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Transylvania - Walking in the Carpathians
Transylvania
Romania
Transylvania, known through Bram Stokers ‘Dracula’ and Patrick Fermors ‘Castles of Transylvania’ is one of the mysterious landscapes of Europe. The Carpathian Mountains, with their unique combination of history, legends, scenery and wildlife are still undiscovered. The remote mountains and forests of the Carpathians contain the highest population of bears, lynx and wolves in Europe. You walk in three mountains. Posavarul, Bucegi and Piatra Craiului. You will pass idyllic alms with shepherds huts scattered around, walk through mountain villages, still unspoiled, and enjoy splendid mountain views.
You visit the castles of Bran and Risnov, as well as the medieval fortified German/Saxonian town of Kronstadt/Brasov.
- An ornithologists dream
- Abundant Carpathian flora
- Spectacular views and landscapes
- Wildlife (chamois, deer)
- Transylvanian castles: Risnov and Bran (Dracula-) castle
- Medieval Brasov/Kronstadt
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Walking Tour
Meeting:
Brasov
Airport:
Bucharest
Transfer:
Brasov Train Station (not included- take a taxi)
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Rates and Dates for 2010 | 2011
Rates include:
7 nights acommodation in ***guesthouses/hotels (all rooms with private facilities) with breakfast, 4 evening meals, luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation, telefon contact, route descriptions, walking maps.
| A | 2010 | 8 day trip | 8d / 7n | €550 | $730 |
| Single supplement | €150 | $200 |
Transfer Option:
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2010
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Transfer from Brasov hotel is included
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Arrival can be any day of the week duriong the season.
Rates do not include:
Some meals. Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov and transfer from end of the walks to Brasov or Bucharest.
Day1: Individual arrival Brasov
Arrival Brasov (train from Bucharest or taxi from airport). Stroll
around the beautiful town square, surrounded by Renaissance and Baroque
patrician buildings. In the evening, you may attend an organ concert and have
diner on the historic square. (An additional night in Brasov to visit medieval
Sighisoara - UNESCO World Heritage – is recommended.) Overnight in the center of
Brasov.
Day 2: Brasov – Rasnov 4.5 h
Most of the day you walk through forests where you may meet foxes and
squirrels. You may visit the Risnov cave and then Rasnov castle or Rosenau as it
was called by its founders, the Teutonic knights. This is the area of the movie
‘Cold Mountains’. From the ramparts, you will have spectacular panoramic
mountain views to the Bucegi, Postavarul and Piatra Craiului mountains. Over
night in Risnov.
Day 3: Rasnov – Bran (Dracula castle) 5.5 h
Walk under the Bucegi to Sohodol. On your way, you may see honey
buzzards and Lesser Spotted Eagles. From Sohodol with astounding views of the
Piatra Craiului massif and beautiful meadows and pastures, you walk down to
Bran. Visit Dracula castle. It served as backstage for Roman Polanskis film
‘Dance of the Vampires’ and in former years the Romanian Queen Mary of
Hohenzollern, the Granddaughter of Queen Victoria, as refuge and Salon. Over
night in Bran
Day 4: Bran – Moieciu: 5 h
Walk in the Bucegi with splendid views to the Craiului Mountains,
first to the mountain village of Simon, known for its special smoked cheese.
From Simon you walk to Moieciu village. Over night in Moeciu.
Day 5: Moieciu – Magura 5 ½ h
From Moeciu walk to the shepherd village of Fundata, then towards the
Piatra Craiului massif, the ‘Kings stone’ until you reach Magura. On your way
you may see orchids, gentians, campanulas and endemic flowers like the
‘Carpathian Iris Little farms are scattered around over beautiful alpine
pastures and meadows covered with wildflowers. You will stay two nights in this
most beautiful surroundings.
Day 6: Roundwalk Magura 3 h
Round walk with spectacular views to the Postavarul, Bucegi, Piatra
Craiului and the distant Iezer mountains. On your way you may visit the ‘Pestera
Liliecilor’, the bats cave (torch necessary).
