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Our Hiking tour in Transylvania is a private trip for hikers with good physical training, who want to explore the most beautiful mountain trails in Transylvania. It is a private tour, intended for friends or members of the same family. The routes we will cover are of medium difficulty (around 15 kilometres per day, 500 to 1000 meters altitude gain). For every 2 days of hiking, we will have an easier day, in which we will visit tourist attractions in the area or we will rest.
You will be accompanied by an experienced mountain guide for the whole period. In most cases, the mountain guide will also be the driver. For larger groups (> 8 people), we will rent a larger minibus with a driver.
During the trip, you will need to carry a small backpack of 20-30 litres. The rest of the luggage will be stored in the minibus or in the hotel. The routes can be circular, which means that we will return at the end of the hike at the starting point. In the case of an additional driver (meaning additional cost), we can start the trip at some point and finish it in another place. Due to the weather conditions, sometimes, the itinerary can change, to avoid any risk. We can choose to hike in a different area or to do a sightseeing tour.
Seasonal availability: the hiking tour is available in any season, but some of the tracks may not be available in winter, due to the risk of avalanches. In this case, we will rethink the itinerary with other hikes where there is no such risk.
We designed the tour starting from Bucharest and ending in Sibiu, but depending on your flight deals, we can rethink the itinerary and start and finish in Brasov, Timisoara, Targu Mures or Cluj-Napoca.
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The price starts from 700 EUR/person. This price is valid for a group of 8 persons and for an average price of accommodation of a maximum of 110 EUR/night for a double room, including breakfast. Please see below the price per person, depending on the group size. The hotels or guesthouses where we will stay will be chosen together; we will give you a few options and you will have the final word regarding the accommodation. Depending on the hotels you choose and the final itinerary, the price can change, so, for a custom offer please contact us.
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Itinerary
We will pick you up from the airport in Bucharest and start the transfer to Bucharest. Depending on your hour of arrival we can visit Parliament Palace or just have a walking tour in the historic quarter of the Romanian capital. Overnight in Bucharest.
We leave Bucharest in the morning and head to the Bucegi Mountains. Upon arrival in Sinaia, we proceed along a mountain road that takes us deep into the heart of the Bucegi Natural Park.
There we will begin the first hike of our walking trip, a gentle one, designed to help participants acclimate to the mountainous terrain. While it may be a easy hike, it promises to be highly rewarding. We will follow a path leading us to the Sphinx, a rocky formation that resembles the Sphinx of Egypt, located at 2200 m altitude. Then, we will head to the Cross on Caraiman, a monument dedicated to the Romanian heroes who fell in the First World War. Along the way, a magnificent view of the Prahova Valley reveals itself to our eyes. It would also provide an excellent chance for the mountain guide who is leading the group, to assess the physical fitness of each participant. This assessment allows the guide to tailor subsequent hikes for a comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable active adventure. If we have time, we can visit Ialomitei cave, one of the most fascinating caves in Romania, located close to our hotel.
Hiking Details
Today, we’ll conquer the Omu Peak, the tallest summit in the Bucegi Mountains, towering at 2507 meters above sea level. The route to this summit traces the course of the Ialomita River valley, allowing us to witness the very source of its waters. Along the way, we’ll approach the magnificent Ialomita waterfall, where we can refill our water bottles before embarking on the final ascent to Omu Peak. Upon reaching the summit, we’ll conclude our journey by traversing a circular path, selecting one of the trails that wind along the eastern side of the Bucegi plateau.
Overnight in Padina.
Distance: 16-21 km, altitude gain: 1100 m
Today we leave the Bucegi mountains and take a break from hiking. We will spend the time visiting the exquisite Peles Castle, the cradle of the Romanian Royal family and the Bran Castle, also known as Dracula Castle. At the end of the day, we will explore the charming old town of Brasov.
Overnight in Brasov or the nearby villages.
Today we will hike on the Piatra Craiului, one of the most spectacular mountains in Romania. We will start our tour hiking through the spectacular Zarnesti gorges and then we will follow the trail leading to Curmatura chalet (1470 m). We will have a short break for lunch at the cottage, and from there we will start walking to Crapaturi Saddle (1620 m), where we will have an excellent lookout point towards the peaks around.
Overnight: same as the previous day
Distance: 15 km, altitude gain: 1000 – 1200 m
We are leaving Brasov and heading to Fagaras Mountains. After 2 hours drive, we reach Transfagarasan road, and after an hour drive on the sinuous road, we arrive at Balea Lake. From there we start our hike of the day, starting the climbing to the main ridge of the Fagaras mountains, on our way to Vanatoarea Lui Buteanu peak (2506 m). During the hike, we can enjoy magnificent views over Transfagarasan road, Balea Lake and Capra Lake or the other peaks of the Fagaras mountains. After the hike, we will head to Sibiu (1.5 hours drive) where we will spend the night.
