Bucharest · CARPATHIAN MOUNTAIN TRIPS
The range starts an hour and a half from the capital and goes to 2,500 metres. These 15 cover the ridge walks above Sinaia, the wildlife hides, Bâlea Lake and the cable cars, with prices, seasons and how much of each day is on foot.
Watch wild Carpathian brown bears from a secure forest hide near Brașov, with ranger guidance, round-trip transport, and a real chance of seeing foxes.
“Very nice and knowledgeable guide. He prolonged the tour because we only saw 1 bear. We ended up seeing 2 bears and a fox.”
Watch European brown bears in the Carpathian Mountains on a guided four-hour trip from Brasov, with forest access, a bear hide, and expert insight.
“The tour was great and the guide was really knowledgable and answered all our questions thoroughly. We had the opportunity to see three bears!”
Ride a shared snowmobile through Romania’s Carpathians, visit Peles Castle and Sinaia Gondola on a 9-hour trip from Bucharest.
“Booked this tour for my boyfriends birthday. It was good fun! Slight miscommunication with the guide who took us out on the snowmobiles as he doesn’t speak English, but Vlad rectified. Would recommend the tour. Only criticism would be to have a circular route as opposed to driving the same route there and back. But all in all, good fun!”
Review of a Bucharest day tour to Transylvanian villages, Paltinu Lake, Peles Castle, and Sinaia’s 2,100-meter gondola.
“Guide was very knowledgeable of the history and origins of what we saw. The itinerary was flexible as far as how much time we spent at each stop. Vlad was very concerned that we enjoyed the tour.”
Hike the Carpathians from Brasov with a flexible mountain guide, forest trails, meadows, gorges, panoramic views, and hut meals.
“Rako was a very experienced guy and he organised everything very flexible. I would book a tour with him anytime again.”
Ride an ATV through Romania’s Carpathians, visit Bran and Peles castles, and enjoy hotel pickup on a flexible small-group day trip.
“We had the pleasure to go with Vlad. He was very informative, great at english and very helpful! He also altered the tour just to our liking, and we had the pleasure to do what we wanted, and not follow a strict daily plan.”
Hike the quieter western Bucegi Mountains with Spanish guide Nacho on a demanding 15-kilometer route from Moeciu de Sus.
“What an awesome hike!! Absolutely stunning location, even in the mist and drizzle. The hosts go above and beyond to make sure your experience is a fantastic one. Nacho, the guide, is so welcoming and funny; he was an absolute pleasure tRead more”
Hike the Carpathian trails from Brasov to Curmătura Chalet and Zărnești Gorges with a small group, mountain views, and guide Andrei.
“Really good guide, informative and safety conscious. Fortunate that weather was great with stunning views of the Carpathians. Booked an additional e-bike tour with the guide for the following day, which was another fantastic day.”
Compare Bran Castle and Prejmer Fortress on a private Bucharest day trip with Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, Brasov, and an expert guide.
“Just returned from our day trip. Pavel was very helpful and make the best to have a good day even if we were travelling during a busy period and with young kids (6 & 10) . Pavel was very knowledgable both for the journey and especially the hRead more”
Spend five days off road in Romania’s Carpathians, with mountain lakes, villages, sheep cheese, Bran Castle, Brasov, and private 4x4 travel.
“We had a wonderful trip (8 days) through Romania. Perfect organisation and accompaniment. Very professional and everything to make sure we had a fantastic trip. The guide Chris put all his effort in giving us an unforgettable time.”
Explore Slanic Salt Mine, Carpathian villages, local family life, and Romanian food on an 8-hour Bucharest day tour.
“Great trip, from the driver to the sights we had an amazing time”
Hike Romania’s Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountains from Brasov, with a guide, village stays, sheep-farm lunch, and hearty local meals.
“I made the 4-day active tour as sole client with Bogdan as guide, who picked me up in his car and drove us to Magura. He also delivered me back at my hotel in Brasov at the end of the tour. . The routes followed tracks taking in the Curmatura and Grind huts and the rocky side of Piatra Craiului. I was very pleased with the routes we made although the tracks were often continuously steep in difficult forest trails, equally demanding on leg muscles both up and down. We typically made about 16 km and 600-800 m altitude in 5-7 hours. The weather was cool and occasionally damp. One…”
Hike Piatra Craiului’s Zarnesti Gorges with a Spanish guide, mountain scenery, local stories, and a demanding 15-kilometer loop.
“100% recommended!! We did a day trip and, although the weather did not accompany us, we loved the experience, visited the bear shelter, took a spectacular route through Piatra Craiului and ate homemade food aloft in a shelter. Nacho accompanied us and told us all about Romania, its history and vampire legends. If we come back, we repeat for sure. Spectacular.Auto-translated”
Explore Slanic Salt Mine and Carpathian villages from Bucharest on a private day tour with hotel pickup, mountain views, and local life.
“Our guide is the reason we loved this trip. He went out of his way to get a reservation for us to see the Parliament which we though we didn't have time for. The salt mine is interesting and seeing the Carpathian Mountains we nice too.”
Trade Bucharest for the Carpathians with a one-hour snowmobile, ATV, or buggy ride, plus Peleș Castle and English-speaking guide Jony.
“It was a fantastic experience 100% worth it. All the guys was so kind and helpful. Also its one of the best things you can do in Bucharest in winter time.”
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