5 days tour

Ethno-Tour To The Carpathian Mountains

Ethno-Tour To The Carpathian Mountains

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfasts in traditional Ukrainian restaurants.

Transport

Everyday transport & all transfers

Guide

Professional local guide, whoโ€™ll make you fall in love in Western Ukraine.

Optional

All entry tickets.

Accommodation

Accommodation in hospitable gutsul wooden guest house.

Not included:

Insurance

Excluded

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Itinerary of your trip Ethno-Tour To The Carpathian Mountains

  • Day 1 Ivano-Frankivsk And Manyava Mountain Monastery
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ivano-Frankivsk And Manyava Mountain Monastery

      On your first day in Ivano-Frankivsk we suggest you to visit a beautiful architectural monument of the XVII century - Maniavsky Monastery (or Maniavsky skete). 

      You are welcome to have lunch in the monasteryโ€™s refectory and take a walk to the waterfall which is very close and one of the highest waterfalls in the Carpathians region. 

      If you believe in the energy of a place, this place, according to the opinions of many people who were there, has a very strong energy and a special atmosphere.

      Check-in at the welcoming Hutsul house.

      Dinner and acquaintance party. If you are interested you can order and enjoy the sauna.

  • Day 2 Kolomya Rich Folk Art Collections
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kolomya Rich Folk Art Collections

      Trip to Kolomya city. It attracts thousands of tourists due to its unique museums with the richest collections of folk art objects.

      National Museum of Hutsul and Pokuttia Folk Art - is the best show-pieces of wood carving, embroidery and folk costumes, musical instruments and weapons, pottery and weaving, icons and sculptures.

      Also we will visit the worldโ€™s only Museum of Pysanka that introduces unique ways of Easter eggs decorations. You will be surprised by the variety of decorative patterns. 

      In the evening you can take in the sights of the historical town center.

  • Day 3 Kosiv - The Capital Of Hutsul Crafts
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kosiv - The Capital Of Hutsul Crafts

      Acquaintance with town Kosiv - the capital of Hutsul crafts. It seems like nature endued the Hutsul people with a sense of beauty and desire to make their handicrafts bright and joyful.

      Visiting the Kosiv market will impress you with its wares made and brought here 

      across the region.

      After the market we will take you to meet with the local craftsmen(s) who will share his/their experience in making ceramics. You can even try your hand at making ceramics on the potterโ€™s wheel.

       After a busy day you can relax during the local dinner listening to interesting stories about Hutsul traditions.

  • Day 4 Kryvorivnya And Verkovyna Highlands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kryvorivnya And Verkovyna Highlands

      Historically,  this place attracts figures of culture and art to relax, to find inspiration or reload their minds. Many famous Ukrainian writers and poets have visited this village. Thatโ€™s why Kryvorivnya is called Hutsul Athens. 

      Kryvorivnya is a postcard-perfect village with stunning mountain landscapes in combination with ethnic wooden houses that make an authentic atmosphere and invite you to take a look at the regional identity.

      There are a lot of museums in this place. And we are going to visit  one of them. Itโ€™s a Hutsul Grazhda - the museum that was originally a dwelling.

      In Verkhovyna you will meet probably the most cheerful person of Carpathians and the musician-virtuoso. His collection of folk musical instruments includes hundreds of things - and he can play all of them!

  • Day 5 Bukovyna And Chernivtsi Trip
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bukovyna And Chernivtsi Trip

      Saying goodbye to welcoming Hutsulshina. Departure to Bukovina. 

      The capital of Bukovina is Chernivtsi, it is often called "a paradise for photographers". There are a lot of beautiful buildings that have been preserved since the Austro-Hungarian times along with the various temples and one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe.

      Introduction to the Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans - the main landmark of the city, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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