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Explore the Carpathians' Gate - self guided tour

8 days
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Start and end in Bucharest
5.0
11 traveler reviews
  • Person standing on a grassy hillside overlooking mountains.
  • Dense pine forest with rocky mountain backdrop.
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  • Snow-covered mountains with a forested area in the foreground.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Stay at a cozy 3* guesthouse with dinner
  • Trek through diverse landscapes to Curmatura chalet
  • Explore traditional mountain villages and local customs
  • Hike the ecotrails with stunning views in Fundata
  • Climb the Seven Ladders Canyon in Piatra Mare

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Transfer Otopeni Airport - Magura village approx. 3 - 4 hours or Brasov Airport - Magura village (40-50 minutes).
  2. Day 2 The heart of Piatra Craiului National Park - Pestera Village – Curmatura chalet (1470 m) - Magura village.
  3. Day 3 Pestera - Sirnea - Fundata
  4. Day 4 Fundata - Fundatica
  5. Day 5 Fundata - Moieciu de Sus - Fundata
  6. Day 6 Simon - Bucegi Natural Park - Simon
  7. Day 7 Piatra Mare Mountains
  8. Day 8 Departure to Bucharest airport or to Brasov airport
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5.0
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Number of tours

6

Age Range

12 to 89 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Wendy
    · September 16th, 2025
    Absolutely fabulous tour! Our guide, Charlie, was wonderful! He was charming, funny and informative!
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  • Shalini
    · August 13th, 2025
    The tour was fascinating... Especially because of the insights and information provided by Tiberiu. The accommodation was good, everything was seamless. It will be an unforgettable experience
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  • Joseph
    · September 25th, 2024
    I had a great experience. Active Travel was very hands on and picked great sites to visit (historical and food). My guide's name was Charlie and he was awesome. He was very knowledgeable, professional, polite, and overall caring about the experience. He was willing to accommodate everyone. Again I had a great experience and would recommend this tour.
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before November 11th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 11th, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Active Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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