Kackar Mountains & Ayder

For the class that would rather climb a mountain than lie on a beach, the Kackar range turns graduation into seven days in Turkey's greenest corner. Based near the Ayder plateau, the group swaps city noise for cloud-topped peaks, wooden highland villages and rivers loud with meltwater.

Guided hikes climb from tea gardens to highland plateaus with views over the Black Sea coast, an afternoon of river rafting on the Firtina brings the whole group together, and quieter days leave room for hot springs and evenings around the highland lodge. Every activity is led by qualified mountain staff, with safety briefings and equipment provided.

The trip suits groups of fifteen to thirty, graded for mixed fitness, and includes travel, highland accommodation, meals and all outdoor equipment.

• Guided highland hikes for mixed fitness levels
• River rafting on the Firtina valley
• The Ayder plateau and its hot springs
• Evenings in a traditional highland lodge
• Qualified mountain leaders and all equipment provided