Vidviday Tour Operator

08/09/2023

🎉Officially!🎉 We have graduated 7 qualified guides for Transcarpathia.🦸‍♂️

The training was challenging, and only the best made it to the end — just 7 out of 39 people😲. Thank you to everyone who reached the finals. It was very tough, so we are proud of you😍.

You've probably already met them on our tours. And your ratings prove that we made the right choice.

Give a like❤️ if you recognize someone in the photo. And leave your impressions of the new guides in the comments.

P.S. The training actually finished back in May of this year. But due to the active tourist season, the diploma presentation took place yesterday.

15/08/2023

300,000 tourists!🔥 Just imagine!
🥳 300,000 tourists have visited our tours! And this is within 14 years of our work! 😍
This incredible result fills us with pride and gratitude! 💖

We are delighted that you have chosen us for your travels. We value your trust and do everything to ensure your vacation is unforgettable. 🥰

We don't stop in our support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine! 🫡
Our mission: You enjoy your journeys, and we allocate a portion of our profits to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🫶

Everything will be – Ukraine! 🇺🇦

11/01/2023

Long time no see!
A lot of things have happened since we met last time🤭

📍Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, we opened our volunteer headquarters in our office, closed a lot of fundraisers for the purchase of spare parts, clothes, and medicines for the Armed Forces, bought a car for our soldiers to the front, and participated in large-scale fundraisers, such as the purchase of bayraktars.
🗺 However, in addition to active volunteering, we continued our work in the field of tourism. We conducted many, many excursions around Lviv, took a large number of buses to Transcarpathia, Podillia, Carpathians.
🚌We are not going to stop showing the most interesting places of Ukraine, telling its history, traditions and cuisine of each Ukrainian region.
We will continue our tourism path in 2023 with new exciting tours. Stay in touch, because we have a lot of wonders to show!💙💛

25/03/2022

Russia launched 11 times more missiles against Ukraine in just 22 days than were used in Syria over 5 years. They want to destroy our country, but in Ukraine, we are sure we will win this war! 🇺🇦..We just wish other countries would do more to help us stop the destruction and killing of civilians...

25/02/2022

Yesterday Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. How can you help from abroad?
- donate to Come Back Alive non-profit organization helping Ukrainian army: https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/, or to a special account of the National Bank of Ukraine: https://bank.gov.ua/en/news/all/natsionalniy-bank-vidkriv-spetsrahunok-dlya-zboru-koshtiv-na-potrebi-armiyi;
- join peaceful protests in support of Ukraine near embassies, administration buildings in your country;
- contact a Ukrainian embassy in your country and ask them what kind of help they need;
- spread the word to help fight the information war, but only use information from reliable sources;
- if you know any politicians, opinion leaders, educate them on the importance of this war for the world and tell them that Ukraine needs help NOW and that strict sanctions should be imposed on Russia.

21/02/2022

Ternopil region is not very popular among foreign travelers, but actually, it is one of the most interesting destinations in Western Ukraine and has many castles and castle remains. Let's take a virtual trip to its 5 most outstanding landmarks. https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/castles-of-the-ternopil-region/

Ternopil region is not very popular among foreign travelers, but actually, it is one of the most interesting destinations in Western Ukraine, and very rich in castle remains. Read this article to l…

13/02/2022

Today we present you the only in-the-world pysanka museum located in Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region. Pysankas are Ukrainian Easter eggs decorated with traditional designs.
The museum's exterior is very unique – it is located in a 13,5 m-tall egg. The building houses 12,000 pysankas and decorated eggs from various regions of Ukraine made using different techniques. The oldest pysanka in their collection is over 500 years old!

30/01/2022

Transcarpathian cuisine is a unique blend of gastronomic traditions of Ukrainians, Hungarians, and other nationalities that have impacted this region. Before traveling to Western Ukraine, read and save our article that will guide you through local food https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/traditional-ukrainian-food-transcarpathia/

Transcarpathia, also called Zakarpattia is a region in western Ukraine. It is famous not only for its picturesque landscapes and panoramas, unique natural and historical monuments but also for its …

22/01/2022

Travelers from India🇮🇳 on our two-day tour Hutsul Carpathian Mountains + Bukovel Ski Resort. On this trip, tourists get to know the culture of Hutsuls - an ethnic group of Ukrainians who live in the Carpathian mountains. You can try their food, visit museums, buy local souvenirs and even take pictures in traditional clothing. In addition, the group will visit Yaremche waterfall and - the best ski resort in .
Departures every Saturday. DM to book!

