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15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Romania Worth Booking

26 tours  ·  from $68

The 15 best hiking & trekking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov - Gorges, forest, pasture, and working mountain life
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Piatra Craiului National Park Private Hiking Tour from Brasov

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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Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges - Pickup from Cluj and the small-group advantage
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Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

2.Private Hiking OR Climbing Experience in beaufitul gorges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $78

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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Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery - Private - Poenari Citadel and the 1,480-step climb
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Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

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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Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch - What the Cindrel trail feels like
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Sibiu: Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

4.Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $68Best value

Join Alex for a 5.5-hour small-group hike in the Cindrel Mountains, with transport from Sibiu, forest and meadow trails, local stories, a splash of palinka, and an optional Transylvanian brunch at MGS Cabin. Expect beautiful scenery, but bring proper hiking shoes: this is more than a gentle walk.

“La excursión estuvo bien organizada y el entorno es precioso. Sin embargo, creemos importante comentar que no se trata de un simple paseo. El recorrido fue más exigente físicamente de lo que esperábamos, con tramos que requieren buena forma, calzado de montaña e incluso palos para mayor seguridad. Pensamos que sería útil que en la descripción se especificara mejor la dificultad para que cada persona pueda valorar si es adecuada para ella.”

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Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas - Meeting your guide in Brasov’s old town
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Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

5.Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains for all levels in five areas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet your English-speaking guide in Brasov’s old town for a six-hour hike in Piatra Craiului National Park. Expect forest, meadows, rocky paths, panoramic views, and a mountain hut stop. Guides such as Ovidiu, Eni, Gabriel, and Rako adjust the route to your fitness and experience.

“Ovi quickly recognized we were experienced hikers with plenty of mountain experience and took us on a much better and challenging route to the top of Peitrei Craiului. The whole landscape here is amazing and the route we took through the gorges and through giant pine forest was breathtaking. Out of the guides we had this week Ovi was the most passionate about his job and we got on great with him. I would highly recommend this company. This was the best part of our already brilliant trip to Transylvania. We intend to return next year because there's so much hiking and mountaineering to be had out here! You won't…”

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Private Daytrip Hike to Bucegi Mountains - Seven Springs Waterfall and the mountain water
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Private Daytrip Hike to Bucegi Mountains

6.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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Day Hike PRIVATE - Piatra Craiului National Park - Walking through Zarnesti Canyon
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Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

7.Day Hike PRIVATE – Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Brasov to Piatra Craiului National Park with a private guide such as Eni, Radu, Paul, or Valentin. Walk through Zarnesti Canyon, pine meadows, and mountain scenery on a route adjusted to your fitness and interests. Transport is included, while lunch and the park fee are extra.

“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.”

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Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park - Cabana Curmătura and the best lunch break
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Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park

8.Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Piatra Craiului National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $104

Leave Brasov at 8:30 a.m. for a private, medium-difficulty hike in Piatra Craiului National Park. Guides such as Radu and Ramona lead you through limestone ridges, the Zărnești gorge, and forest trails to Cabana Curmătura, where homemade pie and simple Romanian food await.

“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!”

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1 day CARPATHIAN PEAKS & CHALETS hike - What the walk feels like underfoot
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1 day CARPATHIAN PEAKS & CHALETS hike

9.1 day CARPATHIAN PEAKS & CHALETS hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Brasov at 9:00 for a guided Carpathian hike toward Curmătura Chalet at 1,470 meters and Zărnești Gorges. Andrei leads groups of up to eight, adjusts the pace to your ability, and can suggest a chalet lunch. Bring water, snacks, and sturdy hiking boots.

“We had a wonderful hike, the perfect experience to enjoy the mountains! The route is not for the faint of heart, but even we that we are of medium fitness level managed and had an awesome time. We recommend the food at the chalet, and our wonderful guide, Andrei, also gave us two awesome restaurant recommendations that we really thank him for.”

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CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE - Leaving Cluj-Napoca With Pickup Included
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CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE

10.CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join Tudor of Curly Guide Tours for a seven-hour nature and adrenaline outing from Cluj-Napoca. Reach Turda Gorge by a 600-meter zipline, then follow a guided hike through limestone cliffs, caves, paths, and a small river. Pickup, lunch, and return transport are included.

“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 😊”

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Vladeasa Peak and Bride's Waterfall Day Hike - The two-hour walk to Vlădeasa Chalet
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Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

11.Vladeasa Peak and Bride’s Waterfall Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $132

Leave Cluj-Napoca at 8 a.m. for a private, English-language hike to 1,836-meter Vlădeasa Peak, Bride’s Waterfall, and Romania’s lone sequoia. Guide Tudor adapts the route to weather and ability, with lunch, fruit, water, and winter equipment available when needed.

“Amazing day getting out in Nature in Romania! Tudor tailored the day to my hiking abilities and the conditions of the day. He is very knowledgeable on the area and was really fun to spend the day hiking with!”

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Bulgaria -Private Tour - Caves, Waterfalls, Hiking, National Park - Ivanovo’s churches, carved high above the river
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Bulgaria -Private Tour – Caves, Waterfalls, Hiking, National Park

12.Bulgaria -Private Tour – Caves, Waterfalls, Hiking, National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 11 hours crossing from Bucharest into Bulgaria for three striking stops: UNESCO-listed Ivanovo rock churches, turquoise Krushuna Waterfalls, and vast Devetashka Cave. Your private English-speaking guide, such as Octavian, Sebastian, Roxana, Victor, or Leo, handles the driving and local context.

“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.”

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4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park - Day 1: Wild northern Bucegi and a sheep-farm lunch
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4-Day Carpathian Trek: Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,070

Spend four active days hiking from Brasov through the Bucegi Mountains and Piatra Craiului National Park. Guides such as Mihai, Bogdan, and Radu adjust routes to weather and fitness, with village guesthouses, Romanian meals, a sheep farm visit, and private transfers included.

“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”

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Private Hiking to Bucegi Natural Park from Brasov - Choosing between the medium and difficult climb
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Private Hiking to Bucegi Natural Park from Brasov

14.Private Hiking to Bucegi Natural Park from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $110

Leave Brasov with guide Adrian for a private 10-hour hike from Rasnov through the glacial Malaiesti Valley to a 2,000-meter Bucegi plateau. Stop at Malaiesti Chalet for lunch, choose a medium or difficult route, and look for local flora and fauna. Bring hiking shoes, rain gear, lunch, and €2 for park entry.

“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.”

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Adventure day trip from Iasi | Hiking in the Carpathian Mountains - Red Lake, the first mountain stop
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Adventure day trip from Iasi | Hiking in the Carpathian Mountains

15.Adventure day trip from Iasi | Hiking in the Carpathian Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $231

Leave Iasi at 8:00 am for a guided mountain day with Rolandia. Visit Red Lake and the Bicaz Gorges, then choose among four hiking routes through forests, caves, rivers, and rocky cliffs. Your English-speaking guide, including Lucian on some departures, handles transport and trail guidance.

“Excellent trip to Bicaz Gorges, had a great day doing via ferrata, some hiking and admiring the awesome views of this magnificent area of Romania. Again my guide Lucian was first rate - more a friend than a guide.....thanks heaps.”

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