Bus-and-walking excursion
11 hours
Excursion: Forgotten Castles of Zakarpattia
Ruins of medieval strongholds: Khust Castle and Kankiv Monastery.
Khust Castle • Nyalab Castle • Kankiv Castle • Vynohradiv
Ski Tour to the Carpathians for the New Year - 2026-2027!
Information
Name: Ski Tour to the Carpathians for the New Year - 2026-2027!
Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Schedule:
On request
- Children under 12 only when accompanied by adults
- The manager confirms the prepayment
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 10-15 minutes early
- Best-price guarantee
- 10% discount for groups of 7 or more
- You can reserve a specific seat on the bus
- Runs in any weather
Tour programme
- 19:15 - The group gathers in Kyiv beside the Zhytomyrska metro station.
- 19:30 - Departure from Kyiv
- 21:00 - Stop and pick-up of passengers in Zhytomyr, the central bus station.
- 23:30 - Stop and pick-up of tourists in Rivne.
- Arrival in the village of Yasinia, Transcarpathian region. Accommodation in hotels and cottages.
- Breakfast. Free time.
- How can you spend your free time? We suggest choosing one of the following options:
- A trip to the Bukovel ski resort (included in the tour price), skiing, snowboarding and sledging. Other attractions at the Bukovel resort as well: the “Mavka” water park. Panoramic pools with striking views, 6 thrilling mountains and 14 unique forest SPA zones. The extreme park and the “Hutsul Land” ethno-park.
- the optional excursion programme “Pearls of the Carpathians”.
- Transcarpathia is a land of fabulous, majestic nature and distinctive local culture. Our route runs through picturesque places along the largest waterway of Transcarpathia - the river Tysa, which forms Ukraine's border with Romania. Ancient forests and highland meadows, high-mountain glacial lakes and mineral springs with healing water. An exciting journey into the world of the Hutsuls awaits you, along with an introduction to their customs and culture. We shall stop in the village of Kvasy beside the mineral springs (do not forget to bring empty plastic bottles) and admire the cascades of Ukraine's highest-altitude waterfall - Trufanets.
- Rakhiv is a small, picturesque town tucked away among the mountains. It is also called the “Hutsul Paris”.
- Lunch at the Kolyba museum-restaurant (at your own expense) beside the stele marking the centre of Europe in the village of Dilove.
- After the excursion, those who wish may go and explore the secrets of brewing at the “Tsypa” craft brewery.
- The optional excursion “Views of the Carpathians and the great Carpathian swing”.
- Pick-up is possible in the villages of Lazeshchyna/Yablunytsia/Tatariv
- Mykulychyn. A look at the Church of the Holy Trinity. A ride on the 14-metre swing, one of the most famous in Ukraine, set among picturesque mountains. (The distance from the car park to the site of the Mykulychyn landmark is 600 metres).
- A trout farm. This is a picturesque spot set among the Carpathian mountains. Here we invite you to fish and catch trout straight from the crystal-clear ponds. Your catch will be cooked on the spot. (fishing and lunch at extra cost).
- The Prutets Chemehivskyi waterfall. Surrounded by dense forests and rocky banks.
- Buying beer and snacks at the Hutsul brewery in Mykulychyn.
- If you wish, you can ride quad bikes in Mykulychyn.
- Return to Yasinia.
- Dinner.
- Free time. Optionally: sauna, hot tubs (at your own expense).
- Breakfast.
- Free time.
- A trip to the ski resorts of Bukovel (included in the tour price) or Drahobrat.
- The optional excursion programme “Pertsi Highland Meadow + the Residence of St Nicholas”.
- The Yablunytsia Pass - we enjoy the incredibly beautiful, snow-covered winter landscapes of the Carpathians. Pertsi Highland Meadow + the Residence of St Nicholas. Pertsi meadow is a place where happiness reigns! We invite you to plunge into Hutsul festivities and spend time with entertainment at an altitude of 1000 metres, gazing at the wonderful winter spruces and enjoying the view of Hoverla in winter. We shall visit St Nicholas's homestead and gather a sea of emotions. A masterclass in making little fir trees and wreaths from conifer branches. A signature tasting of fruit liqueurs and cheese. Hutsul delicacies prepared to old recipes. A Hutsul luxury SPA with pepper (hot tubs, banya) - sledges, snowtubing.
- Free time for lunch (at your own expense).
- The Upside-Down House (photo stop). It is one of the first architectural wonders of modern Ukraine. Every day hundreds of cars and dozens of tour coaches stop nearby to take souvenir photographs.
- Return to Yasinia.
- Dinner.
- Optionally: sauna, hot tubs (at your own expense).
- Preparations for the New Year celebration.
- We joyfully welcome in the New Year 2027!
- An introductory walk “Along Hutsul paths”. You will get to know the culture of the Hutsuls, take in amazing landscapes from the viewing platform and hear about the places of power in Verkhovyna (!!! and there are as many as seven of them).
- A visit to the Roman Kumlyk museum or “U Trembitaria”
- The gallery-museum of Hutsul traditions and rites. This is an introduction to Hutsul traditions and rituals, with dressing up in traditional costume and a masterclass in playing the drymba.
- A visit to the “Corkscrew” museum - now this is a museum Verkhovyna was clearly missing!, A wine tasting, and after the tasting you can stock up on wine, cheese, tea and mushrooms.
- Breakfast.
- Free time.
- A trip to the Bukovel or Drahobrat ski resort.
- Departure for the optional excursion programme Yaremche + waterfalls + Hedzo Park.
- The Prutets Chemehivskyi waterfall; a trout farm (fishing, lunch); the Probii waterfall; the souvenir market; Hedzo Park, a settlement where legends come alive, the most Instagrammable place in the Carpathians (entrance tickets 250 UAH, paid separately); the “Hutsulske” beer brewery.
- Yaremche: one of the best-known climatic resorts of the Carpathians and the loveliest corner of our mountains. Set in the picturesque valley of the river Prut, the town enchants with its beauty. Yaremche is famous for its architectural monuments (17th century).
- Return to the hotel.
- 18:00 dinner.
- 19:00 departure for Kyiv.
- Arrival in Kyiv / your home town in the morning.
Tour booking and participation rules
Booking rules
Your place in the group is secured only after the manager confirms it. The prepayment depends on the product and we tell you the amount before we confirm your booking.
Running the excursion
The excursion runs in any weather. Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before departure.
Cancellation by the client
Cancellation:
- more than 2 calendar days before the tour starts - we retain 10 % of the price;
- less than 2 calendar days - 50 %;
- no-show without notice - 100 %.
The final amount is based on the costs actually incurred; a breakdown is provided on request. Full terms - Booking Rules, section IX.
- more than 2 calendar days before the tour starts - we retain 10 % of the price;
- less than 2 calendar days - 50 %;
- no-show without notice - 100 %.
The final amount is based on the costs actually incurred; a breakdown is provided on request. Full terms - Booking Rules, section IX.
If we cancel the tour.
We offer another date, another route or an equivalent replacement - or we refund the amount you paid.
Participation terms
Children under 12 only when accompanied by adults. The number of places is limited by the group size.
Good to know
Best-price guarantee. 10% discount for groups of 7 or more. You can reserve a specific seat on the bus.
Other
The organiser reserves the right to make minor changes to the excursion programme due to road, weather, technical or other circumstances.
Still have questions?
You can ask our manager
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