Türkiye's highest peak outside the eastern ranges, non-technical but long, above the wettest valleys in the country.
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- Day 1 Kaçkar summit: the trek
- TravelBase: Olgunlar
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailHard trek to 3,937 m₹6,000
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The route
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The climb
How to reach the start
Fly to Trabzon, dolmuş along the coast and up the Çoruh valley to Yusufeli and Olgunlar.
Step 3 of 6Next: Permits↓Permits and rules
Rules change. Check the park office or official booking system before you travel.
Step 4 of 6Next: Gear↓What to carry
Altitude safety
Kaçkar summit reaches 3,937 m, high enough for acute mountain sickness (AMS). Climb slowly, drink water, and tell your guide about headache, nausea, dizziness or breathlessness. If symptoms get worse, go down: descent is the treatment. Take travel insurance that covers trekking at this altitude and rescue.
What it costs
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Olgunlar is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Kaçkar summit trek?
Hard grade. It takes 2 days and climbs to about 3,937 m. Türkiye's highest peak outside the eastern ranges, non-technical but long, above the wettest valleys in the country.
Do I need a permit for Kaçkar summit?
None, but a guide is strongly advised — cloud closes in fast above the tree line.
How do I reach the Kaçkar summit trek?
Fly to Trabzon, dolmuş along the coast and up the Çoruh valley to Yusufeli and Olgunlar. Base: Olgunlar.
What is the best season for Kaçkar summit?
Jun–Sep.
How much does the Kaçkar summit trek cost?
From about ₹6,000 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
Warm layers, rain shell in any month, and a camp at Dilberdüzü.
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