Apuseni Trip – Caves, waterfalls, gorges, old rural traditions
Discover the treasures of Apuseni Mountains in 4 days of wonder
Day 1:
Brasov or Sibiu to Arieseni, by private bus.
In our way we will visit Alba Iulia Citadel City and Scarisoara Cave.
Arrival to Arieseni village, accommodation. Dinner.
Day 2:
Cetatile Ponorului (Ponor Fortress Circuit) and Crossing the Cave
The Ponor Fortress Circuit: This circuit route allows you to visit the most spectacular and grandiose karst complex in the Apuseni Mountains – Cetatile (Fortresses of) Ponor – rock formation that resemble fortresses.
This trail is in some places with high difficulty.
The circuit: Dolina I (ravine) – then the monumental gate, the great portal of Ponorului cave and then, if the weather and the water level allow it, we make a spectacular, addrenaline rich and fun crossing of the cave – Dolina II (ravine, optional) – Dolina III(ravine) – The Balconies (scenic view) – Fortress Valley – Arieseni. Total trek time 5-7 hours.
Accommodation in Arieseni. Dinner.
Day 3:
Breakfast.
Ponor Circuit: Padis Chalet – Poiana Ponor – I Dolina – Portal Ponor – Dolina II – Dolina III – Balconies – Camping Glăvoi – Padis Chalet (5h).
Circuit route that allows visiting the most spectacular and grandiose karstic complex in the Apuseni Mountains – Ponor fortress. Trail difficulty sometimes raised.
Day 4:
Sunken Village and return home
Breakfast then return home, but not without first visiting the tailings lake at Geamana with his sunken village the tower of the old church rising from its poisoned waters.
Difficulty:
Medium to easy trek, but with some short very difficult or technical parts. Tourists participants must have a good physical condition and have minimal experience on the mountain.
Attention! Specific on mountains, we can expect a sudden worsening of weather!
Services included:
– English/french/spanish speaking guide during the entire trip
– Transport from Brasov or Sibiu, by minibus or car depending on the number of participants
– Guest House accommodation – half board
The price does not include:
– Other meals than those specified in the program
– Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
– Any other services required by tourists, or any additional services not specified in the program due to force majeure (eg costs arising from the extension of stay due to bad weather)
Equipment/gear:
Tourists must be equipped according to this type of activity:
– waterproof clothes
– raincoat
– boots
– 60L rainproof backpack
– army/Swiss knife
– thermos for water or tea
– sun hat
– Sunglasses
– sunscreen
– plastic bags to protect things in backpack
– headlamp
– although accommodation is chalet, personal sleeping bag is recommended.
– trekking poles are recommended
– plastic bags to protect things in backpack
- Duration: 4 Days
- Difficulty: easy to medium hike
Carpathian Adventure 12 day tour (Cities and Mountains)
Day 1 : Wellcome to Romania: Sinaia and Peles Castle Day 2: Bucegi Mountains Day 3: Visit Ialomicioarei Cave & Trekking Day 4: Visit Bran Castle and Curmatura Chalet Day 5: Hiking at the foot of the most spectacular mountain Day 6: Transfer with private bus to Balea Lake Day 7: Trekking on the route Piscul Negru (Black Peak) – Capra Lake – Balea Lake, Day 8: Transfer by private bus to Sibiu Day 10: Tihuta Pass to Brasov Day 12: Transfer with private bus to the airport. The rate Includes:
We will wait you at the airport and transfer with private bus to Sinaia. If we have enough time, we will visit Peles Castle. If not, we will do it next day.
Accommodation in Sinaia.
Transfer with private bus to the heart of the Bucegi Mountains at Padina chalet. Next, trekking on a spectacular route: Horoabei Canyon – about 5h, difference of altitude about 400m. Accommodation at Pestera Hotel or Padina Chalet.
Trekking through Saua Strunga to Moieciu de Sus about 5h, difference of altitude in ascension 400m and 900m at descent.
Accommodationa in Moieciu or Bran.
Transfer to Zarnesti where we will visit the bear reserve. Trekking up to the Curmatura Chalet about 2,5h, difference of altitude 600m. Accommodation at the Curmatura Chalet.
from Romania, Piatra Craiului and descent to the mountain village Pestera. Hiking about 5h, difference of altitude in ascension 200m and 400m at descent. Accommodation at guesthouse.
in Fagaras Mountains,trough Rucar Bran pass, Curtea de Arges, Pitesti. We can make a rappel for about 2 hours in Oratii Canyon. We will stop to the Poienari Citadel, Curtea de Arges Monastery and Vidraru Dam.
Accommodation at the Piscul Negru Chalet.
about 5h difference of altitude in ascension about 600m and 200m at descent. Accommodation at the Balea Lake Chalet.
( Hermannstadt ), city tour, then to Sighisoara – visit the old Citadel, Sovata, Lacul Rosu (Red Lake) Accommodation at guesthouse at the shore of the lake,)..
Day 9: Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorges),
Izvorul Muntelui Lake (Mountain Spring Lake, Neamt Fortress and the monasteries of Bucovina (land of painted monasteries).
Acommodation in Tihuta Pass – Piatra Fantanele.
Tihuta Pass – Bistrita – Tg.Mures – Brasov.
Acommodation at Brasov.
