4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains & Piatra Craiului Park
What your day looks like
Small-group tour - 1 day in Bucegi Mountains and 2 days in Piatra Craiului National Park, one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania. This is an "Eco-Romania" certified program. The Ecotourism Certification System has been developed in partnership with Green Cross Romania and co-funded by the Environmental Partnership Foundation. The trek is a medium one, except the part when we climb the highest peak of National Park: we start from Brasov, we end in Brasov - we trek between 5 - 8 hours, we make a stop to an authentic sheep farm for a "special" lunch (from June to September), we cross the authentic mountain villages from the bottom of the mountains, depending on the weather and we climb the highest peak of the National Park (2238), we cross very nice gorges.
The experience, in brief
- Join 4 days a small group tour in Romania
- Experience EcoRomania certified program
- 1day trek in Bucegi Mountains
- 2 days trek in Piatra Craiului National Park, one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania
Your day, step by step
Brasov
Brasov - Bucegi Natural Park.
Brasov
Hiking at Bucegi Mountains. 1 day in Bucegi Mountains hiking on the northern part, from Bran village area, which is more beautiful and wild. we make a stop at an authentic sheep farm for a "special" lunch (from June to September). Duration: 5-6 hours, medium effort, uphill/downhill walk: 800 m/ 800 m, appr. 14 km)
Brasov
Home-made dinner.
Brasov
Overnight at a local guesthouse from the Bran area (eg. Magura mountain village).
Brasov
Hiking at Piatra Craiului National Park. Piatra Craiului National Park. We spend 3 days in Piatra Craiului National Park, one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania.
Brasov
As a lunch pack! Home-made dinner!
Brasov
Overnight at the same local guesthouse from the Bran area (eg. Magura mountain village)
Brasov
Hiking at Piatra Craiului National Park. Piatra Craiului National Park. We cross the authentic mountain villages from the bottom of the mountains and we walk in the epic Zarnesti Gorges! Easy to medium walk.
Brasov
As a lunch pack Home-made dinner!
Brasov
Overnight at the same local guesthouse from the Bran area (eg. Magura mountain village).
Brasov
Hiking at Piatra Craiului National Park. Piatra Craiului National Park. Depending on the weather and we climb the highest peak of the National Park (2238). It is a hard one, uphill 1200 m / downhill 1200 m. In case you are not fit for such a kind of hike we can do a different one.
Brasov
Transfer to Brasov.
What to know before booking
Included
National Park fees Driver/guide Professional guide Hotel pickup and drop-off Transport by private vehicle
Not Included
Drinks
What to Bring
Dress warmly: Compulsory sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes; warm clothes
Restrictions
Not recommended for people with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel (only from Brasov city) pickup and drop-off.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 18 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic