4x4 tours |
Levels
- Strenuous 2
- Difficulty 4
- 4 - 6 hours a day
- Mostly on forestry roads
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Highlights:
- The Romanian Sphinx
- Ialomita Cave
- Bran Castle
- Brasov
- Black Church
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Day 1
Otopeni airport in Bucharest - Sinaia (120 km)
Pick up
from Bucharest Airport.
Pick up
the jeeps from the car rental agency on the airport.
Drive on
asphalt road to Sinaia.
Check in
at the Marami Hotel 3*** in Sinaia
If time
allows there is an optional 20-km forestry road round trip to Valea cu Brazi chalet at
1500 m high. |
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Day 2
The Romanian Sphinx
We ascend on the poor forestry road something like 26 km reaching on the Bucegi
Mountains plateau. See the Romania sphinx, and then continue ascending 4 more km to
Costila peak there is an optional on foot walk to the Caraiman Cross. The monument is
dedicated to the First World War Heroes who died on the Prahova Valley. The view is
amazing.
Return to the jeeps and descend to the Bulboci lake and further through the Tartar’s
Gorges we arrive at Pestera Hotel 3***. |

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Day 3
The
southern Bucegi National Park
After the
breakfast we start the round trip to the Thief’s Cliff. Ascent on the old unused road
about 5 km that takes us to the Thief’s Cliff. Back at the Pestera Hotel for lunch.
Then
continue descending on forestry roads along the Bulboci Lake more than 20km until reaching
Moroeni Village.
Another 70
Km on asphalt roads to Moeciu
Accommodation
in Moeciu in 3*** Hotel |
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Day 4 - Brasov
Brasov - medieval city. Brasov is the
most important medieval city in the area and one of the most visited cities in Romania.
Great sites to visit as The Black Church, the main square, the old defense walls that are
still well preserved on the south and west side of the old city the watch towers and the
narrowest street in Europe are just a few points on this day’s agenda.
Back at Bran we take another round trip on a sheep muddy path that ascends up to the
hunting hut in Gutanu Meadow. Another marvelous view
Descend to Moeciu. |

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Day 5
Dambovita canyon
Climb
to the village of Fundata on the old forestry road along the Gradistei valley. The road is
quite hard on the upper section. From Fundata a country road descends to Sirnea village
and a narrow forestry road continues with ascents and descents. When reaching Dambovicioara
Village the descend becomes steep and the rocky road is very difficult.
From
Dambovicioara we continue through the 4-km gorge and arrive in Podu Dambovitei. Another
set of gorges as we head North through Satic Village. 20 km difficult
forestry road arriving at the Lake Pecineagu.
Return
to Moeciu |
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Day 6 – Departure
Drive back to Bucharest.
Return the vehicles.
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Tour price : 890 Euro / person. Inclusions:
- All meals – Full Board
- All accommodations in 3*** Hotels
- 4x4 rental – Mitsubishi Outlander or Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin 2004
air-conditioned (other models upon request)
- Entrance fees to castles and museums on route.
- English speaking guide
Price does not include
- Fuel.
- Alcoholic beverages,
- Airfares
- Any insurance
- Visa taxes
Tour price is based on double occupancy, but single supplements are also available. Note:
these are sample tour plans. We can adapt all our tours to your demands, so just ask, and
we will create your desired trip.
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