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
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