Kaplumbaga Kayaliklari – Private rock climbing tour for beginners and Intermediates in Istanbul
Kaplumbaga Kayaliklari – Turtle cliffs is the first place for rock climbing near to city center of Istanbul. The area was explored by painter Emin Turan in 2015. Then Sonmez Erkaya and Oruc Karacik started their studies with the idea that this area might be suitable for rock climbing.
The presence of two small turtle during the studies inspired them to name this place. These cliffs are very close to the beach. We usually swim here after a long climbing day in the summer.
As the routes are new, please pay attention to their cleaning and maintenance. Do not try to climb when it is rainy and the rocks are wet. There are currently 10 Sports Climbing Routes in the region. Difficulty levels typically weigh between 5 and 8 degrees.
No previous experience is necessary to participate on this trip. Even if you’ve never climbed before, you’ll be amazed by what you can achieve under the instruction of a qualified guide. Participants do not require any prior knowledge about belaying and tying knots. You do not even require any indoor rock climbing experience either. Throughout this trip you will be secured on a safe top rope.
Price per person (Max 5 people)
| Group of 1 | 90 EUR total fee = 90 EUR |
| Group of 2 | 75 EUR each person total fee = 150 EUR |
| Group of 3 | 70 EUR each person total fee = 210 EUR |
| Group of 4 | 60 EUR each person total fee = 240 EUR |
| Group of 5 | 50 EUR each person total fee = 250 EUR |
Price includes
Guiding fee
Climbing equipment
Details:
| Fitness level required | Open to everyone |
| Where will we meet | Haciosman Metro Station. We will meet here and will go to the area by public transport. |
| Trip Duration | Half Day |
| Offer Period | The area is suitable for climbing year-round, the March-June and September-November periods are considered optimal. |
| Kaplumbaga Kayaliklari Address | Demirci, 34450 Sariyer/İstanbul -Google Maps- |
Notes: |
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| • Entering is free. | |
| • Although we bring some of our own food, there are restaurants around the beach. Food & Beverage might be expensive compared to other places in the city. | |
| • Please, bring sun protection cream, comfortable clothes, shoes and thin socks | |
| • There is toilet in restaurant near beach. | |
| • For those looking to extend climbing for more than one day, camping is also possible in the area. Please inform us in advance to arrange camping gear like tent, stow etc. and shopping for food. | |
| Cancellation Policy: Changes or cancellations made 48 hours prior to arrival date are fully refundable. Please pay careful attention to local weather forecasts for any outdoor activities if you feel that you do not want to participate in certain weather conditions. You will not be given a refund or a gift certificate due to weather, traffic or other unforeseeable conditions. |
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| • The area is very close to the beach. We usually swim here after a long climbing day in the summer. So its good idea to bring your swim suit and towel along with you if you would like to swim. | |
| • In climbing we use some commonly accepted calls to communicate between belayer and climber. Best to take a look at these short commands in advance for a better understanding and communication on the rocks. | |
Ask Guide Availability: |  We recommend you to check guide availability for your desired date via Whatsapp before booking. Whatsapp Number: +905553188029 |
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About the Guide
Mountaineering Federation of Turkey Trainer (3rd tier certification), Sport Climbing Trainer, Referee and Route Maker (2nd tier certification), He has Emergency First Aid and Rescue certifications, Rafting Trainer and Diving certifications. He has been guiding since 2008.
For many years, he has been continuing mountaineering and rock climbing together. There have been activities in almost all mountains of our country and abroad as follows…
Agri, Resko, Suphan, Aladaglar, Kackarlar, Erciyes, Hasandagi, Sultan Mountains, Giden Gelmez Mountains, Ilgaz, Uludag, Erek, Palandoken, Bolkarlar, Dedegol, Taurus Mountains etc.
Abroad… Korjenevskaya, Ismail Somoni (Ex-name Communism), Peak Lenin, Khan Tengri, Kilimanjaro, Demavend, Elbrus, Kazbek, Mont Blanc, Materhorn, Jungfrau (first Turkish climb), Wissechijen (first Turkish climb).
in 2018 he joined Turkish Alpine Club’s National High Altitude Climbing Team and completed climbing of Korzhenevskaya (7105 m) & Communism peak (7495 m.) successfully.
He is still an instructor and mentor in many institutions, organizations, schools (universities, colleges), associations, sports complexes. His interviews, articles and news have been published in some magazines and newspapers. Rock climbing, education and teaching programs have been broadcasted on nearly 10 TV channels. In places like Ballikayalar, Harmankaya and Zekeriyakoy, he has opened nearly 70 sports routes in climbing sectors.
He is the founder and chairman of Klosdag mountaineering club. He is a father to a girl. The philosophy of himself is based on the principle of “learning and teaching…” He continues his work and development actively.
