Small-Group Mountain Villages Walk & Local Lunch from Brasov

5.0 (91 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation

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Autumn season in mountain villages from Romania — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Old houses from mountain villages — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This small group tour takes you straight to the heart of rural life in Romania. See some local houses, visit the Bat Cave, take a trek through the local mountain forests, and learn about a way of life that’s slowly disappearing.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Active Travel Day Tours

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Visit to the Bat Cave and to the oldest guest house in the National Park
Included: Lunch
Included: Private guide
Included: Transport by private, air-conditioned car
Included: Cheese tastings

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Piatra Craiului National Park

one hour Admission not included

One of the most beautiful mountains of Romania.
Magura

3 hours

Nestled in the Piatra Craiului National Park Mountains in the Southern Carpathians, the villages of Pestera an Magura offer an authentic glimpse into rural Romanian life. Your immersive, full-day tour begins in central Brașov, where you’ll meet your local guide and board a private vehicle for the 45-minute drive to the village. Along the way, let your guide know if you have any specific interests so he or she can customize the day’s itinerary.

Learn about the history of the villages, where the traditional industries of sheep farming and cheese making are still practice by many of the village’s. Visit the Bat Cave about 10 minutes. Next, set off into the surrounding hills and meadows og Magura village for a moderate guided hike for 3 to 4 hours. Let your guide know if you prefer to hike for longer or shorter, and go at a pace that’s comfortable to you.
Pestera

2 hours

Make a stop to the oldest guest house in the National Park.

After working up an appetite, we have a hearty lunch. Savour simple Romanian cuisine home-made from local farm-fresh ingredients including eggs, vegetables and pork. Purchase beer or wine to top off your meal. From the guest house we have a walk in Pestera Village back to the car, about 1 hour. We can visit also the local church.

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

Hotel Brasov
Ambient Pension
Ambient Hotel & Restaurant
Kronwell Brasov Hotel

Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.

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%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress warmly: Sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes and warm clothes recommended
Route may be changed without notice due to weather conditions
Important note about Pestera and Magura Village - in those 2 villages the people never died because of cancer or heart attack - they leave an healthy life: working the land, taking care of animals (sheep and cows), preparing and eating home made food from their small farm (meat, eggs, milk), drinking fresh water from the spring and home made alcoholic drink called "tuica" made from different fruits as apples, plums, pears!
The cheese tasting and lunch are taking place at one of the gueshouses in the area.
Minimum 2 people. If you are single you pay as for 2.
Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.

Options

Minimum 2 people

Pickup included
Solo traveler

1 person: When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler.

Pickup included