HIKING THROUGH THE "HUTSUL PLAYA"
About this tour
"HUTSUL
PLAYA"
A hike that is
ideal for beginners, where the majestic Montenegro opens from the mountain
range.
During the program, we will visit: Kryvopilsky Pass (1013 m) - Bukov'en Pass - Makovytsa Mountain (1161 m) - Kostrycha Mountain (1585 m) - Rogalyova Pass - Vesnarka Pass - Zavoela checkpoint.
Please coordinate dates before booking!
The price of the tour includes:
- Meals (hot breakfast and dinner, lunch - snack; for one-day tours - snack);
- Guide services;
- Recreational collection in nature reserves;
- Equipment for cooking;
- Group first aid kit;
- Consultations on preparation for the tour.
The price of the tour does not include and is paid additionally:
- transfer to the starting point (approximately 400 UAH);
- food (individually);
- rental of equipment;
- souvenirs.
Additionally, you can purchase travel insurance on our website.
Technical information:
1. At 08:00 the group gathers at the central station of the city of Yaremche or Ivano-Frankivsk, or at the place of residence (Yaremche). From here we go by bus/car to the starting point of the journey.
2. The length of the route is 16 km in both directions.
3. The duration of the transition is 2 days.
4. The difficulty is easy.
5. The tourist route is designed for an average group of physically healthy people.
6. Participation in the hike does not require prior training or experience.
7. It is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol during the ascent and descent.
What to take with you on a trip?
1. Identity document: passport/driver's license.
2. Comfortable waterproof shoes (preferably mountain trekking boots with high lacing and a "vibram" type protector).
3. A windproof jacket with a hood, preferably waterproof, windproof pants that do not hinder movement, a warm sweater or a "fleece" type jacket, headgear (hat, bandana), raincoat.
4. Spare set of clothes.
5. A capacious, preferably light backpack
6. Water
7. Food: you can take high-calorie foods, such as nuts, dried fruits, dates, raisins, dark chocolate.
8. Individual first-aid kit (necessary medicines that you use).
Cost:
- for an individual tour - 3500 UAH;
- for a group of 2–10 people - 1500 UAH per person.
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Day 1: hiking Bukov'en - Mount Makovytsia (1161 m) - Mount Kostrycha (1585 m)
At 08:00 a.m. the group gathers at the central station of the city of Yaremcha. From here, we go by bus/car to the starting point of the Kryvopil Pass. The first meadow will meet us already at an altitude of 1050 meters from the side of the pass - this is Bukov'en. There is a cheese factory and a small shop here. Then the incredible valley of Vesnarka at an altitude of 1350 meters. We climb the winding path to the ridge and the highest point of our hike, Mount Kostrychna (1585 m). Kostrycha is a kingdom of crocuses in spring, blueberries and raspberries in summer, and mushrooms in autumn. It is here that the first fabulous landscapes will open up to us after leaving the incredible Carpathian forest. Admiring the views of Chornohory, we will go to the Vesnarka valley. Here we will set up camp, make a fire and prepare a camping dinner.
Day 2: Vesnarka camp - Zavoela checkpoint
We wake up, a hiking breakfast awaits us, morning coffee with the taste of the mountains! We set up camp and set off along the ridge, a winding path that passes through spruce forests into the valley of the Prut River. Furthermore, we descend to civilization, where a transfer awaits us.
5 reasons to choose tour
1
Cool guide
They will not only guide you along the route from start to finish, but also tell interesting stories and legends
2
Flexibility
Climbing the mountains can be done in 3 days and conquer the mountains in such a short time
3
Landscapes
Incredible landscapes will open up to you
4
Difficulty (easiness)
These peaks can be conquered even by beginners, it can be your first serious achievement in hiking
5
Healing
Physical activity + clean air + spring water + altitude = reserve of health for months ahead
Key landmarks
1
Kryvopilsky Pass (1013 m)
2
Polonyna Bukov'en
3
Mount Makovitsa (1161 m)
4
Mount Kostrycha (1585 m)
5
Polonyna Rogalov
6
Polonyna Vesnarka
7
Checkpoint "Zavoela"
What is included?
Meals
Hot breakfast and dinner, lunch - snack
Guide services
Recreational collection in nature reserves
Cooking equipment
*From each purchased tour, we transfer 10% to the Ukrainian Refugee Support Fund. All profits from press tours are transferred to the reconstruction of Ukraine.
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Persons can visit hotels and stay there (outside hotel room) only if they wear respirator or face mask (including homemade mask), so that the nose and mouth are covered.
Hotel guests are obliged to keep the 1.5 meters distance.
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