Local knowledge at every turn
TAF Travel grew at the foot of Mount Ararat. Fırat Çeven and the team know the mountains, roads, villages, and culture of the region, and work with local staff, products, and services.
TAF Travel · About us
About TAF Travel and Our Local Mountain Guides
Iyi günler (good day) friends of mountain sports and culture.
Our story
TAF Travel began at the foot of Mount Ararat
Rohat, Azat, and Fırat Çeven are three Kurdish brothers from Eastern Anatolia. They grew up at the foot of Mount Ararat, trained as state-certified mountain guides, and founded TAF Travel in 2011 after years of mountaineering experience in Turkey and the surrounding countries.
We offer mountain tours, ski tours, trekking tours, hiking and cultural trips.
Rooted in Eastern Anatolia
Local knowledge, shared generously.
Why TAF Travel?
Local knowledge, responsible planning, and a clear way to begin.
TAF Travel brings together the people, practical knowledge, and values behind the route — from the first inquiry to the mountain and back.
Guides who take responsibility
The team is made up of experienced, licensed mountain guides. Safety, altitude, weather, and the route are part of the conversation from planning through the journey.
Journeys with cultural respect
Travel here is more than a summit. TAF Travel integrates local people into its tours, stays open to other cultures, and treats guests and communities with respect.
A clear way to begin
Tell us your route, dates, group, and experience. TAF Travel checks availability and replies with the practical details before any payment.
TAF Travel mission
Responsible mountain travel in Turkey and beyond
Ecologically compatible tours, economically viable tours, and respect for people, society, and culture shape the way we work.
Ecologically compatible tours, i.e.
- We do not use plastic dishes in our catering and do not throw our rubbish into the landscape.
- Once a year voluntary campaign "TAFTravel goes green"; we walk the paths and collect the garbage left behind by other groups/people and dispose of it in the city.
Economically viable tours, i.e.
- We only use local staff who know the region like the back of their hand.
- We mainly use local products.
- We only use local services (transfers / guides).
Respect for people & society & culture, i.e.
- We integrate the local people into our tours.
- We are open to other cultures and treat everyone with respect, regardless of age, culture or religion.
A local point of view
Local mountain guides, responsible tourism, and cultural respect
TAF Travel provides guided mountain, ski, and trekking tours across Turkey and surrounding countries. The agency emphasizes sustainable practices, local employment, and cultural respect in its tour operations.
From the foot of Mount Ararat, Fırat Çeven and his local team create personalized experiences for travelers who want to explore the mountains and the people who call them home.
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