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Walk in the Carpathian Mountains Self Guided

8 days
From Zarnesti to Bran
5.0
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 2

    Bucharest to Zarnesti

    Start point
    Gara de Nord, Piața Gării de Nord nr. 1-3, București, Bucureşti, Romania (inside the North Train Station, by McDonalds, 13:00)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Train transfer from Bucharest North Station to Brasov
    • Train transfer from Brasov to Zarnesti

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Brasov to visit the medieval city
    Landmarks
    Bucharest North Train Station
    Brasov
  2. Day 3

    Piatra Craiului Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike in Piatra Craiului mountains to Curmatura mountain hut
    • Cross Zarnesti gorges
    Landmarks
    Piatra Craiului Mountains
    Zarnesti Gorges
    Curmatura Mountain Hut
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  3. Day 4

    Zarnesti to Bran Castle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Bran Castle
    • Visit Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  4. Day 5

    Piatra Craiului National Park to Traditional Mountain Village

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided trek in Piatra Craiului National Park
    • Cross through mountain pastures and sheepfolds
    Landmarks
    Piatra Craiului National Park
  5. Day 6

    Traditional Villages to Bucegi Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Easy guided hike through scattered villages
    • Explore traditional mountain villages at the foot of Bucegi mountains
    Landmarks
    Bucegi Mountains
  6. Day 7

    Bucegi Massif Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike toward Bucegi massif with views of Piatra Craiului crest

    Optional Activities

    • Shorter alternative hike (4 hours, 12km, +400m, -700m)
    Landmarks
    Bucegi Massif
    Piatra Craiului Crest
  7. Day 8

    Gutanu Meadow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike along Gutanu meadow
    • Trek along vertical walls of Bucegi crest
    • Optional cheese tasting with local shepherds (June onwards)
    Landmarks
    Gutanu Meadow
    Bucegi Crest
  8. Days 1 - 8

    Return to Bucharest

    End point
    Gara de Nord, Piața Gării de Nord nr. 1-3, București, Bucureşti, Romania (when you return from Brasov in the North Train Station)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer from accommodation to Brasov
    • Train transfer from Brasov to Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Optional stop in Rasnov to visit the fortress (approximately 1 hour stop) - 15€ for 3 people
    Landmarks
    Rasnov Fortress
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    Nice vacation. Very nice hosts. Delicious meals. Great views. Good challenge. Would have been nice to include some...
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    Alison

    Asked on October 7th, 2025

    Is there any minimum number of people in a group required ? Or a group consisting 2 persons is OK as well ? Pricing per person ? Does it depend on chosen hiking season ? Or is flat no matter season/month ?

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    • Romania ActiveOperatorWritten October 2025

      This is not a group tour, so we can organize it even for 2 persons and the rate is the same, regardless of the season. We do not recommend it for single travellers, though.

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      Alison

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      What is the pricing per person ?

    • Romania ActiveOperatorWritten October 2025

      For the Carpathian Mountains and Castles - self-guided walk (8 days / 7 nights) the price is currently 815 €/ person. However, we are now updating the rates for 2026, and we expect an increase of approx 10%. We have other self-guided tours as well, which are shorter (5d or 6d) and we can also create a costumed trip just for you, depending on what you are looking for.

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    Nathan

    Asked on April 23rd, 2025

    I was wondering if this tour is still available? I would be interested in this for the end of July if that's an option.

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    • Romania ActiveOperatorWritten April 2025

      For the self-guided walking tour, we can schedule it whenever you like, if the accommodations confirm availability then! In order to make the availability requests, I will need to have exact dates from you. Can you tell me when exactly in July you would like to arrive and depart?

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