Hiking and sightseeing in the Apuseni Natural Park, Romania

AGMR-certified guides lead you on this beautiful and memorable 5-days of hiking and sightseeing in the Apuseni Natural Park, Romania, a glorious tract of land containing stunning caves, forests and glades that satisfies any true nature lover.

TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Carpathian Mountains

DURATION

5 Days

OFFER PERIOD

Jun - Sep

FITNESS LEVEL

Occasional

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

Hike and sightsee through the raw natural beauty of Apuseni Natural Park!
See some of the most glorious and stunning countryside in Romana
Admire the glades, caves and forests that dot the landscape

Description

Join me on this fun, epic and awesome 5-day trip of hiking and sightseeing in the Apuseni Natural Park, the most gorgeous and magnificent natural area of Romania featuring countless lush green forests, lovely glades full of flowers, and deep and majestic caves, with each area of the park containing sumptuous and sensational views at seemingly every turn.

Apuseni Natural Park, covering a distance of 76 hectares, is located in the North-West of Romania, within the counties of Alba, Bihor and Cluj, and is an increasingly popular place for visitors due to its extensive array of native and unspoiled flora and fauna.

Our adventure begins when we meet in Cluj-Napoca, and from here we drive to the park, where we will see Coiba Mica caves, Vartop Glacier and Scarisoara Glacier, the biggest underground glacier in Europe.

From here we head to the heart of the park, Padis, on day 2, with the jaw-dropping Ponor Glade and The Natural Citadels of Ponor the focal points of the day, with the 3 sinkholes linked by an underground passage of caves a truly impressive sight.

The subsequent 2 days are devoted to many of the numerous hiking trails that dot the park, with The Galbenei Rock and Galbenei Gorge trail taking the breath away, and the Chasm of Bortig, containing the second largest glacier in Romania, remaining an awesome setting.

Our 5th and final day is spent driving back to Cluj-Napoca via The Bears Cave and Meziad Cave, and hopefully will have fallen in love with this superb part of Romania, and made many amazing memories along the way.

Apuseni Natural Park is an underrated gem in the magnificent country of Romania – book now to experience!

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Transport during the trip

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Cluj-Napoca

Drive from Cluj-Napoca to the park, seeing Coiba Mare and Coiba Mica caves, Vartop Glacier and Scarisoara Glacier.

Day 2: Padis

See Ponor Glade and The Natural Citadels of Ponor. Visit Glavoi Glade.

Day 3: The Galbenei Rock

Visit the spectacular viewpoint of The Galbenei Rock.

Day 4: Glabenei Gorge Trail

Hike along the Glabenei Gorge trail.

Day 5: Return to Cluj-Napoca

Return to Cluj-Napoca via The Bears Cave and Meziad Cave.

Details

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Please bring with you:

hiking boots
rain coat
small backpack
hiking sticks
water bottle
headlamps

Meeting point

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hotel Tresor Timișoara Romania

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Hotel Continental Timișoara Romania

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Hotel Savoy Timișoara Romania

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About the guide: Active Weekends

Active Weekends

Tour Operator

Marius is an International Mountain Leader, a Romanian Mountain Guide, IML instructor and vice-president of the Romanian Society of Mountain Leaders and Mountain Guides (SGLM), with a guiding experience of over 10 years.

In your time spent on carpathian trails, you will be in safe hands in order to enjoy the most beautiful scenery Romania has to offer

Hiking in nature encompasses real benefits for the body, mind and soul. That is why in my tours you will learn new things about these benefits, about the complex aspects of nature, you will learn hiking techniques, how to use a compass and a map and we’ll talk about gear recommendations too. We’ll observe the landscapes, the flora and the fauna and, last but not least, we’ll enjoy an active day in the mountains and you will discover the stories and the legends of the area.

Membership:

SGLM member (Romanian Society of Mountain Leaders and Mountain Guides – https://ghizimontani.org/ )
UIMLA member (Union of International Mountain Leadears Associations – https://uimla.org/ ).

Languages

English

Certificates

SGLM | UIMLA

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