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Hiking in Carpathians

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Summer hiking in the Carpathians (sport)

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Sports series includes traditional trekking tours in the Ukrainian Carpathians with backpacks, accommodation in tents, cooking on campfire. These tours take place in summer when Carpathian highlands are getting free from snow. Depending on duration and complexity of the route summer tours demand middle and high level of durability.

Advantages:

  • respite from civilization;
  • moderate physical activities;
  • extraordinary landscapes of the Ukrainian Carpathians;
  • blueberries, mushrooms, hutsul milk and cheese (budz, vurda, bryndza);
  • pleasant company and new friends.

For those who are planning to participate in trekking tours in the Ukrainian Carpathians we recommend to read articles-advisesfrom our leading instructor Volodymyr: “Trekking in the Carpathians: where, when and for whom” and “Duration of Carpathian tours”.

Trekking in the Carpathians: Carpathian marathon

Marathon includes two most interesting parts of the Carpathians: Gorgany with their stone placers and ancient forests and Chornohora with its strict peaks, spacious meadows and mountain lakes. And even more, these 10 days in the mountains is nothing else but test for your character, will and shoes. Apart from adventures, you will have enough time to communicate, laugh with jokes and share stories round a flaming bonfire. Such kind of trips is the best opportunity to find real friends.

duration: 10 days
price: 177 usd

Trekking in the Carpathians: Conquering the highest peaks

The Chornohora Range is the most popular hiking route and the highest range of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It includes all two-thousanders of Ukraine. Here you can find only “mosts”: the highest mountains, most high-altitude lake, strongest wind, most durable snow, most high-altitude buildings in Ukraine, most delicious dinner and warmest smile of the sun...

During the trip you will see:

  • rocky Petros, slender Goverla and White Elephant (ruins of the observatory on the Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, 2028 m);

  • beautiful Carpathian landscapes;

  • most high-altitude lakes of Ukraine with clear cool water (Brebeneskul and Nesamovyte);

  • columns of Czechoslovak-Polish border;

  • remains of the First World War fortifications;

  • rocky outputs of the following mountains: Petros, Shpytsi, Kizly, Vuhatyi Kamin and Smotrych;

  • waterfall under Mount Smotrych, rapids on the Black Cheremosh;

  • hutsul huts and mountain valley household.


In July – August hikers have an opportunity to enjoy blueberries and raspberries. Hutsuls will sale you Carpathian milk, cheese, vurda or budz.

duration: 6 days
price: 114 usd

Trekking in the Carpathians: Along a non-existent border

Dense ancient forests, topless trees, gray patches of bark on the mighty trunks, soft carpets of moss, bulk of stone blocks on the mountain peaks, spacious mountain valleys, lost in space and time. All these you can find in the wildest region of the Carpathians, that's Gorgany region. During the journey you will be constantly accompanied by metes of Polish-Czechoslovak border and remains of World Wars fortifications. In addition you will get the access to a traditional set of wild berries, mushrooms and dairy products.

duration: 7 days
price: 120 usd

Trekking in the Carpathians: To the land of mountain lakes

Svydovets is the land of mountain lakes and alpine meadows. Hutsuls with Carpathian sheep dogs have pastured sheep and cows for centuries on the mountains covered with lush grass. Maybe, you can even milk a cow and taste new clean milk. There certainly won’t be a deficit of water for swimming on the Carpathian highlands.
Moderate physical activity, clean mountain air, sun, swimming in mountain lakes and sun bathing is almost as on the sea beach but 1800 meters above.

duration: 4 days
price: 95 usd

Operation "Maramorosh"

Attention! To participate in this tour every participant should be registered at frontier point beforehand.
Therefore, in term of two weeks before the tour we close receiving of the applications.

Marmorosy... until recently a real Terra Incognita, closed area for visiting tourists, since Ukraine-Romania border stretches there. This is precisely why you can see there so many animals' traces in winter and so few tourists in summer.
Another name of this district is Marmorosy Alps and it speaks for itself. If you want to get into the high mountains with steep rocky slopes no better place you could find than Marmorosy, land of rocks and mountain valleys. What you will see is Caucasus scenery with Carpathian colouring. Marmorosy Pip Ivan (1937 m) and Chornohora Pip Ivan (2028 m), raisins of the route, will charm you with their rocky splendour and wild beauty. Columns of Ukraine-Romania border will accompany you along the route. White Elephant ruins (Polish observatory) on the peak of Chornohora 2-thousander will impress you with its stone calmness.

duration: 6 days
price: 114 usd

3-day Gorgan

Short but active route within Gorgany massif, the wildest area of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It takes three days in Gorgany to forget about city noise and fuss. You will be surrounded by nothing else but marvellous landscapes, high mountains, and primeval forests.

What adds a ginger flavour to the tour is:

  • Legions Pass with its dramatic and heroic history and remnants of defensive line of I world war;

  • stone fields and alpine pine thickets on the mountain ranges Tavpishyrka and Syvulya;

  • Syvulya Mountain (1836 m), the highest peak of Gorgany massif;

  • sources of the river Bystrytsya Nadvirnyanska located on the mountain valley of Ruschyna;

  • herds of horses resembling wild mustangs that graze on the Carpathian mountain valleys.

duration: 3 days
price: 81 usd

Kukul-Kostrycha

Kukul and Kostrycha Ranges open incredible views on the highest peaks of the Carpathians. Standing there you can admire the sloping terrain of Svydovets and stone placers of Gorgany, severe Chornohora with its rocky giants and slim shapes of Bukovyna mountains. Hutsuls are still engaged in stockbreeding, so you can expect some milk treat. Hiking along Kukul Range you will be constantly accompanied by metes of Polish-Czechoslovak border, sometimes you can see cartridge cases or other remains of World War I.
Moderate heights of these ranges allow start hiking as early as in May, when on the higher ranges deep snow still remains, and the presence of mountain huts provides comfortable evenings even in severe off-season time.

duration: 4 days
price: 78 usd

Stone giant

You are pressed for time, but thirst for adventures and new experience is overwhelming as usual?
Then this route is especially for you:

  • mineral springs in Kvasy amazing by its taste and natural gases content;
  • Zakarpattya beech forests charm every traveller;
  • steep and picturesque slopes of Sheshul, Pavlyk and Rogneska;
  • mighty and proud Petros (2020 m), a stone giant that locks the Chornohora range from the west;
  • magic Chornohora mountain meadows where an ancient craft of shepherds is still alive.

So go ahead! Fresh impressions are waiting for you! Visit Stone giant!

duration: 3 days
price: 78 usd

Cheops Pyramid

Two days, one night and a full bag of impressions behind. Just during the weekend you can plunge into the world of wildlife. You will climb Mount Homyak (means "hamster"), which resembles Cheops Pyramid by its form. Picturesque scenery of all the Carpathians, stone placers on the slopes of the mountains called "gorgany", tinkling Zhenets Waterfall, overnight in a tent and evening bonfire in a mountain valley of Mount Homyak will remain unforgettable experience regardless of such a short period of time.

duration: 2 days
price: 73 usd

Stone town

Only two days and you will be fully immersed into a wild world. Carpathian peaks, remnants of rocky settlements with fortifications, caves, and rock paintings, tinkling waterfalls and scenic streams, mystical Dead Lake and Witch Rock, overnight in a tent and evening bonfire will remain unforgettable impressions regardless of such a short period of time.

duration: 2 days
price: 61 usd

Winter trekking "Comfort Series"

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Winter trekking of Comfort Series allows enjoying pristine landscapes of winter Carpathians and inspires you with new energy during walks in the snow-covered forest. Comfortable tours fit both experienced tourists and beginner who appreciate conveniences and cosiness of Carpathian farmstead. Simultaneously you should be ready for extremely dynamic days and be attentive in choosing necessary clothing. Winter trekking traditionally is planned for New Year and Christmas period (Christmas in Ukraine is celebrated on January, 7).

Important:

  • comfortable overnight
  • without heavy backpack
  • fantastic view, Hoverla Mountain (2061 m, the highest mountain in Ukraine)
  • special training is not required

New Year tour in the Carpathians: New Year Hoverla

New Year tour in the Carpathians comprises a conquering of Hoverla - the highest peak of Ukraine. During several days you will be training on smaller peaks in order to master “Ukrainian crown”. New Year tour includes: accommodation in a cozy estate with all necessary amenities, delicious hutsul cuisine, joyful evenings with interesting games and competitions, and what is the most important – New Year celebration on Santa’s lawn.

duration: 4 days
price: 304 usd

Carpathian party: finding snow up to Khomyak (comfort)

Winter weekend hike includes climbing Khomyak Mount (1542 m), which resembles the Great Pyramid of Cheops. From the top of the mountain you can see almost all Carpathians. Warm and cozy homestead, hot sauna, hutsul authentic dishes every day will add you strength for new challenges. And snowshoes will assist you in conquering Carpathian peaks practically regardless the weather conditions.

duration: 3 days
price: 209 usd

Carpathian party: finding snow - up to Smotrych (comfort)

Winter weekend hike includes climbing Smotrych Mount (1898 m), which belongs to the highest mountain range of the Ukrainian Carpathians - Chornohora Range. From the top of the mountain you can see almost all Carpathians in all their austere beauty. Every day you will be pleasantly surprised by marvelous sceneries. And a hospitable host of the homestead will welcome you warmly in an ancient world of hutsul customs and traditions.

duration: 3 days
price: 209 usd

Carpathian party: finding snow - up to Hoverla (comfort)

Radial climbing to the top of the Carpathians, the highest mountain of Ukraine, that’s Hoverla (2061 m). Accommodation in a lovely homestead with a hot sauna and delicious hutsul dishes.

duration: 3 days
price: 241 usd

Weekend on the peak: Khomyak (comfort)

Winter weekend hike includes climbing Khomyak Mount (1542 m), which resembles the Great Pyramid of Cheops. From the top of the mountain you can see almost all Carpathians. Accommodation in the homestead provides comfort while touring - and you will enjoy the beauty of winter Carpathians without undue inconveniences.
For active people who won’t miss a thing!

duration: 2 days
price: 171 usd

Weekend on the peak: Smotrych (comfort)

Winter weekend hike includes climbing Smotrych Mount (1898 m), which belongs to the highest mountain range of Ukrainian Carpathians - Chornohora Range. From the top of the mountain you can see almost all Carpathians. Accommodation is located deep in the Carpathians where you will be pleasantly surprised by authentic cuisine, fiery violin and interesting stories of hutsul forester - a hospitable host of the homestead.
For active people who won't miss a thing!

duration: 2 days
price: 171 usd

Open year round comfort series

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Comfort series includes radial ascents with living in the estate of green tourism. While climbing it is not necessary to carry a heavy backpack. After walking you will have a possibility to take a shower, have a delicious supper and sleep on a cosy bed.
Tour programs of this series open all year round and do not require high physical endurance.

Picturesque Verkhovyna I

Program of several day hiking routes to the adjacent to Verkhovyna mountains, conquering one of the 2-thousanders of Ukraine, that’s Pip Ivan Mountain (2028 m) and Pysanyi Kamin' (Painted Stone) Rocks. Accommodation and catering in a hutsul estate and visiting Roman Kumlyk museum the owner of which will gladly acquaint you with an authentic culture of the Ukrainian Carpathians.

duration: 4 days
price: 222 usd

Picturesque Verkhovyna II

Program of several day hiking routes to the adjacent to Verkhovyna mountains, conquering one of the 2-thousanders of Ukraine, that’s Pip Ivan Mountain (2028 m) and Pysanyi Kamin' (Painted Stone) Rocks. Accommodation and catering in a hutsul estate and visiting Roman Kumlyk museum the owner of which will gladly acquaint you with an authentic culture of the Ukrainian Carpathians.

duration: 3 days
price: 171 usd

Rafting on the Dniester, white water rafting on the Cheremosh in the Ukrainian Carpathians, rafting on the Southern Buh

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Rafting on the Dniester

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Dniester rafting on catamarans and rafts in one of the largest canyons in Europe is a trip to the land of castles and waterfalls, travertine caves and grottoes, relict forests and unique climate.

Tour programs on the Dniester are optimally worked out (from physical and cognitive point of view): for those with a minimum time for leisure (weekend tours) and for those who can afford a whole week for communication with a nature.

Experienced instructors will take care of security while rafting, introduce basics of rowing technique, guide to the local attractions.

Rafting on the Dniester is a great opportunity to tan, swim and replenish the stock of positive emotions.

Rafting on the DNIESTER: Weekend on the river

The two-day rafting on the river of Dniester is considered as one of the most popular outdoor activities on weekend. This tour offers an opportunity of an intensive recreation among a wild nature of the Dniester Canyon: swimming in the river, stretching your muscles by means of a paddle, visiting unique waterfalls, caves, and architectural places of interest. All you need to restore a life-giving power of nature for new achievements.

duration: 2 days
price: 76 usd

Rafting on the DNIESTER: Five-day fairytale

Five days without a computer, pavements, blocks of flats, TV and fridge; handy is turned off on the third day of the trip; time slows down, life becomes longer. Picturesque campsites, walks to the travertine hermits’ caves, waterfalls, clear rain and hot sun, swimming, evening campfire and entertainments.

duration: 5 days
price: 139 usd

Rafting on the DNIESTER: Five-day to Khotyn

Rafting route Zalischyky Khotyn will certainly charm you with beautiful brooks-waterfalls, multitude of geological monuments that look like rocky brow of woody slopes of the Dniester Canyon. The river herein becomes wider and sometimes distances between the banks measures up to 500-600 m. During the tour you visit Balamutavska cave (located near the village of Balamutivka) and several grottoes where even in the 20th century lived eremitic monks. The most vivid highlight of the tour is considered Khotyn fortress. In addition you will have a possibility to observe the ancient beauty of architecture and history in Kamyanets-Podilsky.

duration: 5 days
price: 134 usd

Rafting on the DNIESTER: Week in the canyon

The whole week without a computer, pavements, blocks of flats, TV and fridge; handy is turned off on the third day of the trip; time slows down, life becomes longer. Picturesque campsites, walks to the travertine hermits’ caves, waterfalls, clear rain and hot sun, swimming, evening campfire and entertainments. Week on the river!

duration: 7 days
price: 167 usd

Rafting on the DNIESTER: In the land of fortresses and waterfalls

The three-day rafting on the river of Dniester is usually planned for holidays to use in the best way extended weekend. This tour includes visiting ruins of the fortress in Rakivets, velvet waterfalls and giant of the plain, the spectacular Dzhuryn (Chervonohrad) Waterfall. It's located in a picturesque Chervonohrad nearby legendary castle and church. Bonus of the three-day rafting is a trip to the Hermit's Cave and sightseeing in Chortkiv.

duration: 3 days
price: 118 usd

Rafting on the DNIESTER: Dniester quartet

A variety of interesting and beautiful places you will admire within four days of rafting on the Dniester. Castles and palaces in Buchach, Koropets, Chervone and Chortkiv, picturesque waterfalls and caves, the unique nature of the Dniester Canyon won't pass without a trace!

duration: 4 days
price: 123 usd

One-day rafting on the Dniester River

Going for holiday. In Ukraine. Outdoor. Actively. With family.
Get vacation. Go to the Carpathians.
Found a good accommodation. Arrived. For a week. Visited the souvenir market in Yaremche. Seen Dovbush Rocks. Ridden a horse.
Tried mushrooms and berries gathering. Been on tour. Maybe you have even managed to visit a museum. Four-wheelers don't worth the money.
What to do? Where to go? What to try?
Something interesting. Original. Cheap. Of high quality. A bit extreme. Safe. Simple. Without special training. For the whole family. For impressive photos.
Try rafting!
While in the Carpathians, you can experience two rivers: the Dniester or the Cheremosh.
Rafting on the Dniester would be interesting for admirers of quiet rest. There are no rapids; the river is calm, available for swimming. Scene of action  is the Dniester Canyon, which is known for its panoramic views from the high steep banks, beautiful morning mist, silver waterfalls, travertine cliffs that hang over the water, caves and grottoes where ancient monks and hermits found solitude. Sometimes it seems that there is nobody around for hundreds of miles. But by the corner of the river appears a village where you can replenish stocks of food, buy fresh milk or vegetables, taste cherries.

duration: 1 day
price: 25 usd

Cheremosh Rafting

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Rafting on the Cheremosh River can be defined as an extreme and safe type of leisure in the Carpathians. During rafting you will repeatedly overcome the most difficult rapids of the Black Cheremosh, learn how to row on a catamaran and raft, and properly overcome water obstacles.
While water rising boat is swiftly carried by a turbulent stream. Frothy waves cover your head, raft swings over high propeller shafts. Rafting charges, and even in wet diving suit you will feel eagerness to raft again and again on the rapids.

