
Active Travel
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- Number of reviews
- 21
- Number of tours
- 7
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- 12-89
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Active Travel Reviews (21)
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Rhea
Written on October 8th, 2026I highly recommend tours with Active Travel. I visited Transylvania for a week and found Charlie to be a superb guide. He has a great sense of humour, is knowle…Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Thank you, Rhea, for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted you enjoyed your week on our Authentic Transylvania: 7-Day Small-Group Journey. Charlie will be especially happy to hear your kind words about his humour, knowledge, and personal attention to everyone’s needs. It was a pleasure sharing Transylvania with you, and we hope to welcome you back to Romania for another adventure! 
Sonya
Written on September 12th, 2026Loved this tour! Small group is the way to go! We had Charlie for our guide and he had knowledge to share. Couldn't have asked for better. He was attentive, …Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of our Authentic Transylvania: 7-Day Small-Group Journey, Sonya! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed both the tour and the small-group experience — we truly believe this is the best way to discover Romania. And I’m especially happy to hear that Charlie made your day memorable. His knowledge, humor, and eye for those special photo spots are a big part of what makes our tours feel personal rather than just a sightseeing trip. It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we’re delighted that you fell in love with Romania, its landscapes, and its culture. We hope to welcome you back one day for another adventure! 🇷🇴🥾
Bradley
Written on September 12th, 2026Our Discover Medieval Transylvania Small Group Tour was absolutely amazing. Over seven unforgettable days, we traveled through some of Romania’s most beautiful …Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Thank you so much for these beautiful words about our Authentic Transylvania: 7-Day Small-Group Journey, Bradley! ❤️ It’s always special to hear that a journey through Romania became more than just a list of places visited — and your review captures exactly what we hope our tours are about. Charlie will be absolutely delighted to read this. He has a wonderful way of connecting Romania's history, legends, and everyday life, and I’m especially happy his passion helped bring the places you visited to life. Sibiu, Sighișoara, Biertan, Corvin Castle, the Saxon villages, Brașov, and Bran are all remarkable in their own way. Still, I believe it’s the stories, conversations, and little moments in between that turn a tour into a real journey. Thank you for traveling with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly happy that you returned home with great memories, plenty of photographs, and perhaps a little piece of Transylvania with you. 😊 It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope Romania will call you back one day!- GA
Gretchen
Written on September 3rd, 2026It was an adventurous 3 days and one recovery day exploring the region. The itinerary was planned around the weather and my capabilities. Lots of wild strawbe…Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Thank you so much for sharing your experience on our Private Carpathian Trekking – 4-Day Eco-Certified Adventure, Gretchen! We’re delighted that you enjoyed these adventurous days and that we could adapt the itinerary to the weather and your capabilities. The wild strawberries were certainly a lovely bonus along the way! 🍓 We’re especially happy to hear that Bogdan made your experience memorable. His knowledge of Romania’s military history is indeed one of his strengths, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another Carpathian adventure! 
Sarah
Written on August 27th, 2026Fantastic trip. Alina was a great guide. We could go at our pace when hiking and not feel pushed to rush. She could tell us everything from the history of Roman…Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Private Carpathian Trekking - 4-Day Eco-Certified Adventure, Sarah! We’re delighted to hear that Alina made your hiking experience so enjoyable and that you appreciated the relaxed pace, her knowledge, and the authentic countryside experience. It’s great to know you enjoyed the mountain stay and local food too. We hope to welcome you back to Romania soon! 🏔️❤️
Jen
Written on July 8th, 2026A Journey Through the Carpathians: Where Mountains, Villages, and Time Move to Their Own Rhythm What made this trip unforgettable: The artful choreography of …Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Thank you so much for this beautifully written review, Jen. Your kind words truly make us feel appreciated and valued. We're delighted that the changing landscapes, authentic village life, and warm hospitality made such a lasting impression. It means a great deal to know that our team helped make your journey smooth and enjoyable, and that the care of our local hosts added something truly special to your experience, highlighting what makes it unique. Your comparison with other world-famous hiking destinations is especially meaningful. We believe the Carpathians offer a quieter kind of beauty—one that reveals itself through nature, tradition, and genuine human connections—and we're thrilled that you discovered exactly that, making your experience truly special. Thank you for choosing Active Travel. We hope to welcome you back to Romania for another adventure in the future!
Erika
Written on June 2nd, 2026We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Romania. It was on my bucket list for some time and did not disappoint. It has so much history. Our guide Tiberiu was excellen…Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Erika! We are delighted to hear that your trip to Romania lived up to your expectations and that you enjoyed discovering its rich history, rural areas, and mountain landscapes. Tiberiu will be very happy to know that his knowledge and guidance helped make your experience memorable. We are especially glad that the final day in the mountains was a highlight for you. Thank you again for choosing us for your Transylvania journey and for recommending the tour. We would be happy to welcome you back to Romania anytime! Warm regards, Active Travel Team- GZ
Guoming
Written on April 28th, 2026Charlie truly elevated our Tansvinia tour experience. His profound knowledge of the region's history and culture, combined with his exceptional attentiveness, m…Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Thank you, Guoming, for such a thoughtful and generous review! We’re delighted to hear that your journey through Transylvania was so enriching, and even more so that Charlie played such a key role in shaping that experience. His passion for sharing the region’s history and culture—along with his genuine care for every guest—really does make a difference, and your words capture that beautifully. We’re especially glad that his patience and adaptability helped create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for your group. That kind of connection is exactly what we aim for on every tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Romania someday! 
Leslie
Written on November 10th, 2025Take the trip! Transylvania is gorgeous, and my only regret is not staying longer. Charlie is a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, personable, and funny. …Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Thank you so much, Leslie, for your wonderful review! ???? We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Discover Medieval Transylvania Small Group Tour and that you found Transylvania as beautiful and unique as we do. Charlie will be delighted to know that his knowledge, humor, and passion helped make your experience memorable. Thank you also for mentioning your tip about flights and transfers — that’s very helpful advice for future travelers. We always do our best to assist with transport arrangements, especially when flight schedules change unexpectedly. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back someday for a longer stay to explore even more of Romania’s hidden gems! ????????✨- MT
Maelouise
Written on November 9th, 2025This was the best private tour we've ever had! We signed up for a 5-day private tour of Romania with pickup and drop-off in Bucharest. Coordinating and plann…Read moreActive Travel commented on this review
Dear Maelouise, Thank you so much for your excellent review and for choosing Active Travel for your private tour of Romania! We’re thrilled to hear that the planning process was smooth and that you enjoyed the itinerary we created together. It’s fantastic to know that Charlie made such a positive impression—he truly enjoys sharing Romania’s history, culture, and hidden gems with our guests. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We’re also glad that you were happy with the accommodations and felt well cared for throughout your journey. Your satisfaction means the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back one day for another Romanian adventure! Warm regards, The Active Travel Team
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