Lake Synevyr and Shypit waterfall
About this tour
An unforgettable one-day trip to the unusual Transcarpathian region awaits you. During the tour, you will admire incredible mountain views, visit the magical Shypit waterfall and the "sea eye of the Carpathians" - Lake Synevyr. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Brown Bear Rehabilitation Center, and true gourmets will taste delicious local Carpathian cuisine.
Tour dates: February 4, 18, March, April, May - every Saturday
Not included in the price*:
– entrance tickets (Shypit waterfall – UAH 20, Brown Bear Rehabilitation Center – UAH 30, Synevyr lake – UAH 30);
– lunch – UAH 130.
* Prices may change.
*The tour is conducted in Ukrainian
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Tour program
Departure from Lviv (07:00) / from Stryi (08:00) – Pylypets (view of Shypit waterfall and lunch) – Synevyr Pass (photographing and viewing the Carpathian panoramas) – "Synevyr" National Park (Brown Bear Rehabilitation Center and the transition to the lake). Return to Stryi (21:00) / to Lviv (22:00).
5 reasons to choose tour
1
You will admire the beautiful mountain scenery
2
You will visit the magical Shypit waterfall
3
You will take incredible photos on Lake Synevir
4
You will visit the Brown Bear Rehabilitation Center
5
You will taste delicious local Carpathian cuisine
Key landmarks
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Pylypets
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ukraine, the Shypit waterfall, pours water into a picturesque mountain valley in many mesmerizing cascades between the rocks from a height of 15 meters. It originates from a large underground spring, in one of the most beautiful places of the Ukrainian Carpathians, Borzhava valley. Staying there is a wonderful break from civilization and gives new vitality.
2
Synevyr Pass
It is one of the most picturesque passes of the Ukrainian Carpathians, it is 793 meters high and offers wonderful panoramas of the surrounding mountain ranges.
3
Brown Bear Rehabilitation Center
The Brown Bear Rehabilitation Center with an area of 12 hectares is located on the territory of the Synevyr National Nature Park. Due to human activity, this largest predator in Ukraine is on the verge of extinction and needs special treatment. The center was created to rehabilitate brown bears that have been mistreated in captivity and victims of natural disasters, to restore their population in the natural habitat.
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Lake Synevyr
The landmark of the Ukrainian Carpathians is the incomparably beautiful Lake Synevyr, known popularly as the "Eye of the Sea". Lake Synevyr attracts with picturesque mountain landscapes and crystal clear water, in which noble trout have long been found. The lake was formed approximately 10,000 years ago at an altitude of 989 meters and has a maximum depth of 22 meters.
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Kelechyn
It is the homeland of the President of Carpathian Ukraine, Augustyn Voloshyn. Kelechyn is also famous for its unique source of naturally carbonated mineral water "Kelechyn", which belongs to the narzans with high iron content.
What is included?
Transfer along the route
Professional guide
Travel insurance
*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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The simultaneous stay of visitors in the hotel lobby not more than one person per 10 square meters of serviceable area is allowed.
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.
Online check-in making in advance is recommended to avoid queues at check-in to hotel.
Meals in hotels are provided through meals delivery service to rooms upon prior order or at hotel restaurants situated inside or in open areas, provided the distance of at least 1.5 meters between seats at adjacent tables.
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Self-serve is not allowed.