Escape the city and travel straight to the heart of rural Romanian life on this private trip to Bran Castle and Piatra Craiului National Park from Brasov. Ideal for lovers of the outdoors, this excursion combines striking natural beauty with insights into ancient Transylvanian traditions: visit a bat cave replete with Jurassic limestone formations, enjoy a hike through beautiful mountain villages, and sample handmade cheese in the national park’s oldest guest house. The moderate walking routes of this private tour can be customized according to your fitness level.

Private day trip to the Piatra Craiului National Park from Brasov
Customize the walking route of this private tour according to your fitness level and ability
Visit a Jurassic cave inhabited by bats and sample handmade cheese at one of Transylvania's oldest guesthouses
Experience the beauty of the Carpathian mountains on a hike
Lunch and round-trip transport from Brasov hotels are included

What's Included

Private guide
Lunch
Transport by private, air-conditioned car
Visit to the Bat Cave and to the oldest guest house in the National Park
Cheese tastings
Complimentary pick-up from Brasov city

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

The Council's House
Piața Sfatului 38, Brașov 500025, Romania
The History Museum entrance. Complimentary pick-up from Brasov!

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We pick up clients from all locations from outside of the old city center of Brasov!

What To Expect

Your tour begins with pickup at your Brasov hotel, where you’ll board a vehicle destined for Bran Castle. Explore the castle with your guide and learn about its history.

Continue on to see the natural splendors of Piatra Craiului National Park. During a scenic 45-minute drive, your guide discusses your hiking route options and decides on a course suitable for your fitness level and hiking experience.

The first stop is Lilicilor Cave, a Jurassic cavern inhabited by hundreds of bats. Admire limestone formations and gaze at the endangered bats that reside in the cave’s crevices.

Then, embark on a moderate hike that takes you through the dramatic landscapes of Piatra Craiului National Park: see mist-shrouded pine forests, meadows filled with grazing sheep, ice-capped gorges, and traditional mountain villages.

After working up an appetite, stop at the oldest guesthouse in the national park to sample handmade cheese and feast on a hearty lunch. Enjoy farm-fresh ingredients and opt to purchase wine or beer as a welcome reward.

Following a further one hour of walking, return to the vehicle and bid your guide farewell after hotel drop-off.

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piatra Craiului National Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Magura

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Pestera

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dress warmly: Sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes and warm clothes recommended
Route may be changed without notice due to weather conditions
Important note about Pestera and Magura Village - in those 2 villages the people never died because of cancer or heart attack - they leave an healthy life: working the land, taking care of animals (sheep and cows), preparing and eating home made food from their small farm (meat, eggs, milk), drinking fresh water from the spring and home made alcoholic drink called "tuica" made from different fruits as apples, plums, pears!
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

The cheese tasting and lunch are taking place at one of the gueshouses in the area.
Minimum 2 people. If you are single you pay as for 2.
Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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It was absolutely amazing tour with...

Sheila_H, Oct 2017

It was absolutely amazing tour with Mihai! He is very friendly and nice. His work is is hobby and passion. We did highly wonderful walking in mountain villages and it was like walking with old friend. Thank you. And I absolutely recommend the Romania trip to my friends and yours walking and hiking tours in mountain.

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Thank you so much for your review about the Small-Group Day Trip in Romanian Authentic Mountain Villages from Brasov, Liina!

I made this tour in August 2017 and...

Franka, Aug 2017

I made this tour in August 2017 and had a great time! Tourguide Marian picked me up at hotel and was really friendly to me. He had a lot of patience cause of my hiking experiences. It wasn't easy for me but it has paid off. We had a beautiful view all over the landscape. The countryside alone is worth the trip, from the rough mountainside to the mysterious forest.

Response from Host, Jun 2021

I thank you so much for booking with us an amazing Small-Group Day Trip in Romanian Authentic Mountain Villages from Brasov, Franka!

I had a great trip with Cristian who...

Stephen B, Oct 2016

I had a great trip with Cristian who was great company and knew the area very well. The walk was paced just right among some beautiful scenery. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to get out and see the countryside around Brasov.

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Thank you for your review about the Small-Group Day Trip in Romanian Authentic Mountain Villages from Brasov, Stephen!