Fırtına Valley
River valley for rafting, the giant swing and zipline.
The Fırtına river is one of the best places in Türkiye for rafting, with routes of different difficulty for beginners and experienced paddlers. It runs through a deep green valley lined with forest and tea terraces.
Along the banks are historic arched stone bridges, and the activity centres offer the giant swing and zipline. The valley is the road to Ayder and Çamlıhemşin.
- →Rafting is seasonal (usually spring to early autumn) and depends on water levels.
- →Minimum age and health conditions apply; operators provide wetsuits and helmets.
- →Bring a change of clothes.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Riverside wooden bungalows in Ardeşen with private jacuzzi and terraces on the water.
Bungalows above the Fırtına river with on-site zipline, rafting and swing, plus a restaurant.
Riverside bungalow complex beside the Fırtına with cafés, a restaurant and barbecue area.
Places nearby
- Tarzan Adventure Park8.3 km
Adventure park with ropes courses for families.
- Ottoman stone bridges9.9 km
Arched Ottoman stone bridges along the Fırtına river.
- Zilkale12.7 km
Medieval castle on a forested ridge above the Fırtına valley.
- İskitoğlu Waterfall13.0 km
Roadside waterfall and classic photo stop on the way to Ayder.
- Palovit Waterfall13.4 km
High waterfall reached by a scenic mountain road.
- Pokut Plateau14.2 km
Highland village of wooden houses above the clouds, near Çamlıhemşin.