Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bucharest
You'll arrive in Bucharest and get transferred to your hotel. There's time to either relax or wander around the city on your own before meeting your guide in the evening for a welcome dinner with traditional Romanian food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a restaurant serving traditional Romanian food)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest independently before evening guide meeting
- Day 2
Bucharest to Busteni
This morning starts with a half-day walking tour through Bucharest's Old Town, passing Revolution Square, the Romanian Athenaeum, and the National Art Museum. After lunch, you'll drive to Sinaia to see Peles Castle, a 19th-century German Neo-Renaissance palace that was the summer home of the Romanian Royal Family. From there, continue to Busteni in the Bucegi Mountains for your first night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
- Visit Revolution Square
- Visit Romanian Athenaeum
- Visit National Art Museum
- Visit Peles Castle
Landmarks Revolution Square Romanian Athenaeum National Art Museum Peles Castle Old Town Lipscani - Day 3
Bucegi National Park Hiking
Starting early in the Carpathians, you'll hike through Bucegi National Park. Depending on weather, you'll either head to the 28m high Heroes Cross at 2291m to see Babele and Sphinx rock formations, or climb Varful Omu Peak at 2238m. The hike takes about 5 hours with steep sections, rocky terrain, and some exposed areas, but the views are worth it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking in Bucegi National Park to Heroes Cross (2291m) or Varful Omu Peak (2238m) - approximately 5 hours
Landmarks Heroes Cross Babele Rock Formation Sphinx Rock Formation Varful Omu Peak Bucegi National Park - Day 4
Bucegi Plateau to Magura
You'll traverse the Bucegi Plateau on local trails with dramatic views throughout. The route crosses to the other side via mountain passes, taking 7-8 hours total with a packed lunch along the way. By evening, you'll transfer to Magura village at 1000m in Piatra Craiului National Park for a 2-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch taken during the hike), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traverse Bucegi Plateau hike to Mecca de Sus via Saua Struna or Saua Batran passes - 7-8 hours
Landmarks Bucegi Plateau Mecca de Sus 
- Day 5
Magura Hiking
Several hiking options are available from Magura, and your local guide will pick the best route based on what the group wants to do, your fitness level, and the weather. Each option offers something different, so you'll have a great day either way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Magura with local guide - route chosen based on group preference and weather
- Day 6
Bran Castle to Bunea Wilderness Cabin
You'll leave Magura to visit Bran Castle, Romania's most-visited tourist site. This medieval castle was updated in the 1920s and now displays art and furniture from Queen Marie's collection. After lunch, you'll head to Podu Dambovitei at 776m to take a solar-powered raft across Pecineagu Lake, then hike 45-60 minutes uphill to Bunea Wilderness Cabin at 1200m. As the sun sets, watch for wildlife while you have champagne and snacks, followed by a candlelit dinner with local organic food and wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Candle-lit gourmet dinner with local organic ingredients and wines)
Included Activities
- Visit Bran Castle and museum
- Solar-driven raft across Pecineagu Lake
- Hike to Bunea Wilderness Cabin (1200m) - approximately 45-60 minutes
Landmarks Bran Castle Pecineagu Lake 
- Day 7
Bunea to Comisu Wilderness Cabin
Wake early to see and hear the wilderness coming alive. After a hearty breakfast, hike with your guide to Comisu Wilderness Cabin at 1600m. The hike could be 7-8 hours with 1500-2000m elevation gain depending on your preferences, though moderate routes are also available. You'll learn about local wildlife, enjoy a picnic lunch with views, and have another candlelit dinner overlooking the subalpine meadows with chances to spot animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Picnic lunch during hike in a well-chosen spot with breathtaking views), Dinner (Candle-lit dinner with views over subalpine meadows)
Included Activities
- Wildlife observation at dawn from Bunea Cabin
- Hiking to Comisu Wilderness Cabin (1600m) - up to 7-8 hours depending on route choice
Landmarks Comisu Wilderness Cabin - Day 8
Comisu to Brasov
After breakfast, you'll descend from Comisu Wilderness Cabin back to Podu Dambovitei, then raft across Pecineagu Lake again. From there, transfer to Brasov, a medieval town and the gateway to Transylvania. You'll check into your modern 3-star hotel, a nice change from the wilderness cabin experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided descent from Comisu Wilderness Cabin to Podu Dambovitei
- Solar-driven raft across Pecineagu Lake
Landmarks Brasov Old Town - Day 9
Brasov
You'll have a relaxed breakfast and then take a guided walking tour of Brasov. After that, you're free to explore on your own and grab lunch wherever you like. The town sits at the base of Mount Tampa, and a one-hour walk or short cable car ride up to the 975m peak gives you great views of Brasov and the Southern Carpathian Mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Brasov
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Brasov
- Hike or cable car ride to Mount Tampa peak (975m) - approximately 1 hour walk or cable car
Landmarks Mount Tampa - Day 10
Balea Lake to Podragu Cabin
You'll travel about 2.5 hours from Brasov to Balea Lake at 2034m, where you can grab a drink or snack at one of two lakeside chalets. Then you'll start a nice hike into the higher Fagaras Mountains, walking about 9km with 800m elevation gain to reach Podragu Cabin at 2136m, sitting in a glacial valley next to Podragu Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit glacial Balea Lake (2034m)
- Hike to Podragu Cabin (2136m) - approximately 9km with around 800m ascent
Optional Activities
- Drink or snack at lakeside chalets at Balea Lake
Landmarks Balea Lake Podragu Lake - Day 11
Moldoveanu Peak Summit
This is one of the trip's highlights. You'll hike from Podragu to Romania's highest peak, Moldoveanu at 2544m. The route is about 13km and takes roughly 4 hours to the summit with 840m total ascent, passing through Podragu col at 2307m and Vista Mare Peak at 2527m. Terrain varies from steep climbs to rocky, challenging sections. After reaching the top and taking in the views, you'll return to Podragu for a second night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch during the hike), Dinner
Included Activities
- Round trip hike to Moldoveanu Peak (2544m) - approximately 13km, approximately 4 hours to summit with 840m total ascent
Landmarks Moldoveanu Peak Vista Mare Peak Podragu Col 
- Day 12
Podragu Cabin to Victoria
You'll hike out of the mountains today on a 5-6 hour walk from Podragu Cabin down to Victoria, a town on the edge of the Fagaras with mountains as a backdrop. If you're flying home tomorrow, you'll take a private transfer from Victoria back to Bucharest in time for a group dinner at a restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory group meal at a recommended restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walk from Podragu Cabin to Victoria - 5-6 hours
Landmarks Victoria Town - Day 13
Departure from Bucharest
After breakfast, your airport transfer will take you to Otopeni Airport for your flight home. Time to start planning your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Otopeni Airport
