Romania · NATIONAL PARKS
Romania protects more old forest than anywhere else in Europe outside Russia, and most of it is walkable with a guide. The 9 below cover the parks that are reachable in a day, priced and timed.
Watch wild Carpathian brown bears from a forest hide near Brașov, with ranger guidance, round-trip transport, and a real chance of no sightings.
“After waiting for more than 2h we finally saw 3 bears all at once! Great experience and thanks to our guide Alex for the patience! Highly recommend!”
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!”
Hike Piatra Craiului National Park from Brasov with a private English-speaking guide, ridge views, village life, and flexible routes.
“Our guide Radu was an excellent man of the mountains and we had a great day. Me and my 25 yo son had a beautiful day hiking I exquisite countryside. The weather on the ridge was windy and lively, so we did not extend the hike and Radu kept an eye on the weather to make sure we were back in Brasov before the torrential rain fell. We took our own food as we are vegetarian, as well as water - though there is a spring to refill midhike. The autumn colours made the beautiful countryside esuisite. This is the best thing we did in Romania and perfectly arranged, even…”
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.”
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!!”
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.”
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…”
Hike Piatra Craiului National Park with Spanish guide Nacho, through Zarnesti Gorges and Curmatura, with practical route and value advice.
“Unbeatable. Spectacular. And I fall short. Nacho is the best guide I’ve ever had and I’ve been traveling for over 30 years. He and his wife, Ioanna, treated us like friends at all times, being close without losing a hint of professionalism. Your punctuality and honesty are already a value in itself, but also your”
Review of the private Nera Gorge tour from Timisoara, with turquoise Ochiul Bei Lake, waterfalls, tunnels, pricing, hiking, and practical tips.
“Great day trip! We’re had a wonderful guide and the park was beautiful! It’s a nice hike into the falls, and well worth the trip!”
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