Small-group day trip to the unique volcanic lake in Eastern Europe
Overview
An epic day trip to to the most amazing and unique volcanic lake in Eastern Europe and the land of the mineral waters.
What's Included
- Transportation by car or 8 seats minibus
- Complimentary pick up/drop off from your location in Brasov
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
If you are staying in the old city center, please walk to the official meeting point: History Museum from Piata Sfatului Square.
Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35
Brașov 500036, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
After 1,5-2 h driving from Brasov you would reach the magnificent area of Saint Ana’s Lake situated at 950 m altitude in the Ciomat Mountains. Its splendour and beauty would take the breath of every visitor. The lake formed in the crater of a volcano erupted about 32000 years ago and became one of the most favourite destinations in Transylvania for those who desire to escape into nature.
Not only the beauty of the lake and its surroundings but the legends mesmerize those interested.
Opposite the lake, in a second crater nature took its course and formed a peat bog, a protected area with unique carnivorous plants ‘’Drosera rotundifolia’’, miniature conifers and many others. (visits only during summer).
After the visit to the lake and bog, the tour guide will drive to Balvanyos and after the vehicle was parked an easy to medium up-hill walk (aprox 30 min) would be required to the ‘’Stinky Caves’’ and to the ‘’Bird Cemetery’’. Thanks to the post volcanic activity at these locations sulphurous gas emanations are present which would be presented and explained by the guide with fun tricks and stories.
What would be the better end of the day before driving back to Brasov than enjoying some of the different types of mineral water springs in Tusnad Bai resort, which naturally come out of the ground and are used constantly by locals and visitors for their medical benefits.
Duration of tour: 8-10 hours
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-9143P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Transportation by car or 8 seats minibus.
- Complimentary pick up/drop off from your location in Brasov.
- Licensed English speaking tour guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Entrance fees.
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small-group day trip to the unique volcanic lake in Eastern Europe is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Transportation by car or 8 seats minibus
- Complimentary pick up/drop off from your location in Brasov
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
