Huge thank you to Dan what a legend! The tour extension includes dinner on day 1, accommodation with breakfast at a local guesthouse, lunch pack, extra guidance & driving. 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. The tour itself can be somewhat adapted to your skills and abilities, and the first part of the way from Zarnesti Gorge to Curmtura Chalet is manageable for families and children. We enjoyed the trip a lot. We booked this 2-day trip for our family with kids on pretty short notice through Romanian Friend. On our hiking tour we will also pass through Zarnesti Gorge, one of the most popular and beautiful in Romania. In a family-owned guesthouse in the village of Magura with a spectacular view.
Romania is a country with many villages and each have adapted to their environment. We can also do other trails including partially traverse the limestone ridge. The views from up top are breathtaking and worth the effort! Musement helps you get the best from every destination, by giving you easy access to memorable experiences around the world. I was greeted by Dan with coffee and we tucked into another amazing homemade meal. We got an immediate refund even if we canceled only 2 days before the tour. You might see people building haystacks, or feeding the animals, or doing all kinds of chores on the farm. This was a beautiful walk, water all along the way, meadows, flowers, cows. A double room with en-suite WC. Our guide was really caring and took notice of requirements of all in the group. My boyfriend (a first timer hiker) and I had a wonderful hike with our guide Mihai.
Apuseni Natural Park.
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. No extra fees are applied to this booking. With delicious breakfast, dinner and lunch pack made with homegrown, locally-sourced ingredients. Marius was very helpful to understand our needs and made an excellent recommendation with this tour. Despite the rain Marian kept us going with his humour and educational narrative. As a main we had Dans favourite chicken broth with dumplings and I quickly found out why he loved it do. Discover Bran Castle, walk through the spooky rooms, hear tales about Vlad the Impaler and explore the imposing 13th-century Rasnov Fortress. 8 hours. We arrived in this charming village for lunch at the guest house and where we would stay over night. 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. Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress tour from Brasov, with optional visit to Peles Castle, Private trekking tour to the Fagaras Mountains from Brasov, Small-group Brown Bear-watching experience from Brasov, Small-Group day trip on the Transfagarasan road and to Poienari Fortress from Brasov, Private hiking and bear watching experience in the Carpathian mountains, Small-group day trip to authentic Romanian mountain villages from Brasov, Explore the pristine Piatra Craiului National Park on this private hiking tour from Braov, Follow one of two 5 to 7 hour routes, according to the weather and your groups preferences, Learn about local industries such as mountain shepherding and cheese-making, Visit mountain villages or a mountain hut for a rustic lunch. Our guide was Marian and he was extremely flexible and adjusted the route to the weather and our wishes and needs. Enjoy a private hiking and bear watching experience with transportation Brasov. Day 2: The second day will take you deeper in the heart of nature.
Piatra Craiului Park is also a well-preserved ecosystem for vegetation and wild animals. We'll pass through fragrant forests, traditional mountain villages where we meet locals and stop at clearings to admire beautiful views! 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. Surrounded by mountains, rolling green hills and a community filled with farmers stuck in time (in a good way!).
We had such a great time exploring and eating together. 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]. [180 Euro/person extra cost everything included; available on booking page].
This tour was absolutely fantastic! Breakfast of eggs bread, more zacusca (could have eaten a kilo of it! a great guide who adapted our tour and route on the spot. A great hike with an excellent guide. Fully refundable if canceled with 3 full days before tour date. Would you like to get it? The communication beforehand with Marius from Romanian Friend and Marian, our guide, was exceptional - we communicated right after booking and then the few days leading up to the trip to make sure we were prepared, gear-wise, and determined our pick up location. Our tour guide Marian was awesome. 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. And the clean, fresh mountain air is going to make your trip so much better! 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! Dan had pointed out this very unassuming building on our way in and I was keen on checking it out.
We are disappointed to not have done the hike and will definitely rebook with them if we revisit Romania! Up we went to the first landing to stop at another guest house for coffee. Most of the cheeses were also homemade.
Tell us about your experience with hiking, in a few words. Thank you and we hope to be back to hike again with Marian again in the future! Dan found a traditional restaurant (I was insistent we only eat Romania classics) and had yet another great meal of dumplings and bean soups. He was really good at adapting the tour along to way to our abilities and wishes, and both my boyfriend and I got an experience for life hiking Piatra Mic. Our guide will check the weather before your tour and knows the situation on the ground.
