Day 1: Arrive in Erzurum and take a ride over gorgeous mountain passes to Maden on the banks of the Coruh. Overnight camp by the river. Included: Lunch and dinner. Day 2: Water by Nature gives you a comprehensive safety briefing. You then begin to practice some of the paddles strokes and maneuvers required to tackle the forth-coming rapids of the Coruh. The first day is flat water with a few rapids to test out newly learned skills. Included: All meals. Day 3: Amazing rapids today! The Bitch, Alexis, Dynasty and the Stud! Roller coaster special with Mile Long! Sit down over sundowners and chat about the excellent day! Included: All meals. Day 4: As well as some great rapids today, such as Perfect Portage, and Petrakale, you get the chance to walk up to an ancient Byzantine castle amidst stunning views of the river and enjoy lunch! Tonight stay at Cemils... the former mayor of Tekkale, your destination for this evening. Included: All meals. Day 5: A different river today... a blast down the Barhal! Finish up by climbing out of the raft up a ladder and into a bar! Afternoon at leisure around Yusufeli... chance for a shave lads! Included: All meals. Day 6: Today is one of the best whitewater runs anywhere in the world, the legendary Yusufeli Gorge! Drive back through the Tortem gorges to Erzurum and a hammam and post-trip meal together. Included: Breakfast and lunch. Day 7: After breakfast at the hotel, make way to the airport to make your onward journey home or for a few days R & R in Istanbul. Included: Breakfast. |