Route
Rize City to Ayder Transfer
Rize City → Ayder Plateau
A short hop from Rize city centre up to the highlands, often combined with a tea garden stop on the way.
Distance
75 km
Drive time
About 1 hour 30 minutes
Pickup
Rize City
Travel tips
- • Can include a stop at Ziraat Tea Garden
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Frequently asked questions
Can the driver wait and return the same day?
Yes, full-day hire with waiting time can be arranged.
Related tours
Trabzon Airport to Ayder Transfer
The most requested route. A private vehicle meets your flight at Trabzon Airport and drives along the Black Sea coast to Ardeşen, then up through Çamlıhemşin to Ayder. Child seats and larger vans for families are available on request.
Rize–Artvin Airport to Ayder Transfer
The shortest airport route to Ayder. The road runs east along the coast to Ardeşen before turning inland through the Fırtına Valley.
Trabzon City to Ayder Transfer
For travellers spending their first nights in Trabzon before moving to the highlands. Uzungöl and Sümela can be added as stops on longer private hires.