Hiking and Culture in the Heart of Romania

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This 8-day journey blends nature, culture, history, and gastronomy in one of Romania’s most iconic regions: Transylvania.

Explore castles, fortified churches, and national parks in the Carpathian Mountains. Activities include scenic hiking trails and local food tastings.

Highlights of the trip:
  • Cultural visits:
    • Bran Castle
    • Peleș Castle
    • Brașov
  • Hiking trails:
    • Piatra Craiului National Park
    • Bucegi Natural Park
  • Local gastronomy:
    • Cheese tasting

This trip offers the perfect balance of adventure and culture, ideal for those eager to uncover the secrets of Transylvania while enjoying its breathtaking mountain landscapes.

 

Day 1. Arrival at Bucharest

Transfer from Bucharest airport – Sinaia. Accommodation at Hotel 4*.



Day 2. Hike in Bucegi massif. 15km, +400m / -1500m

Our tour will start from the Hotel. We will walk to the cable car and long Hike in Bucegi massif. Bucegi plateau -> cable car to 2000m, 3 x 2.000m+ peaks, wonderful view of Bucegi peaks, Baiului mountains and Prahova valley: 15km, +400m / -1500m. Accommodation at Hotel 4*.



Day 3. Hike in Bucegi massif. 11 km, +550m. -550m

Short Hike in Bucegi massif: From our hotel we wil walk through the centre of Sinaia admiring the central park, the Casino, until Sinaia Monastery, Peles Castle, Pelisor Castle, Foisor Castle, hiking trail to Royal Sheepfold with views across Prahova Valley and Sinaia, return via Saint Ana Cliff -> 11 km, +550m. -550m. Accommodation at Hotel 4*.



Day 4. Hike through Mountain Villages

Transfer to Rasnov. Short Hike through Mountain Villages. Trekking to Bran via several mountain villages with amazing scenery. Spare time (2 - 3 hours) to visit Bran Castle (entrance tickets not included) and transfer to Poiana Brasov. Accommodation at Hotel 4*.



Day 5. Walk in the Piatra Mare Mountains. 14km, +1.100m, -1.100m

Walk in the Piatra Mare Mountains (Bucegi). Transfer to Brasov and long hike: Piatra Mare massif. Seven Stairs Gorges, Piatra Mare hut, Piatra Mare peak and return via forest trail -> 14km, +1.100m, -1.100m Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at Hotel 4*.



Day 6. Walk in the Piatra Craiului. 10.5km, +750m, -750m

Walk in the Piatra Craiului: Transfer to Zarnesti and medium hike: Piatra Craiului massif. Curmatura Hut with wonderful views onto Piatra Craiului peaks, Zarnesti Gorges + sneak peak into Cat Gorges -> 10.5km, +750m, -750m. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at Hotel 4*.



Day 7. Hike in the Postavaru massif. 14km, +750, -1.100m

We will start our hike from the hotel and medium hike: Postavaru massif. Postavaru chalet and peak + return to Brasov via the ‘old’ Brasov trail -> 14km, +750, -1.100m. Spare time to visit the old town (2 – 3 hours) and return to the hotel. Accommodation at Hotel 4*.



Day 8. Transfer to Bucharest.

Transfer to Bucharest airport and end of the tour.

  IT INCLUDES:
  • 3 nights at Hotel Internacional Sinaia 4* (or similar) with bed and breakfast.
  • 4 nights at Hotel Sport Poiana Brașov 4* (or similar) with bed and breakfast.
  • A mountain guide for excursions from day 2 to day 6 (both inclusive).
  • Private minibus transportation.
  • Cable car ride on day 2.
  • Entrance tickets to Bucegi Natural Park and Piatra Craiului Natural Park.
  DOES NOT INCLUDE:
  • Airfare.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Lunches, dinners, drinks, tips, entrance fees to monuments, or any other services not listed in the "Included Services" section.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

TOUR GROUPS 

The minimum number necessary to complete a tour is 6 clients.  They may all be from a Walking Club or a group of friends or just a number of individuals who wish to book a tour.  To ensure the safety of each member of the tour & their enjoyment of the walks, clients must inform the tour company of their competence level A or B.  This should be done at the time the client is discussing the reservation with the tour company.  Each route has been designed to the commonly used competency standards of hillwalking clubs members of Mountaineering, Ireland.  

TOUR STRUCTURE

The tour company reserves the right to make changes to the structure of the tour program in advance of the tour start date where it considers it necessary to do so & will consult with the clients in advance. The circumstances where changes may be required may include weather conditions, flight/airport connection changes, cost increases of hotels, transport, guides or such other events that are material to the company not incurring a financial loss.

 

DEPOSIT

A deposit of €300 is required to reserve a place on tour.  The Deposit should be paid immediately to ensure that the tour company Rumbo a Picos can confirm your reservation & to ensure that the minimum number required to run the tour has been reached.  

FINAL PAYMENT

Final payment must be made not later than 30 days before the tour start date.  

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

 

  • The tour company Rumbo a Picos reserves the right to cancel the tour if there are not the minimum number of participants, up to 30 days prior to the tour start date.  In the event of such cancellation, participants shall be refunded 100% of the payments they have made to the tour company Rumbo a Picos. The refund shall be made by Bank Transfer to the client’s bank account within 7 days of the notified cancellation. 
  • If the client cancels his/her booking prior to the tour start date,  to cover the tour company’s costs & administrative expenses the company will retain for a  cancellation prior to 90days/€50, 60days/€100, 30days/€150 and will refund to the client all others payments received by the company from the client.
  • If the client cancels his/her booking within 30 days of the tour start date, the tour company will not make any refund to the client.
  • The tour company reserves the right to modify the tour program & the itinerary in the event of circumstances outside of their control such as Force Majure, severe or unsuitable weather or any other circumstances they consider necessary to ensure the safety of the tour participants. 
  • If a participant decides to abandon the tour for whatever reason, he/she should inform the Guide in writing of their decision.  Any related expenses must be paid by the participant.  

 

 

INSURANCES

 

INSURANCE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. This insurance covers exclusively the risks derived from the hiking activities foreseen in the trip. It does not cover travel insurance.  

 

All customers must have travel insurance. They have to bring this along with them, and the guides will collect it at the start of the trip. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and travel cancellation expenses.