The hiking tours are the core of our adventure tours in Romania.
We cover practically all area in Romanian Mountains, from the Nort h of the Mountains (Rodnei Mountains) to
their southern part, and from the World of Caves (Apuseni Mts) to Macin Mountains.
Besides pure hiking we offer tours that flavor some other outdoor activities, like horseback riding, birdwatching, caving, cultural visits.
Our hiking/trekking tours are 7 to 14 days long, but we can customize them according to your demand.
Generally we provide the transfer from Bucharest (or other departure point) to the hiking areas, however we've had tours where clients had them own transfer.
All our hiking guides speak a good english and are not only keen hikers, but also nature lovers and are what a real guide is: a friend, a companion and meantime a leader.
Level rating We rate as easy a tour where hiking altitudes are low, there is no technical difficulty and you won't have to carry much of the luggage.
Our easy hiking tours:
Moderate hiking tours are the treks where you'll hike 5-7 hours a day, there are some daiily height difference of about 1000 meters and there could be
full backpacks to be carried along (20-30 Kg)
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Please note that several moderate days could occur subsequently, therefore you'll have to be pretty fit for choosing a moderate hike. Examples of moderate hikes are:
Demanding hikes are the one that require a good physical shape as well as ability to carry a backpack all day long. The accommodation in this tours is based only or mainly on tents, so camping gear is also to be carried. We provide lightwieght tents and camping gear, however you'll have to prove yourself you're a real hiker :). You'll might hike of over 2000 m (that's where the weather is really moody) and most of the hiking days are over 7-8 hours long.
The next hiking tours are what we consider demanding:
Recommended hiking gear
A tent, sleeping bag & a camping mat are indispensable when accommodation in 'cabana' (mountain hut) won't come as our main purpose.
We'll provide the tent and the sleeping mat, but NOT the sleeping bag.
Backpack or rucksack - Since there is no rucksack being really totally waterproof, you should keep clothes and other stuff
in plastic bags.
Since food in eastern Europe (incl. Romania) tends to come in heavy glass jars and cans you better consider to take the
special 'adventure' food which is available in light packaging in your own country.
Specifically for hiking, you should remember the compass, matches (and maybe a fire lighter) in a waterproof box, first-aid
kit, extra food and extra clothing. A knife, spoon and mug or bowl are also pretty important as well as a spotlight.
For cooking there will be a camping stove required but that will be supplied by us for the whole trip (one stove for 3-4
hikers). You'll only have to count with carrying it on the trip.
If you are fund of taking pictures, you better consider taking a camera as robust as possible.
As far as clothing is concerned, you shouldn't forget the layering principle. In the mountains the weather can change
suddenly, or you might finish a long hot climb by reaching a ridge and walking into a cutting cold wind. Modern lightweight
breathable materials (such as Gore-Tex) makes this easier, but you can apply the principle almost as well with normal
everyday clothes: a T-shirt to soak up sweat, then a shirt and thin pullovers for warmth topped by a jacket or cagoule
to protect against both wind and rain (wicking, insulation and shell layers).
Waterproof trousers are as well to be considered. The jacket should have semi-waterproof pockets sealed by Velcro or a
zip under a storm flap. Wearing jeans will be at your peril as they take days to dry. Good boots are essential for rough,
rocky or wet terrain, or long cross-country routes; light boots or trainers might be acceptable for easy walks without
a heavy load, and are kinder to sensitive terrain as well as being useful to change into at the end of the day.
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