Top 8 adventure things to do in Trabzon

1. Day trip to Ayder Plateau from Trabzon

A full day exploring Ayder Plateau — enjoy natural scenery, local culture, and waterfalls with a knowledgeable local guide.

2. Eastern Black Sea 6-day tour from Trabzon

Six days exploring Turkey's Eastern Black Sea region—Trabzon, Sümela Monastery, Ayder Plateau, and Uzungöl with optional activities like rafting and ziplining.

“Excellent tour experience. The staff were friendly and courteous. I will certainly choose this company again on my next visit to Trabzon.”— anisay2020

3. Private Ayder nature tour from Trabzon

Full-day private tour of Ayder with opportunities for rafting and ziplining, showcasing local culture and markets along the route.

“I had a wonderful day exploring Trabzon. It was the perfect way to visit various towns and attractions, along with some fantastic tea shops and souvenir stores, all thanks to my knowledgeable local guide. My driver was exceptional and tailored the experience for me when the weather prevented water rafting.”— Michelle P

4. Kackar Mountain summit tour from Artvin to Rize

Multi-day trek to Kackar Mountain summit, 3,937 m, featuring mid-level difficulty trails and local Black Sea highland life.

“The summit of Mount Kackar was an incredibly smooth experience thanks to Sunnova Travel. I cherished every minute of this tour. The scenery is stunning, and the lack of crowds during this four-day trek adds to its enchantment.”— Martin T

5. Full-day Uzungöl tour from Trabzon with tea factory visit

A full-day trip from Trabzon, visiting a knife factory, a tea factory, and Uzungöl Lake with time to relax in Haldizen Valley.

“I want to express my gratitude to our guide, İrem, for an informative tour of the stunning Uzungöl. She, along with our accommodating driver Hüseyin, made the experience enjoyable from beginning to end. I strongly recommend this tour.”— despinatsakirides

6. Ayder Plateau and Fırtına Valley full-day tour from Trabzon

A full-day group tour — explore Ayder Plateau and Fırtına Valley with options for rafting and ziplining amidst stunning scenery.

“The tour exceeded my expectations, with stunning views from the waterfall to Ayder heights. The lush green fields were beautiful, and the rafting experience was truly enjoyable. Zagnos tours did an excellent job, and our guide Alaa was fantastic. I highly recommend this tour.”— Ahmed A A

7. Private full-day tour to Ayder Plateau from Trabzon

A full day in an air-conditioned vehicle — visit Şenyuva Village, Zilkale Castle, and enjoy free time in Fırtına Valley for optional rafting or ziplining before reaching Ayder Plateau.

“The tour company proved to be unprofessional, providing a guide who was quite rude. Towards the end of the trip, when we wanted to stop at a coffee shop for 45 minutes, the guide threatened to leave without us if we delayed. I had to call the manager to resolve the situation. It seemed that a guide was unnecessary since it was primarily a nature experience. The guide lacked knowledge and mostly just walked alongside us. I recommend avoiding the lunch option; they took us to a hotel restaurant with slow service and mediocre food. The guide acknowledged their inefficiency but mentioned they had a deal with the restaurant, limiting our menu choices. Their adherence to a strict schedule seemed more about their convenience rather than the preferences of the guests. The driver was polite but didn't speak English. In contrast, a different tour company called Hafsatur provided a great experience in Uzongol, with everything managed professionally and reasonable rates.”— abdulla1110

8. Full-day private tour of Sumela Monastery and surrounding sites

A full day by private vehicle — explore Sumela Monastery, Karaca Cave, Torul Glass Terrace, and Hamsikoy village with local rice pudding tasting.

“The tour experience felt lacking, as there was no guide and the driver only communicated in Turkish. Although he worked hard to connect with us, language barriers made it difficult. Additionally, there were errors in the itinerary, requiring us to reach out multiple times about the planned visits. I rated them two stars solely because the driver put in significant effort.”— Mohamed_M