ROMANIA · HIKING & TREKKING
The shortlist worth sending to whoever is planning the trip: 15 hiking & trekking tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
Private hike from Brasov into Romania’s Piatra Craiului Mountains, with route choices, a pro guide, and an optional stop at Bran Castle.
“Beautiful country and great knowledgeable flexible guide. Just let”
Small-group via ferrata or guided hike in Cheile Turzii, with gear, a safety tutorial, and round-trip transfers from Cluj-Napoca.
“SO MUCH FUN!!! We had an absolute blast! The views were incredible and we got some amazing pictures.”
Private hike to Poenari Fortress, plus Curtea de Argeș Monastery and Vidraru Dam, with door-to-door pickup from Bucharest.
“This was an amazing tour, and our guide, Bogdan, was the very best! He went out of his way to provide snacks, drinks, stopped for getting us fresh fruit at a local roadside stand, and even made a few extra stops along the way to show us some amazing landmarks rich in Romanian history. Our drive along the Transfagarasan Hwy was everything we expected and more! The drive was beautiful and we saw more than 15 wild brown bears, including mothers with cubs and large male bears. The views from the top of the Highway were spectacular, and we were fortunate to have snow-covered Carpathian views, yet clear roads. Would…”
Half-day Cindrel Mountains hike from Sibiu to MGS Cabin for a traditional Transylvanian brunch with local guide stories and palinka.
“Es war eine wunderschöne Wanderung mit einem sehr leckeren Frühstück / Brunch. Alex hat interessante Geschichte über Sibiu und Umgebung erzählt, wir würden gerne den Tour jederzeit wiedermachen.”
Join a guided day hike in Piatra Craiului National Park from Brasov, with forest, meadows, gorge views, and flexible routes for all levels.
“Eni was a great hiking guide. She took us on an amazing challenging hike, which is what we wanted. Such a beautiful day! My suggestion, start the hike a few hours earlier so we can avoid the crowds.”
Private Bucegi Mountains hike from Bucharest with pickup, air-conditioned ride, snacks and water, and flexible guide stops at waterfalls and lakes.
“Alex is a nature lover, the perfect guide to discover the treasures of Romania. I appreciated a lot my hike in the forest with an amazing display of autumn colours. I could drink water from waterfalls, considered one of the purest waters in the world. I was fortunate to share a picnic with Alex by contemplating the sunset over the mountains. I definitely recommend this tour !”
A private guided hike in Piatra Craiului National Park from Brașov, with transfer, flexible pace, and a walk through Zărnești Canyon.
“Fantastic experience at Piatra Craiului National Park thanks to our amazing guide, Radu Ursu. Good profesional and marvellous partner. We have very good moments and beautiful landscapes to remember.”
Private day trip from Brasov to Bran Castle and Pestera village, with a guided castle visit and an easy mountain walk.
“Ramona is an excellent tour guide, offering a personalized hike through the mountains she knows so well. She is very knowledgeable of Romanian history, patient, and overall very cool. 10/10 would recommend.”
Private full-day hike in Piatra Craiului National Park from Brasov, guided routes with a cabin lunch stop and cool gorge views.
“I have had zero experience in hiking/trekking. But like me, if you have Radu as your guide, you are in safe hands and great company!”
Small-group hike from Brasov to Curmătura Chalet and Zărnești gorges for big Carpathian views, guided by Andrei, with chalet lunch options.
“Easy hike to the chalet with possibility to eat there. Nice guide with good English language skills.”
Turda Gorge zipline and guided canyon hike from Cluj-Napoca with lunch and pickup. Fast 600m run, plus 339m of walking.
“Such a dmfantastic day full of adrenaline! I had really good time hiking and exploring the area going on a round guided tour with the fantastic tour guide Tudor. Tudor goes much more extra miles for you to help and accommodate you and makes you feel safe in the wild nature. The zipline was ana amzing experience and very refreshingnafter the hike. I am definitely going back for more tours with Tudor 😊”
A pickup-from-Cluj hike to Bride’s Waterfall and Vlădeasa Peak, with a Sequoia stop, picnic lunch, and a small-group guide.
“Tudor was just absolutely amazing, doing this winter hike in Vladeasa with Tudor was the best hike we had done in quite some time”
Private 11-hour trip from Bucharest to Bulgaria for Ivanovo rock churches, Krushuna waterfalls, and Devetashka Cave with pickup.
“Victor was one of if not the best guides I have ever encountered. He made the trip outstanding and no one could achieve the level which she performed in making our day one of the best.”
Hike Romania’s Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului in a small group from Brasov, with guesthouses, all meals, and guided peaks.
“My husband and I loved this experience. Radu, our guide, was knowledgeable and very helpful. He carefully planned the route for each day and supported us with a bit of extra equipment to deal with a lot of snow. We stayed at Villa Hermani, an absolute gem în Măgura village, with a very special management and chefs. We warmly recommend this experience - professional and well organised”
Private hike from Brasov to Rasnov and Bucegi Natural Park, up the Malaiesti valley to a 2000m plateau with guide Adrian.
“The hike was stunning, the weather was on our side and Adrian our host planned a route that was tailored to what we wanted from out hike. We came across a beer along the way, and Adrian was great at keeping us calm and giving us space between the bear to watch this amazing animal being in their natural habitat. We spent a full day exploring and we got to visit two peaks. All the colours from the trees were at the beggining of changing colour so we got so many beautiful pictures along the way.”
Every kind of Romanian day out, and the pick of each.
