A Journey To Hutsuls, Ukrainians Who Live On The Wild Side

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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. 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.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers, except infants
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • It is possible to organise the tour even for 1 person, but it will be more expensive.
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking. It is possible to organise the tour for 40 people as well.
  • Price doesn't include an accommodation in Lviv. You can book a hotel on your own or we can help you with it.
  • This tour will be really fascinating for creative people who like nature and are looking for inspiration. You will be able to try yourself in painting and pottery, so
  • be careful you may open your hidden talents!
  • During the tour, you won’t put much of physical efforts, but we will have some walking in the mountains. Thus, we ask you to have comfortable trekking or sports shoes. Unfortunately, lack of local infrastructure makes this journey unavailable for handicapped people. Also, please note that deep in the mountains weather could be challenging, which implies lower temperatures, windy conditions or sudden rain. Please dress accordingly.
  • In the case of dramatic weather changes that could threaten the safety of the group, the program could be changed.
  • The company reserves the right to change the order of excursions in the program provided that some museums may be closed on the dates you choose for travelling.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation by private vehicle (minibus)
  • Transfer from/to airport
  • Guide and translation services
  • Accommodation in a lodge (double or twin room)
  • Meals (half board in the Carpathians)
  • Extra drinks and meals
  • Sauna
  • 2nd excursion in Lviv
  • Excursion with cheese & wine tasting session
  • All mentioned expenses are optional.
  • Price doesn't include an accommodation in Lviv. You can book a hotel on your own or we can help you with it.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.