Small Carpathian

This is a small group full-day tour from Bucharest to Transylvania on a very picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains allowing you to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles – Peles Castle & Bran (Dracula's) Castle – as well as the city of Brasov in south Transylvania.

Seize the opportunity to witness Carpathian brown bears in the wild on this 3-hour bear-watching experience from Brașov. Leaving at sunset, travel by minivan or car into the Carpathian Mountains, and, accompanied by a forest ranger, walk into the forests to a secure hide. Then, wait quietly to spot the beautiful brown bears that roam the woodlands. Look for youngsters, large males, and females with their cubs, and for other wildlife including deer and wild boar. Note: The chances to spot them are about 70%. Do not forget that wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.

Visit Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery in this small group tour departing from Brasov city center. Drive through the wonderful Transylvanian Alps, the southern Carpathian Mountains. Discover the world famous Dracula's Castle in Bran, the historical Sinaia Monastery, and the magnificent Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family. The tour takes approximately 7 hours, depending on traffic.

Come and join us for an easy commented hiking tour following the footsteps of the forest people Huncokárs – a German speaking community that lived on both sides of the Little Carpathians since 18th century. You will learn why they came here, how did they live, what they believed in and what were they engaged in. The walk takes place in the forest area of Zochova Chata – most popular recreation spot of the Little Carpathians. You will learn some interesting fact and here hear some captivating stories while enjoying the walk and easy hike in the beautiful forest. The circuit is about 9 km long and takes about 2.5-3 hours. In case you choose climing the outlook tower, the tour will take 4 hours. The terrain is easy, mainly in the forest road as well as asphalt and some muddy parts. The tour is also suitable for children and dogs. We will start & end at the same place.

Brasov , a historic town surrounded by majestic mountain peaks , virgin forests crossed by amazing mountain paths . You are going to have a wonderfull day trip to the peaks of ones of the mountais that show their beauties from the heights of their chalet : Mount PIATRA MARE – Piatra Mare Chalet Mount BUCEGI – Malaiesti Chalet Mount Piatra Craiului – Curmatura Chalet

Bratislava: Wine tasting in the city center offers a unique opportunity to discover the wines from the Small Carpathian Wine Route, which begins in Bratislava’s Rača district and ends in Trnava, known as the “Little Rome of Slovakia.” Visit a cozy café in Bratislava’s Old Town to enjoy Slovak wines from small, family-owned producer. Savor the distinct flavors of local vintages in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

Visit Bran Castle, also known also as " Dracula's Castle", and Rasnov Fortress in one complete tour. This is a 4-hour small-group tour departing from Brasov city center, driving through the wonderful Transylvanian Alps, the southern Carpathian Mountains. Discover the world famous Dracula's Castle in Bran, the impressive Peasants Citadel in Rasnov and learn about the history of Brasov county and Transylvania.

– admire the great large carnivore of Carpathians – observe wildlife in their natural habitat – get very close, but without any fence – chances to spot deer, wild boar, wolves or lynx Romanian Carpathians hosts ~60% (approx. 5,500 bears) of the Brown Bear population from Europe. We offer you the opportunity to see and admire the brown bears in their own habitat, from a specially designed observation hide deep in the Tranislvania forest. The forest rangers will take you deep in the forest, on a gravel road, you will continue walking for a few hundred meters to the hide where you will wait quietly for wildlife. There are high chances (statistically more then 85% chances) to spot the Carpathian Brown Bear, sometimes a female with cobs, sometimes a larger male bear, but you can also spot the wildboar, roe deer and red dear, wolves, linx and even some game birds

Highlights: – scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains – amazing haystacks landscape – 2 UNESCO heritage wooden churches – Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. – lunch with a local family – visit a traditional dowry room – meet some craftsmen (if available) The small-group format ensures a personalized experience.  

