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Village life in Transylvanian Carpathian mountains - 8 days
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Village life in Transylvanian Carpathian mountains - 8 days

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Ages 6-79, max of 10 per group
Duration: 8 days
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation in double rooms in small hotels and pensions
  • 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
  • Entry/Admission - Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
  • Entry/Admission - Piatra Craiului National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Bucegi Mountains
  • Entry/Admission - Seven Ladders Canyon
What's not included
  • Airfare
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Medical insurance
  • Upgrade at 3* to 5* hotels in Brasov (eg. Bella Muzica, Schuster Boarding House, Radisson Blu Aurum)

Start:Traveller pickup offered.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Otopeni Intl Airport, Bucharest Romania
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9143P11

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • Small group experience; Min 2 - Max 10.
      • We provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
      • Optional - Upgrade at 3* to 5* hotels in Brasov located in the old city center (eg. Bella Muzica, Safrano Palace, Casa Chitic, Schuster Boarding House, Radisson Blu Aurum, subject of availability).
      • This tour is awarded by the ECO-ROMANIA ecotourism certification scheme from December 2023 until November 2026!
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

      • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9143P11

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      Brasov - Bran Castle (aka...
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      Piatra Craiului National Park...
      Day 4
      The mountain villages walk
      Day 5
      Fundata - Fundatica mountain...
      Day 6
      Simon Village - Bucegi Natural...
      Day 7
      Seven Ladders Canyon - Brasov
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      About the operator
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      • Active Travel
        1,733
        Brasov, Romania
        Joined in November 2011
      • 101edwin
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Tranquil Tour
        The tour to Viscri Church, Sighisoara Town, and Rupea Fortress is engaging, with the guide providing clear and informative insights into the history and culture of the area. Visiting during the low season allowed us to enjoy a peaceful experience without crowds.
        Written 3 December 2024
      • Sally Y
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent tour, real insights - not “touristy”.
        Great communication prior to the tour and since I was solo that day, Charlie (my guide), picked me up at my Airbnb. His car was clean and comfortable and we had great conversation on our way to the various sites. As we discussed what I had seen and done on previous days, he was able to tie together how the whole history and places connected. We enjoyed a lunch in Sighisoara and dessert in Viscri. I learned so much and was an absolutely wonderful day!
        Written 23 November 2024
      • 789alissah
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Informative, fun, and beautiful sites
        Tiberiu was very informative and was able to answer all of our questions that popped up during the tour. Brasov is a beautiful city with such a fascinating history, and this tour let us catch a glimpse into the past and future of the city
        Written 6 November 2024
      • havantravellers
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Tour!
        Dan was an entertaining and very knowledgeable driver/guide. We were able to get to Bran castle before it was too crowded thank heavens because the queue was huge when we left! Dan’s explanations were great and he answered all our questions. Rasnov fortress not as interesting as closed off but Dan explained more history as we looked out over Rasnov town. We enjoyed this tour.
        Written 1 November 2024
      • S9788RIsusanf
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great way to spend a day in Transylvania!
        Hello We are a couple visiting Romania from Chicago. We had a fantastic tour with Dan to Bran, Prejmer and Harman. Prejmer and Harman are fortified churches which are truly amazing. More interesting and authentic than castles. We highly recommend this tour!
        Written 1 November 2024
      • jacquelinesF8093WL
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Tiberiu, Bran castle/Rasnov fortress tour
        We had a tour from Tiberiu, who was fantastic! He arrived on time and assisted us with the entrance fees for Bran castle before we got there, which made the difference when we got there. He was polite, knowledgeable and passionate about the history, we were only a group of four and he ensured that we were comfortable and was really funny which made the whole tour very interesting. We then moved onto the Rasnov fortress again, really interesting, and he made the whole trip easy. We really enjoyed our tour and would definitely recommend friends & family visiting this area. Thank you for a lovely day!
        Written 30 October 2024
      • Climber01799948965
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A taste of the countryside!
        We enjoyed Mihai’s expertise and company! We took a short trip to Bran’s castle and then headed to a village. It was wonderful getting to take a long walk in the countryside and later enjoying a local meal and hospitality. Great experience overall with Mihail giving us a brief history of Romania.
        Written 28 October 2024
      • solotraveler88
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Brown Bear Watching October 2024
        Guide was knowledgeable and well prepared (with bear spray in case when needed), tour was good, managed to see few foxes and a brown bear.
