Basic travel information
Romania is an excellent destination for active travel. The Carpathian Mountains separate the Transylvania region from the southern parts of Romania. On a Carpathian hiking trip, we hiked in beautiful mountain scenery and got to know the interesting history of Transylvania and the rest of Romania, as well as the picturesque natural parks. The historic city of Brasov and the Romanian capital Bucharest will also be seen on the way.
We stay in Transylvanian villages in local inns. The value level of the trip is one of the cheapest in Europe.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – HELSINKI – BUCHAREST – BRAN
Flight from Helsinki to Bucharest. From the airport about 3 hours drive to Transylvania, the village of Bran, where we stay. Dinner and a short press conference on the program. (I)
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 2 – BRAN-RUCAR
First day of hiking in Transylvania. After breakfast, a 5-6 hour hiking trip between the Buceg and Piatra Craiului mountains in the area known as the Bran – Rucar corridor. We enjoyed a picnic lunch in the mountains. Ascent & descent approx. 600m. In the afternoon we return to our accommodation in Bran. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 3 – BUCEG NATURAL PARK
After breakfast we go hiking in the Buceg Natural Park. A full day (approx. 8h, ascent & descent 1200m) hike takes us to the top of Varful Batrana, at an altitude of 2189 meters. We enjoyed a picnic lunch during the day. In the afternoon we land in the village of Moieciu, from where the transport back to Bran. If the trip is too challenging for the group, a lighter version of the day’s program can be made in the same area. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 4 – BRAN – MAGURA
Today we make an easier, approx. 4-5 hour hiking trip towards the village of Magura. The hiking trail runs in the mountains of the Southern Carpathians, ascent and descent of about 700m. We enjoyed a picnic lunch along the way. We stay in the mountain village of Magura. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 5 – MAGURA, PIATRA CRAIULUI
Hiking day in Piatra Craiului National Park. We start the day with a light hike through the Zarnest Gorge. In the afternoon we hiked towards the mountain meadows of the villages of Magura and Pestera. Return to Magura and accommodation. Total hiking 6-7h, ascent and descent 700m. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 6 – MAGURA – BRASOV
After breakfast, we travel to visit the castle of Vlad Tepes, the 15th-century ruler of Wallachia, the role model of Count Dracula, from where we continue to the city of Brasov. Medieval Brasov is one of the old centers of Transylvania. During the city tour we will see e.g. gothic black church. In the afternoon still free time to explore the city. (A)
ACTIVITIES
CITY TOUR
ACCOMMODATION
HOTEL
DAY 7 – BRASOV – PIATRA MARE – BUCHAREST
After breakfast departure to the Piatra Mare mountains where we hiked for about 3 hours (ascent and descent 500m) before returning to Bucharest where we will stay. (A)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION
HOTEL
DAY 8 – BUCHAREST – HELSINKI
Transfer to the airport and return flight to Helsinki.
MEALS: [A] BREAKFAST [L] LUNCH [I] DINNER
We fly to Bucharest on Blue Air direct scheduled flights. The airline has the right to change its schedules, so do not book any connecting flights until you have received your flight tickets.
Finnish citizens do not need a visa to Romania. A valid passport is required.
You need normal travel insurance for your trip. We recommend taking out travel insurance with cancellation protection.
The official language of Romania is Romanian. The Romanian currency is the Leu (RON), which is divided into one hundred bananas. The euro is widely exchanged.
Climate Romania has a typical continental climate; hot summer and cold, dry winter. Most of the rainfall occurs in spring and early summer.
