Red Lake and the Bicaz Gorges Day Tour

4.7 (3 reviews) 4–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Red Lake and the Kiscohard Massif — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Red Lake and the Bicaz Gorges Day Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a day trek in the Bicaz Gorges - Hasmas Mountains National Park, walk around beautiful Red Lake, while those lloking for more of an adrenaline-pumping adventure combine your tour with a guided via ferrata tour near Red Lake. This private tour may be tailored to the interests and fitness level of your group so you can marvel at the dramatic landscape of the rocky walls and the winding road inside the Bicaz Gorges from above and relax at the shore of the lake and learn more about about the area from our friendy bilingual local guide.

Trade the busy tourist stops for an amazing day in the mountains
Set the pace of the hike with your private guide
Enjoy great scenery and views of Red Lake and the Bicaz Gorges from above
Family friendly tour

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French, 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: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: National Park fees
Included: Snacks

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Food & drinks
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside of Gheorgheni is available at a surcharge

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

If requested, your guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Gheorgheni and transfer to Red Lake and the Bicaz Gorges on a 30 minutes ride.
Red Lake

one hour

Once you arrive at Red Lake (Lacu Rosu in Romanian) resort, enjoy an easy walk around the lake with your guide, learn about the stories and legends linked to the area, taste a local delicacy and learn about the local culture.

During this walk your guide will give you various options for hiking trails in the Bicaz Gorges - Hasmas Mountains National Park so you can decide which one suits you the most based on your interests and fitness level.
Bicaz Gorges

3 hours

Being a private tour, your guide will present all the options available for your walking or hiking tour in the Bicaz Gorges. You can hike up to the Mary Stone (1048 m), Killer Stone (1378 m), Kiscohard Massif (1345 m), Fairies Garden Stone or the Likas Stone (1675 m) or explore the Bicajel gorges. All options offer a great encounter with the lime cliffs and dense forests of the national park and provide great views of this unique landscape.
Stop 4

2 hours Admission included

Those who are interested in rock climbing, can upgrade their experience with a 2-hour guided via ferrata tour either on the Wild Ferenc or on the Astragaus trail. All necessary equipment and instructions will be provided and no prior experience is needed, but the lack of fear of heights is a must.
Red Lake

Passing by

At the end of the tour, your guide will escort you back to your car or drive you back to your accommodation in Gheorgheni.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

You can leave your car and meet your guide in the parking lot of the 3-star Hotel Lacu Rosu.

End point

You can leave your car and meet your guide in the parking lot of the 3-star Hotel Lacu Rosu.

Pickup points

Niki Apart Pension
Pensiunea Lazar Panzio ***
Rubin Hotel
Astoria Hotel
Red Lake Inn
Hotel & Restaurant Lacu Rosu

Pick-up from Gheorgheni or from Red Lake is included in the price free of charge. Other locations are available at a surcharge.

Using your ticket

Please let us know about your preferred departure time in advance.

Please wear sturdy hiking boots and long sleeved pants which protects you from bruises from the rocks, but let you do bigger upward steps.

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

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking or hiking shoes are recommended
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Options

Tour Extended with Via Ferrata

Tour Extended with Via Ferrata: Experience the thrill of rock climbing with a 1-1.5 h via ferrata adventure on the rocky walls of the Bicaz Gorges.

Pickup included
Standard Tour

Tour without the option of via ferrata near Red Lake.