Day 11: Brasov – visit to the historical center and then ascent to Tampa Mountain or hiking to 7 Scari Canyon (7 Stairs Canyon). Optional visit Poiana Brasov. In the evening Brasov by Night. Acommodation in Brasov
-transport with private bus
-acommodation
-meals: half-board
-romanian guide (english/french/spanish speaking)
-activities stipulated in the the contract
The rate not include:
– entrance fee to the museum and reserves
-other meals than those specified at included
-alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Duration: 12 Days
- Difficulty: easy or medium hiking
Ceahlau – Ascent to The Mythical Mountain
Excursion to the Ceahlau Mountains – Shadow of the Pyramid
3 days / 2 nights – 350 lei
Day 1:
Departure from Brasov at 8 o’clock. Around 14 o’clock we will go from Durau to Cabana Fantanele on a route of 1.5-2 hours. After passing through the impressive Panaghia rock we continue the route to Cabana Dochia (2-2.30 hours), where we will be staying for the next two nights. After leaving the luggage at the cabin, if time permits, we make a tour to the Great Ocolas (1907 m). Return to Dochia Cottage
Accommodation at the cottage.
Day 2:
Awakening early in the morning, before sunrise, to climb the Toaca peak. From here we will see the famous phenomenon called the Shadow of the Pyramid. We then went down to the Izvorul Muntelui Chalet (3.30-4 hours). From here we return on another route to Cabana Dochia (4-4.30 hours).
Day 3:
We descend to Durau on the route that goes on to Duruitoarea waterfall (4-4.30 hours).
Return home
Services included
– guide throughout the trip
– accommodation at the cottage,
The price does not include:
– meal
– alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
– transport – (eventually, upon request we can facilitate transport by connecting participants from the same area and sharing by car)
– any other services requested by tourists, but not specified in the program
– any additional services caused by force majeure (eg expenses arising as a result of prolonging the stay caused by bad weather)
It is a medium difficulty tour. But tourists will be rewarded with unforgettable views and they will bring home amazing memories and photos!
The participants must have a good physical condition and a minimum mountain experience.
- Duration: 3 Days
- Difficulty: easy to medium hike
Danube Delta – explore a Paradise of life in Europe
Discover, Explore and Enjoy Danube Delta – guided trips
Part of the UNESCO World Heritage, Danube Delta has the third largest biodiversity in the world, only after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Galapagos Archipelago in Ecuador,
With 5,000 square kilometers of wetlands. Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve host over 5,500 flora and fauna species. Half of this area is virtually pristine.
The Danube River is the most international river on the planet. It’s run start in Germany, ends in Romania and between it cross Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and visits four capitals: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade.
We offer you two guided tours, 6 or 7 days, to discover, explore Danube Delta.
Full details below. Enjoy!
– DANUBE DELTA –
– A week of dream in Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
Day 1: In the heart of Danube Delta.
Transfer by private bus from Bucharest or Brasov to Tulcea
Boat trip on the Dunarea Veche (Old Danube Channel) to Mila 23, a fishing village right in the heart of Danube Delta.
Accommodation at a beautiful guesthouse
Day 2: Sand dunes at Letea forest
Boat transport to the Chilia Veche village and then to Letea forest. Trekking through the Letea Forest sand dunes in the search of the so beautiful but so elusive herds of wild horses.
In the afternoon we return to the guesthouse.
Accommodation at the guesthouse
Day 3: Through the heart of the Danube Delta
Boat trip in circuit through the heart of the Danube Delta. Amazing scenery, many lakes and channels, countless birds, flowers, an absolute, ultimate delight for photographers and nature lovers.
In the afternoon we return to the guesthouse.
Accommodation at the guesthouse.
Day 4: Day 4: Where the Danube meets the Sea: Sulina and St Gheorghe
Breakfast then transfer by speed boat to Sulina town, an old city port, located right where the Danube empties into the waters of the Black Sea.
We make a short trip on sea, then we return to Sulina city. We visit the old lighthouse and the town. Enjoy some spare time for a meal, beer or coffee on the bank of the Danube, and then we’re getting on back the boat and cruise among canals and marshes to the small and picturesque fishing village of St. George. Accommodation at the guesthouse and then leisure. Enjoy the secluded and quiet beach.
Day 5: Visiting the Pelicans
We will sail on the canals to Meleaua (small sand island) Sahalin where we will meet large colonies of pelicans and other birds. Return for lunch then beach time!
Accommodation at the guesthouse.
Day 6: Returning home
Breakfast and transfer to Tulcea by boat and then to Bucharest by bus.
Option: if enough time, we will visit the ruins of the ancient roman fortress Histria
Difficulty: very easy
Services included:
– English/french/spanish speaking guide during the entire trip
– Transport from Brasov or Sibiu, by minibus or car depending on the number of participants
– Guest House accommodation – half board
The price does not include:
– Other meals than those specified in the program
– Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
– Any other services required by tourists, or any additional services not specified in the program due to force majeure (eg costs arising from the extension of stay due to bad weather)
- Duration: 6 Days
- Difficulty: easy trekking
Macin Mountains – trekking the oldest mountains in Romania
Explore Macin Mountains – Trekking on the oldest mountains in Romania
4 days trip – easy hiking
Macin Mountains were formed about 300-400 million years ago as compared to the younger Carpathian Mountains which took the present shape “only” 65 million years ago. With a rich fauna and flora, and also breathtaking granit landscapes, the Macin Mountains are a great target for the nature lover or the passionate geologist or photographer
On different levels of vegetation, between 7 and 467 m – the hightest point, Tutuiatu Peak, we meet the unique steppe landscapes on the slopes, followed by forests with oak, flowering ash, hornbeam and downy oak, leading to bushes on the peaks and cliffs, and steppe-looking alpine meadows.
Full details below.
- Duration: 4 Days
- Difficulty: easy hike
