This is a three-day walking trek through the Podil Tovtry to Bakota. Over the course of three days, we will walk around 32 km along the trails above the Dniester, see the Subich Cliffs, the inlets and the scenery of the Dniester Canyon. We will spend two nights in tents and finish the route at the Bakota Rock Monastery.
This trip is ideal for anyone who wants to try a multi-day camping trip but isn’t yet ready for Carpathian routes with significant elevation changes. It’s an opportunity to spend three days in the great outdoors, meet interesting people and return home with new friends.
We don’t just pop over to the bay by bus for a quick stop; instead, we walk there for two days along the Dniester — and see more beautiful scenery than most visitors to the nature reserve
The programmes are scheduled for spring and autumn, when the best campsites are quiet and there is no summer heat.
It’s a moderate distance, but it’s a proper trek: two nights in tents and three days of hiking
Experienced Kuluar team leaders will accompany the group throughout the entire route and ensure your trip is as safe and unforgettable as possible!
Kuluar has already welcomed over 25,000 participants, 98.7 per cent of whom were satisfied. We’re confident you’ll be satisfied too!
We’ll meet in Kamianets-Podilskyi and head to the start of the route near the village of Subich. From here, we’ll catch our first glimpses of the Dniester. We’ll walk through the villages of Podillia and the surrounding natural landscapes, and in the evening we’ll set up camp and rest after our first day’s hike.
Distance: around 10 km
Time: appr. 5-5,5 h of walking and stops
After breakfast, we’ll continue our hike along the Dniester. This is the longest day of the route, which takes us along riverside paths, through wooded slopes, ravines and open stretches of the Podil Tovtry.
On the way, we’ll see the Studenitsa Valley, pass close to Kolodiyivka and gradually make our way to Bakota Bay. We’ll round off the day by the water, enjoying the views of the Dniester Reservoir.
Distance: around 17-18 km
Time: the whole walking day
We’ll walk along Bakota Bay and climb White Mountain. The viewing platforms offer views of the bay and the banks of the Dniester, along which our route ran.
We’ll finish the walk at the Bakotay Cave Monastery, after which we’ll return to Kamianets-Podilskyi. If there’s time, you can take a stroll through the Old Town and visit the fortress.
About 4 km, roughly 2.5 hours.
The route is designed for adults with no prior hiking experience and for active children aged 12 and over, accompanied by their parents. Participants must be prepared to walk up to 18 km a day with a rucksack, navigate trails and uneven terrain, and spend the night in a tent in cool weather.
Depending on the weather conditions, the participants’ condition and the group’s general preferences, the team leader is entitled to make changes to the itinerary.
The programme includes mandatory additional costs for transfers. You can check the exact amount with an adviser, as it depends on fuel prices and is subject to change.
There are also some optional expenses. Participants buy souvenirs and sometimes have dinner at a restaurant. The minimum recommended amount is 800 UAH. As for the maximum, that’s up to you.
We limit the number of participants in each group. To reserve a place, you must pay a deposit of 1,500 hryvnia. The remaining amount must be paid to the team leader when you meet up. Deposit refund policy and payment methods =>>
