Fantastic experience! I would love to comeback again and recommend to all my friends hikers and everyone.
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The landscape is very picturesque: beautiful hills, mountains, forests, animals and people roaming around. In a family-owned guesthouse in the village of Magura with a spectacular view. We say a warm GOODBYE to this beautiful National Park and make a promise to visit it again soon :).Drive back to Bucharest and end of program. We enjoyed the trip a lot. Our guide arrived on time and was really welcoming!
We will pass through the villages of Magura and Pestera and you will meet locals and learn more about what they do and their fascinating daily life.
Piatra Craiului Mountains are one of the best places to go hiking in Romania! Romanian Friend helped us in selecting which national park in the area would be the best to hike based on the snow conditions - and not only were we safe in navigating the winter terrain, we were lucky to see Piatra in such beautiful conditions on a fun trail. Where to go and what not to miss. IMPORTANT: The program can be altered on the spot, depending on weather conditions and other relevant aspects such as the physical condition of the participants.
Our guide will check the weather before your tour and knows the situation on the ground. Where: Transylvania, Moeciu Village, Bran Castle, Piatra Craiului National ParkHighlights: castles, national parks, hiking, photography, rural experiences, foodDeparture point: BucharestAvailable: all year round (special equipment is required in winter; the program might be altered in winter, due to the snowy roads)Type of activity: cultural, hiking, sightseeing, visits in traditional mountain villagesThe hikes are rated as: medium difficult.
Trails will be discussed and agreed on the spot. Maximum of 5 people per group. The season is from May to September. Between June-September we can also stop at a sheep farm, A medium physical condition is required: 500-700m altitude differences, 5-8h of continuous trekking, 5-10km. Besides this, he is a really nice guy. We offer tours of 5-10 days from 450 euros per person. Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins. Get ready for a rendez vous with the count himself, Dracula, at the legendary Bran Castle! Fully refundable if canceled with 3 full days before tour date. They will help you plan out what to do in the time you have and I promise you wont regret it.Oh and make sure you try zacusca! Anne, from Australia, about this tour. ,,As a single 20 something female wanting to explore Romania (hiking, castles, FOOD) and traveling solo I called on Outdoor Activities for some help. Thank you! No matter which trail we take, we'll enjoy superb views! Musement helps you get the best from every destination, by giving you easy access to memorable experiences around the world. And the clean, fresh mountain air is going to make your trip so much better!
We can also do other trails including partially traverse the limestone ridge. Would definitely come back! Enjoy a full-day trekking tour, hike on the most popular massif of Romania, the Fagaras Mountains and see the famous Transfagarasan Road. We had booked a day trip to hike to Piatra Craiului National Park in early March. You will explore the trails in Piatra Craiului National Park.Piatra Craiului is a paradise for hikers, photographers, climbers, and generally for everyone who is into outdoor activities.Our hike starts in the gorge and goes all the way up to a nice hut, at the foot of the North Ridge. 8 hours.
Meeting point: The History Museum in Piata Sfatului Square, Brasov 8:30 AM. Mihai was a great guide and showed not only great knowledge about the area, but cared deeply for the park too. If you extend this hiking trip to 2-days then we can attempt to summit the Baciului Peak at 2238m, the highest in Piatra Craiului. We arrived in this charming village for lunch at the guest house and where we would stay over night. it was a great day, thanks. A double room with en-suite WC. On top of this, add a visit at the village pub, for a social drink (typically, plum brandy), and the day is complete.In the evening you will be transferred to the accommodation at a nice guesthouse.
Tell us about your experience with hiking, in a few words. Most of the cheeses were also homemade. Tour extension 180 Euro/person (incl. Take out your garlic and holly water and get ready to discover the legends and myths surrounding the castle.After the visit at the castle we invite you to hike on the trails in Moeciu area.
The dumplings were homemade and this simple dish is something you could eat every day for the rest of your life. This was accompanied by fresh homegrown vegetables. Marius was very helpful to understand our needs and made an excellent recommendation with this tour. If tour is extended to 2 days you need to cancel with 7 days before the tour to get a full refund. He was flexible, funny and amazing, thank you. I was greeted by Dan with coffee and we tucked into another amazing homemade meal.
Discover the culture of villages nestled in Transylvania's Piatra Craiului National Park and hike into the forests to go inside of Bat cave. E-Bike family fun for all ages. What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the hike? Bucharest International Henri Coanda Airport, Subscribe to our Romanian quarterly magazine, We use cookies to make sure you have the best user experience on our website and for analytics purposes. The unmistakable 25 km limestone ridge scratches the sky and attracts hikers like a magnet - so let's go trekking in this natural park! Our guide was Marian and he was extremely flexible and adjusted the route to the weather and our wishes and needs. I snuck into the kitchen to meats, cheeses and vegetable dishes being prepared for their family feast the next day.
It is really wild nature and most of the time we were actually alone. overnight and 3 meals) - we can go hiking 2 full days to "ride the crest" of Piatra Craiului and summit the highest peak at 2238m! 4 times a year we prepare a newsletter with local stories, places and our special insights about Romanian culture and local life that will inspire you to visit our country and have an authentic local experience. Mandatory equipment: waterproof hiking boots, warm clothes depending on season, small backpack, water bottles / person, energy bars / snacks and hiking sticks if you think you need them [can also be rented from our guide]. Enjoy a private hiking and bear watching experience with transportation Brasov.
We stopped off in the market on the way out and he organized through one of cheese stands to sell us a homemade bottle of plum wine to take on for our trip. Our tour guide Marian was awesome. Visit the amazing Carpathian mountains located in the Piatra Craiului region and see the Zarnesti bears sanctuary. Good news! Huge thank you to Dan what a legend! My guide Dan picked me up from my hotel nice and early and we headed to Bran castle. Perfect blend of adventure and tradition. As a main we had Dans favourite chicken broth with dumplings and I quickly found out why he loved it do.
