First, enjoy a drive on Prahova Valley, on the way to the famous Bran Castle(source of inspiration for Bram Stokers Dracula).

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. And the clean, fresh mountain air is going to make your trip so much better! It was amazing. We learned a lot about the nature and history of this beautiful country from him and the planning and accommodation was excellent. Huge thank you to Dan what a legend! Romania is a country with many villages and each have adapted to their environment. 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. 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 and we hope to be back to hike again with Marian again in the future!

We were lucky to get to spend a day hiking through Piatra Craiului with Marian and it was absolutely fantastic. A very good physical condition is required for this. Discover Transylvania.

Trails will be discussed and agreed on the spot.

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! Tour extension 180 Euro/person (incl.

Mihai was a great guide and showed not only great knowledge about the area, but cared deeply for the park too. Get ready for a rendez vous with the count himself, Dracula, at the legendary Bran Castle! With delicious breakfast, dinner and lunch pack made with homegrown, locally-sourced ingredients. The views from up top are breathtaking and worth the effort! 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. Weather in the mountains is unpredictable so make sure to take adequate hiking clothing (waterproof jacket, boots, warm clothes etc).

Thank you! All washed down with a few shots of plum brandy watched closely but the farm cat.We headed for the mountain, along a country lane and then up into the hills. Maximum of 5 people per group. We are very flexible in organising routes. I cannot recommend going on a hike through Romanian Friend enough. Discover the culture of villages nestled in Transylvania's Piatra Craiului National Park and hike into the forests to go inside of Bat cave. The dumplings were homemade and this simple dish is something you could eat every day for the rest of your life.

,,As a single 20 something female wanting to explore Romania (hiking, castles, FOOD) and traveling solo I called on Outdoor Activities for some help. We'll pass through fragrant forests, traditional mountain villages where we meet locals and stop at clearings to admire beautiful views! We offer tours of 5-10 days from 450 euros per person. 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.

Dan found a traditional restaurant (I was insistent we only eat Romania classics) and had yet another great meal of dumplings and bean soups. 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. Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins. Not included: lunch (available as optional on booking page), The tour runs daily all year long, subject only to weather conditions.

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. The nature varies a lot and you will enjoy forest, meadows, saddels, canyons, dramatic ridges and magnificent views. Spring Ski Touring in Romania. We can also do other trails including partially traverse the limestone ridge. On our hiking tour we will also pass through Zarnesti Gorge, one of the most popular and beautiful in Romania. Our guide arrived on time and was really welcoming! Tell us about your experience with hiking, in a few words. I know he must have done the same trip a 100 times but I felt like he really enjoyed the trip too. Villages in the Carpathian Mountains are special because locals have a unique way of life, self-sustainable and isolated from the outside world.

A beautiful hike with a great guide - thanks! 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. Breakfast of eggs bread, more zacusca (could have eaten a kilo of it!

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. Most of the cheeses were also homemade. ), cheese and veg.We headed to the gorge, parked and walked up through the cliffs with fresh water running along side. In a family-owned guesthouse in the village of Magura with a spectacular view. E-Bike family fun for all ages. 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. Enjoy the bucolic landscapes, the hospitality of the locals and the delicious Romanian meals!

They are usually very welcoming and love to chat. We passed the local cows (with bells and all) and a few fellow hikers. This was accompanied by fresh homegrown vegetables. The season is from May to September. it was a great day, thanks. We had booked a day trip to hike to Piatra Craiului National Park in early March.

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.

My guide Dan picked me up from my hotel nice and early and we headed to Bran castle. We will hike to Curmatura Hut on top of a hill to admire the entire area! 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. There, we will stop for a snack and a drink, and to soak up the mountain air.We will descend back to the gorge and to the car on a different trail. Apuseni Natural Park. 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 tour guide Marian was awesome. As a foodie this was such a delight to witness!Awoke early to the sounds of a cowbell and roosters in the yard lovely! The tour extension includes dinner on day 1, accommodation with breakfast at a local guesthouse, lunch pack, extra guidance & driving. Piatra Craiului National Park private hiking tour from Brasov, Sorry, we couldn't find any reviews based on your filters.

This tour was absolutely fantastic! Can be extended to 2 days, Included: transport to the National Park & entrance fee, licensed English-speaking mountain guide.

Perfect blend of adventure and tradition. IMPORTANT: our guide-partner requires full payment of tour price in advance. 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. Enjoy the views on the highest mountains of Romania and the Carpathian range and admire Balea Lac, a natural glacier lake and Balea Waterfall.

Where to go and what not to miss. 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.

If we do a 2-day hiking trip where will we stay overnight?

Made the whole journey memorable and ensured that we were fed well during and after the trip which was a very welcome surprise. 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. 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! Unfortunately my husband hurt his knee and we were unable to do the trip so this feedback is more about their customer service. 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!). Highly recommend this tour!

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. He was flexible, funny and amazing, thank you.

If tour is extended to 2 days you need to cancel with 7 days before the tour to get a full refund.

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. 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. 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! I loved the beautiful nature. 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. We enjoyed the trip a lot.

Day 2: The second day will take you deeper in the heart of nature. Off to Pestera! They customized a 2 day adventure for me return for Bucharest. 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. 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. beautiful views and not too difficult. 8 hours. Day 1: Early pick up from Bucharest.

LUNCH: wow! Trails will be discussed and agreed on the spot depending on weather and your preferences. Our day hike in Piatra Craiului was really great! We had such a great time exploring and eating together. 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. Piatra Craiului Mountains are one of the best places to go hiking in Romania! Dan had pointed out this very unassuming building on our way in and I was keen on checking it out. Fully refundable if canceled with 3 full days before tour date.

Duration: approx. I recommend the tour to anyone who wants a great time in the Romanian mountains! 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! We are disappointed to not have done the hike and will definitely rebook with them if we revisit Romania! Good news! He showed me through its beautiful yet haunting rooms and exterior, explaining the history and quirks as we went. Despite the rain Marian kept us going with his humour and educational narrative. Our guide was really caring and took notice of requirements of all in the group. 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. This was a beautiful walk, water all along the way, meadows, flowers, cows. Besides this, he is a really nice guy. Please add any other comments. Get ready to discover Romania through some of the most beautiful highlights: Moeciu Village, Bran Castle and Piatra Craiului Mountains! Musement helps you get the best from every destination, by giving you easy access to memorable experiences around the world. 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. What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the hike? Piatra Craiului Park is also a well-preserved ecosystem for vegetation and wild animals. Fantastic experience! We booked this 2-day trip for our family with kids on pretty short notice through Romanian Friend. 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. Hello, I'm from Brasov and I know this area very well! 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.

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.

Dan showed me how to eat the pork fat with onions and salt, the traditional way. Enjoy a full-day trekking tour, hike on the most popular massif of Romania, the Fagaras Mountains and see the famous Transfagarasan Road. Our guide will check the weather before your tour and knows the situation on the ground. The landscape is very picturesque: beautiful hills, mountains, forests, animals and people roaming around.