Ai-Petri is a mountain located within the Yalta range of the Crimean Mountains, approximately 2 million years old, situated at an elevation of 4000 feet. The word Ai-Petri is of Greek origin, which translates as Saint Peter. The mountain is located near the city of Alupka. It is regarded as one of the wildest peaks in Crimea due to their suspension bridges. The uniqueness of this peak is that the fact that this place is considered to be one of the windiest places in Crimea where the wind blows for 125 days in a year with a speed of 100 miles per hour. On top of that, it is also one of the foggiest places in Ukraine, having the maximum number of hazy days. These two factors add to the mystery and excitement of the place.
The place offers a breathtaking view of the peak and coast. One can get to the top of the hill by hiking or via a cable car ride to enjoy the astounding scenery of the green forests, white cliffs, Black Sea, and surrounding cities of Yalta and Alupka. Ai-Petri also offers various sports and adventure activities during summer and winter season such as rope bridges, cable cars, bungee jumping, rope sliding, zip lines, horseback riding, and more. It is famous for its incredible set of cable bridges, which attracts tourists from far and wide. This place is a must-visit as it has so much to offer, not only in terms of splendid view but also the experience of exotic local food, which makes the journey worth it.
You can take the Mishor-Ai-Petri cable car, which will take about 15 minutes (3 kilometers) to climb the Ai-Petri plateau
By bus: From Yalta, tourists can take shuttle buses No. 102 and 107 (from the bus station) and No. 132 (from the clothing market). Buses depart every 15 minutes, and the journey time is 40 to 45 minutes. The fare is 12 UAH, approximately. From the center of Yalta city, you can take bus No. 32. The duration of the journey is 50 to 60 minutes, and the fare is 12 UAH, approximately
By car: You can hire a private taxi which will cost you around 190 to 230 UAH approximately for one way. The duration of the trip is around 20 to 25 minutes. You can also rent a car
By minibus: A minibus is also used for trips only if they are full, but they don’t have any schedules
By foot: You can always hike or walk along the trails to reach the top while enjoying the view. Some famous trails are Taraktash Trail and Miskhor trail
Even though the hill doesn't have specific timings but the timing of the cable car to reach the top of the hill is
Upward
Sunday: 10.00 a.m to 3.30 p.m
Monday: 10.00 a.m to 3.30 p.m
Tuesday: 10.00 a.m to 3.30 p.m
Wednesday: 10.00 a.m to 3.30 p.m
Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 3.30 p.m
Friday: 10.00 a.m to 3.30 p.m
Saturday: 10.00 a.m to 3.30 p.m
Downward
Sunday: 11.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m
Monday: 11.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m
Tuesday: 11.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m
Wednesday: 11.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m
Thursday: 11:00 a.m to 4.30 p.m
Friday: 11.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m
Saturday: 11.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m
Waiting Time
Yes, approximately 20 minutes to get the cable car in case of too many visitors
Entrance Fee
Entry fee for Mishor-Ai-Petri cable car: 110UAH for one way (adult)
Children’ ticket from 6-12 years: 95 UAH for one way
Children under 6years for free
For suspension bridge: 200 UAH approximately
Time you can spend
24 hours to 48 hours
Weather
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