Day 7: Magura – Zarnesti 5 h
Walk to the rustic Curmatura mountain hut where you may have a drink, then
walk through the spectacular Prapastiile Zarnestilor gorge to Zarnesti, You may
see wall creeper, alpine swift and with some luck the tricky three toed wood
pecker. Zarnesti once was made famous through a “Large Carnivore Project’. In
the evening, you may watch a video about the ‘Wolfs project’ and the ‘Piatra
Craiului National Park’. Overnight in a welcoming guesthouse in Zarnesti.
Day 8: Departure.
You may take the train or a taxi to Brasov and then depart to Bucharest.
Additional days in Brasov are recommended. Worthwhile visiting is the medieval
town castle of Sighisoara (UNESCO World Heritage), which you can reach by train
from Brasov.
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Meeting:
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Brasov
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Airport:
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Bucharest
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Transfer:
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Brasov Train Station (not included- take a taxi)
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Level:
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 Easy to Moderate
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Moderate
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Participants:
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Min
2
participants
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passports Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except: (a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Visa. more
The climate in Romania is continental temperate with the average temperature in the summer of 22- 24 *C (it can sometimes get up to 35 *C especially in the South).
Annual rainfall all over the country is 677 mm, 1000 mm in the mountains. Due to the continental influences from the East, the summers can be dry with more rain in the mountains.
In the mountains, the weather is cooler, more favorable for walking. The annual average temperatures are 0- 6 C in the (high) mountains, 7- 8 C in the extra mountain areas. The hottest month is July with an average of 18- 19 *C (12- 16 *C in the mountains). Strong winds and storms are rare in the summer, they occur sometimes in the mountains during late autumn.
Bucharest, being situated in the South of the country, is hotter.
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Walking boots and
walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), rucksack/day pack, warm
pullover/jumper, waterproofs, water bottle, insect repellent, sunglasses, sun
hat, sun block/cream, compass, torch, mobile phone, container for sandwiches and
a first-aid kit.
Note: You should have your luggage
packed and ready to be transported by 9.30 in the morning.
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Hidden Trails Travel Documents and Trip
Voucher (contains important local tour contact info.) |
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Flight tickets |
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Passport |
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Visa (check with your consulate) |
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Walking Gear
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Walking Boots and Socks (with a change of
socks in rucksack) |
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Rucksack/day pack |
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Warm pullover/jumper |
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Waterproofs |
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Water bottle |
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Insect repellent |
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Sunglasses |
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Sun Hat |
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Sun block/cream |
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Compass |
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Torch |
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Mobile Phone |
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Container for sandwiches |
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First Aid Kit |
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Towel and small bar of soap |
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Personal Toiletries |
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Personal medications |
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Sore cream (for an emergency) |
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Adapter for electric appliances |
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Camera and extra film or batteries |
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Accommodations will be in 3 and 4 star hotels and guesthouses along the route.
Sample lodgings:
Brasov (night 1) Hotel Apollonia
Rasnov (night 2) Pensiunea ‘Casa Rasnoveana’
Bran (night 3) Pensiunea Ana
Moeciu de Sus (night 4) Pensiunea ‘Vlahia Inn’
Magura (nights 5, 6) Pensiunea Mosorel
Zarnesti (night 7) Pensiunea Mosorel
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Horses:
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Pace:
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Moderate
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Riders:
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Min
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Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following lengths of visit:
(a) nationals of EU countries for a three-month period (those intending to stay for a longer period than three months must apply for a registration certificate issued by the Romanian Authority for Aliens);
(b) 2. nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for touristic stays of up to three months.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No/2 |
| Canadian |
No/2 |
| USA |
No/2 |
| Other EU |
No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
No |
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Hermannstaedter Reisen
strada Xenopol 20 550 159 Sibiu, Romania
Work phone :
Home phone :
Mobile :
Email : hermannstaedter_reisen@yahoo.de
Skype :
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Hermannstaedter Reisen
strada Xenopol 20 550 159 Sibiu, . Romania
Work phone : (+40) (0) 269 212289
Home phone : +49 7483 912684
Mobile :
Email : hermannstaedter_reisen@yahoo.de
Skype :
Website :
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Transylvania - Walking in the Carpathians
Tour Code:
ZZ-HKRM02
8 days /
7 nights
~$730.00
Dates: May to Sept
Trip Rating :
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Airport:
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