The main advantages and peculiarities of rafting with Tourclub:

  • complexity of rafting routes increases gradually: training alloys help beginners  to adapt to catamaran, and more experienced tourists recall forgotten after winter skills;

  • those who are already acquainted with the Cheremosh River could always find something new for explosion of emotions: training and rafting on inflatable kayaks, kayaking basics, overkeel;

  • healthy meals: three hot meals (soups, meats, salads, side dishes); during climbing the mountain (on top) - hot tea and sandwiches;

  • comfortable moving vans along the river;

  • close acquaintance with hutsul culture accompanied by cembalo and violin while visiting Roman Kumlyk Museum of authentic folk instruments;

  • weather always works in our favor: it is sunny – great; it is rainy - the water rises and you’ll get  additional amount of emotion and adrenaline;

  • comfortable rafting camp, evening campfire with games and entertainment, morning exercises, sauna.

Rafting on the Cheremorsh River is the best vacation for those who want to get a full set of emotions and adrenaline blast!

+ Short one-day rafring-tours for those who travel at the Carpathians.

Rafting on the Cheremosh River: Hutsul adrenaline

Just over one weekend you will be able to manage the most difficult rapids on the Black Cheremosh: Dzembronya, Old Man’s Elbow, White Mare, Huchok, Huk, sleep out in a tent, and discover the culture of Hutsul land.
This trip is for those who have little time, but tries to achieve the highest satisfaction.

duration: 2 days
price: 93 usd

Rafting on the Cheremosh River: Carpathian rodeo

Carpathian rodeo is an outdoor activity with a white-water rafting on the Cheremosh River. Three days at our rafting camp make you master the wisdom of rafting and without fear overcome rapids (class II and III of International Scale of River Difficulty) of the River of Black Cheremosh: Dzembronya, Old Man’s Elbow, White Mare, Huchok, Huk. Also, after the rafting you will be able to stretch your legs and walk up the mountain Krynta, with its fine view of Chornohora Range. Those, who are interested in hutsul culture can visit the Roman Kumlyk Museum, listen to authentic hutsul music and jokes.

duration: 3 days
price: 158 usd

Rafting in the Carpathian: Three rivers (White Cheremosh, Black Cheremosh, Prut)

Only in April!

Mix the most demanding rivers of Ukraine, that's Prut, White Cheremosh and Black Cheremosh. In April, when snow melts rapidly, we expect high water for breathtaking rafting. Good old Black Cheremosh helps to stretch your muscles after long-lasting winter pause and test yourself on high waves of Huks. Unknown White Cheremosh will charm you with its wild landscapes and terrain, several meters in high canyon walls, sudden drops and tight bends.
Powerful Prut will test your nerves and skills with the most intricate rapids.
This tour requires good physical shape and white water rafting experience.

duration: 3 days
price: 163 usd

Rafting on the Cheremosh: Carpathian cream

Carpathian Cream – an outdoor activity program, during which you will repeatedly overcome the most difficult rapids on the Black Cheremosh (Dzembronya, Old Man’s Elbow, White Mare, Huchok, Huk), and take part in hiking to Hrynyava mountain meadows (1300 m) and Mount Pip Ivan (2028 m).

Skim the cream off!

 

duration: 4 days
price: 176 usd

Rafting on the Cheremosh River: Carpathian cream (comfort)

Carpathian Cream (comfort) – an outdoor activity with comfortable accommodation in the hutsul homestead (hotel).
During the tour you will often conquer the most difficult rapids on the Black Cheremosh (Dzembronya, Old Man’s Elbow, White Mare, Huchok, Huk), Hrynyava mountain meadows (1300 m) and Mount Pip Ivan (2028 m), where abandoned Polish observatory is located.

duration: 4 days
price: 219 usd

Rafting on the Cheremosh - one day

Two variants of one-day active rest program based on Tourclub Rafting Camp.
Rafting with trekking or pure rafting. With alternative additional service: dinner and transfer.
The best way to plunge in active rest and already in the evening return to the comfortable hotel.
Interesting. Original. Cheap. High quality. A bit extreme. But safe. Simple. Without special training. To the whole family. And the pictures should be nice.
You don’t need special training to go rafting on the Cheremosh river: experienced instructors and high quality modern equipment will provide you with the most vivid emotions, adrenaline, and safe rafting.
We do rafting the whole summer! (Despite the weather and water level)

You can try just one rafting tour

duration: 1 day
price: 65 usd

Rafting on the Southern Buh

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Rafting on the Southern Buh is between the rafting on a wild Cheremosh and rafting on a gentle Dniester. It has some small rapids but its major part is calm. You can freely swim in warm and clean waters of the Southern Buh.

Advantages:

  • mix of uncomplicated rapids and warm water;

  • not far from Kyiv.

Rafting on the SOUTHERN BUH: Weekend on the Southern Buh

Fantastic landscapes, outdoor activities, sun bathing, swimming in the river, fast rapids… All these charms are combined in one trip.

duration: 2 days
price: 89 usd

Rafting on the Southern Buh: Three days on the Southern Buh

This tour combines exciting rafting on the Sokilskyi rapid (overcoming this rapid over and over allows to try different ways of rafting, even a self-rafting in a life vest); harmony and cosiness of outing part of the tour with overnights in tents, continuous shifting of marvellous landscapes; walks to the places of interest, such as rocks of the Granite Land of Buh, architectural and garden art land marks of the XIX century.

duration: 3 days
price: 119 usd

Rafting on the Siuthern Buh: Five days on the Southern Buh

Calm tract of the river and turbulent rapids, scenic banks of the Granite land of Buh, gentle sun and warm water – all these attractions are combined into the greatness of the Southern Buh.

duration: 5 days
price: 165 usd

Rafting on the Southern Buh: Week on the Southern Buh

Calm tract of the river and turbulent rapids, scenic banks of the Granite land of Buh, gentle sun and warm water. All these attractions are combined into the greatness of the Southern Buh.

duration: 7 days
price: 190 usd

Horse riding tours

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To king Mykula

Недовий кінний похід з Тернополя до старовинного містечка Микулинці і назад. Маршрут пролягає мальовничими лісами та садами, попри ставки та озера, вздовж річки Серет. На переходах заплановано багато зупинок, купання тощо.

duration: 2 days
price: 950 usd

Ski touring in the Carpathians

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Ski touring in the Carpathians is quite difficult but no less fascinating type of outdoor activity in winter, one of the most significant advantages of which is admiring natural winter Carpathians unlike those you can probably see on the overcrowded and over-civilized ski resorts.

Comfortable Ski Series is suitable for beginners who want to start or continue downhill skiing and simultaneously see more than just pieces of mountains that can be observed from the upper lift station. This type of winter tours organically combine downhill skiing on the ski resort “Bukovel” and simple trips to the mountain tops of the Carpathians. Accommodation in a comfortable private hotel is included.

Sport Ski Series is an endurance test. You will have an opportunity to experience the sense of wild nature, hot fire, cold sleeping bag:), and fabulous landscapes. If you enjoy story by Jack London about "white silence" – don’t even hesitate!

Ski tours (Comfortable Series)

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Comfortable Series involves ski trips with accommodation in hutsul rural estate. There is no need in carrying a heavy backpack. While radial trekking up to simple mountain tops and valleys you will enjoy beautiful sceneries of the surrounding mountains. Comfortable winter tours in the Carpathians may include interesting excursions, downhill skiing on ski resort “Bukovel” and other winter entertainments.

Advantages:

  • comfortable accommodation

  • acquaintance with hutsul culture of Ukraine

  • downhill skiing on ski resort “Bukovel”

  • challenge while climbing the mountain tops

  • enjoying winter mountain scenery

New Year ski week in the Carpathians

New Year and Christmas Tours will acquaint you with the traditions of the land and give an unforgettable winter vacation.
Ski week in the Carpathians is an excellent opportunity to start skiing and actively spend winter vacation in the Ukrainian Carpathians: 4 days of quite simple ski walks among scenic mountain ranges and valleys of the Carpathians, 2 days of skiing in the ski resort "Bukovel" and excursions to local museums of hutsul culture. This trip includes accommodation in a comfortable rural estate. Radial walks do not involve heavy backpack on the shoulders. So nothing will obstruct your relaxation in the mountains. We'll be located in the native land of Prince Mykula, that's Mykulychyn (the longest village in the Carpathians).

duration: 7 days
price: 380 usd

Ski week in the Carpathians

Week in the Carpathians, in the mountains, on skies. 2 day skiing at the ski resort Bukovel, climbing to Goverla – the highest peak of Ukraine, hiking in the mountains. And to experience the local flavor we will visit gutsul museum, lunch in kolyba - the gutsul restaurant, drink Kvasy mineral water. We'll be located in the native land of Prince Mykula, that's Mykulychyn (the longest village in the Carpathians).

duration: 7 days
price: 329 usd

Ski tours (Sport Series)

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Sport Series includes ski trips with accommodation in tents or mountain huts (kolyba). Ski trips can be defined as the most difficult ones among our tours. To participate you should have already experienced more than 3-day-long summer hiking tours, preferably be acquainted with winter trekking, and possess some basic skills of cross country skiing and good physical shape. It is highly important to prepare carefully all necessary winter gear and clothing. Participants of ski touring should get ready for grueling trekking, frequent falls in the snow drifts, nights in sleeping bags at a temperature of minus 10 - minus 20 degrees and other difficulties of the winter touring.

