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Bucharest · Ilfov County · Romania
8-Day Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathian Mountains
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Provide awesome nature and rural culture experiences, a vision for ecotourism that brings people into contact with nature, not in conflict with nature. Sustainable, local, eco-tour! The beauty of Romania lies in its countryside!
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover the reallife in the mountain villages from the bottom of Piatra Craiului & Bucegi NP
- Visit Bran Castle also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ a hilltop estate
- Enjoy Piatra Craiului National Park full hiking tour
- Hiking the Seven Ladders Canyon
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bucharest
Transfer Otopeni Airport - Brasov (the most important touristic city of Romania) approx. 3 hours or Brasov Airport - Brasov (20-30 minutes).
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Brasov
City/Town Tour. Depending on the flight time we can have an evening Brasov walking tour. Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque, and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania. Founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211 on an ancient Dacian site and settled by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels, Brasov exudes a distinct medieval ambiance and has been used as a backdrop in many recent period films.
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Bucharest
Welcome Traditional Romanian dinner.
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Bucharest
Accommodation at a 3* guesthouse/hotel located nearby the old city center.
Day 2
Bran
Sightseeing at Bran Castle. Brasov - Bran Castle (aka Dracula's Castle) - Magura mountain village. We visit Bran Castle (on Mondays it opens at 12:00) also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ a hilltop estate that conjures up visions of howling wolves and bats fluttering in the moonlight. Wander the castle’s Gothic chambers and learn about its ties to Bram Stoker’s undead antihero.
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Bucharest
Hiking. Then we start from Bran our first day of walking in Piatra Craiului National Park toward Magura village - an authentic and cozy mountain village. The path is the route that links Bucegi Mountains to the Piatra Craiului National Park. The route is easy to medium, through forest and meadows, with great views to both mountains and to the Bran area with its mountain villages (4-6 hours, medium effort, uphill/downhill walk: 400 m/400 m).
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Bucharest
As a pack one! Home-made dinner at the guesthouse in Magura.
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Bucharest
Accommodation at a village guesthouse in Magura Village.
Day 3
Brasov
Hiking at Piatra Craiului National Park. Piatra Craiului National Park full hiking tour. Today we trek in the heart of Piatra Craiului National Park crossing the beautiful Zarnesti Gorges up to Curmatura hut at 1470 m (5 - 6 hours, medium).
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Bucharest
As a pack one! Home-made dinner at the guesthouse.
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Bucharest
Accommodation at the same village guesthouse in Magura Village.
Day 4
Bucharest
Hiking. The mountain villages walk. Our 4th day of a walking tour. Today we trek crossing the most authentic and beautiful mountain villages from the bottom of the Piatra Craiului National Park and Bucegi Natural Park - Magura - Pestera - Sirnea (the first touristic village of Romania) – Ciocanu - Fundata, meeting the locals (5-6 hours; easy to medium, uphill/ downhill walk: 1083 m/ 890 m).
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Bucharest
As a pack one! Home-made dinner.
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Bucharest
Accommodation at a village guesthouse in Fundata Village.
Day 5
Bucharest
Hiking. Fundata - Fundatica mountain villages. Today we have a walk in the villages of Fundata and Fundatica (4 - 6 hours, easy to medium, uphill/downhill walk: 300 m/300 m). Lunch pack and homemade dinner. Surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains and the Piatra Craiului Mountains, Fundata's altitude of 1360 m makes it the highest commune in Romania. In August 1916, when troops from the Romanian Old Kingdom entered Austria-Hungary, the first village they took was Fundata, also capturing their first prisoners there and suffering their first battle death.
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Bucharest
As a pack one! Home-made dinner.
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Bucharest
Accommodation at the same village guesthouse in Fundata Village.
Day 6
Brasov
Hiking at Bucegi Mountains. Simon Village - Bucegi Natural Park. Short transfer to Simon village (about 40 minutes). Full-day hiking trip in Bucegi Natural Park. We hike on the northern part of the mountain which is wilder and no so touristic. During the hike discover the Devil's Mill Waterfall and a local sheep farm where we can stop to have a Shepherd's lunch (from the middle of June to the middle of September). Transfer back to the guesthouse. Info about the hike: 5-6 hours, medium effort, uphill/downhill walk: 800 m/ 800 m, 14 km.
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Bucharest
As a pack one! Home-made dinner.
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Bucharest
Accommodation at the same village guesthouse in Fundata Village.
Day 7
Brasov
Hiking at Seven Ladders Canyon. Seven Ladders Canyon - Bucharest. Transfer about 1 hour to the starting point for "7 Ladders Canyon" from Piatra Mare mountain. The canyon has been carved in Jurassic limestone and is composed of seven waterfalls, the tallest being 15 meters high. The trail within the canyon is arranged with metal stairs and platforms. Duration: 3-4 hours, medium effort, uphill/downhill walk: 400 m.
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Bucharest
Transfer to Brasov (about 30 minutes). Accommodation at a 3* guesthouse/hotel located nearby the old city center and farewell dinner.
Day 8
Bucharest
Breakfast. Transfer to the Bucharest airport (about 3 hours) or to the Brasov airport (about 20-30 minutes).
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Ground transfers with private car or minibus as mentioned in the program Licensed English-speaking mountain guide from day 2 to day 7 Hotel pick-up and airport drop-off entrance fees to “7 Ladders Canyon”, Piatra Craiului National Park, Bran Castle
Not Included
Airfare Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) Gratuities Personal expenses Medical insurance
Restrictions
Not recommended for people with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for people with heart conditions.
Meeting & Pickup
Arrival in Bucharest airport.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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