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We’ll discover unknown peaks in the famous tourist destinations around Lviv. Slavske is a well-known local ski resort, and Skole is a popular place for hikers and mountain bikers. And just next to those hot-spots there is little known Ilsa mountain - easily walkable yet visually rewarding trail for a pleasant one-day hike. On the way there, we’ll stop near the neo-baroque Groedel Palace, to find out about the rich industrial heritage of this region.

Polonyna Borzhava is one of the longest mountain ranges in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which lies between the rivers of Vicha, Borzhava, and Rika. The range is called ‘polonyna’ for a reason: in summer its mountains are covered with grass and bilberry bushes, and in winter it’s an endless snow sea. The two-day winter tour of Borzhava is easier than conquering winter Hoverla or Pip Ivan, but is nonetheless more demanding than the summer one in terms of efforts and endurance required, with deep snow, frost, and – sometimes – squally winds at the summits adding to the challenge. The winter tour of Borzhava is a fine training before the tours of Chornohora or Marmarosy.

Polonyna Borzhava is one of the largest mountain ranges in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It stretches between the rivers Vicha, Borzhava and Rika in the Transcarpathian region. The landscapes here are very distinctive, being defined by their rhythmic structure and velvety terrain covered with grass and bilberry bushes. A one-day hike here is an easy and enjoyable walk. Borzhava has some of the most picturesques vistas in the Ukrainian Carpathians.

The starting point of your travel is Lviv, the biggest city in Western Ukraine, and the center of the historical region of Galicia with beautiful architecture and rich history. Being a medieval fortress on the crossroads of many transcontinental trade routes, Lviv (also known as Leopolis, Lemberg or Lwów) was a melting pot for many cultures, like Ukrainian, Polish, German, Armenian, Austrian, Jewish, Italian, and many more. They all left their legacies, which create unique atmosphere of contemporary Lviv.
You’ll proceed to the Carpathians mountains and Transcarpathia, the land of high mountains, unwinnable castles, thermal pools, vineries, and absolutely delish cuisine!
You will see breathtaking mountain views and hidden forest waterfalls and lakes, get acquainted with the ancient traditions of the mountain villagers, and enjoy the natural treasures of the Carpathians which are the largest territory of wilderness still left in Europe. You will also visit the most beautiful and mysterious castles and palaces of Transcarpathia, which still keep the secrets and passionate love stories of their owners. The farewell medieval dinner in the castle will make your experience unforgettable!

The starting point of your travel is Lviv, the biggest city in Western Ukraine, and the center of the historical region of Galicia with beautiful architecture and rich history. Being a medieval fortress on the crossroads of many transcontinental trade routes, Lviv (also known as Leopolis, Lemberg or Lwów) was a melting pot for many cultures, like Ukrainian, Polish, German, Armenian, Austrian, Jewish, Italian, and many more. They all left their legacies, which create unique atmosphere of contemporary Lviv. You’ll proceed to the Carpathian mountains, to the Hutsul region. This journey to the wild side of Ukraine will take you back in time!
Hutsuls are one of the Ukrainian ethnic groups who inhabited the Carpathians. Living in desolate mountain areas, they preserved their long-time traditions, handicrafts and way of life. We will visit Hutsul sheep shepherds, who still keep their ancestors’ lifestyle. We will make Hutsul traditional handicrafts such as pottery, blankets weaving and woodcarving. We will see traditional Hutsul wooden architecture which is on the UNESCO world heritage list. And we’ll indulge ourselves with traditional local cuisine. All that will be happening in the breathtaking landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains.

Epiphany (locally called «Vodokhrescha», literally «Taking baptism in the water» or «Jordan», according to the Biblical river) is one of the most important events in the series of Ukrainian winter holidays. They last from the end of December till the end of January, combining rich traditions of both Orthodox and Catholic Christianity with the echoes of pre-Christian Slavic pagan beliefs. Each holiday during this winter celebration marathon has its own colorful and meaningful routine; Epiphany includes a sermon on the frozen river over a cross-shaped hole in the ice and its own set of carols. We invite you to see this peculiar tradition in the Ukrainian Carpathians among the Hutsuls - the indigenous mountain community, which cherish their authentic heritage.