Overnight in Sibiu
Distance: 6 km, altitude gain: 600 m
On the last day of our hiking tour of Transylvania, we will rest and dedicate the time to visit Sibiu and Corvin Castle. Or if our guests prefer another day of hiking, we can go to the Cindrel mountains.
Overnight in Sibiu
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Price table
| Group Size | Currency | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | EUR | 700 |
| 6 | EUR | 800 |
| 4 | EUR | 1050 |
| 2 | EUR | 1800 |
| sgl supplement | EUR | 420 |
*for groups larger than 8 persons, please ask for a customised offer
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Put on your hiking boots, pack some water and sandwiches and you are good to go. We had a great time hiking with Florin in Făgăraș Mountains to Bâlea lake. There were no shortage of stunning views and (fun) facts. Highly recommended.
I thoroughly recommend Romania Guided Tours. We had a week of walking in three different ranges in the Carpathian mountains with some fascinating historical tourism included. Florin is the nicest person with a strong interest and knowledge of history as well as a great walking guide. If you want something specific in your trip (eg more or less remote mountains), ask him in advance and he will try and arrange it.
Florin proved an excellent guide – efficient, flexible and thoughtful. He was always well informed, both about Romanian culture and history and about the natural world. He made prompt adjustments when one of our group had to cancel at short notice. Despite the vagaries of the weather we had a wonderful holiday in the mountains of Transylvania
A well planned and expertly led week with Florin Ionescu’s Romania Guided Tours Travel Agency was our perfect introduction to the country and some of its many delights. We enjoyed challenging mountain walks, gentle rural strolls, historic churches and cities, flora and fauna and a chance to meet the locals – from shepherds to shopkeepers. I can thoroughly recommend it
Just back from our trip to Romania. 12 of us from the Dingle Hillwalking Club had Florrin as our guide. It was a wonderful and memorable trip. From the minute we met Florrin at the airport on our arrival until we parted 7 days later we had a walking holiday that will forever stay in my mind.Everything so well organised. We couldn’t have asked for anything more
I am just returning home having spent a wonderful week hiking in Romania. Our guide Florin made the whole experience a joy. We had never expected such efficiency, such organization and such friendliness! Florin went over and above every day to make our trip seamless. His knowledge of the history, the culture, the flora and the fauna of Romania was an education, apart altogether from his navigational skills. We were in very safe hands. We look forward to meeting again.
What a week we spent with Florin in beautiful Romania. This was my first ‘organised group hiking’ holiday (with other members of our local walking club) and it was so nice to be able to hike freely without always trying to look up places to go and how to get there. Florin organised a perfect itinerary for our group, every hike felt totally different to the last. We also loved the guided city tours and fantastic food and hotels Florin had organised. I now feel that a guide is an essential part of any hiking holiday for me.
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We have chosen Florin from Romania Guided Tour to organise a hiking tour for me and my family in the Carpathian mountains. He was able to create a custom itinerary, adapted to our fitness level, so we were able to enjoy every day of hiking. When the weather wasn’t that good, Florin was able to propose alternative activities, so at the end of the day, we were able to get the most from our time.
One highlight of the tour was the opportunity to encounter the local wildlife. We were fortunate enough to spot chamois and marmots, and on several occasions, we have seen bear tracks. Almost every day we encountered flocks of sheep, and Florin was able to beautifully manage the interaction with the sheepdogs, we learned that on some cases they may be quite aggressive
The accommodations throughout the tour were cosy and welcoming, providing a comfortable retreat after a day of exploration.
Overall, a beautifully managed hiking tour in a very beautiful country.
I recently went on a hiking tour in the Carpathians mountains in Transylvania, and I have to say that it was an incredible experience. From start to finish, the tour was well-organized and enjoyable. We hiked through some of the most beautiful landscapes of Romania, including snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and lush forests. The tour guide (Florin) is also the owner of the tour company and he is very passionate about his work, yet very professional and with a good sense of humour. The pace of the tour was well-suited to our group. We mixed hiking days with visits to the most popular tourist attractions in Transylvania, see we never felt tiredness. During the hikes, we stopped frequently for breaks and had plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. Overall, I would highly recommend this hiking tour to anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to experience the beauty of Romania’s mountains. It was a truly unforgettable experience, and I would definitely love to return to Romania for hiking.