Romania · NATIONAL PARKS
The 10 best national park trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Watch wild Carpathian brown bears from a forest hide near Brașov, with ranger guidance, round-trip transport, and a real chance of seeing foxes.
“Great way to spend an afternoon. We were lucky enough to see 3 different bears and a fox. Great guide and comfortable travel.”
Escape Brașov for a guided Carpathian hike with flexible routes, mountain villages, optional Bran Castle, and practical advice for every fitness level.
“Being winter, my friend and I were the only ones on the tour and were essentially treated to a private guided tour! Our guide Chris allowed us flexibility in essentially designing our own tour and resulted in a lovely, personalised day out! A great way to spend the day exploring the area.”
Review of the private Piatra Craiului hike from Brasov, with trail details, guide tips, costs, difficulty, and advice for booking.
“Passionate and attentive guide; Beautiful panorama at the top”
Review of a private Piatra Craiului hike from Brasov, with Zarnesti Canyon, flexible routes, private transport, guide tips, and practical advice.
“Fantastic day hiking . Paul my guide was excellent , knowledgeable and friendly. The hike was in beautiful mountains with stunning views and the Forrest was amazing too . Would recommend”
Review of a private Piatra Craiului hike from Brasov, with mountain views, Curmătura cabin, Zărnești gorge, costs, gear, and fitness advice.
“I have had zero experience in hiking/trekking. But like me, if you have Radu as your guide, you are in safe hands and great company!”
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.”
Review of a four-day Carpathian trek from Brasov through Bucegi and Piatra Craiului, with mountain villages, local food, guides, and practical tips.
“I made the 4-day active tour as sole client with Bogdan as guide, who picked me up in his car and drove us to Magura. He also delivered me back at my hotel in Brasov at the end of the tour. . The routes followed tracks taking in the Curmatura and Grind huts and the rocky side of Piatra Craiului. I was very pleased with the routes we made although the tracks were often continuously steep in difficult forest trails, equally demanding on leg muscles both up and down. We typically made about 16 km and 600-800 m altitude in 5-7 hours. The weather was cool and occasionally damp. One…”
Hike Piatra Craiului National Park with Spanish guide Nacho, through Zarnesti Gorge to Cabana Curmatura, with mountain views and local stories.
“A great experience, a 10. A very complete and interesting circuit. The mix of culture and nature makes the visit fantasticAuto-translated”
Review of the private Nera Gorge day tour from Timisoara, with turquoise Ochiul Bei Lake, waterfalls, tunnels, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“I recommend a trip to the Nera Gorge-Beușnița National Park to everyone who wants to spend a wonderful day surrounded by nature. The path is easy and effortless. What I liked most were the beautiful turquoise lake, the waterfalls and the delicious lunch towards the end of the tour. Dan is an exceptional guide with a treasure trove of knowledge of history and interesting things from Romania, and he does his job with great enthusiasm and positive energy, as well as humor and a great deal of respect for people and nature. I highly recommend it!”
Trek Piatra Craiului from Brasov, visit Magura and Pestera, sleep in a village guesthouse, and climb to 2,238 meters with a guide.
Pick the kind of Romanian day first, then the tour that runs it.
