Turda Gorge, salt mine and Rimetea village private tour
Overview
Wander in an underground gleaming gallery that looks like something straight out of a Sci-Fi movie to discover an ancient Transylvanian chronicle carved in salt. Chill out in a charming little mountain village. Walk along a wild gorge and quest a fortified cave.
What's Included
- [BRAND] Experiences brokerage fee
- All transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
- Hotel pick up and drop off (only for private tours)
- Entry tickets (Turda salt mine)- if option selected
- Services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
- Your meals & drinks
- Tickets for the amusement park inside the salt mine
- Your personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
For private tours we offer pick up from your accommodation or any other spot in the city (unless a pedestrian / one-way street). At the time of booking, please give us the address where we can meet you. For shared tours, we ask travellers to choose one of the two set pick up locations. We'll keep you informed about the pick up time.
Piața Unirii
Cluj-Napoca, 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
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Salina Turda
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Cheile Turzii
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rimetea
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- According to weather conditions, the order of the visits may change
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (from May to September, please take a sweater or a jacket with you as temperature inside is only 10-12°C (50-53°F) all year long.)
- In full season, because of big queues for the elevators inside the salt mine, the guide may impose taking the stairs (around 350 steps / one way)
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please make sure to have non-slippery shoes (sports shoes recommended). No high heels allowed!
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-66066P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee.
- all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included).
- hotel pick up and drop off (only for private tours).
- Entry tickets (Turda salt mine)- if option selected.
- services of a professional English speaking guide/driver.
- your meals & drinks.
- tickets for the amusement park inside the salt mine.
- your personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Turda Gorge, salt mine and Rimetea village private tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- According to weather conditions, the order of the visits may change
- 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 Turda Gorge, salt mine and Rimetea village private tour 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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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
- [BRAND] Experiences brokerage fee
- All transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
- Hotel pick up and drop off (only for private tours)
- Entry tickets (Turda salt mine)- if option selected
- Services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
- Your meals & drinks
- Tickets for the amusement park inside the salt mine
- Your personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- According to weather conditions, the order of the visits may change
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (from May to September, please take a sweater or a jacket with you as temperature inside is only 10-12°C (50-53°F) all year long.)
- In full season, because of big queues for the elevators inside the salt mine, the guide may impose taking the stairs (around 350 steps / one way)
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please make sure to have non-slippery shoes (sports shoes recommended). No high heels allowed!
