CURRENT DNIESTER RAFTING PROGRAM AVAILABLE HERE
A one-day rafting trip on the Dniester River using kayaks and SUP boards is an extraordinary water adventure in the very heart of the Dniester Canyon, filled with natural, historical, and architectural landmarks. Together with the experienced Kuluar Splav team leaders, you'll paddle easy yet spectacular routes ranging from 15 to 25 km, chosen along the most interesting sections of the river.
The Dniester is an ancient river flowing through the Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi, and Chernivtsi regions of Ukraine. It combines the breathtaking beauty of steep rocky cliffs up to 300 m above sea level, covered in vibrant greenery, the thrill and speed of the current on rapids, and wide open stretches of water. The panoramic views of the winding Dniester riverbed amid cozy, tidy villages and fascinating landmarks will not leave fans of short walking excursions indifferent. The Dniester Canyon has its own mild microclimate: spring arrives earlier than in the lowland areas, and summer is moderately hot, with rare thunderstorms that don't last long. This allows one-day trips to be held from mid-April to mid-November.
Inflatable three- and two-seat kayaks, single and multi-person SUP boards, delicious trail food, stops for rest, swimming, and photos, convenient group transfer — everything to make your active getaway comfortable and safe. You can confidently bring the whole family on this trip, including small children, and even your pet.
Attention! We organize Dniester rafting trips of various lengths: from 1 to 6 days. You can join for any number of days. You can check out the multi-day Dniester rafting program here.
From reliable kayaks and experienced team leaders to delicious campfire-cooked meals and music speakers for the mood :)
If needed, we will provide a consultation to help you prepare for the rafting trip.
Experienced Kuluar club team leaders will accompany participants throughout the whole program.
Our manager has taken part in rafting trips many times and will give you knowledgeable advice.
We do not cancel or reschedule groups. If the manager has given the go-ahead to buy a ticket, you can safely purchase it. The program will not be canceled through our fault.
More than 22,885 participants have already joined Kuluar, and 97.8% of them were satisfied. We're confident you will be too!
We organize rafting trips along the Dniester of various durations: from 1 to 6 days. You can join for any number of days. Below is the program of the basic one-day route - Dolyna village - Nezvysko village - 24 km
7:00-8:30 - group meeting at the Ivano-Frankivsk railway station, transfer to the starting point
8:30-10:00 - meeting the team, morning snack, safety briefing, gathering of watercraft and basic paddling instruction, launch onto the water
Along the route, we will take a photo walk to the cascade of the Vozylivski waterfalls. We will see ancient travertine rocks that surfaced about 20 million years ago, pass through several swift rapids, and, if we're lucky, encounter grey herons listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. We will swim, take photos, and relax at interesting spots. Before the finish, we will walk to the ruined waterfall "Maiden's Tears" and visit the Monk's Grotto.
16:30-18:00 - finish of the trip, delicious hearty shared lunch, rest, gathering of watercraft
18:00-19:00 - transfer back to the Ivano-Frankivsk railway station
Depending on weather conditions, the group's condition, and overall preferences, the instructor has the right to make changes to the route.
To take part in the trip, you must have no health conditions incompatible with active tourism.
The kayaking trip will take place in any weather, except when potentially dangerous to the participants' health. If you're not sure your chosen hiking gear is suitable, consult with our advisor once more.
What's the difference between a water trip and a hiking trip? Here you can cook fish soup from fish you caught yourself!
For children up to 3 years old (inclusive), participation in the trip is free (without providing a separate seat in the kayak), from 4 to 13 years old there is a 20% discount (15% discount on the tour and accrual of 5% bonus for the next trip).
To book a seat in the kayak and transfer, you need to make a deposit of 600 UAH, you give the remaining amount to the instructor in hand before the start of the trip or to a bank card the day before the start of the tour. If you refuse to participate in the trip, the deposit is non-refundable. Rescheduling the chosen date of participation while keeping the previous payment is possible no later than 5 days before the start.
