Romania · Snow Adventure

6-Day Snowshoeing Tour in Romania with St. Ana Lake and Harghita

6 Days Round trip from Bucharest Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Feel the Romanian wilderness on a winter snowshoeing adventure through wild forests and low mountains
  • 02 Track wild animals and admire nature's wilderness in the Carpathians
  • 03 Explore Bucharest and Brasov through cultural and historical visits
  • 04 Reach St. Ana Lake, Romania's only volcanic lake, on a snowshoeing hike
  • 05 Cross the Harghita Mountains between winter resorts and mountain landscapes

You can feel the Romanian wilderness in winter on this organised snowshoeing trip through wild forests and low mountains. This adventure is designed for passionate hikers as well as wild animal lovers, with opportunities to track wildlife and admire nature's raw beauty. Cultural and historical visits in places such as Bucharest and Brasov are also part of the experience. Along the way, you will enjoy carefully selected accommodation and excellent culinary dishes prepared by your hosts.

At the top, after a long hike and snowshoeing route, we will reach St. Ana Lake, Romania's only volcanic lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Brasov, Bucharest
Languages English, French, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Bucharest and Welcome Evening

  • Individual arrival, followed by time to get together and visit Bucharest, the capital city.

  • Depending on your arrival time, we will organise a "get together" meeting in a nice restaurant for short presentations.

  • We will then enjoy a walking tour of Romania's main city before a welcome dinner in a nice restaurant.

  • This is a good opportunity to get to know each other, plan the next days, and review the program.

  • Optional airport transfer is available.

Overnight in Bucharest.

Meals: welcome dinner.

2
Day 02

Transfer to Brasov and Onward to Tusnad Bai

  • After breakfast, we will transfer by car or train to Brasov.

  • There, we will stroll through the small streets, discover stories of the local communities, and have lunch in the historical area.

  • After lunch, there will be time for another hike or snowshoeing in the city's most visited reserve: Tampa Mountain.

  • From above, we will enjoy a great view over the historical city centre.

  • In the evening, we will transfer to Tusnad, a bathing resort in the Carpathians.

Accommodation and dinner in Tusnad Bai, in a local hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 03

Snowshoeing to St. Ana Lake

  • Today is the first full day of our long snowshoeing experience.

  • After breakfast, we will climb the volcano near the bathing resort.

  • At the top, after a long hike and snowshoeing route, we will reach St. Ana Lake, Romania's only volcanic lake.

  • We will start from about 500 m altitude and climb to 1,100 m, crossing a wild forest along the way.

  • After lunch, we can also visit a nearby natural reserve with plants from the old volcano.

  • On the way back, we will follow a different path to return to Tusnad.

  • In the evening, we will relax in a thermal bath in the resort.

Dinner and accommodation in Tusnad Bath, at the same resort.

Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

4
Day 04

Crossing the Harghita Mountains

  • After breakfast, we will transfer for one hour to another excellent area for winter tours.

  • We will begin our route in Harghita Bai resort and finish in Izvoare resort, crossing the Harghita Mountains.

  • Along the way, we will reach the Madaras ski resort and the 1,800 m peak.

  • At the end of the route, we will conclude the day in a winter manor.

  • Our hosts prepare hunting dishes and have a good collection of wines.

Accommodation and dinner in Izvoare resort.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

5
Day 05

Wildlife Viewing and Snowshoeing to Odorheiu Secuiesc

  • After breakfast, we will visit a hunting resort near the chalet, where we can admire wild animals.

  • We will then continue our snowshoeing experience in the wild.

  • Crossing the mountains once again, we will arrive in Odorheiu Secuiesc, the most important city in the area.

  • This marks the end of our adventure.

  • In the evening, we will meet for the farewell dinner.

Accommodation in Odorheiu Secuiesc, in a guesthouse in the old city centre.

Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.

6
Day 06

Return to Bucharest

  • After breakfast, we will visit a hunting resort near the chalet, where we can admire wild animals.

  • We will then continue our snowshoeing experience in the wild.

  • We will cross the mountains again to arrive in Odorheiu Secuiesc, the most important city in the area. This will be the end of our adventure.

  • In the evening, we will meet for the farewell dinner.

Accommodation in Odorheiu Secuiesc, in a guesthouse in the old city centre.

Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.

St. Ana Lake, Harghita Mountains, Tampa Mountain and Madaras ski resort

Where this trip takes you

St. Ana Lake, Harghita Mountains, Tampa Mountain and Madaras ski resort

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bucharest 2 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation:

  • 5 nights of accommodation
  • In every region we travel, we uncover the area's best and most original accommodations.

Meals:

  • Breakfast for all periods, picnic lunches, welcome dinner, farewell dinner, snacks, and drinks for each day
  • On our trip, you will sample the local gastronomy, from traditional to modern dishes.

Support:

  • The knowledge, support, and services of professional authorised guides (Romanian, English, French, or German speaking possible)
  • All luggage transfers and transportation during the trip
  • Comprehensive trip literature and complimentary branded merchandise

Activities:

  • Entrance fees for all group events and activities
  • Tickets to several cultural and historical sights included in the itinerary
  • Local taxes

What's Not Included

  • Airfare cost
  • Additional gear equipment (available on request)
  • Alcoholic and additional drinks or meals during the program
  • On select trips, some meals are not included so that you can explore the local cuisine at your leisure.
  • Accommodation before and after the trip
  • Tips for your cycling guide (5-10% of trip price) or at restaurants (5-10% of the bill)
  • Extra laundry, telephone, or fax charges, room service, etc.
  • Individual travel insurance for the trip (compulsory to be accepted for the tour)
  • Individual insurance for particular activities (recommended)
  • Optional activities not scheduled in the program
  • All other conditions are presented in the "Terms and Conditions" document

Know before you go

  • A former fortified city during the Middle Ages, Brasov is now one of the most visited cities in Romania.
  • Harghita Mountains is one of the most appreciated areas for winter activities, known as "the little Siberia".
  • Detailed trip description and program, maps, and GPS maps are available on request.
  • Snowshoes are available on request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bucharest, România
Tour start
Bucharest, Romania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Bucharest.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €750.00 — €990.00
Double Sharing €750.00 — €990.00

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