As a solo traveler I like to join with groups so as to enhance my experience. Do you have groups that are open to join?

We have a group trip 12-19 SEPT 2026 that you may join.

I am interested in this tour for two people, but we can only go from July 22-30. I see that you don't have a tour then, but I was wondering if you know that two people are interested if you might want to do the tour then, too, or whether we could plan the tour for just the two of us?

Explore specialises in small group tours and would love to find one that accommodated your preferences for you. However, we do not offer private tailormade trips. If you are flexible on the country, we do have some trips that explore countries close by with just as beautiful landscapes and amazing culture to learn about with departure dates close to your preferred dates: Highlights of Albania - July 19th - 29th 2025, Baltic Capital Cities - July 19th - 26th 2025

Is the price for a single traveller?

the price for a single traveller on our TTA Walking Romania - Transylvanian Alps Trek 31 May 2025 is either AUD2300 to share a twin room with another lady - or AUD 2570 for a single room. However we have currently sold our allocation of single rooms - so if you did want a single room we would need to get one requested with our ground agent.

can you tell me how old the people are that take the tour saturday3 august - 10 august?

I want to book the Transylvanian alps tour starting august 3. since i am exploring Romania by campervan I was curious to know if I can join the group at the actual start of the hiking tour (on day 2) and not to go back to Bucharest on day 7 but get dropped off again. would there be a discount?

Can you tell me what time you leave on 5th August. We are on a cruise that arrives into port that day at midday. We'd hope to join your tour after that.

Apologies. I need to know the time your trip departs on 5th August on day 1 as we don't arrive in Bucharest for pickup until midday, so we would need to join you after that. Also can you attach the trip notes, they were not on the message.

Is this just in terms of the duration or are there specific techniques (e.g. climbing) required at points? Do you run this hike over October at all?

This trip is graded as moderate to challenging. Walks on 5 days for an average of 4 to 6 hours, plus two optional walks. There are some steep ascents and descents through forests and rocky mountain paths. This is all hiking there are no technical requirements involved.

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The trekking certainly was very challenging in parts but with such a fantastic guide, he made it all possible, and fun.
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Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
Start point
Calea Bucureştilor 224E, Otopeni 075150, Romania (Otopeni Airport, Arrivals Hall, 20:30)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Minerva)
Optional Activities
- Dinner with tour group (optional)
- Explore Bucharest's Old Town
- Visit National Museum of Romanian History
- Visit Military Museum
- Visit Folk Art Museum
Landmarks
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Old Town
National Museum of Romanian History
Military Museum
Folk Art Museum
Day 2
Bucharest to Sinaia - Bucegi Plateau to Padina Mountain Hut
Bucharest to Sinaia - Bucegi Plateau to Padina Mountain Hut
Meals
Dinner (Simple meal of traditional Romanian fare)
Accommodation
Hut (Piadina Hut)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Bucegi Plateau
- Hiking trek to Padina Mountain Hut (10 kilometres/6.2 miles, approximately 4 hours, moderate grade)
Optional Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Ialomita Cave (approximately 3 kilometres/1.86 miles return walk, approximately 3 kilometres/1.86 miles with ascent and descent of 55 metres/180 feet)
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Bucegi Plateau
Bucegi Mountains
Ialomita Cave
Day 3
Padina Mountain Hut to Moieciu
Padina Mountain Hut to Moieciu
Meals
Dinner (Hot delicious food with local hospitality)
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House)
Included Activities
- Hiking trek from Shepfold Pass to Moieciu (17.5 kilometres/10.9 miles, approximately 6 hours, challenging grade)
Landmarks
Shepfold Pass
Piatra Craiului Mountains
Day 4
Moieciu to Piatra Craiului Mountains
Moieciu to Piatra Craiului Mountains
Accommodation
Hut (Curmatura Hut)
Included Activities
- Hiking trek to Piatra Craiului Mountains and Curmatura Hut (15 kilometres/9.32 miles, 5-6 hours, challenging grade)
Optional Activities
- Visit Bran Castle
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Piatra Craiului National Park
Piatra Craiului Mountains
Day 5
Piatra Craiului Ridge Walk
Piatra Craiului Ridge Walk
Meals
Dinner (Hot meal and refreshments)
Accommodation
Hut (Curmatura Hut)
Included Activities
- Circular ridge walk on Piatra Craiului (7 kilometres/4.35 miles, approximately 4 hours, challenging grade)
Landmarks
Piatra Craiului Ridge
Day 6
Piatra Craiului to Moieciu via Zarnesti Gorge
Piatra Craiului to Moieciu via Zarnesti Gorge
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House)
Included Activities
- Hiking trek through Zarnesti Gorge to Moieciu (15.5 kilometres/9.63 miles, approximately 5 hours, moderate grade)
Landmarks
Zarnesti Gorge
Day 7
Moieciu to Bucharest
Moieciu to Bucharest
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Minerva)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Additional sightseeing
Landmarks
Bucharest
Day 8
Bucharest
Bucharest
End point
Strada General Gheorghe Manu nr 2-4, București 010445, Romania (Hotel Minerva, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport

Landmarks
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Old Town
National Museum of Romanian History
Military Museum
Folk Art Museum

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Bucegi Plateau
Bucegi Mountains
Ialomita Cave

Landmarks
Shepfold Pass
Piatra Craiului Mountains

Landmarks
Bran Castle
Piatra Craiului National Park
Piatra Craiului Mountains

Landmarks
Piatra Craiului Ridge

Landmarks
Zarnesti Gorge

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Bucharest

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Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport

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Hotel Minerva
Hotel 3*
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Piadina Hut
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Robert4.5•June 2023
Getting to know the other tour participants and our tour leader.
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Andrew3.8•July 2023
Visit to the the lalomitei caves. Piatra Craiulu1. The walking is rated as ‘moderate and challenging’. I am a fit 63...
Visit to the the lalomitei caves. Piatra Craiulu1. The walking is rated as ‘moderate and challenging’. I am a fit 63 year old, I run and hillwalk regularly: overall, I rate it unequivocally as challenging. The length of the walks indicated in the itinerary (4-6 hrs) was usually an underestimate by 2 hrs. This was not a reflection on the pace of our group – I can’t imagine another group managing a quicker pace. Some of the group would have preferred a slightly slower pace, not primarily because of fitness, but in order to better appreciate the superb landscapes. This was not on offer. 2. One of the walks involves descending 300m on a continual, steep scree. It would have been very difficult without using at least one walking pole – I think this should be made clearer in the trip notes. 3. Participants need to bring a rucksack large enough to carry clothing and other belongings (incl severe bad weather gear) for two successive overnight stays plus enough food for three lunches and 2 litres of water. It is easy to underestimate the volume and weight implications of this. i ridge walkShow more
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Clara4.0•July 2023
I liked the pre travel arrangement with the gateway, timely instruction and also the group size.
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Jon4.8•July 2023
Staying in the mountain huts ; the climb to ridgeway and mountain summit on day 4.
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Jo4.5•August 2023
The variety of the walks was great - something different every day. Our Tour Leader was excellent and did a really...
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Eleanor4.2•August 2023
Beautiful mountain scenery, an excellent guide who was knowledgeable and engaging, and a great group of fellow...
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Ian3.7•September 2023
Peles castle was awesome. The scenery varied with great views when the weather allowed.
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Andrew4.5•September 2023
The top highlight of my trip was the hike along Piatra Craiului ridge - a tough day which I would never have...
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Jonathan4.5•October 2023
Reaching the summit on the trans-alpine walk and the ridge walk
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Barry3.7•October 2023
The ridge walk, once walking on top of the ridge.
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Jon
Asked on March 8th, 2026
As a solo traveler I like to join with groups so as to enhance my experience. Do you have groups that are open to join?
Group size
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2026
  We have a group trip 12-19 SEPT 2026 that you may join.
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Brenda
Asked on April 23rd, 2025
I am interested in this tour for two people, but we can only go from July 22-30. I see that you don't have a tour then, but I was wondering if you know that two people are interested if you might want to do the tour then, too, or whether we could plan the tour for just the two of us?
Group size
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2025
  Explore specialises in small group tours and would love to find one that accommodated your preferences for you. However, we do not offer private tailormade trips. If you are flexible on the country, we do have some trips that explore countries close by with just as beautiful landscapes and amazing culture to learn about with departure dates close to your preferred dates: Highlights of Albania - July 19th - 29th 2025, Baltic Capital Cities - July 19th - 26th 2025
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Graham
Asked on January 30th, 2025
Is the price for a single traveller?
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Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
  the price for a single traveller on our TTA Walking Romania - Transylvanian Alps Trek 31 May 2025 is either AUD2300 to share a twin room with another lady - or AUD 2570 for a single room. However we have currently sold our allocation of single rooms - so if you did want a single room we would need to get one requested with our ground agent.
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  Graham
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Because of a trip planned the previous week my flight to Bucharest would not arrive until 00.50 (after midnight) on Sunday 22nd June. Is it possible to arrive and check in to the Hotel at around 02.00 on Sunday 22nd? I am happy to room share with another lady or pay single supplement.
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
  There is no problem if you have a later flight and miss the welcome meeting on day one. We can still arrange an arrival transfer with your flight details. We do have an early start the next morning though just so you are aware for the drive to the Sinaia so I would be a little concerned this is very tiring for you!
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Sonia
Asked on July 5th, 2024
can you tell me how old the people are that take the tour saturday3 august - 10 august?
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  Sonia
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  I want to book the Transylvanian alps tour starting august 3. since i am exploring Romania by campervan I was curious to know if I can join the group at the actual start of the hiking tour (on day 2) and not to go back to Bucharest on day 7 but get dropped off again. would there be a discount?
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
  We have 13 people booked now and the age is: 3 people in their 40's, 8 people in their 50's and 2 people in their 60's.
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Megan
Asked on February 11th, 2023
Can you tell me what time you leave on 5th August. We are on a cruise that arrives into port that day at midday. We'd hope to join your tour after that.
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  Megan
  Traveler•Written February 2023
  Apologies. I need to know the time your trip departs on 5th August on day 1 as we don't arrive in Bucharest for pickup until midday, so we would need to join you after that. Also can you attach the trip notes, they were not on the message.
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2023
  On day 1 you can join at any time so your cruise arriving at midday is fine. There is only the one transfer from the airport to Sinaia and this is at 8.45 from Bucharest airport.
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Alexis
Asked on June 29th, 2022
Is this just in terms of the duration or are there specific techniques (e.g. climbing) required at points? Do you run this hike over October at all?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2022
  This trip is graded as moderate to challenging. Walks on 5 days for an average of 4 to 6 hours, plus two optional walks. There are some steep ascents and descents through forests and rocky mountain paths. This is all hiking there are no technical requirements involved.

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