Good news! 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.
Our hosts were so welcoming and the room they set for me overlooked the valley, was warm clean and filled with beautiful traditional Romanian handicraft. We spent about 2 hours up and back, deciding not to make the summit so we could have sunset in the village. Besides this, he is a really nice guy. Route can be changed because of the weather conditions. Hello, I'm from Brasov and I know this area very well! Where to go and what not to miss. I cannot recommend going on a hike through Romanian Friend enough. The landscape is very picturesque: beautiful hills, mountains, forests, animals and people roaming around. We are very flexible in organising routes. What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the hike? Day 1: Early pick up from Bucharest.
Mihai was a great guide and showed not only great knowledge about the area, but cared deeply for the park too. Piatra Craiului National Park private hiking tour from Brasov, Sorry, we couldn't find any reviews based on your filters.
E-Bike family fun for all ages. Admire the brown bears in their own habitat in the Transylvanian forest and walk into the forests to a secure hide accompanied by a forest ranger. Visit the amazing Carpathian mountains located in the Piatra Craiului region and see the Zarnesti bears sanctuary. He was flexible, funny and amazing, thank you. Trails will be discussed and agreed on the spot depending on weather and your preferences. If the weather will make hiking in Piatra Craiului impossible, he will inform you and you can reschedule or cancel the tour and get a refund. A beautiful hike with a great guide - thanks! The price does not include: air fare, insurance, lunch and dinner. Off to Pestera!
Marian also offered to show us some traditional Romanian villages and have the opportunity to have a cheese tasting at an eco-house, which was an incredible local experience to add onto our hike (and the snack after a long walk was perfect!). Meeting point: The History Museum in Piata Sfatului Square, Brasov 8:30 AM. Spring Ski Touring in Romania. Can be extended to 2 days, Included: transport to the National Park & entrance fee, licensed English-speaking mountain guide. Would definitely come back! Trails will be discussed and agreed on the spot. 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. If tour is extended to 2 days you need to cancel with 7 days before the tour to get a full refund. Get ready for a rendez vous with the count himself, Dracula, at the legendary Bran Castle! He helped us having the hike we wanted and more. Perfect blend of adventure and tradition. 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! Enjoy the views on the highest mountains of Romania and the Carpathian range and admire Balea Lac, a natural glacier lake and Balea Waterfall. I snuck into the kitchen to meats, cheeses and vegetable dishes being prepared for their family feast the next day. The nature varies a lot and you will enjoy forest, meadows, saddels, canyons, dramatic ridges and magnificent views. Discover Transylvania. It is really wild nature and most of the time we were actually alone. 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.
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! I would love to comeback again and recommend to all my friends hikers and everyone. We were treated to a warming dish of polenta and cheese with some amazing pork on the side. LUNCH: wow! The price includes transportation, accommodation, breakfast, airport transfers, Spanish guide who is fluent in Romanian. My guide Dan picked me up from my hotel nice and early and we headed to Bran castle. We had booked a day trip to hike to Piatra Craiului National Park in early March.
beautiful views and not too difficult. Tour extension 180 Euro/person (incl. ), cheese and veg.We headed to the gorge, parked and walked up through the cliffs with fresh water running along side. Duration: approx. Our guide arrived on time and was really welcoming!
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. IMPORTANT: our guide-partner requires full payment of tour price in advance. Unfortunately my husband hurt his knee and we were unable to do the trip so this feedback is more about their customer service. First, enjoy a drive on Prahova Valley, on the way to the famous Bran Castle(source of inspiration for Bram Stokers Dracula). Dan arranged some beers and we sat out the front watching the villagers on horse and cart go by, come in and circulate around the friendly local dogs.We headed back to the guest house (just around the corner) to share a bottle of red before dinner again overlooking the valley. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. We learned a lot about the nature and history of this beautiful country from him and the planning and accommodation was excellent. 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. Enjoy a full-day trekking tour, hike on the most popular massif of Romania, the Fagaras Mountains and see the famous Transfagarasan Road. 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. We couldnt have a better time if it wasnt for Bogdan and his knowledge of the mountains! The season is from May to September. They customized a 2 day adventure for me return for Bucharest. Piatra Craiului Mountains are one of the best places to go hiking in Romania!
