Heliskiing and Catskiing

Turkey

Located in the Rize province in Turkey, the little mountain village of Ayder is the perfect base to explore the Kaçkar mountain range. During the last few years, Ayder has made a name for itself among heliskiing fans: great snow conditions and more than 4500 square-kilometers of skiable terrain make it a must for skiers looking for off-the-beaten-path destinations. You’ll be mostly skiing on open terrain above the treeline but some great tree runs are also available. Choose one of our trips below and spend a few days skiing the amazing powder of the Kaçkar mountains. Explore-Share.com only promotes mountain trips led by certified guides.


Ayder

Explore-share.com helps you book your next Heliskiing trip in Ayder.

Catskiing and Heliskiing in Ayder

Japan

Norway

Canada

Italy

Kyrgyzstan

Georgia

Austria

Albania

Romania

Switzerland

Finland

Argentina

Iceland

Slovenia

Russia

France

Greenland

Spain

United States

**Let me guide you on a full-week of private heliskiing in Ayder, Turkey. An ideal trip for those who want to experience the essence of heliskiing!**

With over **4,000 square kilometers** of the available ski area, you will get to ski wherever. This unique heli-skiing package includes 6 hours of flight time for groups of 1 to 3 people, 9 hours of flight time for groups of 4 to 8, and 12 hours of flight time for groups of 9 to 12 people. Furthermore, our private groups are accompanied by a minimum of 2 guides.  
If you wish to fly as a single load, your group will have to consist of a maximum of 3 people.

Not only will you have a helicopter at your disposal for an entire week, but you will also have the chance to spend one or more nights in a remote village on the other side of the **Kackar Mountain Range,** adding some extra adventure to this trip.

You will also be more than comfortable in the **Hasimoglu Hotel**. Inside, you can enjoy the **Turkey Heliski Lounge,** where guests can relax and watch movies on a big screen TV. There is also a fitness area with a gym, jacuzzi, and sauna. A game room and two massage rooms are also available all day. Finally, you can also go to the **Turkish Hammam** just 2 minutes away that has 45-degree natural hot spring water.

**Would you like to join this unforgettable week of private Heliskiing in the Kackar mountains in Ayder? Then send me a request! You will have so much privacy, you will feel like the slopes are just for you, like a beautiful, soft, white carpet.**

And if are looking for a more social version of this trip, you can also join me for a **Group Heliskiing Guided Week** [here](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ayder-turkey-group-heliskiing-guided-week/).

Access flight to Istanbul :  
Flight TK 2832 Istanbul – Trabzon  
(17:35 – 19:20). Upon arrival, you’ll meet our staff and be transferred by bus to Ayder. The trip will take approximately 2 hours. There will be a welcome meeting, followed by administrative formalities before a delicious welcome dinner at the hotel.

Arrival

Arrival, Security and Helicopter Briefing, followed by Distribution of Equipment. Heliskiing from 10 am onward.

First Day

In case of bad weather, other activities will be set up for all participants.

Heliskiing

Heliskiing for majority of the day. At the end of the day participants will take the bus transfer to Trabzon, where they will be checked into a Novotel Hotel only 5 minutes away from the airport.

Last Day

Participants will be transferred to airport by Hotel shuttle bus, where they will catch their flights home.

Return Home

Join Thierry, or one of the other IFMGA certified guides from his staff, for an unforgettable week of private, guided Heliskiing in Ayder, Turkey.

Ayder, Turkey, private heliskiing guided week. 9-day trip. Certified guide

Ayder, Turkey, private heliskiing guided week

**Join me for a week of guided group heliskiing in Ayder, Turkey, and enjoy skiing down the slopes of the beautiful Kackar mountain range**.

The **Prestige Group Package** allows you to go heliskiing in small groups of only **4 people per guide.** Thus creating an experience that will give you the feeling of freedom every adventurer craves.

Heliskiing is unique and exciting. Not only you enjoy the thrill of **downhill skiing**, but also the adrenaline of riding in a helicopter above the slopes below. With vertical ski runs ranging from **500 meters** to **1400 meters**, you will have the opportunity to ski to your heart's content.

When it comes to locations, you really can't do much better than **Ayder**. During summer it's beautiful and famous for its hot-springs and dense forests. But in the winter season, **Ayder** is even more spectacular, because those same forests sparkle under a blanket of snow.

Another advantage of this heliskiing package is the lodging. After days of skiing through open terrain above the tree line, or through the forests if that is what you desire, you want to rest, and you want to rest comfortably. And in the newly renovated **Hasimoglu Hotel**, that is exactly what you will get to do.

Within the hotel, there is the Turkey Heliski Lounge, where guests can relax and watch movies on a big screen TV. There is also a fitness area with a climbing wall, gym, jacuzzi, and sauna. Besides, there are also two massage rooms available all day to relieve those achy muscles. Finally, there is also a **Turkish Hammam** just 2 minutes away that has 45-degree natural hot spring water.

**So come and join me for a week of guided Heliskiing in Ayder, Turkey, and enjoy the openness of slopes that are as close as a 5-minute helicopter ride away from your hotel. I'll be awaiting your request!**

And if you are interested in participating in a private package of this trip, you can do so [here](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ayder-turkey-private-heliskiing-guided-week/).

&nbsp;

Participants will make their way to Istanbul, and catch flight TK 2832, Istanbul – Trabzon ((17:35 – 19:20).). Upon arrival, you will met our staff and be transferred by bus to Ayder. The trip will take approximately 2 hours. There will be a welcome meeting, followed by administrative formalities before a delicious welcome dinner at the hotel.

