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We make travel easy, safe and exciting for everyone - especially after three challenging years for tourism.
Imagine having a trusted friend from Romania you can ask for help to plan your trip - that's us :)
So, what do YOU want to see and experience in Romania in 2023?
Our favourite tours in 2023:
Autumn in Romania is a magical time to visit! Colours are changing, the last harvests are in, locals are getting ready for winter and wine flows!
See our favorite tours below for this period, check our website for up-to-date info and contact us if you need help with planning your trip!
Reviews from travelers
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Everything about the booking and contacting our guide Simona was clear with good phone and email contact. The meeting place for the pick up was central and easy to find. We saw about 10 bears and were See all
ian R. on 06.09.2023 did Short Bear Watching Experience from Brasov -
The day was amazing won Piatra Criaului. I was travelling solo and worried about picking the right trails to hike safely. Romanian Friend provided a certified guide who worked out a great plan and pro See all
Bruce M. on 19.08.2023 did 1, 2 or 3 Days Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park -
Thank you for this adventural experience. We had a great trip with our guide Zsolt. He was very kind and well informed about this area. Thank you Zsolt for this hiking trip (luckily have seen no bears See all
Christina K. on 06.08.2023 did Hiking Trip to the Spectacular 7 Stairs Canyon -
My tour was fantastic, amazing and thrilling!! Alex was very very good….strike that, he was absolutely brilliant!!! He had an amazing knowledge of everything. I simply wished I’d been able to take in See all
Stephenie B. on 31.07.2023 did A Night Tour of Haunted Hoia Baciu Forest -
Very well organised. It was brilliant that there always was plenty of water and something to snack on as well. Nick, our guide had so much information. He gave us an excellent insight to all the place See all
inge H. on 10.07.2023 did 3-Day BEST of Transylvania Tour: Brasov, Sighisoara, Bran & Viscri -
This was a wonderful, unforgettable experience. Simona was a great guide and drove us to a bear hide in the forest early one evening. We saw eight bears eating, resting, interacting and scratching - See all
Carol M. on 05.07.2023 did Short Bear Watching Experience from Brasov -
We had a wonderful day with our guide Zsolt who took us to the villages of Magura and Pestera as well as the Bran Castle. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the region, and made the See all
Peter W. on 26.06.2023 did Day Trip to Traditional Mountain Villages: Magura & Pestera -
Great experience bear watching, guide was knowledgeable and spoke excellent English, definitely recommend 10/10 See all
Bilal-Imran A. on 05.06.2023 did Short Bear Watching Experience from Brasov -
We had an absolutely amazing day with Oana on our wine tasting bike tour. Oana was incredibly knowledgable and kind. The views were amazing. She made the entire day seamless and easy. Everything excee See all
Kat H. on 29.05.2023 did Bike & Wine Tasting Trip in Bucharest Countryside
Romania Travel Inspiration
Check our recommendations on what to visit in Romania in 2023, insights and stories from locals.
Plan your trip to Romania
Planning a trip to a new country can be challenging, time-consuming or even stressful thing to do.
But we're here to help! In this section (updated for 2023) you'll find practical information for visiting Romania, how to travel to Romania and a public transport guide for our country. There's also a map where you can see where the most popular tourist attractions and tours are located!
Your Romanian Friend
Natives of Romania
Since 2017 Romanian Friend is your trusted travel advisor: young locals, friendly guides, the best tours and up-to-date info for travelers visiting our country!
Handpicked People, Tours & Stories
We verify, handpick and personally know all our guides. We create unique tours with amazing value-for-money so you can experience the best of Romania!
Responsible & Inclusive Tourism
Our tours include services and/or products from locals. Our mission is to use the benefits of tourism for a positive impact. Book our tours and be a responsible traveler!
Easy & Safe Online Booking
We want you to be happy with your experience visiting Romania online and offline! With over 10,000 bookings since 2017, we're proud to have 100% happy tourists - check our reviews to see!