ROMANIA
Romania's standouts.
The 10 most popular national parks tours in Romania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you pay.
Carpathian brown bear watch from Brasov. Small-group hide time with a ranger, and about a 70% chance to spot bears.
“The experience was wonderful and Alex, our guide, was a really funny and smart person! We saw 3 bears and 2 foxes”
Join a ranger-led wildlife watch from Brașov to a quiet bear hide in the Carpathian forest. Small group, big odds for sightings.
“This trip was incredible. We were lucky enough to see bears almost straight away after arriving in the hide. Our guide was so knowledgeable and answered so many of our questions. Without a doubt, this was the highlight of our trip to Romania”
Private hike in Piatra Craiului from Brașov with a mountain guide, route choice by weather, and an optional Bran Castle stop.
“Marian was the best! If you are thinking if you should book this, don’t hesitate and just do it. The landscape was breathtaking and the hike was enjoyable, even in the winter. I didn’t bring hiking poles, but luckily Marian carried extras for me. I even booked a 2nd trip them the next day!”
Private guided trek from Brașov through Piatra Craiului National Park, with ridge views, Zărnești Gorge, rural life, and flexible pacing.
“The hiking was great, overreach my expectations. Our guide Mihai is very professional, very patient, very flexible! Without him, I won’t ever image I could climb up the cliffs to the top of the mountain! What’s rewarding challenge for me!”
Private guided hike in Piatra Craiului National Park with round-trip transfer from Brașov and a route tailored to your pace.
“Fantastic day hiking . Paul my guide was excellent , knowledgeable and friendly. The hike was in beautiful mountains with stunning views and the Forrest was amazing too . Would recommend”
Private full-day hike in Romania’s Piatra Craiului National Park with Brasov pickup, mountain guide, and lunch stops at Cabana Curmătura.
“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!”
Private Bulgaria day trip from Bucharest: UNESCO Ivanovo churches, Krushuna waterfalls, Devetashka cave, hiking and an English guide.
“The tour guide Octavian is knowledgeable and friendly. He is patient to take photos for us and makes us feel comfortable and enjoyable for the trip.”
A native Spanish–guided hike in Romania’s Piatra Craiului National Park, looping through Zărnești Gorge with big views and local stories.
“100% recommended!! We did a day trip and, although the weather did not accompany us, we loved the experience, visited the bear shelter, took a spectacular route through Piatra Craiului and ate homemade food aloft in a shelter. Nacho accompanied us and told us all about Romania, its history and vampire legends. If we come…”
4 days hiking from Brasov through Bucegi and Piatra Craiului with a licensed guide, guesthouses, meals, and dramatic ridge views.
“I made the 4-day active tour as sole client with Bogdan as guide, who picked me up in his car and drove us to Magura. He also delivered me back at my hotel in Brasov at the end of the tour. . The routes followed tracks taking in the Curmatura and Grind huts and the…”
Private day trip from Timisoara through Cheile Nerei tunnels, La Vaioaga and Beușnița waterfalls, ending at turquoise Ochiul Bei lake.
“I recommend a trip to the Nera Gorge-Beușnița National Park to everyone who wants to spend a wonderful day surrounded by nature. The path is easy and effortless. What I liked most were the beautiful turquoise lake, the waterfalls and the delicious lunch towards the end of the tour. Dan is an exceptional guide with…”
