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Carpathian Walking & Bears (Walking Tour)

Summary:

Hike through the majestic mountains and rustic villages of central Romania while searching for wild brown bears

Duration
8 Days
Next Departure
10-May-2025
Starting at
± EUR 1,361.00
Price per day
± EUR 170.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Exodus Adventure Travel
Tour
Carpathian Walking & Bears
Travel Style
Walking Tour
Group Size
4 - 16
Overall rating
Star Rating: 4.5 (4.70)
Age Group
16 - 99 Years
Categories
tour category: Horsetour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Train
Map: Carpathian Walking & Bears (Exodus)

Summary

Hike through the majestic mountains and rustic villages of central Romania while searching for wild brown bears

Day 1
Start Bucharest; Transfer To Magura
Day 2
Walk To Visit Kalibash Villages
Day 3
Horse-Drawn Cart Ride And Hike In Barza Valley; Ev...
Day 4
Visit Dracula's Castle
Day 5
Take A Train To Brasov, City Tour
Day 6
Hike Through Alpine Pastures To Curmatura Cabin
Day 7
Visit Brown Bear Sanctuary; Hike To Vulcan
Day 8
To Bucharest Airport; End

Travel Cities (2): Brasov, Bucharest

Details

History and geography conspired to make Transylvania in central Romania one of the most wild and fascinating regions in Europe. For centuries, the local people have existed in harmony with a variety of wildlife, including the highest concentration of wolves, lynx and bears on the continent – almost half the European population of brown bears is recorded in the Carpathian Mountains. Meanwhile, dense forests have remained largely untouched. Our days are spent on walks through spectacular canyons, virgin forests and Saxon villages. We go in search of brown bears and explore the medieval town of Brasov as well as Bran Castle, best known as the residence of Dracula.

Highlights

  • Explore the wilds of central Romania, home to brown bears, Saxon villages and the Carpathian Mountains
  • Visit the largest brown bear sanctuary in Europe and opt to join a bear-watching evening with a forester
  • Hike through the spectacular landscape: meadows, forests and mountain trails
  • Visit Vlad the Impaler’s Bran Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula
  • Enjoy an authentic Carpathian welcome at Villa Hermani in the remote village of Magura

Included in Price

  • All breakfasts, five packed lunches and six dinners are included. Meals are a mixture of fresh local produce and Romanian/Transylvanian specialities. Transylvanian cuisine is influenced by several traditions and cultures (German, Hungarian and Romanian cuisine) but maintains a distinct character with a love for homemade cooking. Soups are a staple, main meals tend to be hearty with a strong focus on local produce, while desserts are varied and plentiful. Breakfasts are usually a small buffet including an egg dish, cold cuts, cheeses, boiled eggs, vegetables, spreads, bread, yoghurt, cereals, jam, juice, herbal teas and coffee. Lunches included on this trip will usually be self-made sandwiches; you can choose your own fillings from the morning buffets. Each evening there is a choice between a meat or vegetarian dish. Dinner on the first evening is typically a light snack (cold platters with local food and bread) due to the late arrival of the group. On one evening, we enjoy dinner in a typical Romanian restaurant in Brasov. This meal is not included, allow approximately 120 Romanian lei (US$25) – without drinks – for this. Vegetarian and special diets can be catered for, but options can be limited throughout Romania – please inform the office of any specific requirements upon booking.
  • All breakfasts, five packed lunches and six dinners
  • All accommodation
  • Free group arrival and departure transfers available

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Single supplement

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