        Written 22 October 2024
      • benjaminbK1383OD
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our Transilvania Experience
        We had a great tour experience today with Mihai! He taught us a lot about Romanian history (he was VERY knowledgeable!) and he was also very kind and made us feel comfortable. We had the opportunity to go to Sighișoara, Viscri, and Rupea today and it was so beautiful. Transilvania is wonderful! We hope to come back to Transilvania very soon. If you want a knowledgeable, respectful tour guide, Mihai is your guy!
        Written 22 October 2024
      • Rob B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very helpful to have a guide on this visit
        We visited on a Sunday and there were crowds at the castle sites so we were glad to have Dan as our guide. He was most helpful in explaining the complexities of the royal families and indeed the shifting complexities of the nationalities in the Balkans
        Written 21 October 2024
      • 677laurieanns
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The Best Tour Day EVER
        This was one of our most memorable tour days ever, because of the expertise of Tiberiu Simon, our guide. He was well-versed in all topics and sites and history, an armchair philosopher who believes education to be the key to insure that history does not repeat itself. My husband and I WERE the only ones in our small group and we spent over ten hours visiting Sighisoara, Vistri, and the Rupea Fortress. Tiberiu placed us in photo perfect positions, took us to an interesting farm to table restaurant in a restored barn for lunch. We couldn't have asked for a better day and highly recommend others to try this experience.
        Written 21 October 2024
      • A5402KGbent
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The best tour we did in Brasov!
        This was the best trip we did during our time in Brasov. Our guide, Charlie, was exceptionally knowledgeable, made us feel very welcome, and was considerate of our needs through the day. The route we took was idyllic, and all the elements came together to form a really great day. Would wholeheartedly recommend - a real bargain!
        Written 19 October 2024
      • MartinZMan
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent tour!
        An excellent day with Charlie visiting the castles. He’s extremely knowledgeable and a charming and funny guy. Too bad however, Rasnov is under refurbishment and we didn’t get to see much, but he did drive us to another beautiful German church fortress close by in a lovely town. Go with Charlie!
        Written 18 October 2024
      • yhs101
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A wonderful day trip to see beautiful forest, villages, fortifications with a knowledge guide, Mihai.
        It’s a beautiful day to visit these villages. Mihai explained well about the history and background of these sites. He was flexible, patient, and knowledgeable to discuss the history and culture.
        Written 17 October 2024
      • beY6538SZ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Blast from the Past!
        Incredible tour with affable guide Charlie (Karoly in his native tongue). Expert knowledge of the places visited combined with a razor wit & skilled navigation of the winding roads. The interior of Peles & the exterior of Bran are some of my favourite places I have experienced. Great day trip that is worth every penny/Lei...
        Written 17 October 2024
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      Laura W
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023
      We had an absolute amazing vacation! Our guide Zsolt was wonderful- he had a great knowledge of the history of Romania and the areas we hiked. The tour of Bran Castle was great fun. The mountains were beatiful and the food was awesome. I would definitely go back!
      Written 15 August 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      We thank you so much for choosing our home, Romania, as your holiday destination by booking our Village life in Transylvanian Carpathian mountains - 8 days, Laura! You are right, it is Amazing vacation in gorgeous country, especially when you have with you my good friend and guide, Zsolt!
      Written 16 August 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Tara K
      5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2024 • Solo
      This trip was exactly as described and expected. Hiking through remote villages with stunning views, lots of animals, and delicious local dinners and palinka at night. I had an incredible time with my guide Alina. She is incredibly passionate about Romania, I learned so much!

      I recommend this for any nature/travel lover who wants to explore Romania.
      Written 11 October 2024
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      We appreciate a lot your review for our guide and our Village life in Transylvanian Carpathian mountains - 8 days, Tara! Even you were the only person for the tour (we run this tour with minimum 2 people), we decided to go on and we were happy with the decision. Thank you!
      Written 12 October 2024
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      Ted S
      New Milford, NJ23 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023
      What an amazing experience! A wonderful trek through Transylvania with our awesome guide Zsolt. Great food, great views, great hiking, and wonderful people to share it with. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough!
      Written 24 July 2023
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      We thank you so much for booking with us our Village life in Transylvanian Carpathian mountains - 8 days, Ted! Indeed, it is a wonderful hiking experience through a beautiful country, especially when you have with you my good friend and guide, Zsolt. Thank you for your review!
      Written 25 July 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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