Whitewater rafters and kayakers around the world agree and disagree on what rivers are the best in the world. Few will argue though that the Coruh River in far North Eastern Turkey is up there in most people’s “Top 5.” The Rafting trip starts in Maden with a relatively easy day and getting to grips with your raft and your team members. From Ispir, the gorge narrows and you will be treated to 60 miles of continuous whitewater like an endless rollercoaster. The landscape is like something out of Arizona, although at times on the river, you will see the mountanous peaks of the Kackar Ranges in the distance. Ancient Byzantine and Georgian castles dot the hillside giving visitors an incredible insight into this area of the world. The Coruh River is a technical big volume creek. The best time to visit if you are whitewater rafting is from the middle of May until early June when the snowmelt is at it’s peak, the weather is warm and the river is at its peak flows. The river drops from early June making it a superb time for kayakers to visit. Surf waves and holes open up for a paddling playground. … Continue reading
A Last Chance River Rafting Classic – Turkey
