Ayder Plateau Tour

1 Day
Tour details

Explore the most beautiful spots of the Black Sea in a single day with the Ayder Plateau Day Trip departing from Rize! On this tour filled with natural and cultural stops such as Fırtına Valley, zipline and rafting breaks, historic stone bridges, Zilkale, and Gelintülü Waterfall, an unforgettable experience immersed in nature awaits you.

Places to Visit: Fırtına Valley, Şenyuva (Chinciva) Village, Zilkale, Gelintülü Waterfall, Ayder Plateau

What's included
  • Transportation
  • Local Guiding
 
Not included

  • Personal expenses

  • Lunch

  • Breakfast

  • Zipline activity (optional and at additional cost)

Need to Know

  • A minimum number of participants is required for the tour to take place. In case of cancellation due to insufficient participation, the paid amount will be fully refunded or transferred to the next available date with guest approval. Tour cancellations are communicated directly to guests at least 12 hours in advance.

  • Weather conditions in the tour areas can change suddenly. Please be prepared for unexpected rain. Bringing an umbrella and a raincoat will make your tour more enjoyable and comfortable.

  • No seat number guarantee is provided during reservation. Seating arrangements on tour vehicles are made according to vehicle planning, not based on the order of reservation. We kindly request that you proceed with your reservation understanding that your seat preferences cannot be guaranteed.

  • The tour program is implemented by the guide. Subject to maintaining the program content, changes may be made to the route and schedule due to weather conditions, road conditions, or other mandatory reasons. Such situations are communicated to guests.

  • You can complete your tour reservation either with a partial payment or full payment. For reservations with a partial payment, the remaining balance is collected only in cash on the day of the tour. Credit cards, EFT, bank transfers, or digital payment methods are not accepted on board.

Tour Program
1. Gün

Dear guests, our day trip to Ayder Plateau departs at 09:00 from Rize Yeni Meydan (in front of PTT).

We start our journey by following the scenic Fırtına Valley road, where we offer a 60-minute free time for guests who enjoy nature and adventure.

During this break, participants can:

  • Enjoy breakfast with a view of the valley

  • Experience the zipline over the Fırtına River

After this energetic start, we continue toward Çamlıhemşin, one of Rize’s most charming districts, and arrive at the historical Şenyuva (formerly Chinciva) Village.

Here, you can:

  • Photograph the famous stone arch bridge, built in 1299

  • Explore the traditional village scenery featured in TV shows and commercials

After a short photo break, we begin our 15-minute ride to Zilkale, one of the region’s most iconic historical landmarks.

Located at an altitude of 750 meters, this castle features 8 towers and a watchtower with spectacular views of the Fırtına Valley.

 

From here, we proceed to our main destination: Ayder Plateau.

Our first stop in Ayder is the legendary Gelintülü Waterfall, one of the area’s most photographed spots.

After a brief introduction by our guide, you’ll have free time to explore the area and enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice. This is a perfect opportunity to taste traditional Black Sea cuisine.

Once the free time ends, we meet at the designated time and location specified by the driver, and begin our return journey to Rize.