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Tour Code : WVR
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Exodus Adventure Travels
Destinations : Romania
Tour Starts : Bucharest Airport
Tour Ends : Bucharest Airport
Group Size : 4 - 16
Ages : 16+
Activity :
8 days from
NOK 17 740

Overview

Hike through the majestic mountains and rustic villages of central Romania while searching for wild brown bears

History and geography conspired to make Transylvania in central Romania one of the most wild and fascinating regions in Europe. For centuries, the local people have existed in harmony with a variety of wildlife, including the highest concentration of wolves, lynx and bears on the continent – almost half the European population of brown bears is recorded in the Carpathian Mountains. Meanwhile, dense forests have remained largely untouched. Our days are spent on walks through spectacular canyons, virgin forests and Saxon villages. We go in search of brown bears and explore the medieval town of Brasov as well as Bran Castle, best known as the residence of Dracula. Did you know you can travel by train to this trip? Find out more here

Highlights
  • See brown bears from a hide
  • Discover one of the last remaining wilderness areas in Europe
  • Enjoy a unique opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife in their natural environment
  • Hike through meadows, forests, and along mountain trails
  • Stay in a comfortable private guesthouse with an authentic Carpathian experience and a very warm welcome
Key Information
  • Seven nights at Villa Hermani Guesthouse
  • Five days of walking
  • Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
  • Altitude maximum: 8,220ft (2,505m); average: 4,265ft (1,300m)
  • Option to travel by train to your adventure
Included
  • All breakfasts, five packed lunches and six dinners
  • All accommodation
  • Free group arrival and departure transfers available
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Single supplement

Itinerary

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Important Information

The trip destination
  • Seven nights at Villa Hermani Guesthouse
  • Five days of walking
  • Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
  • Altitude maximum: 8,220ft (2,505m); average: 4,265ft (1,300m)
  • Option to travel by train to your adventure
Food
All breakfasts, five packed lunches and six dinners are included. Meals are a mixture of fresh local produce and Romanian/Transylvanian specialities. Transylvanian cuisine is influenced by several traditions and cultures (German, Hungarian and Romanian cuisine) but maintains a distinct character with a love for homemade cooking. Soups are a staple, main meals tend to be hearty with a strong focus on local produce, while desserts are varied and plentiful. Breakfasts are usually a small buffet including an egg dish, cold cuts, cheeses, boiled eggs, vegetables, spreads, bread, yoghurt, cereals, jam, juice, herbal teas and coffee. Lunches included on this trip will usually be self-made sandwiches; you can choose your own fillings from the morning buffets. Each evening there is a choice between a meat or vegetarian dish. Dinner on the first evening is typically a light snack due to the late arrival of the group. On one evening, we enjoy dinner in a typical Romanian restaurant in Brasov. This meal is not included, allow approximately 120 Romanian lei (US$25) – without drinks – for this. Vegetarian and special diets can be catered for, but options can be limited throughout Romania – please inform the office of any specific requirements upon booking.
Weather

Romania has warm summers and snowy winters. Rainfall is usually quite low except in the mountains; spring and summer are the wetter seasons. The weather changes abruptly from winter to summer and spring is generally short. The Carpathian Mountains can be blanketed in snow until mid to late May at higher altitudes. Summer days are often long and warm with 10 to 11 hours of sunshine, while nights can range from pleasantly warm in the lower valleys to cold at higher elevations. September temperatures tend to be lower than those in July and August but changeable weather with cloud, rain and chilly daytime temperatures can occur at any time of the year. Expect temperatures in the village to be lower than Bucharest.

Is this trip for you?

The trip has been rated Activity Level 2 (Leisurely/Moderate) and has a Safari rating of 3.

Walking times will vary from half to full days. There are numerous uphill sections on paths and tracks with walking distances up to 12mi (20km). Optional longer walks are sometimes available. The trip goes up to altitudes of almost 6,560ft (2,000m), so reasonable fitness levels are required. The exact trails, lengths and difficulties may be adapted according to the weather, trail conditions and group fitness.

Seeing brown bears

The chance of seeing brown bears from the hide is good; our groups have also seen wolves, beavers and other wildlife here too. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the local wildlife but, as with all wildlife viewing, we cannot guarantee which animals you will see.

Baiting is a common practice in attracting wildlife around the world, which has led to discussions on the ethics of feeding wild animals. In some circumstances, we are strongly against baiting. However, in this area, the bears are wild animals that forage freely in their natural habitat, and are not reliant on the small quantities of maize left at the hide. Because of this, we believe the practice can have conservation benefits, including increased understanding and protection of the species in this area.

We ensure our clients do not have direct contact with the bears and only watch from the hide. We also make sure our clients are not just seeing the brown bears but learning about them. This helps to raise awareness of the issues and importance of conserving the wildlife. Growing support locally to protect the wildlife is important in Exodus taking this stance.

The itinerary may be followed in a different order due to various reasons such as weather and local conditions, but we will still do all these activities even if on different days.

Prices / Dates

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