9 Days Brasov, Oradea & Sibiu Sightseeing Tour
Description
Trek the Paring Mountains-Buila Vinturarita that nests glacial lakes and is well known for the cultural & historical sights in its proximity, like the Arnott, Frăsinei monasteries, Jgheaburi hermitages, ancient churches, church caves, and the traditional architecture of the villages at the foot of the mountain.
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful Petrosani town
- Swim in the Lake Calcescu
- Explore the caves of Muierii and Polovragi
- Stop by the Pătrunsa Monastery
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Day 1: Arrive in Sibiu expand_more
Arrive in Sibiu town, known for its Germanic architecture in its old town, the legacy of 12th-century Saxon settlers.
Visit Petrosani town, a city in Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania, with a population of 34,331. The city has been associated with mining since the 19th century.
Visit the Chalet Anefs
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet depending on the weather conditions.
Travel time: around 8 hours.
Level difference: around 1500 m.
Altitude: 1800 m.
Trip Distance: 10 km
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Day 2: Sightseeing expand_more
Visit the Chalet Anefs.
Ascend the Parangul Mic.
Explore the Parangul Mare, a mountain peak in Romania. At 2,519 metres above sea level, it is the highest peak of the Parâng Mountains, located in the Parâng Mountains group of the Southern Carpathians.
Witness the beautiful Lake Calcescu.
Stay overnight in a tent.
Travel time: Around 9 hours
Level difference: Around 700 m
Altitudes: 1800 m - Chalet Anefs, 2519 m - Paringul Mare 1925 m - Lake Calcescu
Travel distance: Around 30 km -
Day 3: Visit Chalet Rinca expand_more
- Visit the Chalet Rinca
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet depending on the weather conditions
Travel time: Around 7 hours
Level difference: Around 400 meters
Altitudes: 1925 m - Lake Calcescu, Rinca - 1600 m
Travel distance: Around 25 km -
Day 4: Sightseeing expand_more
- Visit the following places:
- Rinca
Muierii Cave, an elaborate cave system located in the Baia de Fier commune, Gorj County, Romania. It contains abundant cave bear remains, as well as a human skull.
Polovragi Cave, a cave with a bat colony & fanciful rock formations linked to a local legend.
Polovragi Monastery, a magnificent landscape, close to Oltețului Canyon.
Horezu, a town is well known for its people who make pottery and present it at an annual fair.
Overnight stay in Horezu.
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Day 5: Sightseeing expand_more
- Visit the one wood Monastery.
Explore the Surpatele Monastery.
Come back to Horezu.
Travel time around: 6 hours
The trip is done by bus
Travel distance: Around 30 km
Overnight stay in the same place. -
Day 6: Visit Pătrunsa Monastery expand_more
Visit the following places:
- Pietreni
Pătrunsa Monastery
Pahomie Hermitage
Cheia chalet
Overnight stay in Cheia Chalet.
Level difference: Around 1000 m
Travel time: Around 10 hours
Altitudes: Horezu - 500m, Patrunsa - 1400 m, Pahomie - 650m, Chalet Cheia - 910 m
Travel distance: Around 35 km -
Day 7: Sightseeing expand_more
- Visit the Cheii gorges
Overnight stay in chalet Cheia or in a tent
Level difference: 300 m
Travel time: Around 4 hours
Travel distance: Around 10 km -
Day 8: Relax Day expand_more
A day to relax, campfire, and party.
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Day 9: Departure expand_more
Descend the Cheii Valley.
Visit the Olanesti, a village in the Ștefan Vodă District, Moldova.
Rimnicu Valcea, the capital Town of Valcea County, is located in the central area of the county, 195 km far from Bucharest, the capital of Romania.
Travel back to Sibiu
What's Included
- English speaking Romanian tour guide
- Camping
What's Excluded
- Food
- Drink
- Transport
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
What to bring
- Equipments: Mountain tent, sleeping bag, waterproof boots, rucksack, aluminum flask, rain cloak, thick clothes, very good physical condition.
Meeting Point
Sibiu, 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 4 | EUR 720 Per Group |
This is a group tour |