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Spend five days in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine!
Meet Hutsuls – an autonomous ethnic group of Ukrainian highlanders, that always remained different from the rest of the country, with their own particular traditions, music, and lifestyle. Take a trip back in time where people still plow their fields, make their home carpets, bake bread in ovens and spend their summers with the sheep flocks. Discover the pristine beauty of Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, its primeval beech forests are a part of UNESCO World Heritage.
Hiking in Ukraine has never been so easy and unique!
How you will make a difference
At Active Ukraine we travel responsibly and encourage others to do so as well! Check out how this particular trip is helping you make a difference and bring a positive impact to Ukrainian community.
You contribute to the economic well-being of Ukrainian artisan community and help promote their unique products
You interact with local people and get to know the real country
You learn about environmental challenges that Ukraine is facing
You contribute to the economical well-being of local communities by eating your meals at locally owned restaurants
You stay at small guest-houses and camping-style accommodations that bring direct economic benefit to the local people
Your guides are local and give you in-depth knowledge about Ukraine
You eat meals with local families and understand the real lives of Ukrainian people
Sightseeing Kolomyia – the center of Hutsul highlanders’ culture, and visit to its famous Easter-Egg Museum
Hiking among the beautiful beech forests of Carpathian Mountains
Learning more about the environmental challenges of the region
Visiting local Hutsul artisans and learning more about traditional local crafts
Exploring intricate Hutsul wooden churches and architecture
Tasting delicious traditional delicacies, made by a host family
Visiting Hutsul shepherds and learning about the custom of cheese making
Where you will stay
You will stay in family-owned guesthouses in the Carpathians.
Pick up and Drop Off
Ivano-Frankivsk
Route
Ivano-Frankivsk - Kolomyia – Sheshory – Kosiv - Dzembronia - Ivano-Frankivsk
Transportation
Ivano-Frankivsk can be easily reached by train from Kyiv or Lviv. During the tour, for long distances you will travel by a comfortable air-conditioned van.Air ticket to Ukraine
Transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk, train tickets can be arranged for additional payment
Clothing and additioal equipment for rafting/kayaking
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Day 1 : Introduction to the Carpathians
Total hiking: 3 hours
Arrive in Ivano-Frankivsk and transfer to the town of Kolomyia – the cultural centre of Hutsuls that represent an ethnocultural group of highlanders in Ukrainian Carpathian mountains, which has retained its distinctive culture and traditions. Visit town’s impressive Easter Egg Museum with over 6,000 beautifully decorated eggs from all over the world. On the way to the mountains visit the Church of Assumption of the Virgin which was constructed in 1600.
Take an easy 3-hour hike to a mountain valley Rosohata and test Carpathian elevations. Visit the cave and traditional highlanders’ hut. For many years, every summer Hutsul shepherds take herds of cows and sheep from all surrounding villages and spend three months in the mountain valleys, looking after the animals and preparing delicious cheese ‘brynza’. You’ll have the chance to witness this old tradition, learn about the shepherds’ life and try their famous cheese.
Overnight in a family-owned guesthouse next to the river with all facilities.
Day 2 : Kosiv, Smuharsky Waterfalls
Total hiking: 5 hours
Distance: 15 km
Transfer to the town of Kosiv fairly considered as the capital of folk crafts. Take a sightseeing tour around the town, visit the Hutsul life and art museum and the fair of folk wares, where one can choose a brilliant souvenir for a beloved relative or a friend. After lunch start hiking to explore the Smuharsky waterfalls, the altitude of which vary from 5 to almost 20 meters, spectacular Protyati cliffs, which resemble animals and fairytale characters. You will finish hiking at Nimchych mountain pass. There is a unique panoramic view on the surrounding mountains and the Cheremosh valley there.
Return to Kosiv guesthouse.
Day 3 : Hutsul Villages, Crafts and Cuisine
Today you’ll have a chance to relax and unwind from the strenuous hike the day before. Enjoy delicious home-made food and participate in the creative process and the work of craftsmen.
Kosiv is famous for its beautiful unique decorated pottery. You will visit a family which still preserves and develops this technique. Take your chance to work with clay and decorate your own plate. You will also take part in weaving a woolen blanket or carpet on a loom, learn to paint Easter eggs. Later the mistress will offer you a dinner in her authentic Hutsul farmstead. After lunch you will visit a plunged mill, where the blankets are elaborated in a stream of water from a mountain brook.
Than you will transfer to Verkhovyna – an important tourist center with its particular museums: Hutsul regional historical museum, private museum of musical instruments, a museum of Hutsul magic. You will sure want to visit one of them.
Spend overnight in a cottage at Bily Slon campsite which is situated in the footage of the highest Carpathian range.
Day 4 : Uhorski Skeli Hike /pip Ivan Hike/
Total hiking: 8-10 hours
Distance: 30 km
This day you will walk Carpathian hills to discover its variety of forms and subtle beauty. Your destination – Uhorsky Skeli (Eng. Hungarian Rocks) – a range of megalithic structures which steeply rise above the surrounding territory. Your journey will continue to the altitude of max 1583m above sea level along Krynta-Skupova mountain range. On your way back to the camp you might pick up some mushrooms and berries; make sure your guide approves those are safe. Back at the camp you may relax in a sauna.
OPTIONALLY you may take a more challenging hike to Mt. Pip Ivan (2028 m) with an abandoned former Polish astronomic observatory on its top.
Day 5 : Rafting, Maybe!? Leaving the Mountains
Since this is a departure day we offer you an alternative activity. Black Cheremosh river is the best for rafting beginners. A camp instructor will give you a lesson and accompany you in your first runs. If you are not a kayak noob, river’s rapids that spanned for up to 15km are to your disposal. If you would still prefer walking to rafting, our guide will show you more of Carpathian paths and local sights. After lunch transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk railway station.
Departure
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Above 12 years | $ 382 / Adult |
* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
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