He was so accommodating to my requests for food related experience (even though he usually focuses on more outdoorsy trips).If you are going to Romania please get in touch with this group. Thank you! They are usually very welcoming and love to chat. I recommend the tour to anyone who wants a great time in the Romanian mountains! Best period: April - October, You will hike through Piatra Craiului National Park, cross Zarnesti Gorge and visit two authentic mountain villages (Pestera & Magura) or hike to Curmatura Hut. Highly recommend this tour! 22 photos of Piatra Craiului National Park, minube 2007-, the leader in social travel, Add your opinion and photos and help other travelers discover, Hotels near Piatra Craiului National Park. 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! 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. I had such an amazing hike through the gorge and up to the top of the limestone ridge at Piatra Craiuli Park. 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. We sat outside in the garden and were served the most amazing cheese platter with bread and most importantly Zacusca, an homemade homegrown vegetable dip/spread. it was a great day, thanks. A very good physical condition is required for this. Not included: lunch (available as optional on booking page), The tour runs daily all year long, subject only to weather conditions. While in its narrow pass you will feel isolated from the outside world and protected by the rocky walls around you. We passed the local cows (with bells and all) and a few fellow hikers. 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. As a foodie this was such a delight to witness!Awoke early to the sounds of a cowbell and roosters in the yard lovely! Dan showed me how to eat the pork fat with onions and salt, the traditional way. No matter which trail we take, we'll enjoy superb views!
Maximum of 5 people per group. We offer tours of 5-10 days from 450 euros per person. 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. Made the whole journey memorable and ensured that we were fed well during and after the trip which was a very welcome surprise. If we do a 2-day hiking trip where will we stay overnight? ,,As a single 20 something female wanting to explore Romania (hiking, castles, FOOD) and traveling solo I called on Outdoor Activities for some help. He showed me through its beautiful yet haunting rooms and exterior, explaining the history and quirks as we went. We were lucky to get to spend a day hiking through Piatra Craiului with Marian and it was absolutely fantastic. We will hike to Curmatura Hut on top of a hill to admire the entire area! 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. A few hikers along the way but it felt overall very remote and calm.After our 2 or so hour hike we headed back stopping at Brasov.
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Romania is a country with many villages and each have adapted to their environment. We can also do other trails including partially traverse the limestone ridge. The views from up top are breathtaking and worth the effort! Musement helps you get the best from every destination, by giving you easy access to memorable experiences around the world. I was greeted by Dan with coffee and we tucked into another amazing homemade meal. We got an immediate refund even if we canceled only 2 days before the tour. You might see people building haystacks, or feeding the animals, or doing all kinds of chores on the farm. This was a beautiful walk, water all along the way, meadows, flowers, cows. A double room with en-suite WC. Our guide was really caring and took notice of requirements of all in the group. My boyfriend (a first timer hiker) and I had a wonderful hike with our guide Mihai.
Apuseni Natural Park.
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. No extra fees are applied to this booking. With delicious breakfast, dinner and lunch pack made with homegrown, locally-sourced ingredients. Marius was very helpful to understand our needs and made an excellent recommendation with this tour. Despite the rain Marian kept us going with his humour and educational narrative. As a main we had Dans favourite chicken broth with dumplings and I quickly found out why he loved it do. Discover Bran Castle, walk through the spooky rooms, hear tales about Vlad the Impaler and explore the imposing 13th-century Rasnov Fortress. 8 hours. We arrived in this charming village for lunch at the guest house and where we would stay over night. 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. Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress tour from Brasov, with optional visit to Peles Castle, Private trekking tour to the Fagaras Mountains from Brasov, Small-group Brown Bear-watching experience from Brasov, Small-Group day trip on the Transfagarasan road and to Poienari Fortress from Brasov, Private hiking and bear watching experience in the Carpathian mountains, Small-group day trip to authentic Romanian mountain villages from Brasov, Explore the pristine Piatra Craiului National Park on this private hiking tour from Braov, Follow one of two 5 to 7 hour routes, according to the weather and your groups preferences, Learn about local industries such as mountain shepherding and cheese-making, Visit mountain villages or a mountain hut for a rustic lunch. Our guide was Marian and he was extremely flexible and adjusted the route to the weather and our wishes and needs. Enjoy a private hiking and bear watching experience with transportation Brasov. Day 2: The second day will take you deeper in the heart of nature. Piatra Craiului Park is also a well-preserved ecosystem for vegetation and wild animals. We'll pass through fragrant forests, traditional mountain villages where we meet locals and stop at clearings to admire beautiful views! 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. Surrounded by mountains, rolling green hills and a community filled with farmers stuck in time (in a good way!).
