Traveling and hiking with children — the best alternative vacation for a child

In our modern lifestyle, where we spend too much time sitting, outdoor recreation has become more of a necessity than an option. A camping trip with children is an opportunity to escape from the bustle of the city and distract the child from the virtual world, giving him a lot of new emotions and impressions. If you choose the appropriate route and organize everything correctly, the hike will become an exciting adventure for your child, which will instill in him an interest in active recreation and leave many memories.

Preparation, restrictions and age

You should choose a family hiking route based on your age. We offer organized hikes for children aged 5 years and older. This is the most interesting period, when little robbers begin to consciously get acquainted with the world around them. At this age, they themselves turn into walkers and explorers, they can already carry small backpacks. On the other hand, our trips to the mountains will be an exciting pastime for both teenagers and adults.

The peculiarity of hiking trips of this class is the absence of difficult trails. Accordingly, the preparation here is the most basic. For children, regular walks, light running (at a distance of no more than 1-2 km) and physical exercise are sufficient. For parents, running and cycling training (5-10) 2-3 times a week, general endurance exercises and back strengthening are optimal. Climbing stairs is also recommended as a workout.

Before you go on a mountain hike with children, it is also important to take care of your equipment and clothing. The necessary equipment for such a family vacation are:

  • Roomy travel backpacks (40-50 liters for parents and 10-20 liters for children) — they will store all your equipment, clothes and food.
  • Sleeping bags — should be designed for overnight stays in cold weather, while there are special children’s sleeping bags for schoolchildren.
  • Hygiene products in a minimum quantity, as well as a first aid kit, towels, sunscreen cream.

When going to the mountains with children, you should take light and breathable things that will provide a comfortable microclimate both at night in a sleeping bag and during the day while climbing. Both children’s and adult wardrobes should be multi-layered and include:

  1. Thermal underwear — removes moisture. At the same time, in the summer season, instead of a thermal T-shirt, a regular synthetic T-shirt is suitable.
  2. A fleece jacket allows you to stay warm even in the coldest weather.
  3. Membrane jacket — provides comfortable movement.

For any tourism in the mountains, trekking boots (sneakers in warm weather) are indispensable, and family hikes with children are no exception. In these shoes you will move with maximum comfort over rough terrain and hills.

Choosing a family route

When choosing a specific hiking option for children, you should consider several nuances. First of all, it should be a safe route with small transitions. Children can withstand physical activity in the mountains very well, but not everyone will appreciate long and monotonous climbs. A hiking trip should be interesting for a child. It is worth choosing trekking, during which he can enjoy nature and picturesque panoramas. This is exactly the kind of mountain hike for children accompanied by a professional guide that you can order from us.

We organize hikes with children in the Carpathians, providing an opportunity to touch the greatness of the mountains and gain their first climbing experience. You can choose one of the following routes:

  1. Поход с детьми к Манявскому водопаду и укрытиям УПА — the most exciting route, while featuring moderate drops and easy transitions. By going on such a hike with your child, you can introduce him not only to active recreation, but also to history. You will visit the Manyavsky monastery, founded in 1606, as well as the fascinating mountain valley of Repna. At the wormwood, parents and children will be able to taste cheeses made according to ancient recipes, as well as play in the fresh air.
  2. Поход для детей с родителями на Говерлу и Кукуль — an ideal option for a novice tourist who wants to climb the highest peak in Ukraine. During this family hike, you will enjoy unique mountain views, the aroma of meadows, and fresh berries. You will spend the night on a picturesque lawn near the Prut River, as well as a visit to the Kukul meadow. If you wish, you can climb the Vesnarka mountain valley, which offers a wonderful view of Hoverla and the Montenegrin ridge. This route is included in the total price of the children’s hike.

Go on a hiking trip for parents with children in the team of guides “Extreme Guide”

You can order a hiking trip with the whole family on favorable terms and with a guarantee of an exciting pastime with us. Our team consists of experienced guides who think through every detail of the route. Such a weekend will leave many pleasant impressions for both parents and children. Moreover, the price indicated on the website already includes guide services, entrance fees to protected areas and local transfers.