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
Christmas Tour to Prykarpattia 2026-2027
Information
Name: Christmas Tour to Prykarpattia 2026-2027
Duration: 5 days/4 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
- 19:00 group meeting in Kyiv, Zhytomyrska metro station (next to the "Infiniti" car showroom). Boarding is handled by the group leader. He will help you find your coach and your seats, which are allocated in advance and assigned to your names. 1
- 19:15 departure by a comfortable European-class coach to the village of Yasinia in the Transcarpathian region. Along the way we make 10-minute stops for every 3 hours on the route. As a rule, there are 3-4 stops in total before the final destination.
- 21:15 stop and pick-up in Zhytomyr (BRSM petrol station, opposite the bus station) near the central bus station.
- 23:30 - stop and pick-up of our travellers in Rivne (OKKO petrol station before the Rivne ring road).
- Early arrival in the village of Yasinia, Rakhiv district, Transcarpathian region.
- Accommodation in private cottages or hotels.
- Breakfast.
- Trip to the "Bukovel" ski resort (included in the tour price). Skiing, sledging, snowboarding and ice skating.
- For those who wish, we offer the optional excursion "Winter Fairy Tale of the Carpathians".
- The excursion programme includes: Polonyna Pertsi - the residence of St Nicholas - Bukovel - the Upside-Down House.
- » Polonyna Pertsi + the residence of St Nicholas.
- At Polonyna Pertsi you can enjoy yourself in any weather, so we open our doors to you in winter too!
- What we offer this winter: - entertainment at an altitude of 1,000 metres above spruce level with a view of Hoverla!- visit the estate of St Nicholas and get a sea of emotions;- a masterclass in making fir trees and wreaths from conifer branches;- tasting happiness at an altitude of 1,000 m above spruce level;- Hutsul delicacies made to old recipes;- the first residence of signature liqueurs in the Carpathians;- snow tubing.
- Add some pepper to your holiday. Polonyna Pertsi - a place where happiness reigns!
- » Bukovel. What would the Carpathians be without Ukraine's number one ski resort. Countless attractions, skiing and sledging are already waiting for you.
- The "Hutsul Land" ethnic park offers captivating stories about the life and customs of the people of the Ukrainian Carpathians: the Hutsuls, Boykos and Lemkos. An unforgettable place located on the grounds of the Bukovel resort. The complex combines a variety of areas for relaxation and entertainment.
- The unique "VODA club" SPA complex. A unique location: 900 m above sea level, the shore of the crystal-clear Lake of Youth, and air infused with the scent of pine. Everything for a carefree holiday. The complex combines the best of European resorts. In the winter season and off-season, VODA club operates as a SPA.
- Scenic lifts.
- There are also original and one-of-a-kind photo spots for your social media.
- The Rodelbahn - the total length of the attraction's track is 1,500 metres. The length of the high-speed descent is 1,000 metres. The sledges have a braking system that guarantees a precisely set speed and distance while ensuring the highest possible safety.
- » The Upside-Down House (photo stop). This is one of the first architectural wonders of modern Ukraine. Every day hundreds of cars and dozens of tourist coaches stop nearby to take photos as a keepsake.
- Return to the hotel. Dinner.
- Free time. Optional: sauna, hot tub, barbecue
- An introductory walk "Along Hutsul Paths". You will get to know Hutsul culture, admire stunning landscapes from the viewing platform and hear about the places of power in Verkhovyna (!!! and there are seven of them).
- A visit to the Roman Kumlyk Museum or U Trembitaria
- The "Khata-Hrazhda" house museum
- The journey around Verkhovyna will end at the Gallery - a museum of Hutsul traditions and rituals. This is an introduction to Hutsul traditions and rituals with dressing up in traditional costume and a masterclass in playing the drymba (jaw harp).
- Breakfast.
- Departure for the optional excursion programme Yaremche + waterfalls + Hedzopark.
- The Prutets Chemehivskyi waterfall; a trout farm (fishing, lunch); the Probiy waterfall; the souvenir market; Hedzopark, 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 most beautiful corner of our mountains. Set in the picturesque valley of the Prut river, 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.
- 06:00 - 07:00 arrival in Kyiv (time is approximate) in a good mood and with a wealth of impressions!
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.
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You can ask our manager
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