Uman and Sofiyivka. Golden autumn in an 18th-century masterpiece park: the Island of Love, waterfalls and the underground River Acheron

13 hours (06:30–19:30, approx.) · Meet at 06:15, departure at 06:30
Kyiv, Teremky metro station, by the station exit
The Island of Love with its pavilion in Sofiyivka Park
An alley covered with fallen leaves in Sofiyivka
A grotto and waterfall among autumn leaves in Sofiyivka
The Lower Pond with its fountain in Sofiyivka Park
A golden autumn wood in Sofiyivka
The Island of Love with its pavilion in Sofiyivka ParkAn alley covered with fallen leaves in SofiyivkaA grotto and waterfall among autumn leaves in SofiyivkaThe Lower Pond with its fountain in Sofiyivka ParkA golden autumn wood in Sofiyivka

Sofiyivka in Uman is a park that Count Stanisław Szczęsny Potocki created in 1796 for his wife Sofia, and autumn makes it especially picturesque: the ponds reflect golden trees and fallen leaves cover the paths. FantoTravel takes a group here for a whole day from Kyiv, with a guide and a long lunch stop. You will see the Island of Love, waterfalls and grottoes, and can take an optional boat ride along the underground River Acheron.

Why go

  • The Island of Love with its white pavilion and golden willows – Sofiyivka’s most recognizable autumn view
  • The Upper and Lower Parks, with waterfalls, grottoes and rocky shores designed as a landscape performance
  • A boat ride along the underground River Acheron – an optional extra for adults and kids
  • A tour with a park guide and free time for an unhurried walk and autumn photos
  • One day, one bus and a FantoTravel guide: from departure in Kyiv to your return in the evening

Route

Starting point:
Kyiv, Teremky metro station
Departure at 06:30
Drive to Uman
About 3 hours, 210 km
Sofiyivka Park
A tour with a park guide: the Upper and Lower Parks, the Island of Love, waterfalls and grottoes
Admission – UAH 300, school students – UAH 150; park tour – UAH 70, for children – UAH 40; paid separately
Underground River Acheron
A boat ride through an underground tunnel – optional
UAH 100, child – UAH 50, paid separately
Lunch in Uman
Free time for lunch at a café near the park
At your own expense, about 1 hour
Free time in Sofiyivka
Explore your favorite spots in the park on your own, autumn photos
Return to Kyiv
About 3 hours
Kyiv, Teremky metro station
Expected return around 19:30

Good to know

What’s included
Travel by comfortable bus Kyiv – Uman – Kyiv and a FantoTravel guide for the whole day.
Paid separately
Admission to Sofiyivka Park costs UAH 300, or UAH 150 for school students. The guided tour of the park costs UAH 70, or UAH 40 for school-age children. The boat ride on the underground River Acheron costs UAH 100, or UAH 50 for children. All tickets can be added to your order together with your seat on the tour. Lunch is at your own expense. Park prices valid from October 1, 2026.
Park opening hours
The park is open daily from 9:00 to 20:00, last entry at 18:00.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes for the alleys and stairs, warm clothes – it gets chilly in the park in November – water and a light snack.
Tour language
The tour is conducted in Ukrainian.

The park consists of the Upper and Lower Parks and is laid out as a landscape performance: around every bend of an alley a new scene opens up with water, cliffs and stone. That is why the park guide leads the group along a carefully planned route rather than at random. The main sights are the Island of Love with its white pavilion in the middle of a pond, the Lower Pond with its tall fountain, rocky shores and waterfalls peeking out between golden trees. In autumn the colors are richer than in summer and the photo spots are closer together – so the park is perfect for anyone coming for the pictures. The underground River Acheron is an attraction of its own: boats glide through an underground tunnel. The ride is optional and costs extra. After the guided walk there is free time to go back to your favorite spots, have a coffee and take photos at your own pace. FantoTravel provides transportation and a guide, and park admission, the guided tour and the boat ride can be added to your order together with your seat on the tour.

Schedule

Sun
Nov 15
06:30
16 seats left
Sun
Nov 29
06:30
16 seats left

Organized by: FantoTravel · Guide: Honcharenko Olena Vasylivna

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