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The Belgrad Forest Trekking Tour is a nature and motivation event designed specifically for corporate companies, held in one of Istanbul's most important green spaces. It gives employees a day surrounded by nature, a chance to shed stress, physical activity, and stronger bonds with their colleagues. The tour is planned with private coaches from within Istanbul and the surrounding provinces (Kocaeli, Sakarya, Tekirdağ, Edirne, Kırklareli, Yalova, Bursa and others) to the agreed starting point in the Belgrad Forest. At the company's request, coaches can run door-to-door or from agreed central meeting points.
The Belgrad Forest lies on the European side of Istanbul, within the Sarıyer district, spreading across roughly 5,500 hectares. Known as the city's lungs, it is an outstanding escape for anyone drawn to nature, with its historic water dams, ponds, walking and cycling trails, picnic areas and rich plant life. The aqueducts and dams that supplied the city with water in the Byzantine and Ottoman periods also make a historic journey through the forest possible.
On the trekking tour, led by professional nature guides, the group walks roughly 6-10 kilometres on trails chosen for its fitness level (the Topçu Kışlası route, the Dams route, the Mahmud II Dam, the Mahmud I Dam, the Kemerlidere route, the area around the Atatürk Arboretum). Along the way, the guides cover the forest flora, the wildlife, the historic dams and the waterworks. The aim is not only the walk: team games, ice-breakers and mindfulness work in the open are there to strengthen team spirit.
Running roughly 8-10 hours (depending on the coach pick-up time), the programme starts with the morning coaches and moves through arrival and warm-up, the guided trek, lunch (in the open or at a serviced area), afternoon activities and the return coaches in the evening. Breakfast in the forest, a nature photography competition, team flag races, orienteering, yoga or meditation, nature workshops (bird watching, plant identification) and dinner can all be added on request.
The Belgrad Forest Trekking Tour gives companies a sustainable corporate event that supports employees' physical and mental wellbeing, raises team motivation and takes them away from the pace of city life.
To walk with your team in the Belgrad Forest, strengthen team spirit and get away from the stress of the city, book our trekking tour with coaches from Istanbul and the surrounding provinces. Get in touch with us now.
The Belgrad Forest Trekking tour suits department and project teams of 8-35; it sits in the economy segment and can be considered for corporate travel planning with local economy, ecological, carbon free, low carbon, low waste, wellbeing and accessible programme features.
From agreed central points on both sides of Istanbul (Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Mecidiyeköy, Levent, Bakırköy, Pendik, Taksim and others) and, in the surrounding provinces (Kocaeli, Sakarya, Tekirdağ, Edirne, Bursa, Yalova), from the main stop nearest the company. Door-to-door can also be arranged on request.
The programme is customised to the group's fitness level. For beginners, flat and short trails (around the dams, 5-6 km); for intermediate, 7-8 km with gentle climbs and descents; for advanced, longer and rougher 9-10 km trails. The guides set the pace through the day. Beginner level is recommended for anyone who does not walk regularly.
Trekking can continue in light rain (suitable clothing is recommended). In heavy rain, storms or poor conditions, the programme is postponed or an indoor alternative is brought in (a workshop or team games at a nearby venue). The decision is made by the event team on the morning of the tour.
Recommended: comfortable trekking or sports shoes with a waterproof sole, spare socks, layered clothing for the season (a wicking T-shirt, fleece, windproof/waterproof), a rucksack, at least 1-1.5 litres of water, personal medication, sunscreen and a hat. The event team shares a detailed preparation list after booking.
Meals are not included in the standard package. Breakfast in the open, a light packed lunch or a hot meal at a venue within the forest can be arranged as additional services.
Roughly 10-12 hours from the coach departure to the return (08:00 to 20:00). The active programme in the forest (trekking, workshop and breaks) runs roughly 6-7 hours.
This tour is designed primarily for adult corporate teams. It can be adapted to any age group with short beginner-level trails, depending on the company's request and physical fitness. We recommend discussing this with us.
Yes, there are toilets and rest areas at certain points (the dams, the entrances, the café and restaurant areas). The trekking routes are planned to pass by them.
Yes, the tour is planned entirely for companies. It runs from a minimum of 8 people; pricing may differ for smaller groups.