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4-Day Carpathian Mountains Trekking & Photography Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, Photography

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Peek through the lens of your camera to capture the beauty and culture of the Carpathian mountains, Romania, while trekking through the timeless villages of Magura and Pestera. Learn professional photography from experts as you marvel at rural Transylvania, admire spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, and witness the stunning limestone ridge at Plaiul Foii. Experience the natural beauty of Romania, take your photography to the next level and expand your personal portfolio in this incredible four-day journey. 

Highlights
  • Learn professional landscape and portrait photography
  • Witness and capture beautiful mountain landscapes
  • Experience rural life in Romania
  • Trek through the Carpathian mountains
  • Get to wear traditional Romanian clothing
  • Day 1: Arrival & Magura Village Shoot expand_more
    • Meet your photography instructor at a pre-decided location by 11 AM and check in to your accommodation at Magura Village.

    • Attend an introduction session with your fellow photographers and go over the schedule for your four-day workshop. Learn about the photography gear that is suggested to be taken and used for each day. 

    • Feast on a delicious traditional Romanian vegetarian lunch made by a local village family as you marvel at the scenery of snow-capped Carpathian peaks against the skyline.

    • Proceed for your first shoot in Magura. The windswept mountains and rural valleys with their flocks of sheep, horse carriages, and traditional Romanian homes make Magura perfect for landscape photography. 

    • After your shoot, gather around with your instructor for a professional editing session where you will get a constructive evaluation of images, participate in discussions with your fellow photographers, and learn to improve your personal photography. 

    • Have your dinner and prepare for the next day's shoot.

  • Day 2: Mountain Cabin Hike & Photography expand_more
    • Start your day with an early breakfast.

    • Hike your way up to a woodsy mountainside refuge cabin with your guide. During this two-hour hike, you will find expansive scenic views and wide-open mountain areas to explore on the way.

    • Take part in a photography session at the mountain cabin. 
    • Enjoy your lunch at the cabin after your session. Relish the delicious soups, apple desserts and wonderful teas that you will be served as you soak in the stunning view of the mountains.

    • Head back down the mountain and take your time as you trek downhill to capture picturesque landscapes. 

    • Make your way to your accommodation at Magura.

    • Participate in the day's post-photography session, where you will learn how to plan your shoots, produce powerful compositions, tell a story with your photos, and better use your camera’s settings to achieve creative effects.

    • Have a traditional dinner and rest for the night. 
  • Day 3: Photography at Pestera expand_more
    • Start your day with an early breakfast.
    • Make your way to the neighbouring mountain village of Pestera. This is a two-hour moderate trek to the village that sits at an altitude of 1000 metres. 

    • Head down a small trail to a wide-open meadow where you will get to see the Piatra Craiului mountains at a distance. 

    • Begin your photography shoot. 

    • Have your pre-packed lunch outdoors and enjoy the scenery.

    • On your way back to Magura, stop to photograph the mountains, traditional homes and the lives of Romanian villagers. Besides providing on-field instructions, your instructors will also personally review your images and discuss photography techniques as they help you improve.

    • Spend the evening at Magura editing your pictures, having dinner and relaxing.

  • Day 4: Zarnesti & Plaiul Foii expand_more
    • Start the day with breakfast.

    • Head to the town of Zarnesti, situated at the foot of the Piatra Craiului mountains.

    • Participate in a themed photo session called 'The Gates of Transylvania', where you will creatively photograph the ornate metal and wooden gates and fences surrounding Zarnesti homes. Make sure to include other participants of the workshop in your photographs, and you may all wear traditional Romanian clothing during the shoot to enhance the subjects of your images. This session is also a wonderful way to explore the town's culture while enhancing your photography skills.

    • Make your way to Plaiul Foii. This area features the longest and highest limestone ridge in the country, at over 15 miles long and 6560 feet high. The ridge is regarded as one of the most beautiful sights in the Carpathian ranges and is another great location for a shoot. In this area, you can also see beautiful thoroughbred horses, which are great to photograph.

    • Conclude the workshop with a final editing session at Plaiul Foii before heading back to your accommodation.

What's Included
  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • Photography workshops

  • English-speaking Romanian guide and photography instructor

What's Excluded
  • Snacks

  • Transportation, but arrangements can be made from your location with prior notice

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go
  • All levels of photography are welcome.

  • The accommodation at Magura is easily accessible from Bran/Brasov.

Meeting Point

M?gura, Romania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 772 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 750 Per Person

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USD 772 / person