Ski trips involve punching of the passing in snow, a heavy backpack, frost, wind, short days, camp breaking, looking for firewood, long and boring evenings. Have no fear! If you go for a tour with real friends, nothing should bother you. What actually waiting for you is amazing sceneries, sunny mornings, and moon nights. Definitely there you meet someone who will change you on a "difficult" path, unload your backpack if his is easier, share unnecessary clothing if you are cold, close to the wind, help in camp breaking, gathering the wood, cooking delicious dinner and even then – spend an interesting evening with song and friendly conversation. You can’t avoid a real adventure!

Advantages:

  • a real endurance test
  • challenge for your body
  • isolation from civilization
  • unique winter landscapes
  • unique experience of survival
  • a sense of team and new friends

 

backpack rental - 40 hrn

sleeping bag and sleeping pad rental - 40 hrn

sauna

 

guide service

tent and general equipment

insurance

catering according to the tour programme

transfer from Skole to the mountains and back to Skole

three meals daily

 

guide service

general equipment and backcountry skis "Beskydy"

catering according to the tour programme

transfer according to the tour programme

insurance

 

 

ski related costs (skis - 70 hrn/day, service lifts - 100 USD / day)
services instructor skiing
sauna - 300 USD / 2 h / 8 people.
 

 

 

Лише за два дні ви зможете повністю зануритися у світ дикої природи. Сходження на вершини, залишки скельних городищ з фортифікаційними укріпленнями, печерами і наскельними малюнками, дзвінкі водоспади і мальовничі потоки, містичне Мертве озеро і скеля Відьма, ночівля в наметі і вечірнє вогнище - незабутні враження за такий короткий проміжок часу.

 

Only two days and you will be fully immersed into a wild world. Climbing the mountains, remnants of rocky settlements with fortifications, caves, and rock paintings, tinkling waterfalls and scenic streams, mystical Dead Lake and Witch Rock, overnight in a tent and evening bonfire will remain the unforgettable impressions for such a short period of time.

 

Day 1

meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 14 Kharkiv – Uzhhorod; departure from Kyiv at 8:12 p.m., arrival to Skole at 7:52 a.m.)

snack

transfer to Kamyanka Waterfall

hiking route: Kamyanka Waterfall – Dead Lake – Dovbush Rocks, 16 km

encamping and supper

 

Day 2

breakfast

excursion to the Dovbush Rocks

breaking camp

hiking route: Dovbush Rocks – Truhaniv

snack

travel by minibus to Skole

going home

(to Kyiv: train № 99 Uzhhorod – Kyiv; departure from Skole at 7:11 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 7:20 a.m.)

!!! The organizers reserve the right to
make changes in the program according to the circumstances!!!

 

Два дні, одна ніч - і повна торба вражень у вас за плечима. Лише за вихідні ви можете зануритися у світ дикої природи. Сходження на вершину Хом'як, що своєю формою нагадує Піраміду Хеопса і з якої можна побачити всі Карпати, кам'яні розсипи на схилах гір - "горгани", дзвінкий Женецький водоспад, ночівля в наметі і вечірнє вогнище на полонині Хом'яків - незабутні враження за такий короткий проміжок часу.

 

Two days, one night and a full bag of impressions behind. Just during the weekend you can plunge into the world of wildlife. You will climb Mount Homyak (means “hamster”), which resembles Cheops Pyramid by its form. Picturesque scenery of all the Carpathians, stone placers on the slopes of the mountains called "gorgany", tinkling Zhenets Waterfall, overnight in a tent and evening bonfire in a mountain valley of Mount Homyak will remain unforgettable experience regardless of such a short period of time.

Day 1

meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 43K Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk; departure from Kyiv at 7:16 p.m., arrival to Ivano-Frankivsk at 7:02 a.m.)

transfer to Tatariv

snack

hiking route: Tatariv – Homyak Polonina on the slopes of Mount Homyak, 12 km

encamping and supper

 

Day 2

breakfast

camp breaking

climbing Mount Homyak (1542 m), which resembles Cheops Pyramid by its form; it’s a fine place for admiring a beautiful scenery of almost all Carpathians

hiking route: Homyak Polonina  – Zhenets Waterfall, 10 km

snack

transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk

going home

(to Kyiv: train № 43L Ivano-Frankivsk – Kyiv; departure from Ivano-Frankivsk at 6:15 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 6:22 a.m.)

!!! The organizers reserve the right to
make changes in the program according to the circumstances!!!

 

Цей найпопулярніший пішохідний маршрут проходить найвищим хребтом Українських Карпат - Чорногорою, де знаходяться усі двотисячники України. Тут усе най-най: найвищі гори, найвисокогірніші озера, найсильніше дме вітер, найдовше лежить сніг, найвисокогірніша споруда в Україні, найсмачніше смакує вечеря і найкраще усміхається сонце...

Під час походу ви побачите:

  • скелястий Петрос, струнку Говерлу та Білого Слона (руїни обсерваторії на горі Піп Іван Чорногірський, 2028 м);
  • чарівні карпатські краєвиди;
  • найвисокогірніші озера України з прозорою прохолодною водою (Бребенескул та Несамовите);
  • стовбчики польсько-чехословацького кордону;
  • залишки укріплень Першої світової війни;
  • скельні виходи на горах Петрос, Шпиці, Кізли, Вухатий Камінь і Смотрич;
  • водоспад під Смотричем, пороги на Чорному Черемоші;
  • гуцульські колиби та полонинське господарство.

У липні - серпні є можливість вдосталь поласувати чорницею та малиною, а у гуцулів завжди можна придбати молоко, бринзу, вурду чи будз.

 

Chornohora is the most popular hiking route and the highest range of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It includes all two-thousanders of Ukraine. Here you can find only “mosts”: the highest mountains, most high-altitude lake, strongest wind, most durable snow, most high-altitude buildings in Ukraine, most delicious dinner and warmest smile of the sun...

During the hike you will see:
• rocky Petros, slender Goverla and White Elephant (ruins of the observatory on the Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, 2028 m);
• beautiful Carpathian landscapes;
• most high-altitude lakes of Ukraine with clear cool water (Brebeneskul and Nesamovyte);
• columns of Czechoslovak-Polish border;
• remains of the First World War fortifications;
• rocky outputs of the following mountains: Petros, Shpytsi, Kizly, Vuhatyi Kamin and Smotrych;
• waterfall under Mount Smotrych, rapids on the Black Cheremosh;
• hutsul huts and mountain valley household.

In July – August hikers have an opportunity to enjoy blueberries and raspberries. Hutsuls will sale you Carpathian milk, cheese, vurda or budz.

day 1

meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 43K Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk; departure from Kyiv at 7:16 p.m., arrival to Ivano-Frankivsk at 7:02 a.m.)

transfer to Kvasy

snack

hiking route: Kvasy Village  – slopes of Mount Sheshul, 9 km

encamping and supper

day 2

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Mount Sheshul – Mount Rogneska (1724 m) – Mount Petros (2020 m) - Mount Monomakh's Cap (1570 m) – slope of Mount Hoverla, 16 km

snack

encamping and supper

day 3

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: slope of Mount Hoverla – Mount Hoverla (2061 m) – Mount Breskul (1912 m) – Pozhyzhevska (1822 m) – Mount Dantsysh (1849 m) – Mount Turkul (1933 m) – Nesamovyte Lake – traverse of Mount Rebra (2001 m) – Brebeneskul Lake, 15 km

snack

encamping and supper

day 4

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Brebeneskul Lake – Mount Brebeneskul (2036 m) – Mount Menchul (2001 m) – Mount Dzemronya (1878 m) – Mount Baltsatul (1851 m) – Mount Pip Ivan (2028 m) – Vuhatyi Kamin, 20 km

snack

encamping and supper

day 5

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Vuhatyi Kamin – Dzembronya Village – Black Cheremosh River, 10 km

snack

“Carpathian Jacuzzi” on Cheremosh rapids

encamping and supper

day 6

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Black Cheremosh River – Iltsi Village, 5 km

transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk

on the way to Ivano-Frankivsk excursion to Yaremche Waterfall  and souvenir market

going home

(to Kyiv: train № 43L Ivano-Frankivsk – Kyiv; departure from Ivano-Frankivsk at 6:15 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 6:22 a.m.)