Note: due to COVID travel circumstances for our 2020/2021 offer we have adapted the transfer times between Trabzon and Ayder according to the flights currently available.

The Trabzon – Ayder Transfer on Saturday will now be at 8:30 PM, at the arrival of the flight Istanbul (IST) – Trabzon (TZX) TK 2830: 18:35 – 20:20.

Arrival (Saturday)

Arrival, security and helicopter briefing, followed by distribution of equipment. Heliskiing from 10 am onward.

First Day  (Sunday)

In case of bad weather, other activities will be set up for all participants.

Possibilities include:

Outdoor:  
• Ski touring (we have ski  
touring equipment for all  
participants).  
• Snowshoeing.  
• Rescue exercise or avalanche  
prevention training courses.

• Adventure trail in the trees(zip  
lines, monkey bridge, etc.).  
• Visits to the region: Zikale  
Castle, Sümela Monastery, Rize  
or Batumi cities (Georgia).

Indoor:  
• Thermal baths.  
• Conferences on different  
themes.  
• Film screenings.

Heliskiiing (Monday- Friday)

Last Day (Saturday)

Return Home (Sunday)

Join Thierry, an IFMGA Certified Guide, or another IFMGA certified member of his staff, for a thrilling week of Guided Group Heliskiing in Ayder, Turkey.

Ayder, Turkey, group heliskiing guided week. 9-day trip. Certified guide

https://heliski.pro/en/sejour-prestige.php

Ayder, Turkey, group heliskiing guided week

**Are you up for a unique experience? You should try this 7-day heliskiing tour around the Kaçkar Mountains under the most professional guidance!**

Turkey is a mountainous country, with 80% of its territory above 500 meters. **The Kaçkar Massif is one of the most important ones in the country**, with Mount **Kaçkar**  (almost 4,000 m) its highest peak.

This area is a **natural paradise with steep cliffs and exuberant forests**. The climate in this region is humid because of its proximity to the Black Sea, which guarantees **abundant snowfall during the winter**.

What I offer you is to live an **unforgettable heliskiing experience!** As we fly over the mountains, you’ll enjoy the most **amazing views of the massif: mountain peaks rise above lakes, rivers, glaciers, and forests**. And when the helicopter lands, you’ll get to ski on **top-quality powder snow!** We will find both steep and open slopes, as well as super fun wooded areas.

**The Kaçkar mountains are still home to a rich wildlife**: it would not be unusual for us to run into some bears during the tour.

You will have the privilege of skiing in a small group of just 4 people. **We’ll have more than 1,700 square-km to explore** and you’ll enjoy 20,000 meters of vertical drop during these amazing 7 days.

On the other hand, our accommodation will be the Hasimoglu, a three stars hotel located in Ayder, which was completely renovated in 2016. **The rooms are equipped with private bathroom, TV, minibar, telephone and Wi-Fi**. The hotel also has a bar, billiards, massage service and a projection room. And you do need not worry about the food: **the kitchen offers varied and high-quality meals that I’m sure you’ll enjoy.**

And if all this is not enough, **the thermal baths are just two minutes away from the hotel**. During your stay, you’ll also enjoy the benefits of this 40°C natural spring water.

**So, if you’re ready for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, please request to book this trip. I will be glad to take you on an incredible heliskiing adventure!**

**First you will fly from your departure city to Istanbul. From there you will take another flight to Trabzon (1h 45m) and we will transfer you to Ayder (2h). Once in the hotel we’ll do the paperwork and we’ll have dinner.**

Getting to Ayder

**After providing the safety information we’ll get on the helicopter to begin the heliskiing adventure.**

Heliskiing adventure

**The last day, after heliskiing we will transfer you to Trabzon. You will spend the night in a hotel near the airport.**

Last heliskiing day and transfer to Trabzon

**We will get you to the Trabzon airport so you can go back to Istanbul or to another city.**

Going back home

Join Raphale, an IFMGA full certified mountain guide, on this spectacular 7-day heliskiing tour in Kaçkar Mountains, Turkey

7-day heliskiing tour in Kaçkar Mountains, Turkey. 7-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

7-day heliskiing tour in Kaçkar Mountains, Turkey

Aerial Sports

Backcountry Skiing

Cross-country skiing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Ice Climbing

Mountain Biking

Mountain Climbing

Nature Discovery

Rock Climbing

Snowshoeing

Splitboarding

Trail Running

Via Ferrata

Water Sports

Chile

Ecuador

Mexico

Peru

Our experienced outdoor adventure team is ready to help you boost your experience and will assist you throughout the whole process, from the moment you choose a program until you return from your trip.

Our knowledgeable team is here to assist you at any moment throughout your adventure.

Need Assistance?

Name

Contact the guide


        Unfortunately {{firstName}} does not operate as a guide anymore on
        Explore-Share, but rest assured we have many others adventures and trips that are
        waiting for you!
      

We recommend similar trips available in

Guide's FAQ

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

I would like to receive the Explore-Share newsletter.

Stay up to date with the best programs. No spam, we promise.

Get your monthly dose of adventure inspiration in your mailbox!

Availability and Price

Required Level

Stay up-to-date on the best adventures.

Join our newsletter!

Sorry, we couldn't find any {{ activities }} trips in {{ location }} with those specifications

Catskiing and Heliskiing in Ayder: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Explore-share.com helps you book your next Heliskiing trip in Ayder.

Top heliskiing and catskiing trips | Turkey

Need Assistance?

What people are saying about Heliskiing and Catskiing |

Need Assistance?

Join our newsletter!