Itinerary
- Day 1
Otopeni/Brasov Airport to Brasov
You'll arrive at either Otopeni or Brasov Airport and get transferred to Brasov, which sits right at the edge of the Southern Carpathian Mountains. After checking into your 3-star guesthouse near the old city center, you'll have time to walk around the medieval streets and see the Gothic and baroque buildings if your flight gets in early enough. Dinner that evening will be traditional Romanian food.
Included Activities
- Evening Brasov walking tour (depending on flight time)
- Traditional Romanian dinner
Landmarks/POIs Brasov Old City Center Southern Carpathian Mountains - Day 2
Brasov to Bran to Magura Village
Following breakfast, you'll head to Bran village to see Bran Castle, the location famous from Dracula stories. After walking through the castle's Gothic rooms and learning about the Bram Stoker connections, you'll walk from Bran toward Magura village through the foothills of Piatra Craiul National Park. The path takes you through forests and meadows with mountain views along the way. You'll arrive at your village guesthouse in Magura for a home-made dinner and settle in for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch pack), Dinner (Home made dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bran Castle with entrance fee included
- Guided walk from Bran village to Magura village (4-6 hours, medium effort, 8 km)
Landmarks/POIs Bran Castle Piatra Craiului National Park Magura Village - Day 3
Piatra Craiului National Park Trek
This day involves trekking through Piatra Craiului National Park in the Carpathians, where you'll see limestone ridges, deep gorges, and varied plant and animal life. You'll walk through Zarnesti Gorges with their tall limestone cliffs and interesting rock shapes, so bring your camera. The hike continues to Curmatura hut at 1470 meters, which hikers use as a base in this area. You'll eat a picnic lunch on the trail and return to the guesthouse for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner at the guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Trek through Piatra Craiului National Park with entrance fee included
- Crossing of Zarnesti Gorges
Landmarks/POIs Piatra Craiului National Park Zarnesti Gorges Curmatura Hut - Day 4
Mountain Village Walk to Fundata
Starting from Magura, you'll walk through several villages at the base of Piatra Craiului and Bucegi Natural Parks. The route passes through Pestera, a quiet village surrounded by hills and forests, then Sirnea with its traditional wooden mountain houses, then Ciocanu in beautiful natural surroundings, and finally arrives at Fundata. Along the way you'll see how people live in the rural Carpathian region and chat with locals. Check into your 3-star guesthouse for three nights and have a home-made dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch pack), Dinner (Home made dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through mountain villages: Magura - Pestera - Sirnea - Ciocanu - Fundata (5-6 hours, easy to medium, 15 km)
Landmarks/POIs Sirnea Village Fundata Village Piatra Craiului National Park Bucegi Natural Park - Day 5
Fundata and Fundatica Village Walk
You'll take a relaxed walk through Fundata and Fundatica, which are surrounded by open meadows, thick forests, and views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului ranges. The area is known for traditional mountain buildings and a quiet, peaceful feeling. Lunch happens during the walk, and then you'll head back to the guesthouse for a home-made dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch pack), Dinner (Home made dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Fundata and Fundatica villages (4-6 hours, easy to medium, unspecified distance)
Landmarks/POIs Fundata Village Fundatica Village - Day 6
Bucegi Natural Park Hike from Simon Village
A short transfer takes you to Simon village, then you'll spend the day hiking in Bucegi Natural Park. The northern section where you'll go is wilder and sees fewer tourists. You'll come across Devil's Mill Waterfall along the way, and if you're traveling between mid-June and mid-September, you can visit a working sheep farm. By evening you'll transfer back to the guesthouse for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch pack), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day guided hike in Bucegi Natural Park with entrance fee included
- Visit to Devil's Mill Waterfall
- Visit to local sheep farm (mid-June to mid-September)
Landmarks/POIs Bucegi Natural Park Devil's Mill Waterfall - Day 7
Seven Ladders Canyon to Brasov
You'll transfer to Seven Ladders Canyon in Piatra Mare mountain, where you'll hike through a canyon carved from Jurassic limestone with seven waterfalls, the tallest being 15 meters. Metal stairs and platforms are built into the canyon walls so you can walk the route safely. After lunch, you'll transfer back to Brasov and check into your 3-star guesthouse near the old city center for your last night, ending with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch pack), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Seven Ladders Canyon (3-4 hours, medium effort, 400m uphill/downhill)
Landmarks/POIs Seven Ladders Canyon Piatra Mare Mountain Brasov Old City Center - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to either Bucharest Airport (about three hours away) or Brasov Airport (20 to 30 minutes away) for your flight home. If you want, you can add an extra night in Bucharest with a four-hour city tour included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- 1 extra night in Bucharest with 4-hour Bucharest Panoramic Tour included - from €140 per person (minimum 2 people)
