DAWN ON MT. SYNIAK

Main checkpoints: Bukovel – Tomnatyk meadow – Mt. Syniak (1665) – Bukovel
Length: 14 km
Elevation gain: 576 m
Complexity: medium

This isn’t just a hike – it’s a quiet journey into the stillness of night and the wonder of a new day. It begins in darkness, when the air is cool and pure, and the forest lies deep in sleep. You step carefully, attuned to every sound – the soft crunch of twigs underfoot, the whisper of pine needles swaying gently overhead. Around you, a sky strewn with stars stretches wide, while your flashlight cuts a narrow, glowing path through the woods.

As you climb higher, the night slowly loosens its hold. The world stirs. Damp trails run through shadowy spruce groves, guiding you toward a distant horizon already tinged with promise. In the east, the first streaks of light stretch across the sky, shifting its colors from deep blue to delicate shades of pink and lavender – like a watercolor coming to life.

At the summit of Mt. Syniak, time seems to pause. Perched on the rugged Gorgany ridge, surrounded by ancient boulders, you witness the sun rising over the majestic mountains. Golden light spills across the peaks, while the valleys below remain veiled in mists – rolling and shifting like rivers of cloud, caught between light and shadow.

The soft morning glow transforms everything it touches. The landscape becomes timeless. There are no distractions, no words – just you, the silence, and a quiet sense of gratitude.

This is more than a spectacle. It’s an experience that settles deep within you. A rare moment of balance, of being completely in the moment.

And it's also an accomplishment – earned, not given. You’ve risen through cold and darkness, traded sleep for the promise of light, and reached the top as a new day begins. That feeling stays with you. It becomes part of you, a lasting reminder of your resilience, your will, and your bond with the wild.

Start: 03:00
Duration: 6 hours
Days of availability: Thursday, Friday
Price: 1500 UAH

Who is this route for:

• Designed for guests aged 12-60.
• Takes place in a small group of up to 12 people – for comfort, safety, and quality guidance.
• Recommended for participants with experience in mountain hiking or good physical fitness.
• May be challenging for beginners due to terrain, distance, and hike duration.

The price includes:

• Transfer.
• Guide support.
• Tourist flashlights hire.
• Lunch box.
• Medical insurance.

Paid additionally:

• Trekking poles hire.

Booking:

Dear friends, we strongly recommend that you book our services in advance. In order to make a reservation, please provide our manager with the following info via Telegram, WhatsApp or Viber:

• the name of the tour;
• desired date;
• full names of each participant from your group;
• the hotel you reside in.

In response, the manager will send you a confirmation letter and a payment invoice. As soon as the payment is complete, you will receive another letter containing your travel schedule, time and place of meeting on the day of the tour.