Çekerek Rafting Course

The Çekerek Rafting Course is an artificial whitewater rafting facility built along a natural stream in Yozgat's Çekerek district. Opened in 2022, the facility holds the distinction of being the world's second rafting venue to receive a "Center of Excellence" certification — a designation from international rafting federations confirming that the course meets the highest standards of technical design, safety infrastructure, and training/competition capacity. The course hosts rafting sessions led by professional instructors for both beginners and experienced athletes, with its stone-channeled water flow engineered to deliver a controlled yet thrilling ride. Harnessing the flow of the Çekerek River, the course — set among green hills, poplar trees, and picnic areas — has put Çekerek district on Yozgat's growing map of nature and adventure tourism; the surrounding grounds also include children's play areas, seating, and event spaces. Offering training and competition facilities to international standards elevates the course beyond a purely local attraction, positioning it as a notable investment in Turkey's rafting-sport infrastructure. With its distinctive natural scenery and exciting rapids, the facility is equipped to host both family day-trips and athlete training camps alike.