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Cycling Carpathians


Cycling Carpathians

Cycling Ukraine - Carpathian Bike




Trip Code AU-WE25
Region Western
Cities Ivano-Frankivsk
Seasons Spring, Summer, Autumn
Activities Cycling, Sightseeing, Cultural
Duration 5 days / 4 nights
Price Starting From 255 Euro Per Traveler
Physical Rating


 
 

  • KEY THINGS THAT YOU WILL SEE

  • Sightseeing Kolomyia– the center of Hutsul highlanders' culture, and visit to its famous Easter-Egg Museum
  • Cycling along the picturesque roads of Carpathian Mountains
  • Visiting local Hutsul artisans and learning more about traditional local crafts
  • Exploring intricate Hutsul wooden churches and architecture
  • Visiting Hutsul shepherds in the highlands and learning about their traditions of cheese making

  • WHAT YOU WILL DO

Five days and total emersion into the culture, traditions and nature of Western Ukraine! Discover this beautiful part of Ukraine, with unique cultural heritage of Hustuls (mountainous people of Ukraine), clean and unexplored nature, and most exciting off-the-beaten track cycling routes, coupled with stunning views of Carpathian Mountains. Cycling Ukraine has never been more fun!

Tour can be arranged as self-guided. Please, contact us for details and pricing for the self-guided option.

  • HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

At Active Ukraine we travel responsibly and encourage others to do so as well! Check out how this particular trip is helping you make a difference and bring positive impact to Ukrainian community.

  • You interact with local people and get to know the real country
  • You contribute to the economical well-being of local communities by eating your meals at the local family
  • Your guides are local and give you in-depth knowledge about Ukraine
  • You participate in local traditions and understand the real lives of Ukrainian people
  • You use environmentally friendly mode of transportation and minimize your environmental footprint

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  • STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO YOUR TRIP

Day 1 - The One with All the Crafts

Total cycling: 30 km

Arrive to the town of Kolomyia – the cultural center of Hutsuls. Hutsuls are an ethno-cultural group of highlanders in Ukrainian Carpathian mountains, and has retained its distinctive culture and traditions.

Start your cycling adventure in Carpathians with this moderate route to the village of Kosmach.

Spend your afternoon visiting famous Hutsul artisans, skilled in traditional crafts such as egg-painting, embroidery, wood carving and weaving, observe their work and enjoy their beautiful creations. Sit down for a master class in your craft of choice and make your own handmade souvenir!

Overnight in a family-owned guesthouse

Day 2 -A Day with the shepherds

Total cycling: 30 km

Cycling along the picturesque mountainous road to the village of Sheshory.

Take a short hike to visit traditional highlanders' huts. Every summer Hutsuls still take herds of sheep from all over the villages and spend three months in the mountains, looking after the animals and preparing delicious cheese brynza. You'll have the chance to witness this old tradition, learn about the lives of Hutsul shepherds and try their famous cheese brynza.

In the afternoon join your host family in preparing delicious traditional dinner: pick up mushrooms for the soup, collect some vegetables from the farm fields, and practice making your own dumplings.

Overnight in family-owned guesthouse

Day 3- Music and Architecture

Total cycling: 50 km

This day you will cycle along picturesque views of Carpathian mountains, cozy Hutsul villages and intricate wooden churches.

Stop by at the grazhda – museum that hosts traditional housing complex of Hutsul highlanders. Finish your day with a visit to the unique Museum of Traditional Hutsul musical instruments.

Overnight in a family-owned guesthouse

Day 4 - Along Hutsul Villages

Total cycling: 30 km

Enjoy your cycling day in Carpathian mountains towards the village of Vorokhta. A few up hills will be easy to conquer after the previous two cycling days. Enjoy the views of Mountain Hoverla – Ukraine's highest mountain peak (2061 m) and the rushing waters of River Cheremosh .

Overnight in a family-owned guesthouse

Day 5 -Along Hutsul Villages

Total cycling: 30 km

Continue your cycling trip to the town of Yaremche, where you can visit the famous souvenir’s bazaar or take a short hike to the nearby waterfall.

Transfer to Kolomyia. Leave Carpathian Mountains.

Overnight in a train

  • DETAILED TRIP INFORMATION

Please, note that price mentioned above is for a group of 6 people minimum. For a smaller groups, kindly check the PDF file of the trip.

Pick up/Drop off
Kolomyia

Duration
5 days/4 nights

Inclusions
  • Accommodation: 4 nights in family-owned guesthouse
  • Meals: full board
  • Transport: transfer from Ivano-Frankivsk to Kolomyia and from Yaremche to Ivano-Frankivsk
  • English-speaking cycling guide for the duration of the tour
  • Baggage transportation during cycling trip
  • Bicycle and helmet rent
Exclusions
  • Air ticket to Ukraine
  • Entrance tickets (approximately 20 euros)
  • Transfer to Kolomyia (overnight train is available from Kyiv, and morning train is available from Lviv), train tickets can be arranged for additional payment
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance


      • Physical Rating comments
      Cycling is done on paved roads, however, with lots of up- and downhill. You should be an experienced cyclist or be considerably fit.
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