As a private tour it starts with hotel pick-up (centrally located hotels or apartments).
• departure from Lviv (7:00)
• ascent to Borzhava range from the Volovets pass
• snack break
• ascent to the summit of Velykyy Verkh Mountain (1598 m asl)
• descent to the Shypit Waterfall
• snack break
• return to Lviv (appr. 22:00)
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided services
- Transportation by private vehicle
- Snacks
- Meals during the hike
- Travel insurance
- extra drinks and meals
- equipment rent (if required)
Polonyna Borzhava is one of the most expansive mountain ranges in the Carpathians of Ukraine. It is located between the Vicha, Borzhava, and Rika rivers in the Transcarpathian region. The landscapes are unique, marked by rhythmical structures and smooth terrain blanketed with grass and bilberry bushes. A day trip here promises a comfortable and pleasurable walk, offering some of the most stunning views in the Ukrainian Carpathians.
The hike is moderately challenging with a total distance of approximately 16 km. The difficulty level might increase with sections of rocky terrain paired with snow. The trek is expected to last around 15 hours. The small group size guarantees an intimate and tailored experience. Ensure that your clothing and hiking boots (mandatory trekking shoes) are suitable for the walk.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 10 years (recommended)
- Dress code: check our recommended equipment list below
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- We kindly ask to double check our
- to avoid any misunderstandings. The company reserves the right to reject your participation in a hike provided you don’t have appropriate footwear. This requirement was based on the necessity to guarantee your safety and convenience.
- Please inform us if you need any of the below mentioned equipment while booking the tour. The prices are given per person per day. We kindly ask you to reserve the equipment in advance. We don’t demand any deposit from our clients.
- Light backpack for hiking (daypack) with a rain cover (3 euro)
- Trekking shoes (waterproof)
- Gaiters (2 euro)
- Warm socks (and a spare pair)
- Thermal underwear (both top and bottom)
- Wind stop and waterproof pants and jacket
- 2 Fleece jackets or sweaters (1 light and 1 warm)
- Warm hat and buff
- 2 pairs of gloves, a light and a warm pair (waterproof and wind stop)
- Sitting mat with a fixing belt
- Thermos with hot tea
- Headlamp
- Cellphone
- Trekking poles (2 euro)
- Personal portable first-aid kit
- Sunglasses or goggles
- Sunscreen
- Set of clothes for transfers during the tour (shoes, socks, underwear, outerwear): please mind that the clothes after hiking may be wet or dirty
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
