Ayder Digital Tourism Guide!

Ayder Plateau is located in the Çamlıhemşin district of Rize and is approximately 19 km from the district center. For guests arriving by air, it is only 50 km from Rize-Artvin Airport. If arriving by private vehicle, you can enter the Fırtına Valley turnoff from the coastal road and reach the plateau by following the valley with its unique nature views. Regular transportation is also provided by minibuses departing from Rize city center and Pazar district.

Ayder Plateau is beautiful in every season. Summer months (June-August) are ideal for seeing every shade of green and cooling off, September-October for the sea of clouds and autumn colors, and winter months for snow holidays and thermal enjoyment. You can track the real-time weather from our app.

There are accommodation options for every budget on the plateau. From the famous Ayder Hot Springs Thermal Hotel to wooden bungalow houses intertwined with nature and boutique hostels. You can use our Ayder mobile app guide to explore the most reliable and popular facilities.

Yes, the road to Ayder Plateau is completely asphalted and suitable for passenger cars in all seasons. Only during heavy snowfall in winter, it is recommended to have snow tires or chains.

When you come to Ayder, the famous Muhlama made with geographically indicated butter and cheese, Laz pastry, stuffed collard greens, cornbread, and local red-spotted trout are among the local delicacies you must taste.

Since Ayder Plateau is located within the borders of the Kaçkar Mountains National Park, a nominal vehicle/person entrance fee determined by the Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate is charged at the entrance. Fees vary depending on the vehicle type.

You can enjoy thrilling Rafting and Zipline over the Fırtına Valley, take photos at the Gelintülü Waterfall, organize trekking tours to upper plateaus like Kavrun and Huser, and enjoy the thermal waters at the famous Ayder hot springs.

Caravan parking areas are not available in the region. Nature lovers who want to camp can only pitch tents in specifically permitted and secured camping areas on certain plateaus. You can check our app for fire lighting rules and permitted camping routes to protect nature.

Transportation from Ayder to Huser Plateau is generally provided by 4x4 off-road vehicles. The road can be challenging for passenger cars. You can safely reach the sea of clouds view at sunset with local tour minibuses departing from the center of Ayder.

The Ayder mobile app is completely free. You can continue to use the pages you have previously visited and viewed offline, even in blind spots where the internet is not available on the plateaus. However, due to natural conditions, especially on upper plateau routes, we strongly advise exploring with local guides for your safety and to avoid getting lost.