3 Days Hike in the Romanian Alps

“From the King’s Castle to the Queen’s Heart” – our hiking tour near Bucharest includes historical visits, cultural experiences and a great +1,500m ascension on Bucegi Mountains. We are linking two historical castles – Peles (Sinaia) and Bran – across the most popular mountain in Romania – Bucegi. This experience is dedicated to experienced hikers, but it can be customized for average mountain lovers.

- Trip occurs from early summer to late autumn
- Crossing Bucegi Mountains from Sinaia to Bran, reaching the highest point of Bucegi Mountains
- 1500+ meters vertical climbing
- Visit the two main castles – Peles and Bran
- Professional support, guiding, transport and assistance
- Two nights accommodation, breakfast and picnic on the way

PROGRAM: All year round, when weather conditions allow

PRICE
Single Supplement - 535 EUR
2 - 4 participants - 475 EUR
5 - 8 participants - 375 EUR
+9 participants - 295 EUR
*Prices are per person including bicycle

INCLUDED

ACCOMMODATION
- 2 nights of accommodation: one night in Sinaia and one night in Bran
- In every region we travel, we uncover the area’s best and original accommodations.

MEALS
- Breakfast for the entire trip, picnic lunches, dinner in the first night, snacks and drinks for each day
- On our trip, you will sample the local gastronomy, from the traditional to modern dishes

SUPPORT
- Detailed trip description and program, maps, GPS maps (on request)
- The knowledge, support, professional authorized guides (Romanian, English, French or German speaking possible)
- All luggage transfers and transportation during the trip
- Comprehensive trip literature and complimentary branded merchandise

GEAR
- Hiking gear, on request

ACTIVITIES
- Entrance fees for all group events/activities
- Tickets to several cultural and historical sights included in the itinerary
- Local Taxes

NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare cost
- Additional gear equipment (available on request)
- Alcoholic and additional drinks or meals during the program
- On select trips some meals are not included so you can explore the local cuisine at your leisure
- Accommodation before and after the trip
- Tips for your cycling guide (5-10% trip price) or at restaurants (5-10% of the bill)
- Extra charges for laundry telephone or fax charges, room service, etc.
- Individual travel Insurance for the trip (compulsory in order to be accepted for the tour)
- Individual insurance for special activities (recommended)
- Optional activities not scheduled in the program
- All the other conditions are presented in the “Terms and conditions” document
- Transfer from your hotel to the starting point

DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Individual arrival to Bucharest and transfer to Sinaia resort (130 km car ride)

Our first day is in Bucharest. We will visit the capital, plan our trip and then transfer to Sinaia – the most appreciated winter resort and the starting point for our hiking adventure. In Sinaia we will visit the “King’s castle” – Peles. It’s the only luxurious castle in Romania, the summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family. Time to know the Romanian history, to plan the next two days hiking route and to spend the evening in a nice cosy hotel.

Optional: transfer from Bucharest.
Overnight in Sinaia.
Meals: dinner

DAY 2: Sinaia to Bran (10/16 hours hike)
We start our hiking adventure early in the morning in Sinaia (600m altitude). We can hike from the centre of the city, or we can take the cable car directly to 2,000m altitude, almost on top of the mountain. From here we hiking to Babele chalet, then we reach Omu Peak (2,504m altitude – the highest point) for lunch and for admiring the landscape around us. After lunch, we will start a long descend to Bran village. Depending on our arrival we will organize dinner at a restaurant or in our hotel.

Overnight in Bran.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch.

DAY 3: Visit Bran and return to Bucharest (180 KM drive)
After breakfast we will visit the village of Bran and the main attraction – Bran Castle. Also known as “Dracula Castle”, the former military fortress is a historical place dedicated to our Queen Maria, who organize the castle as her summer mountain residence. Her heart was deposited for a while near the castle, a romantic story showing her love for this place.

After our visit we will return to Bucharest for ending a great adventure in the mountains.
Meals: breakfast.