Unique Transcarpathia
About tour
You will visit wonderful places, namely: mineral water tasting in the village Soymy, the brown bear rehabilitation center, sightseeing of the Synevyr pass, Lake Synevyr, we visit the buffalo eco-farm "Paradise corner". Rikka Khust. The village of Iza. The wickerwork capital of Ukraine. Baranovo cheese factory (cheese tasting). Ascent to the observation deck in Mizhhirya on a chair lift. And during the trip by tram, we will be accompanied by Boyki musicians.
Dates of the tour: 22.09, 06.10
1 day:
05.20 – Departure from the city of Rivne, from Pokrovsky shopping center.
05.10 - Departure from Lutsk (from the hotel "Ukraine", 2 Slovackoho str.). (departure from other cities will be notified individually).
08.30 - Departure from Lviv (near the Lviv hotel). The time and place of departure from other cities will be specified individually.
10.00 – 10.30 - Stop for breakfast (at the request of tourists).
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - We arrive at the underground cave complex "Rocks of Dovbush". A natural monument of national importance, a unique monument of history and architecture of the early Middle Ages - has an area of 100 hectares. You will be surprised by the unique shapes of huge rocks, giant stones that resemble whimsical images of animals and various amazing creatures. Folk tales closely connect this place with the name of the people's avenger Oleksa Dovbush. We will walk through secret paths and passages, through dark gorges, and perhaps you will see the image of a courageous lion or the heart of brave Oleksa Dovbush. If you touch the stone heart with your hand and make a wish, it will surely come true.
14.30 – 15.10 – Time for lunch.
16:30 - 18:00 - Ascent to the observation deck in Mizhhirya on the chairlift. Mizhhirya is a picturesque village in a mountain valley near the Kamianka (1587 m) and Kuk (1365 m) mountains on the banks of the Rika River, surrounded by Borzhava and Chervon forests. We climb the lift to admire the fantastic views.
Unbelievable landscapes and a sea of vivid impressions await you.
18.30 - arrival at the hotel complex (accommodation in 2-3-person rooms with all amenities), free program. Dinner (when booking a tour with meals).
*For all those who wish, an additional attraction is cooking in vats over a slow fire — what tour participants like the most. To make the "tourist soup" richer, various dried herbs are added to the water. Boiling alternates with bathing in the cool mountain river that flows nearby. Such a contrast will help you maintain your tone throughout the week and give you an unforgettable experience from the trip.
2nd day:
08.00 - 08.30 - Breakfast at the hotel. (when booking a tour with meals).
08.35 - we leave for an excursion.
10.00 - 11.30 - We visit the buffalo eco-farm "Paradise corner". The milk of these animals is much fattier than ordinary cow's milk, and therefore it is known for its healing properties. One buffalo gives about 6-7 liters per day. A wide variety of products are made from it, which are offered on the farm and tasted - cheeses, butter, sour cream and, of course, mozzarella.
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Iza village. The capital of wickerwork of Ukraine, passing through the village you can buy a variety of souvenirs made of vines, from simple utilitarian items to real works of art.
12:20 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. – Lower Village (excursion + cheese tasting). Nizhne Selyshche is famous for the fact that real Swiss cheese is made here. And this production, which is unusual for Ukraine, works thanks to the mathematics teacher Peter Prygar, who decided to build a cheese factory in the village with a group of fellow villagers. The cheese here is produced from ecologically clean Transcarpathian milk, which, by the way, is taken from the local population, using Swiss technology without additives and preservatives. They produce three types of cheese: "Selyskyi", "Khust" and "Narcys Karpat".
At the request of the whole group, we visit the first Transcarpathian snail farm. We will learn a lot of interesting things about small snails, and for those who want to, we will be able to taste snails! Snails are offered in three flavors - Burgundian, Dijon and Transcarpathian.
1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. – Time for a delicious lunch at the Kolyba Opryshkiv cafe.
A cultural recreation center combined with authentic traditional cuisine. They welcome guests from all over the world. Here you can taste the unsurpassed cuisine of the Transcarpathian region, in particular, dishes from the Opryshki era. The mascot of "Koliby Opryshkiv" is a chatty raven Yash, who can be heard when there is absolute silence in the hall.
15.20 - 18.30 - Rest at Rikka Khust - unforgettable emotions and real rest for the soul are guaranteed to you
3 day
08.00 - Breakfast at the hotel. (when booking a tour with meals). Check out from the hotel.
