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Yedigöller Corporate Trekking Tour
Bolu, Türkiye Starting Point: Departures from Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Tekirdağ, Bursa, Kocaeli and Sakarya, or by coach from the surrounding provinces
Overview
The Yedigöller corporate trekking tour is an outdoor programme, usually lasting a full day, in which the team walks the lakeshores and forest trails of Yedigöller National Park, north of Bolu, with a nature guide. The walk is paired with orienteering and team games; if wished, the programme can be spread over two days with a hotel stay. It is designed for teams of 25-250 who want to step away from their desks and move together.
What is in the programme?
The park takes its name from seven lakes formed when landslides dammed the valley: Büyükgöl, Deringöl, Seringöl, Nazlıgöl, Sazlıgöl, İncegöl and Küçükgöl. The forests, dominated by beech, hornbeam, oak and fir, turn yellow and crimson, especially in October. Along the way the guide explains how the lakes were formed and describes the area's vegetation; the length of the route is set according to the group's fitness.
After the walk, the team moves on to an orienteering stage using the maps and group flags handed out. Team games are played in open areas by the lakeshore, and the day closes with a sharing session and a photo stop. On the overnight programme, a different lake route can be walked on the second day.
Highlights
- A guided forest walk between seven landslide-dammed lakes
- An orienteering competition run with maps, flags and whistles
- Route safety supported by an emergency response team and a first aid kit
- National park entry fees and team game materials included
Who Is It For?
Suitable for companies of 25-250 who want to practise communication and shared decision-making, or to bring their team back together in nature after a stressful period. Large groups are split into small teams, each with its own guide. The effort level is moderate; shorter lakeside routes can be chosen for participants who do not walk regularly.
Planning Notes
- The best periods are May-June and September-October, when the autumn colours appear; in winter, access to the park may be restricted by snow.
- Lunch and other meals are not included in the package; a picnic or restaurant option should be agreed in advance.
- Participants should bring their own hiking shoes with non-slip soles, a rain jacket and a water bottle.
- Travel insurance is not included; adding it as an additional service is recommended.
Additional Services
Corporate Fit
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Suitable Team SizeLarge company teams of 25-250
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SegmentEconomy
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Extra FeaturesLocal economy, Low carbon, Wellbeing, Accessible
Included Services / Excluded Services
- Return coach to Yedigöller from Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir and the surrounding provinces
- Yedigöller National Park entry fees
- Professional nature guiding
- Route materials (orienteering maps, group flags, whistles)
- An emergency response and rescue team, and a first aid kit
- Team game and activity materials
- Corporate event planning
- Tour coordination support
- A tour programme exclusive to the group
- Hotel accommodation on the overnight programme (room type according to company preference)
- Food and drink (lunch, breakfast, dinner, snacks)
- Personal trekking equipment (suitable footwear, water bottle, rain jacket, etc.)
- Travel insurance (recommended, an additional service)
- Dinner and breakfast on the overnight programme (an additional service)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks)
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FAQ
Yedigöller National Park lies within the province of Bolu. It is about 2.5-3 hours (160 km) from Istanbul and about 3 hours (230 km) from Ankara. As it is about 7 hours (560 km) from İzmir, tours departing from İzmir are run with an overnight stay.
The walking routes are easy to moderate. The day programme covers a total of 6-8 km and the overnight programme 8-10 km. The lakeshores are flat, and the forest trails have gentle slopes. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Coaches depart from agreed central points on the European and Asian sides of Istanbul; from central points in Ankara such as Kızılay, Çankaya and Yenimahalle; from central points in İzmir such as Konak, Karşıyaka and Bornova; and, in the surrounding provinces, from the main stop nearest the company's location. Door-to-door transport is offered as an additional service.
We recommend comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing suited to the season (a wicking T-shirt, a fleece, a windproof or rain jacket), a backpack, at least 1-1.5 litres of water, any personal medication, sun cream, a hat and sunglasses.
In light rain the tour can continue (suitable clothing is recommended). In heavy rain, storms or other adverse conditions, the programme is postponed or an indoor alternative is put in place. The decision is made by the organising team on the morning of the tour.
Yes, the tour is planned exclusively for companies. It can run with a minimum of 25 people; pricing may differ for smaller groups.
Yedigöller Trekking is particularly suitable for large company teams of 25-250. The programme flow can be tailored to headcount, departmental structure and the motivation outcome the company has in mind.
This tour sits in the economy segment. The final price depends on the number of participants, dates, transport, meals, guiding and any additional activities.
Its additional features are: contribution to the local economy, ecological, carbon free, low carbon, wellbeing and an accessible programme. Low-carbon transport, low-waste operations and local sourcing can be added where needed.
Share the number of participants, date range, destination, budget segment and any special requirements on the tour request form, and a quotation with alternative prices and programme options will be prepared for your team.
