The 15 Best Hiking Tours in Romania

Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov - Choosing between the two mountain routes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Hike Piatra Craiului National Park from Brașov with a private guide, flexible routes, mountain villages, and an optional Bran Castle stop.

“I would highly recommend this full day hike up in to the mountains even on a hot Saturday in September!. The national park is beautiful with breathtaking views from the top. We were very lucky as we had Bogdan as our guide. He is very enthusiastic, energetic and experienced with lots of tales to tell. Remember to take walking poles. They are invaluable on the way back down!”

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Hiking & Trekking, Private, Tour Reviews, Transylvania Tours

Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

2.Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $78

Climb Turda Gorge by via ferrata with a guide, safety gear, views, transfers from Cluj-Napoca, and a small group of eight.

“Tudor picked us up at our location. We then hiked up with plenty of photo opportunities and little detours. We saw some amazing scenery from all angles! The hike was hot and tough in places but worth every bit of sweat. Tudor was so knowledgeable and gave us grRead more”

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Bucharest Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Monastery Tours, Private, Tour Reviews

Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

3.Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Review of a private Bucharest tour to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, and Argeș Monastery, with mountain views, history, and practical tips.

“This was an amazing tour, and our guide, Bogdan, was the very best! He went out of his way to provide snacks, drinks, stopped for getting us fresh fruit at a local roadside stand, and even made a few extra stops along the way to show us some amazing landmarks rich in Romanian history. Our drive along the Transfagarasan Hwy was everything we expected and more! The drive was beautiful and we saw more than 15 wild brown bears, including mothers with cubs and large male bears. The views from the top of the Highway were spectacular, and we were fortunate to have snow-covered Carpathian views, yet clear roads. Would…”

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Hiking & Trekking, Sibiu Tours, Tour Reviews

Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

4.Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $68Best value

Hike the Cindrel Mountains from Sibiu with a local guide, forest trails, mountain views, and a traditional brunch at MGS Cabin.

“Es war eine wunderschöne Wanderung mit einem sehr leckeren Frühstück / Brunch. Alex hat interessante Geschichte über Sibiu und Umgebung erzählt, wir würden gerne den Tour jederzeit wiedermachen.”

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Brasov Tours, Carpathian Mountains Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews

Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

5.Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of Brasov’s Carpathian day hike, with custom routes, expert guides, mountain huts, transport, pricing, fitness tips, and practical advice.

“Ovi quickly recognized we were experienced hikers with plenty of mountain experience and took us on a much better and challenging route to the top of Peitrei Craiului. The whole landscape here is amazing and the route we took through the gorges and through giant pine forest was breathtaking. Out of the guides we had this week Ovi was the most passionate about his job and we got on great with him. I would highly recommend this company. This was the best part of our already brilliant trip to Transylvania. We intend to return next year because there's so much hiking and mountaineering to be had out here! You won't…”

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Bucharest Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Private, Tour Reviews

Private Daytrip Hike to Bucegi Mountains

6.Private Daytrip Hike to Bucegi Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $300

Review of a private Bucegi Mountains hike from Bucharest, with Scropoasa Lake, Zănoaga Gorge, waterfall views, snacks, and private transport.

“The day we went we drove through thick fog and arrived in a downpour. Alex offered to drive us to the lake and waterfalls rather than hike in the rain. We were dead set on hiking so we hiked. The hike is moderately challenging and through a beautiful forest along the gorge. The color of the lake, even in the rain, was beautiful. We then hiked to the waterfall which was truly beautiful. Alex provided a wonderful lunch and snacks along the way. He filled us in on information about the area. As we returned on the hike the sun came out to warm us up and give us a…”

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Brasov Tours, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Private, Tour Reviews

Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

7.Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $96

Review of a private Piatra Craiului hike from Brasov, with Zarnesti Canyon, flexible routes, private transport, guide tips, and value advice.

“My partner and I shared a good days hiking with our excellent guide Radu, who shared his knowledge of the outdoors and Romanian culture. The trek was well-matched to our overall ability and took in various points of interest, with a chance to study the local flora and fauna.”

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Brasov Tours, Castle Tours, City Tours, City Tours in Brasov, Dracula & Bran Castle Tours, Dracula & Bran Castle Tours in Brasov, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews

Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

8.Hike&City PrivateTour- Dracula’s Castle and Pestera mountain village from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $100

Review of a private Brasov tour to Bran Castle and Pestera village, with mountain walking, local scenery, practical costs, and honest tips.

