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7 Days Brasov, Cluj Napoca & Oradea Trekking Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Challenging

  • Language

    English, Romanian

Description

Admire the marvellous landscapes of the Rarau Mountains, where the pine trees and spruces bring with them the charm of the North. While climbing the Rarau Mountains, witness the night sky with moon & stars and hear the symphony of nature in this 7-day trek through Rarau Mountains. Get a chance to visit the wood monasteries from Maramures, Rogoz, Ieud, Barsana, Desesti, Surdesti, the merry cemetery from Sapinta.

Highlights
  • Explore the grand landscapes of the Rarau Mountains
  • Visit the wood monasteries
  • Trek to Brasov
  • Climb the Rarau Mountains
  • Day 1: Start the Trek from Oradea expand_more

    Visit the following places:

    • Oradea, a city in northwest Romania, split by the Crișul Repede River. It’s known for baroque and art nouveau architecture, remnants of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Secessionist buildings line central Strada Republicii.

    • Cluj, a city in northwestern Romania, is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. It's home to universities, vibrant nightlife and landmarks dating to Saxon and Hungarian rule. 

    • Brasov, a city in the Transylvania region of Romania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. It's known for its medieval Saxon walls and bastions, the towering Gothic-style Black Church and lively cafes.

    • Vatra Dornei, a city in Suceava County, north-eastern Romania. It is situated in the historical region of Bukovina.

    Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

    Travel time: Around 8 hours
    The road trip is made by bus or train.

  • Day 2: Vatra Dornei expand_more
    • Visit and go sightseeing in Vatra Dornei.
    • Explore the Chalet Giumalau. 

    Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

    Travel time: Around 5 hours

    Level difference: Around 800 m

    Altitudes: Vatra Dornei 800 m, Chalet Giumalau : 1,542 m

    Travel distance: Around 20 km

  • Day 3: Climb Giumalau expand_more

    Visit the following today:

    • Chalet Giumalau 

    • Peak Giumalau 

    • Rarau Mountains

    Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

    Travel time: Around 4 hours

    Level difference: Around 400 meters

    Altitudes: Peak Giumalau - 1,857 m, Rarau-1,520 m 

    Travel Distance: Around 15 km

  • Day 4: Explore Lady Stones & Rarau expand_more

    Visit the following throughout the day:

    • Rarau Peaks 

    • The Cave with Bats 

    • Rarau Hermitage and The Lady's Stones

    Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

    Travel time: Around 6 hours

    Level difference: around 500 meters

    Altitudes: Lady Stones - 1,634 m ; Rarau Hermitage - 1,103 m

    Travel Distance: Around 20 km

  • Day 5: Explore Cimpulung Moldovenesc & Rarau expand_more

    Visit the following places throughout the day: 

    • Rarau 

    • The Mill of the Devil 

    • Cimpulung Moldovenesc

    Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

    Travel time: Around 6 hours

    Level difference: 1000 m

    Altitudes: Rarau-1,520 m ; Campulung Moldovenesc 630 m

    Travel distance: Around 20 km

  • Day 6: Visit the Wood Monasteries expand_more
    • Visit the wood monasteries from Maramures, Rogoz, Ieud, Barsana, Desesti, Surdesti, the merry cemetery from Sapinta.

    Overnight stay in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.

  • Day 7: Sapinta - Cluj - Brasov Ou Oradea expand_more

    Visit the following places throughout the tour:

    • Sapinta 

    • Cluj 

    • Brasov Ou Oradea.

    End of the tour.

What's Included
  • English speaking Romanian tour guide

  • Camping

What's Excluded
  • Food

  • Drink 

  • Transport

  • Tips and gratuities 
What to bring
  • Required equipment: mountain tent, sleeping bag, waterproof boots, rucksack, food for 7 days, aluminum flask, rain cloak, thick clothes, very good physical condition.
Know before you go
  • This is a seasonal tour for April -October.
Meeting Point

Oradea, Romania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 15EUR 560 Per Group

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 615 / group