This hiking trip starts with a visit to Ostrich Farm near village Bardar, Ialoveni district, 25 km south-west of Chisinau where you have a chance to see rare birds and other animals, talk to the owner of the farm and buy healthy quails' eggs, or, at a higher price even those of ostriches.

After that we move further to Ulmu lake, 44 km west from Chisinau, near village by the same name. The route leads us through the Codri / forest in fresh green colors.

In 6 km we reach our final destination - the monastery Condrita, near village by the same name.

Intensity of the trip is light, affordable for children starting from 9 years.

Approx. length of the hiking trail 6 km.

Participants need to have hiking shoes and comfortable hiking wind-protective clothing, small backpack. Food and drink (min. 1,5 liters) - on your own.

Typical duration of the trip: 7:30 hours = 1,5 hours tour around Ostrich Farm + 3 hours hiking + 1,5 hour lunch and sightseeing + 1,5 hours round-trip transport from Chisinau

Distance from Chisinau (start / finish point): 25 / 30 km

Price options (per person), Lei MD :

To make a reservation please pay a non-refundable deposit of 75 lei.

Price includes transportation in Mercedes Sprinter type bus, English-speaking guide, hike around the area.

Contact person - Leonid (tel. 0,69258006)

Departure at 9:00 from intersection of Pushkin and Columna streets, at the corner of the Cathedral park. (see map below). Return to the same place by 16:30