08.30 – Departure for an excursion. We all get on the bus and go on an exciting journey.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Walk on the Carpathian tram. The Carpathian tram departs from the village of Vyhoda and runs along the Mizunka River. The houses of local residents, fields, forest clearings and river banks float by. During stops, you can swim in mountain water, taste water from clean healing springs, and simply
enjoy the beauty of waterfalls. Along the way, the tour guide tells interesting stories in which real events and legends are woven into one strange picture. After a short stop, the route continues past the spring "Dzyurkach" to the sanatorium "Zherelo Prykarpattia", where cosmonauts once underwent rehabilitation. Here, tourists can visit suspension bridges over the Mizunka River, buy souvenirs with the symbol "Carpathian tram". Then the tram goes to the starting station.
And during the trip by tram, we will be accompanied by Boyki musicians, so a good mood is guaranteed for you, and you will also be treated to a master class of playing the trembit!)
15.00 - Departure home
15.30-16.30 - lunch time.
22.00 - return to Rivne (approximately). The time and place of return to other cities will be specified individually.
*The originality of the text is completely preserved by the author of the tour (tour operator)
Included in the price of the tour
travel on a comfortable bus or minibus; accommodation in the hotel 2-, 3-, 4-bed rooms of your choice; accompanying the guide-manager throughout the route; insurance policy (group).
Entrance tickets to excursion sites are additionally paid, namely:
Ecological fee on Dovbush Rock - UAH 20 per person. Buffalo farm - 50 UAH per person. Tasting of buffalo products to choose from - UAH 90 per person, dairy or meat products to choose from. Tasting + excursion in "Selyska cheese factory" - 170 hryvnias for adults, 140 hryvnias for children, up to 7 years old. - free of charge. Snail farm: tour - UAH 30 per snail, tasting - UAH 150 (8 pieces) Rikka Khust thermal baths - 2 hours: adults - 450 UAH, children up to 1.40 cm - 300 UAH, children up to 3 years old. - free of charge. Lunch in a hut; food in the hotel - UAH 100-150; services of professional local tour guides Personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.). Personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.).
5 Reasons to choose a tour
1
You will taste the mineral waters of the village of Soymy
2
Observe landscapes of Synevyr Pass
3
Relaxation at Rikka Khust
4
We will visit the buffalo eco-farm "Rayskyi kutochok"
5
Rest in "Tepli vody" Velyatyno
Key landmarks
1
Village of Soymy
"Soymynska" mineral water is therapeutic mineral water. The peculiarity of the chemical composition of cold carbonated medium-mineralized boron chloride-hydro carbonate sodium-calcium mineral water of Soymy, what makes it unique is the highest calcium content, compared to other calcium bicarbonate waters, the presence of biologically active concentrations of other microelements — manganese, zinc, lithium, boric acid, iron
2
Brown Bear Rehabilitation Center
The purpose of the centre is to rehabilitate brown bears that have suffered cruel treatment, victims of natural disasters, and keep confiscated animals, the further fate of which is decided in court due to violations of the laws of Ukraine, reproduction of their natural population, temporary detention of animals that have been detained on border due to violation of environmental legislation, etc.
3
Lake Synevyr
They are also called "Sea Eye" and "Pearl of the Carpathians". Lake Synevyr looks like a huge eye if you look at its satellite photo. The lake is at an altitude of 989 meters above sea level, its average depth is 10-12 meters, and the maximum depth reaches 24 meters. In 1989, Synevyr National Park was created in the territories around the lake.
4
We will visit the buffalo eco-farm "Rayskyi Kutochok"
The milk of these animals is much fattier than ordinary cow's milk, and therefore it is known for its healing properties. One buffalo gives about 6-7 litres per day. A wide variety of products are made from it, which are offered on the farm and can be tasted - cheeses, butter, sour cream and, of course, mozzarella.
5
Ascent to the observation deck in Mizhhirya
Mizhhirya is a picturesque village in a mountain valley near the Kamianka (1587 m) and Kuk (1365 m) mountains on the banks of the Rika River, surrounded by Borzhava and Chervona forests. We will get there on a chairlift to admire the fantastic views. Unbelievable landscapes and vivid impressions await you.
What is included?
Transfer along the route
Accommodation
Professional guide
Travel insurance
Meals
*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.
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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.