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Discover Apuseni Mountains, Scarita Summit, Sipote Waterfall And Dumesti Village On This Full-Day Tour
Description
Go in search of rare wildflowers, mushrooms, and endemic plants and experience the pristine nature of the Apuseni Mountains on this private tour from Cluj. Travel into the mountains to the village of Posaga de Sus, where you’ll begin an alpine hike through beech forest to Scarita peak, which sits at 1384 meters (4541 feet). Due to the altitude and difficulty of the hike, participants require a moderate fitness level for this tour. Tour suited to those interested in flora and fauna, hiking, and photography. Go at your own pace and ask all the questions you want on this private tour.
Highlights
- Hike to see the wildflowers of Romania
- See the valley of the Aries river and the Trascaului Mountains
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Start the trip at 8 a.m. with a pickup from your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca.
Travel a distance of 79 km in 1 h and 30 min until you reach Posaga de Sus.
Begin the hike at Posaga de Sus village, followed by a steep path through a beech forest, which leads to an alpine zone with an exquisite sight of the calcareous, white cliffs.
Pass by some abandoned wood hovels, climb the ridge, and reach the highest peak (Scarita) at 1384 m. The views up here are worth it! You could quickly identify the valley of the Aries river, the Trascaului Mountains at the south and the Muntele Mare plateau. The hiking route will be full of wildflowers, which you will identify. So watch where you step not to curl the flowers. The hike's difficulty is medium, with 6 hours of hiking and 600 metres of elevation. No rock climbing is involved, and no special gear is needed.
In the evening, the guide will take you back to your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca.
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned minibus (gas, road tax, parking fees included)
English-speaking national licensed Romanian tour guide
Bottle of water
Fruits
Hiking sandwich
What's Excluded
Personal expenses
Flight tickets
Private insurance. 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.
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 trip takes place into a botanical reserve; see protected flowers and good excursions for photography.
Traveler pickup is offered from your hotel/airport in Cluj Napoca.
Departure time 8.00 AM
Return: Around 8.00 PM
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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 2 | EUR 85 Per Person |
| 3 To 15 | EUR 75 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |