The hike "Lakes and meadows of Svydovets" is designed especially for beginners, it combines a low complexity (compared to other programs with tents) and a program full of picturesque landscapes.
We will climb the Svydovets ridge, spend the night at Lake Apshynets and have lunch at Lake Vorozheska, walk along forest trails and shepherd's meadows.
The romance of evenings by the fire, overnight stays in tents, backpacking challenges - all this will be there and waiting for you! Join us soon!
We do not cancel or reschedule groups. If the manager has given you the go-ahead to buy a ticket, you can buy it. The program will not be canceled through our fault.
The consultant who will advise you before the trip has been to the Carpathians many times and will tell you about the details from personal experience!
During the hike, you will find amazing mountain lakes, the magical Svydovets ridge, dense forests, delicious berries and much more.
The team leader will meet you at the Ivano-Frankivsk train station, and you will go with him to the starting point closer to the mountains in the previously ordered comfortable transport.
More than 25000 participants have already gone with Kuluar and 97.8% were satisfied. We are sure you will enjoy it!
This program is not physically demanding and is suitable for beginners with an average level of fitness.
We meet in Ivano-Frankivsk, not far from the railway station. After completing the organizational aspects, we board a bus that will take us to the town of Yasinya, where we will change to higher-terrain vehicles. On the way, among the Carpathian forest, we climb to the pass between the mountain peaks, where we will enjoy the first views and lunch.
We set up our backpacks comfortably and start our way along the Svydovets ridge, from which we will see vast expanses and picturesque views of the Carpathian Mountains. Later we will see the first lake - Gerishaska, which is located under the mountain peak of the same name. Gradually gaining altitude, we will reach the highest point of our hike, 1762 meters high.
We enjoy the view, take a lot of photos and go down to the place of our overnight stay - Lake Apshynets - one of the most beautiful lakes in the Carpathians. Cool water of the mountain lake, tents among the alpine grasses, camping dinner and conversations under the starry sky... What could be better?
Distance: 8.5 km, altitude gain: 210 m.; altitude drop: 260 м.
There is no need to wake up too early today, you can have a leisurely breakfast and admire the beauty of the Carpathians. After that, we pack up the camp, put on our backpacks and set off to meet our adventures.
A beautiful forest trail that covers the Svydovets ridge gradually leads us from the north to a meadow, from where we will begin the ascent to the picturesque Lake Vorozheska. This reservoir is cozy among the high mountains. Here we rest, have lunch, take a walk and make beautiful photos... After that, we continue our journey to our camp site. There, the melody of cow bells sounds and a campfire warms us with warmth.
Distance: 12 km; altitude gain: 250 m.; altitude drop: 500 м.
The morning sun penetrates the tents and asks us to wake up. Aromatic coffee, camp breakfast, camp meeting... And today we will mostly keep going downhill: through the Carpathian forest, meadows, step by step we are approaching the end of our adventure. We leave in the village of Chorna Tysa, the first settlement that the famous river of the same name meets on its way after its birth in the mountains not far from here.
Pleasant fatigue, the road to Frankivsk, the solemn and tasty end of the hike, which has long been a tradition...
Distance: 8 km; Height gain: 100 m.; altitude drop: 750 м.
Depending on the weather conditions and general wishes of the group, the team leader has the right to make changes to the route.
You have to be prepared for anything - we always take a raincoat! Also, there are strong winds on the ridges and peaks. Depending on the weather, it can be both very hot and cool during the day. Even in summer evenings and nights, it can be cold - do not forget to take a hat and gloves!
To participate in the hike, you must not have any diseases incompatible with active tourism: the list is here.
The difficulty of this route is medium, as the group goes with backpacks and tents, transitions for a short distance (8-12 km) with small elevation changes (up to 350m).
Special feature: combination of open ridge, alpine lakes, meadows and forest trails in one three-day route; the main set of heights is made by car.
As always, we recommend buying tickets in advance, although there are often still seats available on trains a week before the start of the hike. You need to buy a ticket so that you can be at the Ivano-Frankivsk railway station by 10 am on the day of the hike start. A slight delay is acceptable. For the return trip, buy a ticket for the evening, preferably for 20-22 hours, so you will have time to walk around Frankivsk. You should buy tickets only after we confirm your participation in the hike.
Meeting place: 35 Mykhailo Mulyk Street, Ivano-Frankivsk. It is next to Gorgana's store. The time is set according to the arrival time of the last participant, usually no later than 10 am. Approximately 7 days before the hike we will email you with the exact time of the meeting and the contacts of the team leader. Don't forget to check your mail!
You're probably wondering what we're going to eat on the trip. We can tell you right away that you don't need to worry. Many participants say that they eat better on a hike than at home. The menu is based on simple food from cereals and soups. Do not count on gourmet delicacies (although they may be available).
If you don't eat any foods, be sure to let the manager know so that the guide can adjust the menu a little for you. Also, we recommend bringing some pocket treats - nuts or sweets. The appetite on a hike is much better than at home.
Please note that the presented menu is indicative. Guides usually have their own specialties that they like to pamper the participants with.
Features of food for vegetarians - if you don't eat meat, be sure to read this. We tell you how we will feed you and give you a 5% discount on our products.
We stay in tents, all nights in the mountains. If you don't know how to set up a tent, don't worry. The team leader or other group members will be happy to help you. If you are taking your own tent to the mountains, please check with your counselor whether it will be reliable for the Carpathians.
Take raincoats and warm clothes. The weather in the Carpathians is very changeable, so you need to prepare for its surprises in advance. The first thing to remember is that rains are not uncommon here, so be sure to bring a raincoat and a rain cover for your backpack. Second, it can be cool in the evenings, especially at high-rise parking lots. Take a hat, gloves and a jacket with you.
Most of the program has mobile connectivity. To recharge your gadgets, you need to take a power bank. The Internet does not work in the mountains.
The program provides for mandatory additional costs for transfers. You can check their amount with the consultant, as it depends on the cost of fuel and is constantly changing.
There are also optional expenses. Participants buy dried porcini mushrooms, souvenirs and sometimes have dinner in a restaurant (for example, in the legendary Ten). We recommend bringing at least 300 UAH with you. The maximum is up to you.
We limit the number of participants in the group. In order for a place to be reserved for you, you must make an advance payment of 1500 UAH. The rest of the amount is given to the team leader at the meeting. Prepayment refund terms and payment methods =>>
