From Artvin
Discover the pristine natural beauty of Türkiye's far north-east on this private day tour through Artvin, one of the country's greenest and most unspoilt provinces. The journey follows the Coruh valley past the Muratli Dam and the town of Borcka, deep into forested mountains rich with waterfalls, highland meadows and dramatic scenery.
The highlight is Karagol (Black Lake), a serene crater lake cradled by dense spruce and beech forest high in the mountains above Borcka — a mirror-still expanse famous for its reflections and tranquil atmosphere, especially stunning in autumn when the forests turn gold and crimson. With a private vehicle, guide and a route through some of the Black Sea region's finest landscapes, this tour is a nature lover's dream far from the usual tourist trail.
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Full-Day Artvin & Karagol TourPrivate pick-up in Artvin and a scenic drive along the Coruh River valley, passing the Muratli Dam and the town of Borcka. You climb through dense forest and mountain scenery to Karagol (Black Lake), a beautiful crater lake surrounded by spruce and beech woodland, with time to walk the lakeside trails, photograph the reflections and enjoy the peaceful highland atmosphere. The route showcases Artvin's waterfalls, meadows and unspoilt nature — at its most spectacular in the autumn foliage season — before the return drive to Artvin.
Artvin → Artvin Borcka Karagol
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