TransportDolmuş from Artvin otogar to Yusufeli (70–100 TRY/$2.10–3; morning and midday departures). From Yusufeli to Barhal: dolmuş twice daily in summer (60–80 TRY/$1.80–2.40).
Rating★ 4.6
Best seasonApril–October (rafting April–August; hiking May–September)