We had such a great time exploring and eating together. 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]. [180 Euro/person extra cost everything included; available on booking page].
This tour was absolutely fantastic! Breakfast of eggs bread, more zacusca (could have eaten a kilo of it! a great guide who adapted our tour and route on the spot. A great hike with an excellent guide. Fully refundable if canceled with 3 full days before tour date. Would you like to get it? The communication beforehand with Marius from Romanian Friend and Marian, our guide, was exceptional - we communicated right after booking and then the few days leading up to the trip to make sure we were prepared, gear-wise, and determined our pick up location. Our tour guide Marian was awesome. 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. And the clean, fresh mountain air is going to make your trip so much better! 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! Dan had pointed out this very unassuming building on our way in and I was keen on checking it out.
We are disappointed to not have done the hike and will definitely rebook with them if we revisit Romania! Up we went to the first landing to stop at another guest house for coffee. Most of the cheeses were also homemade.
Tell us about your experience with hiking, in a few words. Thank you and we hope to be back to hike again with Marian again in the future! Dan found a traditional restaurant (I was insistent we only eat Romania classics) and had yet another great meal of dumplings and bean soups. He was really good at adapting the tour along to way to our abilities and wishes, and both my boyfriend and I got an experience for life hiking Piatra Mic. Our guide will check the weather before your tour and knows the situation on the ground.
Good news! 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.
Our hosts were so welcoming and the room they set for me overlooked the valley, was warm clean and filled with beautiful traditional Romanian handicraft. We spent about 2 hours up and back, deciding not to make the summit so we could have sunset in the village. Besides this, he is a really nice guy. Route can be changed because of the weather conditions. Hello, I'm from Brasov and I know this area very well! Where to go and what not to miss. I cannot recommend going on a hike through Romanian Friend enough. The landscape is very picturesque: beautiful hills, mountains, forests, animals and people roaming around. We are very flexible in organising routes. What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the hike? Day 1: Early pick up from Bucharest. Mihai was a great guide and showed not only great knowledge about the area, but cared deeply for the park too. Piatra Craiului National Park private hiking tour from Brasov, Sorry, we couldn't find any reviews based on your filters.
E-Bike family fun for all ages. Admire the brown bears in their own habitat in the Transylvanian forest and walk into the forests to a secure hide accompanied by a forest ranger. Visit the amazing Carpathian mountains located in the Piatra Craiului region and see the Zarnesti bears sanctuary. He was flexible, funny and amazing, thank you. Trails will be discussed and agreed on the spot depending on weather and your preferences. If the weather will make hiking in Piatra Craiului impossible, he will inform you and you can reschedule or cancel the tour and get a refund. A beautiful hike with a great guide - thanks! The price does not include: air fare, insurance, lunch and dinner. Off to Pestera!
Marian also offered to show us some traditional Romanian villages and have the opportunity to have a cheese tasting at an eco-house, which was an incredible local experience to add onto our hike (and the snack after a long walk was perfect!). Meeting point: The History Museum in Piata Sfatului Square, Brasov 8:30 AM. Spring Ski Touring in Romania. Can be extended to 2 days, Included: transport to the National Park & entrance fee, licensed English-speaking mountain guide. Would definitely come back! Trails will be discussed and agreed on the spot. 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. If tour is extended to 2 days you need to cancel with 7 days before the tour to get a full refund. Get ready for a rendez vous with the count himself, Dracula, at the legendary Bran Castle! He helped us having the hike we wanted and more. Perfect blend of adventure and tradition. 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! Enjoy the views on the highest mountains of Romania and the Carpathian range and admire Balea Lac, a natural glacier lake and Balea Waterfall. I snuck into the kitchen to meats, cheeses and vegetable dishes being prepared for their family feast the next day. The nature varies a lot and you will enjoy forest, meadows, saddels, canyons, dramatic ridges and magnificent views. Discover Transylvania. It is really wild nature and most of the time we were actually alone. 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.
