Transylvania Winter Walk & Snowshoe
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4.5
Based on 17 Reviews
- COVID-19protected
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 8 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7618
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- Operated in English
- Starts Magura, Romania
- Ends Magura, Romania +3
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Experience the serene beauty of the Carpathian Mountains in winter
- Look for wolf and bear tracks in the snow
- Visit Bran Castle, Dracula's home
- Enjoy the warm hospitality of the local people
- Walk through the Prapastiile Zarnestilor Canyon, formed during the Jurassic period
Start and end in Magura, the tour "Transylvania Winter Walk & Snowshoe" is a guided winter adventure trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Magura, Villa Hermani and Bran Castle in Romania. "Transylvania Winter Walk & Snowshoe" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Transylvania – the name alone conjures images of craggy mountains, gothic castles, horse-drawn carts and forests filled with hibernating bears. The reality is not that far off. Crisp winters add an extra dimension to this small corner of Europe as snow blankets the pastures, farmsteads and woodlands. Spend a week exploring this region, hiking or snowshoeing to small villages, into gorges, through valleys and up mountains as we also take time to visit a local bear sanctuary and, of course, one of the most famous castles in the world, Bran Castle, the fictional home of Dracula.
From our comfortable guesthouse in the small village of Magura, we head out to uncover the region’s treasures on foot. Snow conditions will dictate whether we hike or snowshoe; either way, we get into the wilderness. On our travels, we meet local people who still live a traditional lifestyle, learn about the regional folklore and history, enjoy the mountain scenery and, with a bit of luck, see traces of the local wildlife including wolf or bear prints in the snow.
Transylvania – the name alone conjures images of craggy mountains, gothic castles, horse-drawn carts and forests filled with hibernating bears. The reality is not that far off. Crisp winters add an extra dimension to this small corner of Europe as snow blankets the pastures, farmsteads and woodlands. Spend a week exploring this region, hiking or snowshoeing to small villages, into gorges, through valleys and up mountains as we also take time to visit a local bear sanctuary and, of course, one of the most famous castles in the world, Bran Castle, the fictional home of Dracula.
From our comfortable guesthouse in the small village of Magura, we head out to uncover the region’s treasures on foot. Snow conditions will dictate whether we hike or snowshoe; either way, we get into the wilderness. On our travels, we meet local people who still live a traditional lifestyle, learn about the regional folklore and history, enjoy the mountain scenery and, with a bit of luck, see traces of the local wildlife including wolf or bear prints in the snow.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Magura, Transylvania
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Day 2: Walk to a local bat cave and the village of Pestera
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Day 3: Explore Kalibash villages
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Day 4: Snowshoe or walk between Piatra Craiului and Bucegi mountains
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Day 5: Visit Libearty bear sanctuary, the village of Vulcan and Brasov
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Day 6: Walk to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's castle
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Day 7: Snowshoe through Zarnesti Canyon to Piatra Craiului Mountains
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Day 8: End Magura, Transylvania
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners
Transport
- Free group arrival and departure transfers available
Others
- Snowshoes and poles provided
- Travel insurance
- Visas and vaccinations
- Single supplement
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 17 reviews
A great week, despite very little snow.
The most beautiful views I have ever seen...
Snowshoeing in Transylvania
A great intro to snow-shoeing in a really beautiful place
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5 - Excellent
I'm just back from this trip, and had a great time. The trip was full, with 16 people, and everyone was lovely. Villa Hermani is a great small hotel, and the food is excellent. Katharine and Herman are lovely hosts, and their... Read more
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5 - Excellent
... and I've been to Canada, so that says a lot.Our group was extremely lucky with the weather. You basically walk up and down mountains every day, nothing interesting about that. It is the weather that controls what the views... Read more
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5 - Excellent
This was my first snowshoeing holiday and despite being a bit apprehensive beforehand I absolutely loved it. Everything combined to make it a fantastic holiday - a get away location in the middle of the national park, a very... Read more
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5 - Excellent
A great intro to snow-shoeing in a really beautiful place, with 'warm up days' to learn how to do it.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Transylvania Winter Walk & Snowshoe tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 21 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceTransylvania Winter Walk & Snowshoe tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Transylvania Winter Walk & Snowshoe tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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