Carpathian Walking & Bears Tour with 132 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Magura, Romania

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Highlights

Explore the wilds of central Romania, home to brown bears, Saxon villages and the Carpathian Mountains

Visit the largest brown bear sanctuary in Europe and opt to join a bear-watching evening with a forester

Hike through the spectacular landscape: meadows, forests and mountain trails

Visit Vlad the Impaler’s Bran Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Enjoy an authentic Carpathian welcome at Villa Hermani in the remote village of Magura

Itinerary

Step into a land of legend and wilderness with Carpathian Walking & Bears, an eight-day wildlife tour designed for seniors eager to explore Romania’s wild heart. Trek through untouched forests, dramatic canyons, and Saxon villages in the Carpathian Mountains, renowned for their dense populations of brown bears, wolves, and lynx. Seek out wildlife, wander the medieval streets of Brasov, and tour the fabled Bran Castle, famously linked to Dracula. The tour’s unique appeal lies in its blend of gentle walking, rich history, and extraordinary wildlife encounters—all in one of Europe’s most pristine regions.

day 1Begin your adventure at Villa Hermani, Magura

Begin your adventure at the family-run guesthouse, Villa Hermani, in the quaint village of Magura within Piatra Craiului National Park.
It is approximately 105mi (170km) from Bucharest Airport and takes around 3hr 30min to reach by road. Therefore, we highly recommend you join the group minibus transfer.
After arrival, your tour leader ensures a big Romanian welcome with a welcome dinner.
Want more time in Bucharest? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

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day 2Hike through meadows to Bran • Explore Bran Castle (optional) – the legendary home of Dracula

day 3Explore the peaceful landscape around Magura • Brown bear watching

day 4Walk to the shepherd village of Sirnea

day 5To Brasov by public transport • Guided tour of the highlights

day 6Visit brown bear sanctuary • Hike to the Saxon village of Vulcan

day 7Hike through alpine pastures to Curmatura Cabin

day 8Adventure ends

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Accommodation

All accommodation: 7 Classic nights (Villa Hermani)

Meals

All breakfasts, five packed lunches and six dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (by minibus) and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

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Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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Itinerary

day 1Begin your adventure at Villa Hermani, Magura

day 2Hike through meadows to Bran • Explore Bran Castle (optional) – the legendary home of Dracula

day 3Explore the peaceful landscape around Magura • Brown bear watching

day 4Walk to the shepherd village of Sirnea

day 5To Brasov by public transport • Guided tour of the highlights

day 6Visit brown bear sanctuary • Hike to the Saxon village of Vulcan

day 7Hike through alpine pastures to Curmatura Cabin

day 8Adventure ends

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Itinerary

day 1Begin your adventure at Villa Hermani, Magura

day 2Hike through meadows to Bran • Explore Bran Castle (optional) – the legendary home of Dracula

day 3Explore the peaceful landscape around Magura • Brown bear watching

day 4Walk to the shepherd village of Sirnea

day 5To Brasov by public transport • Guided tour of the highlights

day 6Visit brown bear sanctuary • Hike to the Saxon village of Vulcan

day 7Hike through alpine pastures to Curmatura Cabin

day 8Adventure ends

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