4 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Romania Worth Booking

1.Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Meet your English-speaking mountain guide in central Brasov for a 6 to 8-hour private outing in Piatra Craiului National Park. Choose a route suited to weather and fitness, hike through gorges, forests, and shepherd country, and possibly stop at Bran Castle on the way home.

“Great day in the park! Mihai was able to adapt the day to fit our gear so we managed to explore part of the park, visit some local villages, and check out a nearby bat cave. He shared lots of information about Brasov, Romanian culture, and his experience as a mountaineer and guide.”

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2.Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $78Best value

Join Tudor, Julia, Marian, or Andrei for a five-hour outing at Cheile Turzii. You’ll hike through the gorge, inspect a small fortified cave, then climb a fixed-cable via ferrata with full safety gear before returning by trail. No technical experience is needed, but you should be fit and comfortable with heights.

“Tudor was very open and friendly. As we were first time via ferrat'ers we had no idea what we are getting in to, but he clearly explained us everything we needed to know and helped us along the way by calmly pushing (sometimes literally) us forward. There was no rush anRead more”

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3.Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Leave Bucharest by private, air-conditioned vehicle for Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Vlad the Impaler’s Poenari Fortress and Vidraru Dam. English-speaking guides such as Bogdan and Victor have also added mountain viewpoints, roadside fruit stops and Transfăgărășan scenery when conditions allowed.

“This tour wasn’t part of our original plan, but with almost everything closed in Bucharest for Easter, we decided to book it last minute – and it turned out to be a fantastic choice. The nature was absolutely stunning, and spotting the bears was an unforgettable experience! Even though the Poenari Fortress was closed, our guide adjusted the route, taking us into the mountains instead, where we enjoyed some beautiful views. It felt like a real adventure, and we came back with amazing photos and memories.”

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4.Private Daytrip Hike to Bucegi Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $300

Leave Bucharest at 9:00 am in a red Dacia Duster and spend about four hours hiking through the Bucegi Mountains. Your private guide, Alex or Georgiana, leads you to Scropoasa Lake, Seven Springs Waterfall, and Zănoaga Gorge, with water, snacks, and flexible pacing included.

“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 !”

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