Overview
Gorgany is one of the wildest and most exotic parts of the Carpathians. There are no green meadows with the flocks of grazing sheep, like everywhere else. Instead, in this desolate corner, you will find stunning summits, covered with vast stone fields.
This type of terrain is not found anywhere else in the Carpathian mountain system. Gorgany is a challenge for a hill walker, yet it is your choice if you’re looking for dramatic landscapes and want to escape civilization!
This tour is of moderate complexity and recommended to those who have the experience of day-long mountain walks. The average distance of the daily walks is 7-12 km. Sections of rocky terrain may increase the complexity of the path.
Small-group format ensures a personalized experience. Make sure your clothes and your hiking boots (trekking shoes) are comfortable for the hike. Trekking shoes are obligatory!
You can choose this tour with transportation by train or private vehicle.
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- Mobile ticket
What's included
guiding services
train / car transportation (it depends what you choose)
private tour
Snacks
Dinner
Breakfast
local transfers
meals during the hike
equipment rent
extra drinks and meals
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
Other local supplier telephone numbers: +380 67 676 84 43, +380 32 290 26 05
Open hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, closed on Saturday, Sunday
If you need to get in touch with us urgently on our days off, please send us an email at info@karpaty.travel
We kindly ask to double check our recommended equipment list 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.
Recommended Equipment
• Backpack for hiking (40-50L for women, 50-70L for men) with a rain cover (rent)
• Tent (rent)
• Sleeping pad (rent)
• Sleeping bag (comfort rating 0..+5 Cº) (rent)
• Light trekking shoes and a spare pair (sandals or sneakers)
• Socks (1 pair per day, 1 spare pair)
• Thermal underwear (top, for spring or autumn season also bottom)
• Light pants (long, not shorts!), for spring or autumn season wind stop pants
• Fleece jacket or sweater, two for spring or autumn season (1 light and 1 warm)
• Light hat (cap, buff or bucket hat); warm hat for spring or autumn season
• Light wind stop gloves (for spring/autumn)
• Waterproof and wind stop jacket
• Raincoat (poncho)
• Sitting mat with a fixing belt (rent)
• Plastic bottle of water (1,5 L or more); a thermos for spring or autumn season
• Individual dinner set (spoon or spork, mug, pot, knife)
• Headlamp
• Cellphone
• Trekking poles (rent)
• Personal portable first-aid kit and toiletry
• Sunglasses
• 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
You can rent some items for the hike, please inform us if required (rent is extra charge).
We can provide travel insurance for each of tourists under age of 70 during a hike. For insurance please inform us your citizenship and your address.
Food
Also we would like to take into concideration if you have any food preferences: allergies (e.g., shellfish), sensitivities (e.g., lactose intolerance), dislikes (e.g., Brussels sprouts), likes (e.g., chocolate), diet food. Please inform us beforehand about it.
If you arrive before the tour starts, we can also offer you additional accommodation and guided tours in Lviv. Just let us know!
What to expect
As a private tour you can choose travelling by train or private car.
Day 1
• 6:15 meeting with your guide at the railway station (unless you choose a trip with transportation by private vehicle)
• departure from Lviv
• arriving to Tatariv
• ascent to the Khomyak Meadow
• camping snack
• ascent to the Khomyak summit (1548 m asl)
• return to the camp on the Khomyak Meadow
• campfire dinner and tasting of the local mountain cheese
• night in a tent camp
Day 2
• breakfast
• walk and ascent to the Synyak summit (1665 m asl)
• camping snack
• ascent to the Small Gorgan summit (1592 m asl)
• campfire dinner
• night in a tent camp on the Bludzhiv Meadow
Day 3
• breakfast
• walk through the Bludzhiv Meadow to the Bukovel ski resort
• lunch (traditional Carpathian cuisine, not included)
• return to Lviv (appr.23:00)
Khomyak Mountain is a picturesque summit reaching 1542 m asl and a popular trekking destination. The summit enjoys impressive panoramas in all directions, including Chornohora, the highest mountain range in Ukraine. The slopes of Khomyak are covered with stunning stone fields, which is a characteristic feature of the Gorgany range.
Khomyak Meadow is one of the classic Carpathian meadows, which are used as pastures by the local people. The landscapes are sensational, with the picturesque views of sheep herds and authentic shepherds’ summer sheds.
Synyak mountain reaches 1665 m asl, with its name recalling the dark-blue color of the stony slopes, if seen from a distance. The mountain belongs to the Carpathian National Park, and together with Maly Gorgan (Small Gorgan, 1592 m asl), it forms the Synyak range. Great panorama looks across Bukovel, the biggest ski resort in Ukraine.
Bukovel is the biggest ski resort in Ukraine on the slopes of the Bukovel Mountain (920 m asl). The skiing season lasts from November to April. In 2012, Bukovel was acknowledged as one of the fastest-growing resorts in the world. Bukovel is also a popular summer destination, with its outdoor facilities and the biggest man-made lake in Ukraine.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Kiev).
Additional Information
- Set of clothes for transfers during the tour (shoes, socks, underwear, outerwear): please mind that the clothes after hiking may be wet or dirty
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Wild Carpathians: discovering Gorgany (private tour)
Can I cancel Wild Carpathians: discovering Gorgany (private tour) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- guiding services
- train / car transportation (it depends what you choose)
- private tour
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- local transfers
- meals during the hike
What's not included?
- equipment rent
- extra drinks and meals
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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