2024 7-Day Peaks of Romania [Shared Group Trip]

Moments to expect in the peaks of Romania tour:

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  [Day 1] Fly into Romania & meet in Brasov

  If you fly into Bucharest Otopeni Airport or Sibiu Airport, we will transfer you to Brasov (included in the price). You can also fly into Brasov in which case dinner is on us! The group will meet at 18:00 for a debrief and short guided tour of Brasov Old Town. Overnight at a centrally located guesthouse in Brasov.

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  [Day 2] Enter Piatra Craiului National Park

  After breakfast we drive to Piatra Craiului Mts and settle into our family-owned, authentic mountain guesthouse in the picturesque, high-altitude mountain village of Magura. We do a full-day medium-difficulty warm-up hike to get familiar with the area and why this National Park is considered the most beautiful in the country.
  [6h hike - 14-20 km - 600m uphill / downhill]

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  [Day 3] 'Ride' the crest of Piatra Craiului & summit

  Today we have a mighty goal: to cross the impressive limestone ridge of Piatra Craiului Mts. and summit La Om Peak (2,238m), the highest here. This will be a difficult hike with technical sections. But the reward up in the sky will be worth it!
  [8h hike - 16 km - 1,200m uphill + downhill]

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  [Day 4] Bran Castle, Bucegi Mts and... bears?

  After breakfast we leave for a quick visit of Bran (Dracula) Castle, since now you've seen it from La Om. After that we pick up the trail and go up into Bucegi Mts, known for their deep valleys and steep cliffs. Or, alternatively, you can choose to do a wild bear watching program in the afternoon [extra 120 Euro/person depending on group size].

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  [Day 6] Enter the mighty Fagaras Mts

  Today we meet the most challenging, highest and wildest mountains in Romania. We go on a ride on the famous Transfagarasan Road and from Balea Lake we hike on the ridges of Fagaras Mts to Podragu Cabin (shared dormitory) where we set up base.
  CAUTION: Fagaras Mts are the most difficult and dangerous, with narrow rocky trails going on cliffs and some sections with cables
  - 6h hike - 7 km - 800m downhill + uphill

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  [Day 7] Summit Moldoveanu Peak

  Today we conquer Romania's highest peak at 2,544m. An ambitious objective comes with its challenges: though a short distance, the wind is strong, the air is cool, the weather unpredictable and the terrain sloppy and dangerous. But the reward is worth it so let's hope for good weather! Return to Podragu Cabin.
  - 7h hike - 12 km - 700m downhill + uphill

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  [Day 7] Descend & return to Brasov

  From the heights of Fagaras Mts (2,200m) we descend to the plains of Transylvania into the small city of Victoria at 700m altitude! Going downhill is easier but not less challenging! From Victoria we drive back to Brasov and arrive in the evening (18:00) at our centrally located guesthouse. Free time for rest, dinner and Brasov.
  [6h hike - 17 km - 1,500 downhill]

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  [Day 8] Tour ends and transfer to airport

  The next day we say goodbye and you'll be transferred to Otopeni, Sibiu or Brasov airport with some amazing memories!