!!! The organizers reserve the right to
make changes in the program according to the circumstances!!!

 

 

Свидовець - країна гірських озер та альпійських лук. На вершинах, що вкриті соковитою травою, гуцули з допомогою карпатських вівчарок вже століття випасають овець та корів. Можливо, вам вдасться навіть подоїти корову і скуштувати парного екологічно чистого молока, ну а водні процедури на високогір'ї гарантовано.
Помірні навантаження, чисте гірське повітря, сонце, купання в гірських озерах і засамага - все майже як на морі, але на 1800 м вище.

 

Svydovets is the land of mountain lakes and alpine meadows. Hutsuls with Carpathian sheep dogs have pastured sheep and cows for centuries on the mountains covered with lush grass. Maybe, you can even milk a cow and taste new clean milk. There certainly won’t be a deficit of water for swimming on the Carpathian highlands.

Moderate physical activity, clean mountain air, sun, swimming in mountain lakes and sun bathing is almost as on the sea beach but 1800 meters above.

 

 

 

day 1

meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 43K Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk; departure from Kyiv at 7:16 p.m., arrival to Ivano-Frankivsk at 7:02 a.m.)

transfer to Kvasy

snack

hiking route: Kvasy Village  – polonine Brailka, 7 km

encamping and supper

day 2

breakfast

breaking camp

hiking route: polonine Brailka  – Mount Blyznyuky (1880 m) – Vorozheska Lake (1450 m; round, diameter – 95 m, area – 0.7 ha, depth – no more than 4.5 m), 17 km

snack

encamping and supper

day 3

breakfast

breaking camp

optionally, hike to Upper Hereshaska Lake and Apshenets Lake, 10 km

snack

hiking route: Vorozheska Lake – Black Tysa River, 10 km

encamping and supper

day 4

breakfast

breaking camp

transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk

going home

 

(to Kyiv: train № 43L Ivano-Frankivsk – Kyiv; departure from Ivano-Frankivsk at 6:15 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 6:22 a.m.)

!!! The organizers reserve the right to
make changes in the program according to the circumstances!!!

Дрімучі старезні ліси, височезні дерева, сиві клапті кори на могутніх стовбурах, м'які килими моху, розсипи кам'яних брил на вершинах, просторі полонини, загублені у просторі та часі, - все це найдикіший район у Карпатах - район Горгани. Незмінними провідниками будуть стовпчики колишнього польсько-чехословацького кордону та залишки укріплень оборонних ліній І та ІІ світової війни. Традиційний набір диких ягід, грибів та молочних продуктів на додачу.

Dense ancient forests, topless trees, gray patches of bark on the mighty  trunks, soft carpets of moss, bulk stone blocks on the mountain peaks, spacious mountain valleys, lost in space and time. All these you can find in the wildest region of the Carpathians, that’s Gorgany region. During the journey you will be constantly accompanied by metes of Polish-Czechoslovak border and remains of World Wars fortifications. In addition you will get the access to a traditional set of wild berries, mushrooms and dairy products.

day 1

meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 43K Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk; departure from Kyiv at 7:16 p.m., arrival to Ivano-Frankivsk at 7:02 a.m.)

transfer to Tatariv

preparation for the trip

snack

hike to the Homyak Polonine, 7 km

encamping

climbing Mount Homyak (1542 m)

supper

 

day 2

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route Homyak Polonine – Mount Synyak (1665 m) – Mount Small Gorgan (1593 m) – Blazhiv Polonine – Zubrivka River, 15 km

snack

encamping

“Carpathian Jacuzzi” on Zubrivka River

Supper

 

day 3

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Zubrivka River – Mount Dovha – Ploska-Dovha Range – slopes of Mount Black Kleva, 18 km

snack

encamping

supper

 

day 4

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Mount Black Kleva (1719 m) – Mount Bratkivska (1788 m) – Pantyr Polonine, 22 km

snack

encamping

supper

 

day 5

breakfast

hiking route: Pantyr Polonine – Legion Pass – Tavpishyrka Range – Ruschyna Polonine, 18 km

snack

encamping

supper

 

day 6

rest day

breakfast

without-a-backpack climbing on mount Syvulya (1836 m), which is the highest peak of Gorgany Range

snack

returning to the camp

supper

 

day 7

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Ruschyna Polonine – Boyaryn Polonine – Bystrytsya Village, 19 km

snack

transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk

(to Kyiv: train № 43L Ivano-Frankivsk – Kyiv; departure from Ivano-Frankivsk at 6:15 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 6:22 a.m.)

!!! The organizers reserve the right to
make changes in the program according to the circumstances!!!

 

Марафон поєднав у собі два найцікавіші райони Карпат: Горгани з їхніми кам'яними розсипами та прадавніми лісами та Чорногору з її суворими вершинами, просторими полонинами та гірськими озерами. А ще, цих 10 днів у горах дадуть вам можливість перевірити твердість характеру, силу волі і міцність черевиків. Окрім пригод, буде час і на спілкування, ви зможете посміятися з анекдотів та поділитись своїми історіями біля вогнистої ватри. Саме в таких мандрах зустрічаються справжні друзі.

 

Marathon includes two most interesting parts of the Carpathians: Gorgany with their stone scatterings and ancient forests and Chornohora with its strict peaks, spacious mountain meadows and lakes. And even more, these 10 days in the mountains is nothing else but test for your character, will and shoes. Apart from adventures, you will have enough time to communicate, laugh with jokes and share stories round a flaming bonfire. Such kind of trips is the best opportunity to find real friends.

 

day 1

meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 43K Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk; departure from Kyiv at 7:16 p.m., arrival to Ivano-Frankivsk at 7:02 a.m.)

transfer to Tatariv

preparation for the trip

snack

hike to the Homyak Polonine, 7 km

encamping, climbing Mount Homyak (1542 m)

supper

 

day 2

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Homyak Polonine – Mount Synyak (1665 m) – Mount Small Gorgan (1593 m) – Blazhiv Polonine – Zubrivka River, 14 km

snack

encamping

“Carpathian Jacuzzi” on Zubrivka River

supper

 

day 3

breakfast

without-a-backpack climbing Mount Dovbushanka (1754 m), 7 km

dinner, camp breaking

hiking route: Zubrivka River – Stoly Pass - Mount Dovha –Dovha-Ploska Range, 8 km

encamping

supper

 

day 4

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Dovha-Ploska Range – Yablionitsky Pass (921 m), 18 km

snack

encamping

supper

 

day 5

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Yablionitsky Pass – Mount Pid Byrda (1388 m) – Kukul Range – Foreschanka River, 20 km

snack

encamping

supper

 

day 6

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Foreschanka River – Mount Hoverla (2061 m) – Mount Turkul (1933 m) – traverse of Mount Rebra (2001 m) – Brebeneskul Lake, 20 km

snack

encamping

supper

 

day 7

rest day

breakfast

optionally, without-a-backpack climbing Mount Shpytsi (1883 m), Mount Rebra (2001 m), Mount Hutyn Temnatyk (2014 m)

snack

returning to the camp

supper

 

day 8

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Brebeneskul Lake – Mount Brebeneskul (2036 m) – Mount Menchul (2001 m) – Mount Pip Ivan (2028 m) – Mount Smotrych (1898 m) – Mount Vuhaty Kamin, 20 km

snack

encamping

supper

 

day 9

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route Mount Vuhaty Kamin – Dzembronya Village – Black Cheremosh Village, 10 km

snack

“Carpathian Jacuzzi” on Cheremosh rapids

encamping

supper

 

day 7

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Black Cheremosh River – Iltsi Village, 5 km

transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk

on the way to Ivano-Frankivsk excursion to Yaremche Waterfall  and souvenir market

going home

(to Kyiv: train № 43L Ivano-Frankivsk – Kyiv; departure from Ivano-Frankivsk at 6:15 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 6:22 a.m.)

!!! The organizers reserve the right to
make changes in the program according to the circumstances!!!

 

Кукуль та Кострича - хребти, з яких відкриваються неймовірні краєвиди на найвищі вершини Карпат. Звідси можна милуватись пологими рельєфами Свидовця і кам'яними розсипами Горган, суворою Чорногорою з її скелястими велетами та стрункими обрисами буковинських гір. На полонинах збереглось тваринництво, тому варто сподіватися на молочний частунок. На Кукулі зустрінуться стовпчики старого польсько-чехословацького кордону, а подекуди можна натрапити на гільзи чи інше залізяччя часів Першої світової війни.