Route can be changed because of the weather conditions. You might see people building haystacks, or feeding the animals, or doing all kinds of chores on the farm.
Romania is a country with many villages and each have adapted to their environment. They are usually very welcoming and love to chat. We got an immediate refund even if we canceled only 2 days before the tour. We can adapt to any option you wish. I loved the beautiful nature. The tour extension includes dinner on day 1, accommodation with breakfast at a local guesthouse, lunch pack, extra guidance & driving. Apuseni Natural Park. LUNCH: wow! Bucharest - Romania | Phone: +40 722 568 720 | Email: What to expect when youre expecting to hike over 2000 m in Romania, Hidden gems of Romania: Nera Gorge-Beunia National Park.
We are very flexible in organising routes. Hello, I'm from Brasov and I know this area very well! We had some really nice days in the mountains - weather was perfect, tours where adjusted to our level, we meet nice people and had a good time where we got to see parts we would not have explored on our own. A great hike with an excellent guide. Despite the rain Marian kept us going with his humour and educational narrative.
I know he must have done the same trip a 100 times but I felt like he really enjoyed the trip too. [180 Euro/person extra cost everything included; available on booking page].
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We had such a great time exploring and eating together. A beautiful hike with a great guide - thanks! Our day hike in Piatra Craiului was really great! Stuffed, we continued on with the wine.As it turned out, there was family in town and we joined the guest house family for some folklore music and dancing way into the evening. IMPORTANT: our guide-partner requires full payment of tour price in advance. We learned a lot about the nature and history of this beautiful country from him and the planning and accommodation was excellent. Would you like to get it? All in all: if you wish to experience Romanian mountains Piatra Crailului National Park is the place to go, and with a guide you are both safe and will experience the national park in ways you'd never be able to, unless you are a local who have fared the park for years. Come hiking with me and my colleagues Mihai, Tiberiu, Charlie and Bogdan to discover the beauty of Romania's Carpathian Mountains, we're the most passionate mountain guides in the country!
No extra fees are applied to this booking. Dan had pointed out this very unassuming building on our way in and I was keen on checking it out.
Enjoy the views on the highest mountains of Romania and the Carpathian range and admire Balea Lac, a natural glacier lake and Balea Waterfall.
Surrounded by mountains, rolling green hills and a community filled with farmers stuck in time (in a good way!). Not included: lunch (available as optional on booking page), The tour runs daily all year long, subject only to weather conditions. Dan showed me how to eat the pork fat with onions and salt, the traditional way. The rain lifted and the rest of the hike was even better with the mountain cabin showing us a very interesting part of Romanian life and food! A very good physical condition is required for this. First, enjoy a drive on Prahova Valley, on the way to the famous Bran Castle(source of inspiration for Bram Stokers Dracula). This was a beautiful walk, water all along the way, meadows, flowers, cows. Dan found a traditional restaurant (I was insistent we only eat Romania classics) and had yet another great meal of dumplings and bean soups. Discover Transylvania.
The nature along the way is simply gorgeous, and you'll get to see farm animals and possibly birds or other wild animals along the way together with streams, flowers and fantastic views. Read more details in our, Major Romanian cities: All Tours & Day Trips, Romanian Local Life: Food, People & Cultural Tours, 1 or 2 Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park. It was amazing. Oh and beer of course!After a stroll around the square and church, we jumped back into the car for the drive back to Bucharest.I so wish I had planned a longer trip (not just a weekend away) but I know I will be back.To be honest I didnt expect a lot form the food or rural areas and was absolutely blown away by the hospitality, local made produce and traditions.Outdoor Activities made this all possible there is no way I would have left Romania with the anywhere near the same experience without them. Weather in the mountains is unpredictable so make sure to take adequate hiking clothing (waterproof jacket, boots, warm clothes etc). We spent about 2 hours up and back, deciding not to make the summit so we could have sunset in the village. Unfortunately my husband hurt his knee and we were unable to do the trip so this feedback is more about their customer service. Not to mention lots of photography options along the way.Depending on the season we might stop at a sheep farm for some beautiful polenta with cheese, prepared by the chef himself, the shepherd.Hiking in the rural areas is a good opportunity to observe the village life. The price includes transportation, accommodation, breakfast, airport transfers, Spanish guide who is fluent in Romanian. I had such an amazing hike through the gorge and up to the top of the limestone ridge at Piatra Craiuli Park.
The Carpathian Mountains offer many spectacular sights for those going on hiking trips but Piatra Craiului Mountains is undoubtedly unique: the 25km limestone ridge is a 'wall in the sky' fascinating to watch, exciting to hike! Off to Pestera! We were lucky to get to spend a day hiking through Piatra Craiului with Marian and it was absolutely fantastic. The walk was challenging enough with great views both on the way and from the top.Back in the village I asked if we could head to the local pub. I cannot recommend going on a hike through Romanian Friend enough. We are disappointed to not have done the hike and will definitely rebook with them if we revisit Romania! This tour was absolutely fantastic! Please add any other comments. Day 2: The second day will take you deeper in the heart of nature.
We booked this 2-day trip for our family with kids on pretty short notice through Romanian Friend. However, it is recommended to have good footwear and have a basis of physical form, both if you wish to go further up the mountain (there's gravel, rocks, possibility of actual climbing) and for the way down, which is strenuous and you are better of with at a good foothold. We couldnt have a better time if it wasnt for Bogdan and his knowledge of the mountains! We were treated to a warming dish of polenta and cheese with some amazing pork on the side. We'll pass through fragrant forests, traditional mountain villages where we meet locals and stop at clearings to admire beautiful views!