TAF Travel Reviews 19

TAF Travel’s 10-day Nemrut-Süphan-Ararat tour was the perfect combination of adventure, nature, and culture. The journey took us through stunning mountain landscapes and historical sites, creating a unique and unforgettable experience. Firat, the owner and lead guide, demonstrated remarkable expertise in both mountaineering and tour organization. Every step of the way, we felt safe, informed, and inspired. The breathtaking scenery, the challenge of the climbs, and the cultural depth of the trip made it truly exceptional. If you’re looking for a trip that offers more than just a climb, this is the perfect choice!

It was a great trip, everything perfectly and flexible organised by TAF travel, beautiful nature, real professional guides team, both Firat and Ahmed were much supportive and cheerful companions, we enjoyed with them mountains hiking as well as Kurdish dancing. We had delicious meals either prepared by Ahmed cook in mountains or in all restarants, good accomodation in hotels as well. TAF travel is a perfect choice and we can highly recomend their service. Firat & both Ahmeds thans for all!

We chose the 11 day tour
We went to the Nemrut and Süphan mountains before Ararat and I recommend it to everyone.
Our guide Fırat is a very experienced and careful guide. Our cook made wonderful delicious food, we are grateful to him.
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I definitely recommend it.

Our 5 day trip to Mount Ararat was perfectly organized. From the pick up at the airport till reaching the top. We enjoyed every Moment. The team of TAF travel was very competent and we felt like a part of the mountain family. We can highly recommend TAF travel. Thanks for the awesome experience!!!

The most horrible guide I’ve ever had.

On the summit day, we had no water. Can you believe that?! We ran out of water!!! And even though the guide knew this in the evening before we climbed the summit, the guide did nothing. We were for one full day without any water, but half a bottle (250 ml) each.

The guide (Firat) showed no care for any of the hikers. One of our group fell and scraped his leg. Then it got infected and he could barely walk. The guide refused to let him take a horse, even though this only cost USD$2.

Then, the guide lied about giving us breakfast on the last day when he wanted us to leave early from the hotel.

He also lied to all of us about one of the members who was locked out of his hotel room, telling us instead that he had decided to be with his family. The guide didn’t help this member of the group (who was the injured one) get to another room so he could lie down and relax.

During the hike, the guide was grumpy and yelled at various members for little reason when they tried to walk a bit faster. The guide put the slowest people at the front, which caused frustration and delays for everyone.

There are so many other bad things with this guide and tour. Please DON’T USE this company!

My daughter and I joined a party of 12 attempting to scale Mount Ararat. I had researched a number of companies who do treks up the mountain but chose TAF travel because they seemed to offer the best combination of quality, professionalism and value for money. And I am think I chose well!
Our mountain guide, driver, fluent English and German speaker (not to mention Kurdish dancer) Firat Ceven, was tireless in making sure that every part of our trip went smoothly. He was also very prompt in responding to all the questions I WhatsApped him in the weeks before our trip e.g. what type of boots we needed to take crampons (of particular importance as we were climbing in May which was likely to be icy). We didn't quite make the summit owing to the weather but it was still a life affirming experience. We will be back - with TAF travel - to complete the adventure.

CLimbing Mount Ararat with TAF Travel has been a unique experience. It has been my first 5.000 mt mountain and it couldn’t have been better specially regarding the mountain guide and the cook, who are really nice people. Moreover, as I’m vegetarian and I have to follow a gluten-free diet, they have respected that and the food was great the whole time. Feeling grateful!