Romania · Theme Parks

Full-Day Turda Salt Mine and Gorge Tour from Cluj-Napoca with Rimetea

1 Day Round trip from Cluj-Napoca Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Turda Salt Mine and its underground amusement park
02 Enjoy free time for activities like the Ferris wheel, mini golf, bowling, boating, billiards, and table tennis
03 Hike the scenic trails of Turda Gorge
04 Head to Rimetea village for a warm traditional Romanian meal

Explore Turda Salt Mine, home to a fun underground theme park where you can enjoy a range of exciting rides and activities. Continue to the gorgeous Turda Gorge for a scenic hike, then head to Rimetea village to savour the freshness and warmth of traditional Romanian cuisine.

Explore Turda Salt Mine, home to a fun underground theme park where you can enjoy a range of exciting rides and activities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cluj Napoca, Turda

Languages English, Polish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge Hike, and Rimetea Village

Start the tour at 9 am with pickup from your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca.
Travel 31 km to Turda Salt Mine with your tour guide.
Enjoy some free time on arrival to explore the theme park, with activities such as the Ferris wheel, mini golf, bowling, boating on the underground lake, billiards, and table tennis.
Drive to Turda Gorge at around noon for the hiking trail.
Head to Rimetea village to enjoy a warm traditional Romanian meal in the heart of the city.

Head back to Cluj-Napoca with your tour guide.

Where this trip takes you

Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, Rimetea village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cluj-Napoca 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minibus (gas, road tax, and parking fees included)
English-speaking national licensed tour guide during the program
Entry ticket to Turda Salt Mine
Entry to Turda Gorge
Bottle of water

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Warm traditional Romanian meal in Rimetea
Flight tickets
Other services not mentioned

What to bring

Basic hiking gear required for a day hike in the summer:
- Hiking boots with an adherent sole, preferably a Vibram sole if possible, waterproof and preferably with high ankles
- Breathable T-shirt
- Quick-dry pants or shorts
- Warm blouse (packed in your backpack)
- Waterproof jacket
- Raincoat
- Moisture-wicking underwear
- Socks (synthetic or wool)
- Hiking poles (optional); we will provide them
- Small backpack of approximately 20 L to 30 L
- 2 L 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 snowshoes, avalanche transceivers (if needed), or gaiters.
Day hiking extras:
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Extra batteries
- ID
- Cellphone
- Camera

Know before you go

Departure time: 9:00 AM.
Return: around 7:00 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 is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.