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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This small group tour takes you straight to the heart of rural life in Romania. See some local houses, visit the Bat Cave, take a trek through the local mountain forests, and learn about a way of life that’s slowly disappearing. Also, we can visit Bran Castle a.k.a Dracula's Castle.
Visit to the Bat Cave and to the oldest guest house in the National Park
Lunch
Private guide
Complimentary pick-up from Brasov city
Transport by private, air-conditioned car
Cheese tastings
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Departure Point
Piața Sfatului 38, Brașov 500025, Roemenië
The History Museum entrance.
Complimentary pick-up from Brasov!
We pick up clients from all locations from outside of the old city center of Brasov!
Return Details
Piața Sfatului 38, Brașov 500025, Roemenië
The History Museum entrance.
Complimentary pick-up from Brasov!
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Romania Admire the high stone walls and red turrets flanked by the Carpathian Mountains. Enter the castle (own expense) and wander through with your guide. Learn about the area’s stories and legends. 60 minutes
Piatra Craiului National Park, Romania One of the most beautiful mountains of Romania. 60 minutes
Magura, Magura, Romania Nestled in the Piatra Craiului National Park Mountains in the Southern Carpathians, the villages of Pestera an Magura offer an authentic glimpse into rural Romanian life. Your immersive, full-day tour begins in central Brașov, where you’ll meet your local guide and board a private vehicle for the 45-minute drive to the village. Along the way, let your guide know if you have any specific interests so he or she can customize the day’s itinerary.
Learn about the history of the villages, where the traditional industries of sheep farming and cheese making are still practice by many of the village’s. Visit the Bat Cave about 10 minutes. Next, set off into the surrounding hills and meadows og Magura village for a moderate guided hike for 2 to 3 hours. Let your guide know if you prefer to hike for longer or shorter, and go at a pace that’s comfortable to you. 120 minutes
Pestera, Pestera, Romania Make a stop to the oldest guest house in the National Park. Meet some of the farmers, and sample two-three different kinds of cheese.
After working up an appetite, we have a hearty lunch. Savour simple Romanian cuisine home-made from local farm-fresh ingredients including eggs, vegetables and pork. Purchase beer or wine to top off your meal. From the guest house we have a walk in Pestera Village back to the car, about 1 hour. We can visit also the local church. 120 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress warmly: Sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes and warm clothes recommended
Route may be changed without notice due to weather conditions
Important note about Pestera and Magura Village - in those 2 villages the people never died because of cancer or heart attack - they leave an healthy life: working the land, taking care of animals (sheep and cows), preparing and eating home made food from their small farm (meat, eggs, milk), drinking fresh water from the spring and home made alcoholic drink called "tuica" made from different fruits as apples, plums, pears!
The cheese tasting and lunch are taking place at one of the gueshouses in the area.
Minimum 2 people. If you are single you pay as for 2.
Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Carlo_P
05 May 2025
Great tour with great culture my favorite part was experiencing the Romanian food during our rest stop on the hike
DayTrip04451419495
16 Apr 2025
The tour was great with a lot of nice views to see, local food that was really tasty, and Dan the guide which was great:) recommended
422alanp
03 Feb 2025
I had an amazing day tour in the mountains with Active Travel. Great communication and a great guide on the ground, Charlie, who made sure we were taken care of and had lots of interesting information to share with us. Can't recommend this company highly enough!
This tour in
Transylvania
is organized by
Active Travel Day Tours
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