“Really enjoyed the tour. Ramona was very knowledgeable and my son and I really enjoyed the stories and the scenery. Hike and mountain village was our favourite part and we got to try some good Romanian desserts and coffee ☕️”

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Brasov Tours, Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park

9.Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $104

Review of a private Piatra Craiului hiking tour from Brasov, with mountain views, Curmătura cabin, Zărnești Gorge, pricing, gear, and fitness advice.

“What a great experience! This was a beautiful hike with plenty of gorgeous views and copious amounts of wild flowers (on April 1st!). Radu, who grew up hiking these mountains, was a fantastic guide. Not only did he provide lots of information about the area, he also offered hiking poles and gaiters for the sometimes muddy trails. The weather forecast was for rain but we never had any. In fact, near the lodge, we even had some blue skies and the clouds moved enough to see the mountain summits. Fantastic experience. Highly recommended!!”

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1-Day Tours, Brasov Tours, Carpathian Mountains Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews

1 day CARPATHIAN PEAKS & CHALETS hike

10.1 day CARPATHIAN PEAKS & CHALETS hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $72

Review of the 7-hour Carpathian Peaks and Chalets hike from Brasov, with Curmatura Chalet, Zarnesti Gorges, guide advice, pricing, and practical tips.

“We had an amazing hike with Andrei who felt like a friend from the moment we met. He kindly collected us from our chalet and was an informative and patient guide. My two children, 11 and 13 loved it and so did I. It was about 10 miles in total - 2.5 hours up, amazing lunch in the chalet at the top and 1.5 hours down. Highly recommend this activity. It will be the highlight of our Romanian trip. Beautiful forest, mountains and a chance to have some outdoor fun together.”

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Cluj Napoca Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews, Tours

CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE

11.CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review of Cluj Adventure Tour to Turda Gorge, with a 600m zipline, guided hike, lunch, hotel pickup, safety notes, and value advice.

“Such a dmfantastic day full of adrenaline! I had really good time hiking and exploring the area going on a round guided tour with the fantastic tour guide Tudor. Tudor goes much more extra miles for you to help and accommodate you and makes you feel safe in the wild nature. The zipline was ana amzing experience and very refreshingnafter the hike. I am definitely going back for more tours with Tudor 😊”

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Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

12.Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $132

Review the Vladeasa Peak and Bride's Waterfall hike from Cluj, with mountain views, Romanian food, private guiding, and winter tips.

“Amazing day getting out in Nature in Romania! Tudor tailored the day to my hiking abilities and the conditions of the day. He is very knowledgeable on the area and was really fun to spend the day hiking with!”

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Bucharest Tours, Day Trips to Bulgaria, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bulgaria -Private Tour – Caves, Waterfalls, Hiking, National Park

13.Bulgaria -Private Tour – Caves, Waterfalls, Hiking, National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Explore Bulgaria from Bucharest on a private day trip to Ivanovo churches, Krushuna Waterfalls, and Devetashka Cave.

“Octavian was our host and we enjoyed spending the day learning from him. He is very experienced and caring (he bought lots of bread for the dogs/cats and was always ensuring our safety). I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that is not afraid to open their boundaries to explore and learn.”

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4-Day Experiences, Brasov Tours, Carpathian Mountains Tours, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Tour Reviews

4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park

14.4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,070

Hike Romania’s Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountains from Brasov with a guide, village stays, local food, and demanding Carpathian trails.

“I made the 4-day active tour as sole client with Bogdan as guide, who picked me up in his car and drove us to Magura. He also delivered me back at my hotel in Brasov at the end of the tour. . The routes followed tracks taking in the Curmatura and Grind huts and the rocky side of Piatra Craiului. I was very pleased with the routes we made although the tracks were often continuously steep in difficult forest trails, equally demanding on leg muscles both up and down. We typically made about 16 km and 600-800 m altitude in 5-7 hours. The weather was cool and occasionally damp. One…”

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Brasov Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Private, Tour Reviews

Private Hiking to Bucegi Natural Park from Brasov

15.Private Hiking to Bucegi Natural Park from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $110

Review of private hiking from Brasov through Bucegi Natural Park, with Malaiesti Chalet, peak views, guide details, costs, and practical tips.

“The hike was stunning, the weather was on our side and Adrian our host planned a route that was tailored to what we wanted from out hike. We came across a beer along the way, and Adrian was great at keeping us calm and giving us space between the bear to watch this amazing animal being in their natural habitat. We spent a full day exploring and we got to visit two peaks. All the colours from the trees were at the beggining of changing colour so we got so many beautiful pictures along the way.”

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