Travel to the Carpathian Mountains

1 day

• 6:30 meeting with your guide at the railway station (unless you choose a trip with transportation by private vehicle)

• 6:45 departure from Lviv by train, duration of the route is 3 hours

• 9:59 arrivang in Volovets, start of the hike to Borzhava

• ascent to the summit of Velykyy Verkh Mountain (1598 m asl)

• descent to Pylypets village

• check-in a lodge,dinner, free time

• sauna (optional)

2 day

• breakfast, check-out

• transfer to Synevyr village

• visiting Synevyr Meadow: walk around Synevyr Lake, visit to the Brown Bear Rehabilitation Center

• lunch

• transfer to Volovets

• departure from Volovets by train

• return to Lviv (appr.22:30)

Returning time depends on railway schedule and tickets that are available on the travelling time.

Polonyna Borzhava is a mountain range in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It has the longest woodless mountain meadows in Transcarpathia, stretching for about 50 km. Borzhava is mostly covered with grass and bilberry bushes, which creates the characteristic velvety appearance of its slopes and makes it a favourite destination for berry foraging from July till September. 

Velykyy Verkh (in Ukrainian, the Big Peak) is one of the mountains of the Borzhava Range (1598 m asl). The summit is a great viewpoint with the panorama of the whole range stretching from southeast to northwest in the form of a huge bow. Velykyy Verkh, together with a nearby Hymba Mountain, is the main destination for paragliders in the Carpathians. 

Shypit Waterfall is one of the most popular and attractive falls in the Ukrainian Carpathians, with its 5 cascades and the height of 14 m. It is an easy-accessible place, therefore it could be a crowded place during the high season. The place is also famous for the informal festival of alternative music, which takes place annually in the beginning of June. 

Synevyr Lake is the biggest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains (989 meters asl). The name of the lake could be translated as «Blue Whirlpool»; it’s local name is «The Sea Eye Lake». The lake appeared in the result of an earthquake 10 thousands years ago when the big landslide blocked the narrow valley which later filled with the water.

This 2 days tour includes hiking to Borzhava range and walking around Synevyr Lake. One of the most favourite thing is visiting the Brown Bear Rehabilitation Center in Synevyr National Park which is located in the western part of Gorgany mountains. Synevyr Lake is the biggest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains (989 meters asl). Polonyna Borzhava is one of the largest mountain ranges in the Ukrainian Carpathians and has some of the most picturesques vistas. A one-day hike here is an easy and enjoyable walk.

After one-day hike you have the rest in a comfortable lodge with tasty local food and sauna (optional).

We offer this trip for weekends, but you can choose any day for travelling provided that there are train tickets available or you can order this tour with transportation by private vehicle.

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 10 years (recommended)
Dress code: check our recommended equipment list below
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The program of the tour is designed for physically healthy people who are interested in outdoor activities. The length of the route is 16 km. Sections of rocky terrain may increase the complexity of the path. This tour is of moderate complexity. During the tour, everybody carries his/her own backpack with personal equipment and a share of food supply for the group.
Higher in the mountains, the temperature may be significantly lower than that at the foothills, and strong winds may occur. Unpredictable weather changes are possible, too.
The guide reserves the right to make changes in the program depending on the weather or the condition of the participants.
We kindly ask to double check our
to avoid any misunderstandings. The company reserves the right to reject your participation in a hike provided you don’t have appropriate footwear. This requirement was based on the necessity to guarantee your safety and convenience.
Please inform us if you need any of the below mentioned equipment while booking the tour. The prices are given per person per day. We kindly ask you to reserve the equipment in advance. We don't demand any deposit from our clients.
Light backpack for hiking (daypack) with a rain cover (3 euro)
Trekking shoes (waterproof)
Gaiters (2 euro)
Warm socks (and a spare pair)
Thermal underwear (both top and bottom)
Wind stop and waterproof pants and jacket
2 Fleece jackets or sweaters (1 light and 1 warm)
Warm hat and buff
2 pairs of gloves, a light and a warm pair (waterproof and wind stop)
Sitting mat with a fixing belt
Thermos with hot tea
Headlamp
Cellphone
Trekking poles (2 euro)
Personal portable first-aid kit
Sunglasses or goggles
Sunscreen
Set of clothes for transfers during the tour (shoes, socks, underwear, outerwear): please mind that the clothes after hiking may be wet or dirty
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate