The 4 Hiking Tours in Bucharest That Earn Their Price

1.Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Argeș Monastery – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167Our pick

Review of a private Bucharest day trip to Curtea de Argeș, Poenari Fortress, and Vidraru Dam, with mountain views and Vlad the Impaler lore.

“An amazing trip - Fantastic views and great guide. Picked up on time and we visited all the spots on the itenerary plus Victor gave me a tour within the city centre too!”

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2.Private Daytrip Hike to Bucegi Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $300

Review of the private Bucegi Mountains hike from Bucharest, with Zănoaga Gorge, Scropoasa Lake, waterfall views, guide tips, and value advice.

“The day we went we drove through thick fog and arrived in a downpour. Alex offered to drive us to the lake and waterfalls rather than hike in the rain. We were dead set on hiking so we hiked. The hike is moderately challenging and through a beautiful forest along the gorge. The color of the lake, even in the rain, was beautiful. We then hiked to the waterfall which was truly beautiful. Alex provided a wonderful lunch and snacks along the way. He filled us in on information about the area. As we returned on the hike the sun came out to warm us up and give us a…”

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3.Bulgaria -Private Tour – Caves, Waterfalls, Hiking, National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Review of a private Bucharest day trip to Bulgaria’s Ivanovo churches, Krushuna Waterfalls, and Devetashka Cave.

“Victor was one of if not the best guides I have ever encountered. He made the trip outstanding and no one could achieve the level which she performed in making our day one of the best.”

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4.Hike Bulgaria Love Swing, Veliko Tarnovo and Tarevet Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $145Best value

Explore Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Tarnovo, and Bulgaria’s Love Swing on a private day trip from Bucharest with transport included.

“Beware it is a long day! But it is well worth it. Lots of riding in the car but I enjoyed looking at the country side. You will do a bit of hiking but there will be beautiful views. And the little towns ( villages) are very quaint and the people are very nice. We went in November so I guess it’s like a shoulder month so not so much people. And our tour guide ( Andrei) was great.”

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