Помірні висоти цих хребтів дають можливість розпочати походи вже з травня, коли на вищих хребтах ще глибокий сніг, а наявність колиб дозволяє комфортно проводити вечори навіть у суворе міжсезоння.

Kukul and Kostrycha Ranges open incredible views on the highest peaks of the Carpathians. Standing there you can admire the sloping terrain of Svydovets and stone placers of Gorgany, severe Chornohora with its rocky giants and slim shapes of Bukovyna mountains. Hutsuls are still engaged in stockbreeding, so you can expect some milk treat. Hiking along Kukul Range you will be constantly accompanied by metes of Polish-Czechoslovak border, sometimes you can see cartridge cases or other remains of World War I. 

Moderate heights of these ranges allow start hiking as early as in May, when on the higher ranges deep snow still remains, and the presence of mountain huts provides comfortable evenings even in severe off-season time.

day 1

meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 43K Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk; departure from Kyiv at 7:16 p.m., arrival to Ivano-Frankivsk at 7:02 a.m.)

transfer to Yablonitsky Pass

preparation for the trip, safety briefing

snack

hiking route: Yablonitsky Pass – Voronenka Village – Kukul Range – Bukovynka Polonine, 10 km

encamping, supper

 

day 2

breakfast, camp breaking

hiking route: Bukovynka Polonine – Mount Pid Byrdya (1388 m) – Mount Kukul (1539 m) – Foreschanka River, 12 km

snack

encamping, supper

 

day 3

breakfast, camp breaking

hiking route: Foreschanka River – Prut River – Ozirny Brook – Mount Kostrytsa (1586 m) – Kostrycha Range, 14 km

snack

encamping, supper

 

day 4

breakfast

camp breaking

hiking route: Kostrycha Range – Iltsi Village, 10 km

transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk

(to Kyiv: train № 43L Ivano-Frankivsk – Kyiv; departure from Ivano-Frankivsk at 6:15 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 6:22 a.m.)

!!! The organizers reserve the right to
make changes in the program according to the circumstances!!!

 

ЛИЖНІ ТУРИ

Лижна мандрівка у Карпатських горах вимагає хорошого рівня фізичної підготовки, сили волі, витривалості, взаємопідтримки, командної роботи. Однак фізичні витрати з надлишком компенсуються духовним задоволенням від споглядання чудових краєвидів, спілкування з новими друзями і переповнення яскравими враженнями...

Похід для тих, хто не боїться зими в горах і прагне оволодіти навичками пересування на туристичних лижах.

Ski trip in the Carpathian Mountains requires a good condition, willpower, endurance, mutual support, and teamwork. However, energy expenditure will be overcompensated by a spiritual satisfaction from the contemplation of beautiful landscapes, communication with new friends and overflow of bright impressions...
This ski tour is specifically for those who are not afraid of winter in the mountains and wants to master the backcountry skiing skills.

day 1

meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 43K Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk; departure from Kyiv at 7:16 p.m., arrival to Ivano-Frankivsk at 7:02 a.m.)

transfer to Yaremche

preparation for the trip, safety briefing

snack

skiing route: Yaremche  – Pereslop Pass – Zubrivka River, 10 km

encamping

supper, overnight in a mountain hut (kolyba)

 

day 2

breakfast, camp breaking

skiing route: Zubrivka River – Stoly Pass, 14 km

snack

encamping

supper, overnight in a tourist shelter

day 3

breakfast, camp breaking

skiing route: Stoly Pass – Ploska-Dovha Range, 10 km (in case of difficult weather conditions the route will be Stoly Pass – Dovzhynets River)

snack

encamping

supper, overnight in a mountain hut (kolyba)

 

day 4

breakfast, camp breaking

skiing route: Ploska-Dovha Range Bystrytsya Village, 10 km snack

dinner in a café (not included in tour value)

sauna

transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk

(to Kyiv: train № 43L Ivano-Frankivsk – Kyiv; departure from Ivano-Frankivsk at 6:15 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 6:22 a.m.)

!!! The organizers reserve the right to
make changes in the program according to the circumstances!!!

 

day 1

meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 43K Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk; departure from Kyiv at 7:16 p.m., arrival to Ivano-Frankivsk at 7:02 a.m.)

transfer to Voronenka

preparation for the trip, safety briefing

snack

skiing route: Voronenka  – Pid-Berdya Polonine, 10 km

encamping

supper, overnight in a mountain hut (kolyba)

 

day 2

breakfast, camp breaking

skiing route: Pid-Berdya Polonine – Mount Kukul (1539 m) – Foreschanka Brook, 12 km

snack

encamping

supper, overnight in a mountain hut (kolyba)

 

day 3

breakfast, camp breaking

skiing route: Foreschanka Brook – Prut River – Ozirny Brook – Mount Kostrycha (1586 m) – Kostrycha Range, 16 km

snack

encamping

supper, overnight in a mountain hut (kolyba)

 

day 4

breakfast, camp breaking

skiing route: Kostrycha Range – Mount Khedya (1367 m) – Krasnyk Village, 10 km

dinner in a café (not included in tour value)

sauna

transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk

(to Kyiv: train № 43L Ivano-Frankivsk – Kyiv; departure from Ivano-Frankivsk at 6:15 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 6:22 a.m.)

!!! The organizers reserve the right to
make changes in the program according to the circumstances!!!

Лижний тиждень

Чудова нагода стати на лижі та активно відпочити взимку в Українських Карпатах: 4 дні нескладних прогулянок на лижах мальовничими хребтами і долинами Карпат, 2 дні катання на гірськолижному курорті "Буковель", а також екскурсії у місцевих гуцульських музеях. Проживання у комфортній садибі зеленого туризму. Радіальні прогулянки не передбачають важкого рюкзака на плечах. Тож ніщо не заважатиме вам активно відпочивати в горах. Базуємось на вотчині князя Микули - у селі Микуличин (найдовшому селі в Карпатах).

Ski week in the Carpathians is an excellent opportunity to start skiing and actively spend winter vacation in the Ukrainian Carpathians: 4 days of quite simple ski walks among scenic mountain ranges and valleys of the Carpathians, 2 days of skiing in the ski resort “Bukovel” and excursions to local museums of hutsul culture. This trip includes accommodation in a comfortable rural estate. Radial walks do not involve heavy backpack on the shoulders. So nothing will obstruct your relaxation in the mountains. We’ll be located in the native land of Prince Mykula, that’s Mykulychyn (the longest village in the Carpathians).

day 1

  • meeting at the railway station in Ivano-Frankivsk

(from Kyiv: train № 43K Kyiv – Ivano-Frankivsk; departure from Kyiv at 7:16 p.m., arrival to Ivano-Frankivsk at 7:02 a.m.)

  • transfer to Mykulychyn (appr. 2 hours)
  • lodging in the hutsul estate
  • breakfast
  • preparation for the skiing, safety briefing
  • ski walk to Mount Kostel (1049 m), where the highest rock of the Carpathians is located, 15 km
  • supper

day 2

  • breakfast
  • ski walk to Mount Small Roketa (1106 m), 20 km
  • snack while ski walk
  • supper
  • New Year option: New Year Party on Santa Claus’ lawn with a fabulous fire, plays, competitions, songs and dances. New Year photos.

day 3

  • breakfast
  • downhill skiing in the famous ski resort “Bukovel”
  • supper

day 4

  • breakfast
  • rest day: excursion to the Roman Kumlyk  private museum in Verhovyna, hutsul household “Khata-Hrazhda” and Ivan Franko Museum in Kryvorivnya
  • dinner
  • free time, sauna optionally
  • supper

day 5

  • breakfast
  • downhill skiing in the famous ski resort “Bukovel”
  • supper

day 6

  • breakfast
  • ski walk to Zhenets Waterfall and Yavirnyk Polonine, 18 km
  • snack while ski walk
  • supper

day 7

  • breakfast
  • ski walk Mount Makovytsya, 18 km
  • dinner
  • transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk

(to Kyiv: train № 43L Ivano-Frankivsk – Kyiv; departure from Ivano-Frankivsk at 6:15 p.m., arrival to Kyiv at 6:23 a.m.)

Tourclub is not responsible for the availability of snow in the Carpathians.

If there is no snow, skiing trip is changed into trekking.

Check the weather and snow condition at
the Weather in the Carpathians.

 

New Year and Christmas Tours will acquaint you with the traditions of the land and give an unforgettable winter vacation.