08/01/2022

Travelers often ask us, "We will be staying in Lviv for several days, what can you recommend to visit nearby?" Zhovkva, a small but picturesque city just 30 minutes from Lviv is one of the destinations suitable for a 1-day trip.
https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/zhovkva-a-royal-city-in-the-lviv-region/

If you are traveling to Lviv, you are probably also wondering what you can visit near the city. To see one more destination, learn more about Ukraine and get new experience, we offer you a one-day …

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas from Lviv! 🎄
We wish you love, peace, happiness and new exciting trips!

12/12/2021

Where to travel in Ukraine in winter? What are the best destinations for skiing? https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/ukraine-ski-resorts/

Going to the Carpathians is always a good idea, regardless of the season. And in winter – this is the best thing you can think of for the weekend. Snow-capped mountains are not only a pleasur…

04/12/2021

Drohobych salt plant - one of the oldest factories in Europe still operating today - it was opened in 1250!

Salt at this small factory is still evaporated using the same technology as several centuries ago - with the help of firewood at high heat. The process is natural, and the final product is healthy. The factory has preserved its ancient look until today and thus is an interesting attraction for tourists coming to Drohobych.

What to see in Drohobych in addition to the salt plant:
💎 St. George Wooden Church (1657, belongs to UNESCO World Heritage list)
💎 Market square, with the Town Hall, the Gothic Church of St. Bartholomew (1392) and the Bell Tower (13th century),
💎 galleries and history museum.

Visit Drohobych on our 1-day sightseeing tour from Lviv!

26/11/2021

Askania-Nova is recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of Ukraine and is one of the hundred most famous reserves and parks in the world.
https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/askania-nova-reserve/

Askania-Nova is recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of Ukraine and is one of the hundred most famous reserves and parks in the world. It was here that an ordinary landowner, who loved an…

06/11/2021

Autumn in the Carpathian mountains 🍂

30/10/2021

The Carpathian mountains are probably the best place to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Ukraine. You will enjoy snow-capped mountain peaks, immerse in the local culture and get to know Ukrainian Christmas traditions.
We have listed 5 best destinations in the Carpathians to help you plan your holiday:
https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/new-year-and-christmas-carpathians-top-places/

They say the higher you get up the mountain, the closer you get to God. So where else can you better feel the spirit of Christmas than in the mountains? Christmas in the Carpathians is like a journ…

23/10/2021

Visit the 3 best castles of Ukraine in just one day!
On a group bus tour we will see:
🚌Olesko Castle;
🚌Pidhirtsi Castle;
🚌Zolochiv Castle.
Departures from Lviv every Tuesday and Thursday.
Go to our website for details and booking: https://vidviday.ua/pidhirtsi-olesko-zolochiv-castles

14/10/2021

Now is the right time to start thinking about your New Year plans❄️
Find inspiration in our article with the 14 best places for celebrating New Year in Western Ukraine. Magical Lviv, cozy Uzhhorod, Medieval castles, thermal waters, or maybe ski resorts? What would you choose?
https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/celebrate-the-new-year-top-14-places-in-western-ukraine/

New Year is a holiday that everyone is looking forward to with joy and hope for a miracle, new meetings and remarkable impressions. You can find all this in Western Ukraine. And we have already sel…

24/09/2021

Pikui - the highest peak (1408 m) of the Carpathian mountains located in the Lviv region. Here you will see breathtaking mountain views without having to spend too much time on the road from Lviv.

⛰️You can hike Pikui in just one day
⛰️Ascent to the top lasts about 2-3 hours and descent 1.5-2 hours
⛰️Any average healthy person can participate in the hike

Participate in a one-day hiking tour to Pikui from Lviv! Details and booking following the link: https://vidviday.ua/hiking-near-lviv-pikui

15/09/2021

A village that was intentionally flooded in 1981, Bakota, is now a picturesque travel destination. This area attracts travelers with its warm climate, stunning views, several beaches, and a cave monastery.
https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/bakota-picturesque-destination-ukraine/

Bakota once used to be the capital of the whole region, the location of one of the oldest monasteries in Ukraine, later – the tragedy of thousands of people, and now it is a place where travelers w…

10/09/2021

See the gems of Western Ukraine on our tour Kamianets-Podilskiy, Chernivtsi + Bakota.

You will visit:
💎Kamianets-Podilskiy and its fortress
💎Chernivtsi old town and university
💎Khotyn fortress
💎Verteba cave
💎beautifl landscapes of Bakota
💎Dniester river cruise

The tour lasts 3 days with departures every Friday.

