Free cancellation
Activity Miercurea-Ciuc, Romania
Half-Day 4x4 Tour in the Eastern Carpathians
5.0
(2 reviews)
3–4 hours
Free cancellation
Private tour
out of 5
2 reviews
About this activity
Traveling by 4x4 is one of the great ways to explore the Eastern Carpathians rugged terrain away from the cities. In just half a day, we will pass through small villages, hidden valleys and along great belvedere points giving you a unique experience with some good photo opportunities. Your guide will introduce you to the local lifestyle, wildlife, history and culture. The trails will be set on the day of the tour depending on the weather.
Optionally, get more insight in the history and battles of the World War I and II in the Eastern Carpathians as you revive the course of the bloody battles and fights with the help of detailed maps and old photos.
- Enjoy an action-packed half day in the Eastern Carpathians
- Learn about the local wildlife and history
- See parts of the landscape you can't reach by a standard car
- Get the personalized experience of a private guide
- All transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off from Miercurea Ciuc is included
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- German, English, Romanian, Hungarian
- Operated by
- Carpathian Escapes Ltd
Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Various opportunities for short hiking trails to great belvedere peaks
- Included: Private round-trip transport from Miercurea Ciuc and its surroundings
- Included: Bilingual local driver/guide during the whole itinerary
Not included
- Not included: Alcoholic and other refreshing drinks (available to purchase)
- Not included: Gratuities
Itinerary
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Carpathian Escapes
15 min
Your adventure tour starts in Miercurea Ciuc where your guide awaits you to set off with a 4x4 vehicle into the mountains and forests surroundings the Ciuc Basin.
Please note: The guide's knowledge of the region and weather allows him to adapt the daily routes depending on local conditions.
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Stop 2
15 min
Take the road less traveled and explore traditional mountainous villages and off the beaten path locations on unpaved forest roads in the surroundings of the Ciuc Basin. Based on the local road and weather conditions, your guide will present you the best options available for your half day tour. One of the possible destinations of your tour is the isolated Uz Valley, one of the most famous battlefields during World War 1 and World War 2 in the Eastern Carpathians. Optionally, here you can revive the course of the bloody battles and fights with the help of detailed maps and old photos. Another route options can be the most pcturesque vistas of the Ciuc Mountains like the top of the Szello Mountain (1496 m) or the top of the Pogany Mountain (1350 m).
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Stop 3
Passing by
At the end of the tour your guide will drop you off at your preferred location in Miercurea Ciuc.
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
End point
Pickup points
- Csiki Hotel
- Hotel-Restaurant Park
- Csillag Panzio
- Csango & Fatanyeros
- Csillag Motel
- Korona Restaurant
- Vardomb
- Hotel Fenyo Conference & Spa
Pick-up from any location (hotel, train station, etc.) in Miercurea Ciuc or the Gyimes Valley is included in the price of the tour free of charge.
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Dress warmly: sturdy, waterproof footwear and warm clothing recommended
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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The programs can be modified depending on the weather conditions or adding other options.
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Tours can be personalized on request
Options
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Extended with WWI&WWIII
WWI & WWII Battlefield Tour: Get more insight in the history and battles of the World War I and II in the Eastern Carpathians with old maps and photos.
Pickup included
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Standard Half-Day 4x4 Tour
Standard Tour: You will spend half day in nature admiring wild places and isolated villages driving through unpaved, forest roads.
Pickup included
Traveller ratings
5.0
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