Rafting in the Carpathians: Rafting the Cheremosh - Active Recreation

Rafting in the Carpathians - is no ordinary event; it is something thrilling and at the same time unforgettable! And rafting down one of the most untamed Carpathian rivers - the Cheremosh - will become a real adventure for those ready to challenge wild nature and truly enjoy its pristine beauty!

The Black Cheremosh - is a river very convenient for rafting, since there is a good road along its course and its waters are replenished by snows from the Chornohora range. Moreover, the Cheremosh - is a beautiful mountain artery, rafting down which - is sheer pleasure, full of thrills and a whole burst of vivid emotions and keen sensations.

Rafting in the Carpathians: the programme

1. Arrival at the rafting camp in the village of Bystrets (Verkhovyna district, Ivano-Frankivsk region), located right by the road to Burkut;
2. Issue of equipment (life jacket, helmet, wetsuit, footwear);
3. From the camp, transfer to the rafting start point (upstream, 8 km to the village of Dzembronia);
4. On arrival: a briefing is held;
5. Everyone takes their places in the craft (on rafts (6 people + 1 instructor per raft) and two-seater kayaks) and - off we go!
6. On the final stretch, body-rafting training is provided.

Rafting in the Carpathians is suitable for:

• Groups of friends
  If you want thrills, laughter and shared emotions - rafting brings people together quickly. After the descent there is usually a feeling of “we did it”.
• Beginners and those without experience
  Most routes (for example, on the Black Cheremosh) have instructors and safe sections. No special preparation is needed.
• Active tourists
  Those for whom simply walking and photographing the mountains is not enough. Rafting adds movement and adrenaline to a Carpathian holiday.
• Team-building events and corporate groups
  A wonderful format for teams: here interaction, trust and supporting one another matter.
• Those who want to “switch off their head”
  During the descent there is simply no time to think about work, the news or problems. A complete reset effect.
• People who want to step out of their comfort zone
  Without going to extremes, but with a sense of victory over yourself.
• Families with teenagers
  On calm stretches, rafting is suitable for older children (usually from 12 years - it depends on the route and the water level).

Body-rafting - floating down the rapids on your back. It takes place on the last rapid before the camp (300 metres from the end of the descent). Before the body-rafting, the instructor gives a briefing. It should be noted that body-rafting is optional and is not part of the compulsory rafting programme for every person.