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HomeFull-Day Hiking & Zip-Lining Tour Of Turda Gorge From Cluj Napoca
Description
If you love nature and adrenaline, this tour is definitely for you. Explore the natural beauty of Turda Gorge and experience the excitement of an alpine zipline trail in Transylvania. Enjoy hiking through the gorge and riding the only alpine trail in the region at speeds of up to 60 km/h.
Highlights
- Hike up the Turda Gorge
- Ride the mountain coaster on an alpine trail in Transylvania
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Meet your tour guide at your accommodation and start the tour at noon in Cluj-Napoca. You will be transported in an air-conditioned minibus.
Head to Turda Gorge. From here, you will use a zipline to get to the canyon.
Go hiking through and up Turda Gorge.
Finish the hiking trail, and then you will head to the only alpine trail in Transylvania. The alpine grain route is 1.5 kilometres, which can be travelled at a maximum of 60 kilometres per hour. The reels are for one or two people and support up to 150 kilograms.
Head back to your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca in the evening.
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned minibus (gas, road tax, parking fees included)
English-speaking licensed Romania tour guide
Zipline
Alpine Coaster (1 ride)
1 hiking sandwich
1 Romanian chocolate
Bottle of water
What's Excluded
Personal expenses
Flight tickets
Private insurance
Other services not mentioned
What to bring
Basic hiking gear required for a day hike in the summer:
- Hiking boots with adherent sole,”Vibram sole if it is possible”, waterproof and preferably with high ankles
- Breathable t-shirt, 1-2-3
- Quick Dry Pants-Shorts
- Warm blouse (in a bag in the backpack),
- Jacket (waterproof),
- Raincoat,
- Moisture-wicking underwear
- Socks (synthetic or wool)
- Hiking poles (optional), we will offer them
- Small backpack approx 20L to 30L,
- 2L water bottle or reservoir,
- Sunglasses,
- Sunscreen,
- Sun hat,
- Food for the trail (sandwiches, carbohydrate-rich energy bars, granola, trail mix and fruit provide an instant pick-me-up on the trail)
- For winter hiking, the company will provide you with snowshoes, avalanche transceivers (if the case) or gaiters
Day Hiking Extras:
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Extra batteries
- ID
- Cellphone
- Camera
Know before you go
The longest zip line in Transylvania:
Distance - 600m Speed - 100 km/h
Level Difference: 100 m
People weighing over 75 kg (165 lb), will need a parachute in order not to exceed the speed
Turda Gorge is accessible for all age tourists, adults, and children. Turda Gorge has more than you can wish for: an accessible footpath, a small river, a canyon, some caves, climbing rocks.
Distance: 9 Km
Moving Time 3 h
Elevation gain 339 m
Elevation Loss of 339 m
Max Elevation 751m (Strana)
Traveller pickup is offered from your hotel/airport in Cluj Napoca
Departure time 12.00
Return: Around 8.00 PM
It is important to have good hiking shoes because you'll do a 3-hour hike through Turda Gorges.
Not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Every participant will be requested to purchase their own trek insurance for the duration of the trip, which covers mountains in summer conditions up to 2,000 m.
Meeting Point
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | EUR 85 Per Person |
| 5 To 10 | EUR 80 Per Person |
| 11 To 15 | EUR 75 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |