Manyava Skete and Maniava Waterfall Tour

Live guide: English, German, Russian, Ukrainian

Duration: 6 hours

Private bus tour

Dates: every day upon request

Discover a beautiful spiritual pearl of the Ukrainian Carpathians – Manyavsky Skete, surrounded by a dense coniferous forest. Feel a peaceful atmosphere of this ancient Orthodox monastery, often called “Ukrainian Athos”. Moreover, you will see a stunning Maniava Waterfall that is one of the most beautiful Carpathian waterfalls.

During this tour, you will:

Explore a cozy territory of the Manyava Skete surrounded by a tall defense wall made of stone
Examine an architectural ensemble of the Exaltation of the Holly Cross Monastery
Discover a famous “Blessed stone” and a holly spring that has healing properties
Enjoy a mesmerizing view of the Maniava Waterfall and beautiful nature around it
Spend a day away from the hustle of the city and breath fresh Carpathian air

Manyava Skete and Maniava Waterfall Tour (Price in Euro per group)

Car (up to 3 seats) – € 100
Minivan (up to 8 seats) – € 130
Minibus (up to 19 seats) – € 150

Included highlights:

professional guide service
transportation services along the route
pick up service from the hotel

Exclusions:

gratuities (optional)

Good to know:

please wear comfortable shoes
it’s a half day country tour, the distance from Yaremche to Manyava is 49 km

Enjoy a wonderful day trip to the one of the biggest shrines of the Carpathians – Manyava Hermitage, situated in the secluded pine forest near the Manyavka River. When you meet your guide at the reception of your tour will start. On the way to the Manayva male monastery, you will observe genuine Carpathian landscapes and find out important facts of the “Ukrainian Athos”.

The history of the Manyava Skete dates back to the XIII century, when the dwelling monks from Kiev-Pechersk Lavra found the holly spring on the “Blessed Stone”. According to the legend, the monks witnessed an apparition of the Virgin Mary and founded a cave monastery on that place. It is believed that the water from the spring has healing properties.

You will be amazed by the beauty and tranquility of the Manyava Orthodox Monastery, founded in XVII century. With your guide, you will visit the splendid wooden Church of the Exaltation of the Holly Cross where you will find miraculous icons. The time, spent in the monastery, will fill your soul with peace and happiness.

During the second part of the tour, you will see another famous attraction of the Carpathian Mountains – the Maniava Waterfall. This splendid waterfall is one of the highest in Ukraine – 20 m. It is situated in an extremely picturesque canyon of the Manyavka River, in the shadows of the trees. There is a small lake at the foot of the waterfall with fresh chilling water, where you may refresh during a hot summer day.

Your guide will tell you some intriguing legends about this place and you will take a lot of stunning pictures there. Then, you’ll return to your car and start your trip back to your hotel after such a lovely day.

Destination: Carpathians