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Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathians Mountains, an eco-certified program

8 days
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Start and end in Bucharest
Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathians Mountains, an eco-certified program - Active Travel
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Active Travel
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Age range:
12 to 79
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Start and end in Bucharest! With the Hiking & Trekking tour Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathians Mountains, an eco-certified program, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Bucharest, Romania and 12 other destinations in Romania. Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathians Mountains, an eco-certified program includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Transfer Otopeni Airport - Brasov (the most important touristic city of Romania) or Brasov Airport - Brasov
  2. Day 2 Bran Village - Piatra Craiului National Park - Magura Village
  3. Day 3 Piatra Craiului National Park
  4. Day 4 Pestera - Sirnea - Fundata
  5. Day 5 Fundata - Fundatica
  6. Day 6 Simon Village - Bucegi Natural Park
  7. Day 7 Seven Ladders Canyon - Brasov
  8. Day 8 Departure to Bucharest airport or to Brasov airport
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Operated by Active Travel

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Active Travel Romania - tour operator - offers unique private and small group tours from general touring to wildlife viewing, to wilderness trips around Romania. Our main goal is to promote responsible, sustainable and durable tourism in Romania. Active Travel is committed to creating more opportunities to showcase the natural beauty of Romania while preserving these natural assets for future generations. Conservation and tourism do not have to be at odds. We have a vision for ecotourism that brings people into contact with nature, not in conflict with nature. I founded the business in 2007, after I was working in the biggest travel agency in Brasov for 13 years. The main reason for doing this was to promote Romania as an eco destination. In 2008 Active Travel become a Member of the Association of Ecotourism in Romania. Active Travel is awarded with "Eco-Romania" logo for good practices in ecotourism for 4 hiking programs. "Eco-Romania" is a certification programme implemented by the Association of Ecotourism in Romania (AER). I am the owner and product manager of Active Travel ("The Organizer"). Licensed mountain guide no 3347 and tour guide no 2956. Professional experience: 14 years as a licensed tour and mountain guide. 20 years of experience in hiking/trekking and during this time I was hiking a large part of the Carpathian Chain - the Romanian side. Trekking twice the E4 European Walking Path in Crete Island, from Paleochora to Chora Sfakion. The company has 3 employees and is working with a team of licensed guides (national and/or mountain guides). We are a dynamic team, with more than 15 years of experience in City & Adventure tours. Our goal: to promote responsible, sustainable and durable tourism in Romania.

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    · April 30th, 2024
    The tour was highly professional and met all expectations in terms of accommodations, food, itinerary and communication throughout booking and during the week. My guide Bogdan was exemplary, not only did he follow the itinerary but extended hikes to... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
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  • Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathians Mountains, an eco-certified program reviewer 2
    · December 6th, 2023
    This was a fabulous tour! Interesting itinerary, spectacular countryside, lovely walks, tasty local food and drink, and a great guide in Bogdan.
    Active Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for reviewing our guide and our Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathians Mountains - eco-certified program, Vicki! Indeed, the experience is fabulous, especially when you have with you my good friend and guide, Bogdan!
    Trip date: October 2023
  • Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathians Mountains, an eco-certified program reviewer 3
    · August 12th, 2023
    We have been on dozens of tours all around the world, and this tour in the Carpathian Mountains ranks as one of the best. It was well planned, the overnight places were excellent, the food was remarkable, and the guide was awesome. Highly recommended to... Show more
    Active Travel commented on this review
    We thank you so much for reviewing our Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathians Mountains, Michael and Renate! Indeed, the experience is amazing, especially when you have with you my good friend and guide, Isti!
    Trip date: July 2023
  • TS
    · July 24th, 2023
    Our trip was truly spectacular. Amazing food, amazing people, an amazing guide (Zsolt), amazing scenery! We really enjoyed our exposure to Romanian and Transylvania-specific history. The accommodations were beautiful and a welcome respite after a... Show more
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    Trip date: July 2023

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Village Life in Transylvanian Carpathians Mountains, an eco-certified program
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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