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Hiking in Bucegi Mountains in the Carpathians, Private tour

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Bucharest, Romania
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11 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This is a private tour.
Only your group will participate.
We pick-up you from Bucharest and drive to Bucegi Mountains. we drive up to the cottage Piatra Arsă, from there we go hiking to the cottage Babele where we make a stop.
Then we visit the limestone formations Babele and the Sfinx, after which we start hiking to the Heroes Monument the Cross on Caraiman Mountain.
Here we will admire the view over Prahova valley and we will enjoy the fresh air.
The return will be made on the same route.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
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Bucegi Mountains

To the east, the Bucegi Mountains have a very steep slope towards the popular tourist destinations in the Prahova Valley, such as Bușteni and Sinaia. At a higher elevation is the Bucegi Plateau, where wind and rain have turned the rocks into spectacular figures such as the Sphinx and Babele.The Bucegi is believed to be the Dacian holy mountain Kogainon, on which the God Zalmoxis resided in a cave.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Transbucegi

Tranbucegi Road was inaugurated in 2013 and you can find it on the map as DJ 713. The portion accessible by car ends at Plaiul lui Păcală. From here you go on a foot hike to Babele. The route takes about an hour, an hour and a half depending on the physical condition and the number of stops
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Crucea Caraiman

The Commemorative Cross to the Romanian Heroes of the First World War  is a monument built between 1926 and 1928 on Caraiman Peak at an altitude of 2,291 m located in the Bucegi Mountains of the Southern Carpathians. It has a height of 39.3 metres (129 ft) and the nearest town is Buşteni.  The name of the monument is "The Heroes' Cross", but it is popularly known as the "Cross on Caraiman".
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • The hike lasts 3 and a half hours and it is of medium intensity
  • It is absolutely necessary that all participants are equipped with shoes with adherent soles and clothes with wind and rain protection.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hiking in Bucegi Mountains in the Carpathians, Private tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • The hike lasts 3 and a half hours and it is of medium intensity
  • It is absolutely necessary that all participants are equipped with shoes with adherent soles and clothes with wind and rain protection.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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