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Discover the strongest stops of Artvin in a single, unhurried day: Karagöl-Sahara National Park, Şavşat Karagöl Lake, Borçka Karagöl Nature Park and more. Karagöl-Sahara National Park lies within the Şavşat district of Artvin, high in the mountain forests of Turkey's Eastern Black Sea region. Collected from your hotel or the meeting point, you follow a geographically fluent, no-backtracking route — with free time in the bazaar and a local table — and are returned after a full day. Our guide gives you the story behind the stones, not just the stones.
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Cancellation & refund terms
Refund rate by time remaining before departure:
- 30+ days before 100% refund
- 15–29 days before 50% refund
- 7–14 days before 25% refund
- 0–6 days / no-show No refund
Refunds are calculated on the amount paid. You start a cancellation request from your account; our team approves it and issues the refund.
Places you'll visit on this tour
Places you'll visit on this tourHighlights
Highlights- Karagöl-Sahara National Park lies within the Şavşat district of Artvin, high in the mountain forests of Turkey's Eastern Black Sea region.
- Şavşat Karagöl Lake — <p class="lead">Şavşat Karagöl is a dark-watered landslide lake set at the heart of Karagöl-Sahara National Park, established in 1994 in the Şavşat district of Artvin.
- Cehennem Deresi Canyon — <p class="lead">Cehennem Deresi Canyon ("Hell Creek Canyon") is a narrow, deep and steep-walled karst gorge in the Ardanuç district of Artvin, in Turkey's Eastern Black Sea region.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day-by-day itineraryDay 1 Artvin — arrival & Karagöl-Sahara National Park & Şavşat Karagöl Lake Lunch Estimated driving: ~1.0 h
LunchArrival in Artvin and check-in. The day covers Karagöl-Sahara National Park, Şavşat Karagöl Lake and Cehennem Deresi Canyon. Karagöl-Sahara National Park lies within the Şavşat district of Artvin, high in the mountain forests of Turkey's Eastern Black Sea region. Transfer at the end of the tour.
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08:00 - 10:00 Karagöl-Sahara National Park· 120 dk
Tour coaches can easily reach central Şavşat; the narrow mountain road up to the lake is difficult for large coaches, so midibuses are preferred. Parking: A car park and picnic ground at the lake entrance; it can fill up in peak season.
The wooden viewing deck at the northern end of the lake (early morning/sunset for reflections), ridge paths through the forest, the lakeside bungalow row and the meadows of the Sahara Plateau.
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10:30 - 12:30 Şavşat Karagöl Lake· 120 dk
Tour buses can reach the entrance car park; the final stretch is narrow and winding, so large vehicles require careful driving. Parking: A visitor car park is available at the national park entrance; it can fill up during peak season.
The lakeside viewing terrace, the far side of the wooden boardwalk, the still water's edge for autumn reflections and early-morning sea-of-mist moments; a panoramic lake-and-forest frame from the road to Sahara Plateau.
The wooden boardwalk around the lake is partly suitable for wheelchairs/strollers; the forest paths are uneven and not fully accessible.
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13:00 - 14:00 Lunch — local flavour stop· 60 dk
Lunch break of regional cuisine (outside half-board).
Local spread and presentation shots.
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14:00 - 15:00 Cehennem Deresi Canyon· 60 dk
Tour coaches can reach the roadside entrance/parking area; there is no vehicle access into the canyon. Parking: Roadside parking for cars and tour buses is available at the entrance point.
The upper viewing area and planned glass viewing terrace overlooking the canyon from the road; the entrance to the narrow gorge descending to the water; the steep rock walls seen looking up from inside the canyon.
Limited. The upper viewing/entrance point is accessible by vehicle, but the stony, steep and narrowing trails inside the canyon are not suitable for wheelchair or disabled access.
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15:30 - 17:00 Free time — city centre· 90 dk
Rest and free exploration (~1.5 hours).
The wooden viewing deck at the northern end of the lake (early morning/sunset for reflections), ridge paths through the forest, the lakeside bungalow row and the meadows of the Sahara Plateau.
The wooden boardwalk around the lake is partly suitable for wheelchairs/strollers; the forest paths are uneven and not fully accessible.
What's included, what's not?
What's included, what's not?Included
- All transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guidance (TR + EN)
- Museum and archaeological-site entries
- Professional liability insurance
Not included
- Lunches (outside half-board)
- Personal expenses and beverages
- Tips
Pickup points
- 08:15
Artvin
Artvin şehir merkezi — otel lobileri / buluşma noktası
08:15