Wild Carpathians: discovering Gorgany (private tour)
Tour 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.
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Special terms
- The program of the tour is designed for physically healthy people who are interested in outdoor activities. The average distance of the daily walks is 7-12 km. Sections of rocky terrain may increase the complexity of the path. This tour is of moderate complexity and recommended to those who have the experience of day-long mountain walks. During the tour, everybody carries his/her own backpack with personal equipment and a share of food supply for the group.
- Higher in the mountains, the temperature may be significantly lower than that at the foothills, and strong winds may occur. Unpredictable weather changes are possible, too. Please be warned that some Gorgany summits are covered with snow till May.
- The guide reserves the right to make changes in the program depending on the weather or the condition of the participants.
- We kindly ask to double check our
- 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.
- Please inform us if you need any of the below mentioned equipment while booking the tour. The prices are given per person per day. We kindly ask you to reserve the equipment in advance. We don't demand any deposit from our clients.
- Backpack for hiking (40-50L for women, 50-70L for men) with a rain cover
- Tent
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag (comfort rating 0..+5 Cº)
- 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
- 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
- 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
Pickup
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's included
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