Incredible Borzhava: Velykyy Verkh and Shypit Waterfall (private tour)
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Minimum age is 10 years (recommended)
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Dress code: check our recommended equipment list below
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
This hike is of moderate complexity with the length of the route appr. 16 km. Sections of rocky terrain in combination with snow may increase the complexity of the path. Duration is appr. 15 hours. Small-group format ensures a personalized experienc...
Highlights
15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guiding services
hotel pickup and drop-off
private tour
Snacks
transportation by private vehicle
travel insurance
meals during the hike
extra drinks and meals
equipment rent (if required)
Incredible Borzhava: Velykyy Verkh and Shypit Waterfall (private tour)
(2) Reviews
Pylypets
About
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.
This hike is of moderate complexity with the length of the route appr. 16 km. Sections of rocky terrain in combination with snow may increase the complexity of the path. Duration is appr. 15 hours. Small-group format ensures a personalized experienc...
Highlights
15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guiding services
hotel pickup and drop-off
private tour
Snacks
transportation by private vehicle
travel insurance
meals during the hike
extra drinks and meals
equipment rent (if required)
Itinerary
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)Polonyna Borzhava is a mountain range in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It has the longest woodless mountain meadows in Transcarpathia, stretching for about 50 km. Borzhava is mostly covered with grass and bilberry bushes, which creates the characteristic velvety appearance of its slopes and makes it a favourite destination for berry foraging from July till September.