 

Ski week in the Carpathians is an excellent opportunity to start skiing and actively spend winter vacation in the Ukrainian Carpathians: 4 days of quite simple ski walks among scenic mountain ranges and valleys of the Carpathians, 2 days of skiing in the ski resort "Bukovel" and excursions to local museums of hutsul culture. This trip includes accommodation in a comfortable rural estate. Radial walks do not involve heavy backpack on the shoulders. So nothing will obstruct your relaxation in the mountains. We'll be located in the native land of Prince Mykula, that's Mykulychyn (the longest village in the Carpathians).

 

 

downhill skiing expenses (ski rental – 70 hrn/day; elevator services – 100 hrn/day)

ski instructor services

sauna – 300 hrn/2 hours/8 persons

 

Sport Series includes ski trips with accommodation in tents or mountain huts (kolyba). Ski trips can be defined as the most difficult ones among our tours. To participate you should have already experienced more than 3-day-long summer hiking tours, preferably be acquainted with winter trekking, and possess some basic skills of cross country skiing and good physical shape. It is highly important to prepare carefully all necessary winter gear and clothing. Participants of ski touring should get ready for grueling trekking, frequent falls in the snow drifts, nights in sleeping bags at a temperature of minus 10 - minus 20 degrees and other difficulties of the winter touring.

 

Ski trips involve punching of the passing in snow, a heavy backpack, frost, wind, short days, camp breaking, looking for firewood, long and boring evenings. Have no fear! If you go for a tour with real friends, nothing should bother you. What actually waiting for you is amazing sceneries, sunny mornings, and moon nights. Definitely there you meet someone who will change you on a "difficult" path, unload your backpack if his is easier, share unnecessary clothing if you are cold, close to the wind, help in camp breaking, gathering the wood, cooking delicious dinner and even then – spend an interesting evening with song and friendly conversation. You can’t avoid a real adventure!

Advantages:

• a real endurance test
• challenge for your body
• isolation from civilization
• unique winter landscapes
• unique experience of survival
• a sense of team and new friends

Endurance test: Gorgany

Ski trip in the Carpathian Mountains requires a good condition, willpower, endurance, mutual support, and teamwork. However, energy expenditure will be overcompensated by a spiritual satisfaction from the contemplation of beautiful landscapes, communication with new friends and overflow of bright impressions...
This ski tour is specifically for those who are not afraid of winter in the mountains and eager to master the backcountry skiing skills.

duration: 4 days
price: 120 usd

Endurance test: Kukul

Ski trip in the Carpathian Mountains requires a good condition, willpower, endurance, mutual support, and teamwork. However, energy expenditure will be overcompensated by a spiritual satisfaction from the contemplation of beautiful landscapes, communication with new friends and overflow of bright impressions...
This ski tour is specifically for those who are not afraid of winter in the mountains and wants to master the backcountry skiing skills.

duration: 4 days
price: 120 usd

Endurance test: Zapruttya Gorgany

Ski trip in the Carpathian Mountains requires a good condition, willpower, endurance, mutual support, and teamwork. However, energy expenditure will be overcompensated by a spiritual satisfaction from the contemplation of beautiful landscapes, communication with new friends and overflow of bright impressions...
This ski tour is specifically for those who are not afraid of winter in the mountains and wants to master the backcountry skiing skills.

duration: 3 days
price: 101 usd

Excursions to the caves

wild cave tours in Mlynky

The major part of cave tours take place in Mlynky, Atlantis, Crystal (nonstandard route) caves. While being on tour you should crawl on your belly, move on hands and knees, and push yourself through the cracks and thrusts. It is required to have at least satisfactory physical preparedness, without overweight or with a great desire to pass the route. Participants should wear overalls, take care of extra pair of shoes and head flashlights. Caves will surprise you with beautiful crystals, stalactites and other cave formations.

Some tours include visiting less difficult caves (Crystal and Verteba) where is no need in using overalls and head flashlights, since the routes are electrified. These caves are available for everyone. In Verteba remnants of ancient human beings, Trypillia pitchers, bat colonies and straw stalactites can be observed.

Mlynky Cave: Crazy Weekend

Weekend tour served on “students fares". Outdoor activities along the labyrinth of Mlynky Cave will remain not only bruises on your knees and elbows but also lively memories about bright weekend. Overnight on hospitable bunk beds of our Speleohouse creates friendly atmosphere and cheerful evenings.

duration: 2 days
price: 405 usd

Three caves: Mlynky, Uhryn, Verteba

You will study in details Mlynky Cave, visiting its three areas. Each one is unique by its size, colours of crystals, depth of cracks. Uhryn Cave is a small neighbour of Mlynky Cave, the favourite place for bats to gather in winter. In Verteba Cave, Museum of Trypillya Culture, you will have an opportunity to lie on authentic Trypillya couch. An overnight on the bunk beds of our Speleohouse gives your trip a spirit of companionship.

duration: 3 days
price: 670 usd

Excursion to the Optimistic cave - world's longest gipsum cave

The longest in the world gypsum Optymistychna (Oprimistic) Cave has been closed for common visitors till recently. Last year you could get there only as a member of cave expedition, but not now. The third longest cave in the world became available for every traveler. This underground labyrinth is not only the longest one but also the most beautiful in Ukraine. You will be enchanted with huge crystals, vast ceilings, chimerical helictites, hedgehogs and roses formed by crystal gypsum. Trip finishes with a double tour to Mlynky cave along a novel route.

duration: 2 days
price: 540 usd

Optimistychna, Mlynky, Uhryn - 3 day

Cave Mlynky - sport, dynamic, interesting for its deep-cracks and narrow holes, it will need good endurance and physical strength. Cave Uhryn - the smallest and narrowest - will check your figures elegance. Cave Optymistychna - as the world longest gypsum cave - has not only the largest halls and galleries, but also crystals and stalactites and many man-made sculptures.

duration: 3 days
price: 730 usd

Atlantyda Cave and Krastalichna Cave

Quite a cheap tour for fans of caves. After exhaustive cave excursions you will have an opportunity to walk on your own in an ancient Kamyanets-Podilsky, relax in a cafe or sauna.

duration: 2 days
price: 900 usd

Extreme game: Underground race

Weekend tour includes game "Underground race" (5 – 6 hours in the base version) and two cave routes “Eastern circle” and “Speleo fairy-tale”. Accommodation and catering service is provided in our Speleohouse.

Test your team on endurance, strength of mind and cohesion. Underground race is a quest full of intricate obstacles.

duration: 2 days
price: 650 usd

Excursions to Ukraine

coach tour to Pochaiv, coach tour round Ukraine

 photo by Serhiy Klimenko

Western Ukraine is favourably endowed with ancient monuments of architecture and picturesque natural places of interest. Ukraine will surprise you with multitude of Gothic churches, mighty fortresses, exquisite castles and palaces. Interesting objects are placed quite compactly making the trip rich and dynamic. Geographically the tour area can be divided into two parts: north and south of Ternopil region. The first part includes the following places: Zbarazh castle, Pochaiv Lavra, Zolochiv palace, Olesko castle, Pidhirtsi castle and others. The southern circle contains Buchach fortress, Yazlivets convent, ruins of castles and fortresses in Skala-Podilska, Terebovlya, Mykulyntsi, Kudryntsi and other villages. Gems of the routes are Khotyn and Kamyanets-Podilsky.

Excursion "Medieval Halychyna"

The route passes the northern part of Ternopil region and north-eastern part of Lviv region. Within the area you can see well preserved historical monuments, such as castle museums in Zbarazh, Zolochiv and Olesko; Pidhirtsi and Vyshnivets palaces; ruins of Kremenets fortress, also Holy Dormition Pochayiv Lavra, the best known sanctuary of Western Ukraine.

duration: 2 days
price: 530 usd

Mix tours

mix tours in ukraine

Multi-active tours provide an opportunity to enjoy several types of outdoor activities in one travel. They combine the Dniester and caves, hiking in the Carpathians with rafting and excursions to castles and fortresses. These tours are very dynamic. Kaleidoscope of amazing sceneries will constantly surprise you. Mix tour is the best choice for busy people who want to get the maximum impressions in a short time.

