leads
first into the remote Cimbar valley. There is a magnificent view of the
impressive north face of Mt Demirkazik (3756m). Accessible via the
Celikbuyduran Pass (3450m), we make an ascent of Mt Embler (3723m) in the
Yedigoller valley. Splendid scenery opens up with the chance to see the
whole Taurus range. To reach Selale, noted for its beautiful waterfalls,
we hike through pine forest and the village of Barazama. We meet families
of Nomads called Yoruk who live in black goat hair tents and an invitation
to be their guests is a great honour. At Aciman (2100m), our crossing of
the Taurus complete, there is a panoramic view of the entire range.
The trekking experience in Turkey is equal to that anywhere in the
world; beautiful scenery, high mountains, unspoilt countryside and a
traditional rural hospitality second to none.