Find more information about the tour here: https://vidviday.ua/bakota-tour

02/09/2021

Hot air ballooning in Ukraine is one of the choices you have to make the long-cherished human dream of flying come true. Ukraine's beautiful nature, comfortable climate, and a high number of historic buildings provide an excellent backdrop for balloon rides. How to experience this adventure read in our article:
https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/hot-air-baloon-rides-ukraine/

Hot air ballooning in Ukraine is one of the choices you have to make the long-cherished human dream of flying come true. It is an opportunity to “hang” between heaven and earth, to floa…

27/08/2021

Stunning views of Bakota, an area on the banks of the Dniester river. You can visit Bakota on some of our trips, for example on Kamianets-Podilkyi, Chernivtsi, and Bakota Tour: https://vidviday.ua/bakota-tour

19/08/2021

As a city that was founded more than 7 centuries ago, Lviv is extremely rich in historical artifacts and art gems and has more than 40 museums. To help you navigate in this abundance, we have selected the best museums and galleries that are worth visiting.
On our list, you can find outdoor museums, museums that fascinate with their stunning architecture, bohemian galleries, and even a beer museum.

https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/lviv-museums-galleries/

As a city that was founded more than 7 centuries ago, Lviv is extremely rich in historical artifacts and art gems. There are currently more than 40 museums in the city where visitors can see them. …

12/08/2021

Have you ever see ostrich chicks? We have, because an ostrich farm that we visit on our tours now has these cuties😍

06/08/2021

Did you know that there's a holiday in Ukraine during which it is traditional to jump over the fire? Or that on a certain day locals will throw water at you if you go to Lviv city center?

Read our article to learn about the traditions of Ukrainian holidays. As a bonus, we give you 3 interesting and rather quirky Ukrainian customs.

https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/ukraine-traditions-holidays/

Ukraine is a diverse country with many unique and interesting traditions. Different ethnic groups and religions enriched and enhanced our culture throughout the centuries. Christianity was introduc…

29/07/2021

Travellers from Dubai taking pictures in traditional Hutsul clothes during our Around in 7 Days tour.

This is an excellent opportunity to see beautiful Ukrainian nature, learn about local customs and meet — an ethnic group of Ukrainians who live in the Carpathian mountains and still preserve their ancient traditions.

20/07/2021

Tarakaniv Fort was built in the 19th century in Rivno region near the city of Dubno. Once a magnificent building, this fortification is now deserted slowly tumbling into ruins. However, its haunted atmosphere, nature and mystic legends attract Ukrainian and foreign tourist to this place.

13/07/2021

What are must-see attractions in Kyiv for foreign tourists? We have picked the best places that you can visit depending on how much time you plan to spend in the capital. Discover the most important landmarks to see when you only have 2-3 days, and great places to continue exploring for 4 and more days.

https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/best-attractions-in-kyiv-for-foreign-tourists-in-2021/

In recent years, Kyiv has sparked the interest of the global audience. In 2019, 1.5 million foreign tourists visited the city – the all-time highest number. Thanks to good airplane connections and …

08/07/2021

Lavender blooms in Ukraine throughout July. Lavender fields make excellent photo location and we have launched several tours that include visiting them📸
Join us!

22/06/2021

Travellers are exploring Ukrainian culture with us! Our trips are a great way to learn about local arts and crafts, try on traditional clothes, meet the locals and taste homemade food. We invite you to discover Ukraine together!

10/06/2021

See the most beautiful panoramas of the Carpathian mountains on our Maniava Monastery, Mount Drahobrat, and Pertsi Valley 2-day tour!
You will see Maniava waterfall and monastery with ascetic monks' settlement, ride a cable car to Drahobrat mountain and enjoy the views and Pertsi valley.
Details and booking here: https://vidviday.ua/maniava-drahobrat-pertsi

02/06/2021

Svirzh castle is a fortified castle located in the village of Svirzh, Lviv region.
This late reneissamce castle dates back to the 15th century. It stands on a picturesque hill facing a lake.

You can visit this castle on our 1-day 4 Best Castles near Lviv tour.

26/05/2021

Rafting in Ukraine offers you beautiful landscapes, joyful companions, and exciting adventures. There are many rivers suitable for rafting in our country. Their difficulty varies. For example, rafting on the calm Dniester river is easy even for beginners, while mountain river Stryi will be more challenging.
Find out what you need to know about rafting in Ukraine in our article:
https://vidviday.ua/blog/en/rafting-in-ukraine-adventure-travel/

What you need to know about rafting in Ukraine If you like adventure travel, rafting will be a great opportunity for you to spend time outdoors, experience beautiful landscapes, experience exciting…

20/05/2021

We are enjoying Volynska Hollandiya - a flower festival held in Volyn region🌸

14/05/2021

This month, we have been visiting tulip valleys in Western Ukraine and our tourists brought home many awesome photos 🌷

05/05/2021

Crocuses valley on Drahobrat mountain 🌸

30/04/2021

Uzhhorod, sakura blossoms, traveling, love! 😍