6 UNUSUAL THINGS YOU CAN DO IN BUKOVEL AND AROUND

2018-12-04 12:24:43

Bukovel has always been the most famous and well-developed one among all the ski resorts in Ukraine. Thousands of people come here every winter to take advantage of winter activities, modern infrastructure, and beautiful nature.

However, that happens sometimes you’re not really a skiing person and just want to enjoy a charming winter in the mountains. Would Bukovel be a good fit for your vacation goals? Definitely yes. Due to the infrastructural advantages hundreds of non-skiing tourists every year come exactly to Bukovel finding their perfect winter holidays here.

So if you don’t ski because you can’t, or you ski but want something more, and for those coming just for few days so they don’t have a chance to ski, here are some options of unusual activities to enjoy in Bukovel.

 

Drive a snowmobile

 

Rent a snowmobile and go for an unforgettable adventure. Together with qualified guides, you have a chance to drive the best routes with picturesque views. Speed, bright emotions, and beauty of nature - what else needed to warm up blood a bit and unlock a new experience.

 

Take a sledding tour with dogs team

 

Another unique activity you can try in Bukovel is sledding with dogs team. Siberian husky will take you along the forest trails of the ski resort. Everyone has a chance to try on the role of a driver and lead the sledding throughout a part of the path. To order this service, come to the rental office located near the lower station of the lift №14.

 

Play winter paintball

 

Who told you that paintball is a summer game? Carpathians' forests can be a perfect venue for a colorful battle. This game is a great way to both have fun and get warm on a freezing day. In addition, it has many other advantages for those traveling in the group. Such activities help to enhance teamwork and team spirit, add a little spice of competitiveness and challenge each other.

 

Try snowtubing

 

How about feeling yourself as a child again? Snowtubing is an unguided sledding which both kids and adults will love. Tubs riding takes place on flat tracks that ensure a complete safety. So even small children can try it. This activity will, for sure, give you a lot of positive emotions and cheer you up. That's, indeed, an amazing time spending for all the family.

 

Go fishing

 

There are hundreds of fish farms all around the Carpathians and, for sure, Bukovel is not an exception. You can easily find a private pond where trout and other fish species are cultivated. Fishing is always fun for those who love this calm activity. However, here you'd enjoy it even if you've never gone fishing before. Simply because the trophy is guaranteed.

 

Take courage to zorb

 

For those who're fond of everything extreme here is the last activity of our list. Did you ever hear about zorbing? Everyone can get into a huge, transparent, inflatable ball, made of technological plastic, that is rushing at a speed down the snow-covered, mountain slope of the Carpathians. Despite the scary description, zorbing is 100% safe but very fun. Once tried, you'd never forget this amazing experience.

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