Ski Tour in the 3-main resort of Carpathian Mountains : 7 nights 8 days
With gorgeous Carpathian Mountains piled up in the western corner of the country, Ukraine has got itself into a great deal with the ski lovers. Famous with local tourists, Ukraine skiing spots are slowly getting onto the radars of more distant travelers. It’s not just the thrill of ski jumps that attracts visitors: cozy tucked away traditional villages, delicious home-made food and plenty of ancient holiday traditions add up to the charm!
Transfer to the hotel. Check-in.
You will see Lviv from the height of the bird flight (from the survey ground of hill Vysokyy Zamok (High Castle Hill), ancient temples of Halychyna located on Pidzamche, St. George Cathedral -the metropolitan center of Halychyna, National University named after I. Franko, Lviv Politechnic University, Freedom Avenue (Opera theatre, National museum, Jesuit church of St. Paul and St. Peter, monuments to T. Shevchenko and A. Mitskevych, Kopernik Street (palace of Pototskyy, Art palace, National bank).
Lunch.
Optional we propose a visit Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre. (entry ticket from 15 euro per person)
For dinner, we recommend a visit to Lviv several cult restaurants such as “Gas Lamps”, “Restoratsiya Bachevsky”, “Restaurant Meat and Justice”. (Table reservation with booking tour, from 15 euro per person)
Overnight at the hotel.
This resort is most popular with students, youth and anyone who lives in or around Lviv. It’s located merely 120 km from Lviv, and is easily accessible by public transportation. Four mountains – Trostian, Pohar, Menchur and Politechnik – give plenty of options for skiers. Pohar and Politechnik are favorites of beginners. Mountain Zvynets hosts ‘Zahar Berkut’ ski resort and is great for more advanced skiers. Trostian is the highest, and most of the time has good snow.
SLAVSKE SKI RESORT: FACTS SNAPSHOT
Slopes: averaging 600 m to 1232 m height
Number of lifts: 20, only some are chair lifts
Total length: 12 km
Service quality: medium
Accessibility: high
Snow: available December to March, there are not enough snow-making machines, so check the weather forecast in advance
Arrival to the Slavske. Hotel check-in.
Lunch at the hutsul restaurant on the mountain Vysoky Verh. (9 euro per person)
Or a continuation of skiing.
Optional we recommended visit Carpathian herbal vats. (from 5 euro per person)
Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
If we have to choose one place that offers excellent service, great slopes and plenty of snow, Bukovel would be it. Easily accessible by regular bus shuttles from Ivano-Frankivsk, this famous ski resort is up and coming place for ski lovers. Keep in mind that Bukovel is the most expensive of all Ukrainian ski resorts, and has been built on bare land: it’s in a way its own compound, with skiing, entertainment and accommodation located in one place. While it might be convenient for many, it is rather commercialized vacation spot and does not have the feeling of authenticity, that many smaller places have.
BUKOVEL SKI RESORT: FACTS SNAPSHOT
Slopes: averaging 900 m to 1370 m height
Number of lifts: 16, almost all are chair lifts
Total length: 50 km
Service quality: high
Accessibility: high
Snow: available November to April, slopes are usually groomed and there are snow-making machines
All categories of difficulty are available for great snowskiing and snowboarding.Beginners can try themselves out on a gradual slope, and kids will love short tows. For more experienced skiers there are several black diamonds. Night skiing is available from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m, on two slopes that are upper intermediate.
Arrival to Bukovel. Check-in.
Lunch. (10 euro per person)
Or a continuation of skiing.
Free time, or optional we recommended visit “VODA Day & Night Club”
VODA day&night club is a unique recreational environment, featuring entertainment and services that have been exclusive to the seaside resorts so far: waterpark and all-season pool with heating. Every day our complex is capable of hosting about 1500 visitors on its deck chairs near the lake and the large pool. Moreover, guests may enjoy night shows and live performances on the unique sunken stage. Each summer weekend, visit our hot dance events and appearances by specially invited celebs from Ukrainian show biz.
When winter season is about to kick in, our guests may rest indoors, enjoing a comfortable 200 seat lounge. More amenities are available: SPA complex, classic Roman-ish bathhouse, Mediterranean sauna and Finnish sauna with a humidity control system, built completely of Canadian cedar. Salt cavern and a snowroom are great to improve your immunity against all diseases.
Services:
Try our all season 300-square-meter outdoor pool, with average water condition of plus 32-34 Celsius, hydro massage and underwater geysers. For those loving hydro massage we got four 6-person Jacuzzis with a plus 38-Celsius water temperature. New high capacity labyrinth-shaped waterpark provides 35x50 meters of environment for you and your kids to have a safe and exciting recreation.
Sporting facility, featuring gyms, boxing, yoga sections with large panoramic windows.
Roman bathhouse is a cabin, filled with warm, gentle steam at a temperature of 35-40 Celsius. The steam is so thick that you sometimes can’t barely see other people inside the cabin. Temperature is comfortable, though high enough for plentiful sweating.
Mediterranean sauna is an environment of moderate humidity (around 55%) and mid-range temperature (55-60 Celsius). Special climate inside the cabin is created for maximum comfort and decent evaporation level for the essential oils.
Finnish sauna features high temperature level and low humidity, around 15%. Such a balance is created so you wouldn’t be exhausted during the long stay in the cabin.
In a salt cave, the air you breathe in is a blend of salt and aero-ions. It contains nearly no dust, bacteria and allergens.
In a children’s room, our youngest visitors enjoy their time with our caring animators. Moreover, 20-square-meter children’s pool is available.
Overnight at the hotel.
Free time, or optional we recommended visit SPA Centre “OASIS”
Free time.
Overnight at the hotel.
This ski resort is the highest in Ukraine (up to 1800 m). It also has no doubt the most beautiful views. While there are not enough snow-making machines, nature fills up the need: snow appears usually around November, and stay all the way till May. Sometimes the snow cover is 5 m high! If you are beginner, then this place is not for you. The slopes are rather tough, and there is barely any entertainment available. Ski resort is also not easily accessible, as there is no yet proper road up to it. If you decide to try out Dragobrat, plan for a fun ride in a local pick-up truck along the bumpy mountainous road! Great experience for those, looking for something off-the-beaten track.
DRAGOBRAT SKI RESORT FACTS SNAPSHOT
Slopes: averaging 1400 m to 1800 m height
Total length: 10 km
Number of lifts: 10
Service quality: medium
Accessibility: poor
Snow: available November to May, there are not enough snow-making machines, so check the weather forecast in advance.
Arrival to the Dragobrat. Check-in.
Lunch or a continuation of skiing.
Optional we recommended visit sauna complex.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day of skiing in Dragobrat
Or optional we recommended spend your time in restaurant of Ukrainian cuisine.
Overnight at the hotel.
Transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk railway station, or airport.
Tour price per 1 person in EURO
| Hotel | Per 1 personin 2-person group | Per 1 personIn 6-person group | Per 1 personIn 10-person group | Per 1 personIn 12-person group |
| Hotel 3* сategory | 610 euro | 420 euro | 390 euro | 380 euro |
| Hotel 4* сategory | 670 euro | 470 euro | 440 euro | 430 euro |
| Hotel 5* сategory | 890 euro | 700 euro | 670 euro | 430 euro |