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! I would love to comeback again and recommend to all my friends hikers and everyone. We were treated to a warming dish of polenta and cheese with some amazing pork on the side. LUNCH: wow! The price includes transportation, accommodation, breakfast, airport transfers, Spanish guide who is fluent in Romanian. My guide Dan picked me up from my hotel nice and early and we headed to Bran castle. We had booked a day trip to hike to Piatra Craiului National Park in early March.
beautiful views and not too difficult. Tour extension 180 Euro/person (incl. ), cheese and veg.We headed to the gorge, parked and walked up through the cliffs with fresh water running along side. Duration: approx. Our guide arrived on time and was really welcoming!
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. IMPORTANT: our guide-partner requires full payment of tour price in advance. Unfortunately my husband hurt his knee and we were unable to do the trip so this feedback is more about their customer service. First, enjoy a drive on Prahova Valley, on the way to the famous Bran Castle(source of inspiration for Bram Stokers Dracula). Dan arranged some beers and we sat out the front watching the villagers on horse and cart go by, come in and circulate around the friendly local dogs.We headed back to the guest house (just around the corner) to share a bottle of red before dinner again overlooking the valley. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. We learned a lot about the nature and history of this beautiful country from him and the planning and accommodation was excellent. 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. Enjoy a full-day trekking tour, hike on the most popular massif of Romania, the Fagaras Mountains and see the famous Transfagarasan Road. 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. We couldnt have a better time if it wasnt for Bogdan and his knowledge of the mountains! The season is from May to September. They customized a 2 day adventure for me return for Bucharest. Piatra Craiului Mountains are one of the best places to go hiking in Romania!
He was so accommodating to my requests for food related experience (even though he usually focuses on more outdoorsy trips).If you are going to Romania please get in touch with this group. Thank you! They are usually very welcoming and love to chat. I recommend the tour to anyone who wants a great time in the Romanian mountains! Best period: April - October, You will hike through Piatra Craiului National Park, cross Zarnesti Gorge and visit two authentic mountain villages (Pestera & Magura) or hike to Curmatura Hut. Highly recommend this tour! 22 photos of Piatra Craiului National Park, minube 2007-, the leader in social travel, Add your opinion and photos and help other travelers discover, Hotels near Piatra Craiului National Park. 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! 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. I had such an amazing hike through the gorge and up to the top of the limestone ridge at Piatra Craiuli Park. 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. We sat outside in the garden and were served the most amazing cheese platter with bread and most importantly Zacusca, an homemade homegrown vegetable dip/spread. it was a great day, thanks. A very good physical condition is required for this. Not included: lunch (available as optional on booking page), The tour runs daily all year long, subject only to weather conditions. While in its narrow pass you will feel isolated from the outside world and protected by the rocky walls around you. We passed the local cows (with bells and all) and a few fellow hikers. 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. As a foodie this was such a delight to witness!Awoke early to the sounds of a cowbell and roosters in the yard lovely! Dan showed me how to eat the pork fat with onions and salt, the traditional way. No matter which trail we take, we'll enjoy superb views!
Maximum of 5 people per group. We offer tours of 5-10 days from 450 euros per person. 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. Made the whole journey memorable and ensured that we were fed well during and after the trip which was a very welcome surprise. If we do a 2-day hiking trip where will we stay overnight? ,,As a single 20 something female wanting to explore Romania (hiking, castles, FOOD) and traveling solo I called on Outdoor Activities for some help. He showed me through its beautiful yet haunting rooms and exterior, explaining the history and quirks as we went. We were lucky to get to spend a day hiking through Piatra Craiului with Marian and it was absolutely fantastic. We will hike to Curmatura Hut on top of a hill to admire the entire area! 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. A few hikers along the way but it felt overall very remote and calm.After our 2 or so hour hike we headed back stopping at Brasov.
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