Explore the pristine Piatra Craiului National Park on this private day hiking tour from Brașov. With an expert guide, head to Romania’s Carpathian Mountains and follow one of two 5- to 7-hour routes, according to the weather and your group’s preferences. Depending on your route, cross the narrow Zarnesti Gorge, walk through forests and meadows, learn about local industries such as mountain shepherding and cheese-making, and visit mountain villages or a mountain hut for a rustic lunch. Numbers are limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience. Entrance fees not included. The name of the mountain came from one of the citadels built by the Hungarian Kingdom, as a custom, control and protection point, at the southern border of Transylvania, at the bottom of the mountains, at the end of XIV century. The name of the citadel in German language was Königstein. The locals called the mountain The Stone (Piatra).

This small group tour takes you straight to the heart of rural life in Romania. See some local houses, visit  the Bat Cave, take a trek through the local mountain forests, and learn about a way of life that’s slowly disappearing. Also, we can visit Bran Castle a.k.a Dracula's Castle.

Take a road trip on Transfagarasan from Bucharest and discover a small part of Romania through breathtaking sceneries, vampire stories, and medieval fortresses.

This tour is for those who would like to discover pottery heritage in the cosy ceramic and viticulture town in the Small Carpathians, only 30 minutes away from Bratislava. The Majolica from Modra is registered in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovakia.This tour is a unique opportunity to explore the oldest craft in the world in the beautiful town of Modra with a funny and knowledgeable local guide.

A beautiful half-day trip along the Small Carpathian mountains, through historical little towns, visit of Slovak Folk Pottery, Red Stone Castle and trying of Slovak wines… Come and enjoy your tour with our expert Guide-driver.

We pick-up you fron your hotel and head to the Carpathian Mountains, to the beautiful mountain resort – Azuga. Once in Azuga, at the snowmobile starting place we will equip ourselves with protective suits and helmets. An instructor will show you how to maneuver snowmobiles and then we drive the snowmobile on a forest road to the top of the mountain and back. . The cost of renting snowmobiles is NOT included in this tour, you'll pay it in CASH directly to the company that owns snowmobiles. – Snowmobile renting fee is 80€ for one hour, for one snowmobile. Optional you can rent from them boots (5€) or gloves (5€ per person) After Snowmobile ride we can have lunch in Azuga near the ski slope and if you want you can do winter sports or take the skilift. You will have free time until 3 p.m when we leave Azuga and drive to Bucharest.

This is a private tour. Only your group will participate. We pick-up you from Bucharest and drive to Bucegi Mountains. we drive up to the cottage Piatra Arsă, from there we go hiking to the cottage Babele where we make a stop. Then we visit the limestone formations Babele and the Sfinx, after which we start hiking to the Heroes Monument the Cross on Caraiman Mountain. Here we will admire the view over Prahova valley and we will enjoy the fresh air. The return will be made on the same route.

Traveling by 4×4 is one of the great ways to explore the Eastern Carpathians rugged terrain away from the cities. In just half a day, we will pass through small villages, hidden valleys and along great belvedere points giving you a unique experience with some good photo opportunities. Your guide will introduce you to the local lifestyle, wildlife, history and culture. The trails will be set on the day of the tour depending on the weather. Optionally, get more insight in the history and battles of the World War I and II in the Eastern Carpathians as you revive the course of the bloody battles and fights with the help of detailed maps and old photos. – Enjoy an action-packed half day in the Eastern Carpathians – Learn about the local wildlife and history – See parts of the landscape you can't reach by a standard car – Get the personalized experience of a private guide – All transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off from Miercurea Ciuc is included

Discover enchanting sites, spectacular landscapes, landmarks and traditions that endured over time in the beautiful regions in Romania, Transylvania and Maramures. This 6-days small group tour takes you through the Carpathian Mountains and on to the Transylvanian plain as it shows you legendary castles and Wooden Churches of Maramures nowadays UNESCO Heritage sites.

Wine tasting in Bratislava region. Slovak wine may not be widely exported, but that is also reason why our wine is so delicious. We still pay attention to quality as we have tradition of wine making from 13th century.

Visit Poienari Fortress, the real Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle and we drive on Transfagarasan highway, built as a strategic military route, is the second-highest paved road in Romania and considered by some to be the most dramatic. Driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania"! IMPORTANT: !!!Due to some construction works on the road, the tour might take longer than usual!!! Transfagarasan road is open in 2024 between June 7 – October 31! When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 – June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allows, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (extra 20 euro/person). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.