Village life in Transylvanian Carpathian mountains - 8 days
Overview
This tour is awarded by the ECO-ROMANIA ecotourism certification scheme from 14.11.2023 until 13.11.2026!
A perfect way to discover the real life in the mountain villages from the bottom of Piatra Craiului National Park and Bucegi Natural Park. Provide awesome nature and rural culture experiences, a vision for ecotourism that brings people into contact with nature, not in conflict with nature. Sustainable, local, eco tour! The beauty of Romania lies in its countryside!
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Accommodation in double rooms in small hotels and pensions
- Ground transfers with private car or minibus as mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees to “7 Ladders Canyon”, Piatra Craiului National Park, Bran Castle
- Hotel pick-up and airport drop-off
- Licensed English-speaking mountain guide from day 2 to day 7
- Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Medical insurance
- Upgrade at 3* to 5* hotels in Brasov (eg. Bella Muzica, Schuster Boarding House, Radisson Blu Aurum)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Bucharest airport - Brasov or Brasov airport - Brasov
1 Stop
Brasov - Bran Castle (aka Dracula's Castle) - Magura mountain village
2 Stops
Piatra Craiului National Park full hiking tour
1 Stop
The mountain villages walk
1 Stop
Fundata - Fundatica mountain villages
1 Stop
Simon Village - Bucegi Natural Park
1 Stop
Seven Ladders Canyon - Brasov
1 Stop
Bucharest airport or Brasov airport
1 Stop
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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Small group experience; Min 2 - Max 10.
- We provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
- Optional - Upgrade at 3* to 5* hotels in Brasov located in the old city center (eg. Bella Muzica, Safrano Palace, Casa Chitic, Schuster Boarding House, Radisson Blu Aurum, subject of availability).
- This tour is awarded by the ECO-ROMANIA ecotourism certification scheme from December 2023 until November 2026!
- Starting August 1st, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the Castle’s official guides or independently, without being accompanied by our tour guide, due to Bran Castle’s new policies—more details on their website.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-9143P11
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- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Accommodation in double rooms in small hotels and pensions.
- Ground transfers with private car or minibus as mentioned in the program.
- entrance fees to “7 Ladders Canyon”, Piatra Craiului National Park, Bran Castle.
- Hotel pick-up and airport drop-off.
- Licensed English-speaking mountain guide from day 2 to day 7.
- Airfare.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Medical insurance.
- Upgrade at 3* to 5* hotels in Brasov (eg. Bella Muzica, Schuster Boarding House, Radisson Blu Aurum).
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Village life in Transylvanian Carpathian mountains - 8 days is as follows:
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Village life in Transylvanian Carpathian mountains – 8 days will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Accommodation in double rooms in small hotels and pensions
- Ground transfers with private car or minibus as mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees to “7 Ladders Canyon”, Piatra Craiului National Park, Bran Castle
- Hotel pick-up and airport drop-off
- Licensed English-speaking mountain guide from day 2 to day 7
- Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Medical insurance
- Upgrade at 3* to 5* hotels in Brasov (eg. Bella Muzica, Schuster Boarding House, Radisson Blu Aurum)
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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Small group experience; Min 2 - Max 10.
- We provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
- Optional - Upgrade at 3* to 5* hotels in Brasov located in the old city center (eg. Bella Muzica, Safrano Palace, Casa Chitic, Schuster Boarding House, Radisson Blu Aurum, subject of availability).
- This tour is awarded by the ECO-ROMANIA ecotourism certification scheme from December 2023 until November 2026!
- Starting August 1st, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the Castle’s official guides or independently, without being accompanied by our tour guide, due to Bran Castle’s new policies—more details on their website.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
