4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park

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Magura village — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Small-group tour - 1 day in Bucegi Mountains and 2 days in Piatra Craiului National Park, one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania.

This is an "Eco-Romania" certified program!

The Ecotourism Certification System has been developed in partnership with Green Cross Romania and co-funded by the Environmental Partnership Foundation.

1 day in Bucegi Mountains and 2 days in Piatra Craiului National Park, one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania.

The trek is a medium one, except the part when we climb the highest peak of National Park: we start from Brasov, we end in Brasov - we trek between 5 - 8 hours, we make a stop to an authentic sheep farm for a "special" lunch (from June to September), we cross the authentic mountain villages from the bottom of the mountains, depending of the weather and you we climb the highest peak of the National Park (2238), we cross very nice gorges.

We stay 3 nights at the same guesthouse.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
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 (6–79 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: National Park fees
Included: 3 nights accommodation
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Professional guide/driver

Not included

Not included: Drinks

Itinerary

Day 1 · Brasov - Bucegi Natural Park

Stop 1

5 hours

1 day in Bucegi Mountains hiking on the northern part, from Bran village area, which is more beautiful and wild. We make a stop to an authentic sheep farm (from June to September).

Duration: 5-6 hours, medium effort, uphill/downhill walk: 800 m/ 800 m, appr. 14 km)

Home made dinner!

Overnight at a local guesthouse from Bran area (eg. Magura mountain village).

Day 2 · Piatra Craiului National Park

Piatra Craiului National Park

6 hours Admission included

We spend 3 days in Piatra Craiului National Park, one of the most beautiful mountains in Romania.

As a lunch pack! · Home made dinner!

Overnight at the same local guesthouse from Bran area (eg. Magura mountain village).

Day 3 · Piatra Craiului National Park

Piatra Craiului National Park

5 hours Admission included

We cross the authentic mountain villages from the bottom of the mountains and we walk in the epic Zarnesti Gorges! Easy to medium walk.

As a lunch pack · Home made dinner!

Overnight at the same local guesthouse from Bran area (eg. Magura mountain village).

Day 4 · Piatra Craiului National Park

Piatra Craiului National Park

7 hours Admission included

Depending of the weather and you we climb the highest peak of the National Park (2238). It is a hard one, uphill 1200 m / downhill 1200 m. In case you are not fit for such a kind of hike we can do a different one.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Belfort Hotel
Kronwell Brasov Hotel

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Dress warmly: Compulsory sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes; warm clothes recommended

Cancellation

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Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A moderate amount of hiking is involved; if we hike the highest peak the climbing it is a hard one (about 2 hours)
Dress warmly: Compulsory sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes; warm clothes recommended
Small group tour
The route could be changed because of the weather conditions.
Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.

Options

Solo Traveler

1 person: 4-Day Trekking Tour in the Carpathians: Bucegi Natural Park and Piatra Craiului National Park

Pickup included
Minimum 2 people

Tour for 2 pax: 4-Day Trekking Tour in the Carpathians: Bucegi Natural Park and Piatra Craiului National Park

Pickup included