All at once

Combination: excursion, journey on foot, rafting on the Dniester, Mlynky cave trip

For one weekend you will discover all charms of Ternopil region:

duration: 2 days
price: 1000 usd

Rafting+trekking: Hoverla+Cheremosh

Combination: rafting on the Cheremosh, climbing Hoverla

The sharpest combination: Hoverla, the highest peak of Ukraine; rafting on the Cheremosh, the most fascinating outdoor activity in the Carpathians; Roman Kumlyk Museum, the brightest museum of Hutsul land; the hottest sauna, the cleanest air, the fastest outdoor sleep; all these advantages in the shortest period, only in 3 days…

duration: 3 days
price: 1240 usd

Carpathian local colour with comfort

Combination: rafting on the Dniester + conquering Hoverla and Pip Ivan + rafting on the Cheremosh + museums + Kolomyya

Summer vacations in the Carpathians includes staying in a cosy cottage and everyday intensive program: rafting on a picturesque Dniester, hiking in the mountains, conquering Hoverla, visiting the most interesting museums of the area, rafting on a wild Cheremosh,  and riding the horses. All these plus a hot wood-heated sauna and home cuisine will make you discover the real local colour of hutsul Carpathians.

duration: 7 days
price: 2900 usd

Let's get going!

Combination: excursions, rafting on the Dniester, trekking in the Carpathians, Mlynky Cave and Verteba

A week of full detachment from city fuss. Only you and marvellous nature of Western Ukraine. While travelling you will plunge into the world of ancient fortresses and churches, wade into mysterious gypsum caves full of sparkling treasures, raft along a picturesque Dniester Canyon, feel a freshness of the largest lowland waterfall in Ukraine, conquer the majestic peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.

duration: 7 days
price: 2000 usd

Spring in the Carpathians

Combination: hiking in Carpatians + rafting on Cheremosh

We'll start with 6-day hiking in the Carpathian with overcoming of  highest peaks of Ukraine: Goverla and Pip Ivan. with While travelling you will observe the awakening of the nature after winter hibernation: at first we step on the sun-drenched river lawns then ascend to the forest where first crocuses have already replaced snow and ice and, at last, to the mountain peak still under the power of winter (frozen trees and stones, sometimes a deep snow and even a blizzard). One week to feel all whims of a variable weather: hot sun, heavy showers, and fleecy snow. After that 2-day rafting on the Cheremosh River adds some spice to your trip.

duration: 8 days
price: 1500 usd

Trekking, rafting and jeeping in the Carpathians

Offered tour is based on our Carpathian rafting camp on the Black Cheremosh bank. You will stay in our tent camp with electricity, hygiene zone and sauna nearby. It's an ideal starting point for walks to the surrounding mountains, since our camp is located close to the Chornohora mountain range, Hrynyava Mountain Meadows and Kukul-Kostrycha massif. From the height of mountain meadows you can enjoy a marvelous view of the highest mountains of the Chornohora. The peaks of Pip Ivan and Smotrych are wonderful viewing platform of all neighboring mountains and even Romanian border. While trekking you will have a unique opportunity to discover everyday life of hutsul shepherds, observe the process of cheese cooking, and try just-cooked budz. Pip Ivan will open for you remnants of old Polish observatory, under the mountain you will find a picturesque Maricheika Lake. There is no necessity in carrying heavy backpack since all extra things will remain in our rafting camp. All you need to take with you is raincoat and snack. Rafting and jeeping will make your trip more exciting and interesting. Conquering Hoverla (2061 m), the highest peak of Ukraine, ends the tour.

duration: 8 days
price: 2030 usd

Topic tours

В цьому розділі зібрані незвичайні походи, походи з родзинками. Тематичні походи можуть бути присвячені різним темам: романтичні стосунки та пошук другої половинки, рибалка, страйкбол, шахи, збір лікарських рослин тощо. Спеціальний вид тематичних походів - тури-пригоди дозволять відчути смак нештатних ситуацій та труднощі звичайного спортивного походу. А загалом тематичні походи покликані урізноманітнити програми турів та зробити сплави чи походи більш насиченими, корисними та цікавими.

Fishing tour in Ukraine on Dniester river

Сплав по Дністру, на якому можна половити рибу. Маршрут і місця стоянок будуть вибиратись з урахуванням якості кльову та зручності для рибалки. На рибальському сплаві місцевий спеціаліст познайомить з технікою ловлі риби на Дністрі, основними наживками та прикормом, при потребі допоможе практичною порадою. Запрошуються як початківці, так і досвідчені рибаки. Будемо пробувати ловити як з катамарана, так і з берега. Відстань сплаву може бути скорочена на користь рибалки.

Корисні поради про рибалку на Дністрі

duration: 7 days
price: 167 usd

Зустріч-тур на Дністрі

Шукаєте свою половинку?

У вашому серці живе Індіана Джонс і ви мрієте пригодами, а навколо немає однодумців? А тим-паче дівчини, готової розділити з вами радість походу  під проливним дощем?

Приїжджайте на сплав  – тут у похідних умовах ви зможете проявити себе і знайти однодумців, а можливо і віднайти близьку серцю особу. Хлопці зможуть проявити мужність і силу під час греблі на катамарані  і розводячи вогнище. Дівчата зачарують жіночністю співаючи пісень  і пригощаючи похідними стравами.  За межами цивілізації ви згадаєте, що таке просто купатися і засмагати, розповідати цікаві історії і мугикати веселу пісеньку під носа.

Взагалі-то, така атмосфера панує у всіх наших походах, але цю програму ми хотіли б організувати так, щоб усі були в рівних умовах. Тому, до участі у програмі запрошуються лише учасники «без пари».

Для формування веселої і дружньої компанії, а також для можливості завчасно перезнайомитись ми запрошуємо Вас  приєднатися до обговорення у facebook вже сьогодні.

Орієнтовний час сплаву – середина серпня.

Особливості відпочинку на Дністрі (FAQ)

duration: 5 days
price: 139 usd

Adventure tour in the Carpathians: Sheer tops

Турклуб пропонує вам наступний похід з серії "Тур-пригода" - для тих, хто полюбляє пригоди в горах.

Дивне поєднання "горганських" кам'яних вершин із полонинськими лугами, стрімкими схилами, дрімучими лісами і заростями жерепу. Усе це тут - на хребтах Полонина Красна, Пишконя, вершинах Стримба, Стриминіс (про стрімкість схилів говорять самі назви) і Негровець.

Окрім того, на цьому маршруті буде можливість скупатися у найбільшій карпатській водоймі (штучного походження) - Тереблянському водосховищі, осягнути усю велич людської думки, споглядаючи Теребле-Ріцьку ГЕС, а також спробувати відгадати таємницю вежі на вершині Топас.

Розфарбуй життя яскравими пригодами!!!

duration: 4 days
price: 95 usd

Water adventure tour: Svicha-Mizunka rafting

vbc

duration: 2 days
price: 90 usd

Zbruch River rafting tour to Khotyn

The Zbruch is a small river surrounded by wooded riversides which form the valley of a canyon type. The river is characterized by a brisk stream with several rifts. The Zbruch from ancient times was a natural border of countries and empires; a great number of battles took place there silent witnesses of which were mighty fortresses in Chornokyzyntsi and Kudryntsi. After a narrowness of the Zbruch you will be strongly impressed by a spacious distances of a high water Dniester. The final and most beautiful chord of the tour is a majestic Khotyn fortress walls of which for 60 m tower over the river.

duration: 2 days
price: 80 usd

Corporate tours

corporate tours

Outdoor activities for corporate groups will rally the team and fill in with energy for future achievements. Team work in overcoming obstacles of a camp life, team rowing on catamaran, team conquering of high mountains... All these give an opportunity to feel a taste of victory. Team competitions unite workers of one department and focus on productive rival battle. In the evening colleagues could relax, know each other better, communicate in informal atmosphere, and develop friendly relations. No one will forget camp fire chat-ins, shish-kebab, beautiful songs and heart-to-heart conversation.

Rafting on the Dniester

Two days in a picturesque Dniester canyon: fantastic landscapes, peace and quiet, multitude of interesting places along the route (waterfalls, caves, ruins of fortresses), delicious dishes, romantic and joyful evenings round a camp fire. A gentle (without rapids) and calm river allows swimming and sun bathing.

For groups with over 15 participants.

duration: 2 days
price: 570 usd

Trekking in the Carpathians

Weekend near the foot of the highest two-thousander in Ukraine. Climbing will be divided into two stages: on the first stage we will conquer Hoverla Mountain (2061 m); on the second stage we will walk mountain chains where you can enjoy stunning landscapes of the highest range in Ukraine.

For groups with over 15 participants.

duration: 2 days
price: 650 usd

White water rafting on the Cheremosh river

Only for one weekend you will have an opportunity to overcome the most intricate rapids of the Black Cheremosh River twice: Dzembronya, White Mare, Huchok, Huk, sleep in a tent and discover hutsul local colouring.
This trip is for those who are pressed for time but eager to get the maximum of satisfaction.

For groups from over 15 participants

duration: 2 days
price: 700 usd

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