5 days

About this activity

Itinerary

Day 1: Cluj-Napoca / Apuseni Natural Park

Pass By: Apuseni Natural Park, Localitatea Sudrigiu 136 Comuna Rieni, 417419 Romania
Departure from Cluj in the morning, heading for the Apuseni Mountains. In the middle of the Romanian Western Carpathians, the Apuseni Nature Park covers a surface of over 75,000 hectares. Characterized by a complex limestone landscape, the area reveals not only some of the most stunning caves and ice-caves in Romania, but also large numbers of Transylvania’s most picturesque mountain villages. Lunch on the way, in a restaurant.

Stop At: Meziad Cave, Meziad 417221 Romania
Meziad Cave is a caving reserve
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Farcu Cave (the Cave of Crystals), Rosia Romania
Also known as 'Crystals cave'
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a mountain chalet in Padis area (rooms with shared facilities).

Day 2: Apuseni Natural Park: Cetatile Ponorului

Stop At: Pension Cabana Cetatile Ponorului, Budureasa, Romania
Trekking in the very heart of the Padis limestone plateau, passing by or through some of the main trails and spots, like Cetatile Ponorului cave, Bortig pit cave. Dinner and accommodation in a mountain chalet. Difficulty: medium
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: picnic lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a mountain chalet in Padis area (rooms with shared facilities).

Day 3: Apuseni Natural Park: Cetatile Radesei

Stop At: Cave Rădeasa, Budureasa, Romania
Trekking in the very heart of the Padis limestone plateau, exploring Cetatile Radesei cave and Somesul Cald gorge. Dinner and accommodation in a mountain chalet. Difficulty: medium
Duration: 7 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: picnic lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a mountain chalet in Padis area (rooms with shared facilities).

Day 4: Apuseni Natural Park: Casa de Piatra

Stop At: Casa De Piatră, Str. Principala, 132A, Com. Gârda de Sus, Alba, Casa de Piatră 517043, Romania
Breakfast and prepare to leave Padis, heading for Aries Valley. Dinner and accommodation in a rural guesthouse, in an isolated hamlet. Difficulty: medium
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: picnic lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a rural guesthouse (rooms with shared facilities).

Day 5: Apuseni Natural Park / Cluj-Napoca

Stop At: Scarisoara Ice Cave, 46.489722, 22.809722, Garda de Sus 827107 Romania
Visit Scarisoara ice cave, the biggest ice cave in Romania. Transfer back to Cluj in the afternoon. Difficulty: medium
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: picnic lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

4x Breakfast
4x Dinner
4x Lunch
Accommodation included: 4 nights
services of a professional English speaking tour guide
all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
2 transfers of luggage
4 nights accommodation as mentioned above (shared bathrooms)
entry tickets (for the caves)
pick up / drop off services
Entry/Admission - Meziad Cave
Entry/Admission - Farcu Cave (the Cave of Crystals)
Entry/Admission - Scarisoara Ice Cave

Not included

your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)
personal expenses
accommodation in Cluj
travel insurance

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
The constant temperature inside the caves is 0-14° C. Appropriate clothing recommended.
This tour may partially be subject to weather conditions.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Appropriate outdoor clothing& equipment we recommend (season wise): 25l-35l backpack, good hiking boots, hiking pants, midlayers, waterproof jacket & pants, hat/cap, sunglasses, gloves, hiking poles, water bottle / hydration packs (min. 1 l), Swiss knife, headlamp with batteries, first aid kit, emergency whistle, energy bars.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers