Fagaras & Bucegi: 9-Day Trekking Adventure in Romania's Carpathian Mountains

Fagaras & Bucegi: 9-Day Trekking Adventure in Romania's Carpathian Mountains

Embark on an unforgettable 9-day trekking adventure that allows you to explore two of Romania's most breathtaking massifs: the Bucegi and Fagaras Mountains. Experience the stunning landscapes and natural beauty that make these mountains truly remarkable!

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Rates:

• 1299 euros/person for a group of 10
• 1389 euros/person for a group of 8
• 1439 euros/person for a group of 6
• 1799 euros/person for a group of 4

The package includes:

• transfer to/from Bucharest airport
• private transfers throughout the trip
• accommodation
• full board
• licensed English-speaking mountain guide

Not included:

• drinks, personal expenses, ticket for the cable car (about 10 euros), personal expenses

DESCRIPTION & FEATURES OF THE TREKKING TOUR 

Embark on an incredible 9-day trekking adventure that takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Romania's Bucegi and Fagaras Mountains. This journey offers you the unique chance to conquer the highest peaks of the Romanian Carpathians: Moldoveanu (2,545 m), Negoiu (2,535 m), and Vistea Mare (2,527 m). Along the way, you'll enjoy luxurious accommodations in charming chalets and welcoming boarding houses, ensuring a pampered and rewarding experience in the heart of nature.

Day 1: Arrival in Romania & Transfer to Busteni
Arrive in Romania and transfer to Busteni, where you'll settle into your accommodation and enjoy a restful evening.

Day 2: Bucegi Mountains Trekking
Take the cable car up to Babele Chalet and embark on a scenic trek across the Bucegi Mountains, heading towards Poarta Village (Bran). Start your trek by passing the Carpathian Sphinx and the "Babele" rock formations, then walk for 3 hours on the central plateau to Omu Peak. From there, descend into Gaura Valley, the largest glacial valley in Romania, before reaching Bran village. Accommodation at a 3-star guesthouse in Bran. Duration: 8-9 hours, medium to hard, uphill 300 m / downhill 1700 m.

Day 3: Transfer to Porumbacu de Sus & Trek to Negoiu Chalet
After breakfast, transfer to Porumbacu de Sus Village. Begin your trek to Negoiu Chalet at 1,540 m, with a scenic route through the mountains. (Duration: 4-5 hours, medium, uphill walk: 800 m). Stay overnight at Negoiu Chalet.

Day 4: Climbing Negoiu Peak & Trek to Balea Lake
Breakfast. During this day, we climb the second-highest peak of Romania, Negoiu, with an altitude of 2535 m: duration 4 - 5 hours, medium to hard, uphill 1000 m. Lunch to go. We continue our trekking tour to Balea Lake, a 4-5 hour journey with a medium to hard difficulty level, offering excellent views throughout the day. The route includes a 1,200 m uphill and 1,100 m downhill walk. Accommodation at Balea Chalet in a double room, with private facilities. Dinner. The Cauldron Ice Age is sheltering the emblematic Balea Lake (4.6 ha, altitude 2034 m), which boasts the most beautiful mountain chalet. It is by far the most essential sports center at altitude in the Romanian Carpathians. It is located in the heart of the Fagaras Mountains.
Transfagarasan road - built as a strategic military route, it is the highest (2042m) and most dramatic paved road in Romania. It runs North to South across the highest sections of the Carpathian Mountains. The route connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia.
Fagaras mountains – the highest mountains of Romania and the Carpathian range with the highest peak, Moldoveanu - 2544m.
Balea Lac is a natural glacier lake at 2040m, 360 meters long, 240 meters wide, and 11 meters deep.

Day 5: Capra Lake & Vanatoarea lui Buteanu Peak
Breakfast. Balea Lake Chalet – Capra Lake – Vanatoarea lui Buteanu Peak – Balea Lake Chalet. We climb another peak over 2500 m high, Vanatarea lui Buteanu (2507 m), which offers us one of the most spectacular panoramic views over Fagaras Mountains. Lunch to go. Duration: 4-5 hours, medium effort, uphill/downhill walk: 500 m. Accommodation at the chalet & dinner.

Day 6: Balea Lake to Podragu Chalet
Breakfast. Balea Lake Chalet – Podragu Chalet (2136 m), on the main ridge of Fagaras Mountains. Lunch to go. Duration: 5-6 hours, medium to challenging, lovely landscape, uphill/downhill walk: 1.100 m/1.000 m. Accommodation at a chalet in a room with 12-20 beds: toilets in the hall, cold water, no showers. It is a basic mountain hut. Dinner. The current Podragu cottage was built in the years 1948-1949 by the National Bank of Romania for its employees, being opened in 1950. Currently, it is used as a tourist cottage.

Day 7: Climbing Moldoveanu Peak
Breakfast. Podragu Chalet – Moldoveanu Peak and return. We climb the highest peak of the Romanian Carpathians, Moldoveanu Peak (2545 m), as well as Vistea Mare Peak, the third highest peak of Romania. Lunch to go. Duration: 6-7 hours, medium effort, uphill/downhill walk: 500 m. Accommodation at the chalet. Dinner.

Day 8: Trek to Victoria town & Transfer to Bucharest
Descend through Podragu Valley to Victoria Town. (Duration: 5-6 hours, downhill: 1,400 m). Afterward, transfer to Bucharest for an evening city tour and overnight stay. Dinner.

Day 9: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure.

Details about the trekking tour:
- optimal time: July - October
- number of participants: minimum 1, maximum 10.
- Transportation will be chosen according to the number of participants.
- mountain tour requires a good physical shape, with resistance to medium effort, but for long duration.
- Note that you should personally carry all your baggage from day 6 to day 8
- Accommodation is done in mountain chalets and boarding houses.
- certified mountain guide during the entire trekking tour.
- The route could be changed because of the weather conditions.
- The price differs according to the number of participants, so please get in touch with me for a final price.
- Compulsory equipment: waterproof hiking boots and clothes; warm clothes.

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