トランシルバニアカルパティア山脈の村落生活-8日間

My wife and I had a wonderful experience. Beginning with the communications with Marian, questions answered quickly and we were given a lot of insight into what we could expect. Our guide, Mihai was incredible. Very knowledgeable, and willing to share his love of Romania. And a great sense of humor. The lodgings were wonderful, even the ones without dogs. And the meals prepared by the owners of these remote guesthouses were fabulous. The hiking itself was through some very beautiful countryside, from villages to peaks with incredible views. Just hard enough to be challenging at times, but all the time needed to take it in and take pictures. We could not be more grateful. Kevin

+5

What made this trip unforgettable: The artful choreography of the journey. Each day unfolded like a new chapter with its own distinct character. One day, I wandered through dramatic gorges, dwarfed by towering limestone walls that revealed millions of years of geological history. Another day led me past quiet farms, where dogs announced my arrival and curious cows watched from the fields. Along the way, farmers raked hay beneath rolling hills, creating scenes that felt lifted straight from a Cézanne painting. On the final day, the trail climbed beside seven waterfalls, each ascent feeling like a step deeper into a hidden world. The warmth of the village communities. What touched me most was the genuine kindness of the people I met. They seemed sincerely invested in making visitors feel welcome, offering generous hospitality despite limited resources and remote conditions. Home-cooked breakfasts, thoughtfully prepared lunch packs, and hearty dinners carried a sense of care that no luxury resort could replicate. The simple village hotels were spotless and comfortable—an appreciated upgrade from the mountain huts and chalets—yet it was the human connection that made each stay memorable. The exceptional support from Active Travel. Throughout the journey, their team was consistently responsive, attentive, and reliable. Whether it was logistics, questions, or unexpected needs, help was always just a message away. Their service combined efficiency with genuine care, earning a well-deserved five-star rating. Having hiked in many remarkable places around the world, I know the feeling of standing before the dramatic peaks of Lofoten or the vast glaciers of Patagonia. The Carpathians offer something different. They do not overwhelm with spectacle; instead, they invite you into a quieter, deeper experience. Days are spent hiking through forests, meadows, and mountain valleys, followed by peaceful evenings in villages untouched by mass tourism. There is no rush to shop, no long list of attractions to check off—only the simple pleasure of walking, observing, and being present. The landscape possesses a gentle, timeless beauty, but it is the thoughtful design of the journey that elevates the experience. Every day reveals a new perspective, a new story, and a new connection to the land. By the end, the Carpathians feel less like a destination and more like a place you were fortunate enough to briefly call home.

+3

We had THE BEST time. I was looking for a tour based in Romania, using local guest houses, walking on trails, paths, forest roads, small roads through villages, and breathtaking scenery. And that's what we got. And every meal was provided. Hiking meals were simple but breakfast and dinner were wonderful, everything so fresh. They limit tours to 10. We were only two which made it our own private tour. Last but not least, our guide was a lifelong Romanian, extremely knowledgeable about the country! We learned so much. Thank you, Active Travel.

Wonderfull journey, wonderful experience, very honest, very professional. Highly recommend!

The afternoon before, we found conflicts with Google’s directions and Dan gave us useful feedback via WhatsApp showing us how to find the exact place…. Google ‘forgot’ to tell us to cross the road. Dan (plus one other tour member) was at the meeting place earlier than arranged, so no commencement time was wasted. There appeared to be an unexpected roadblock which Dan by-passed without any problem and we made reasonable progress to our planned meeting point with the final two tour members near Bran Castle. Dan compared the legends and the facts about Bran Castle and gave any one of us the opportunity to veto the suggestion that we by-pass Bran. We all agreed to go directly to Piatra Craiului Park – part of the incentive to ‘skip’ Bran, was that the ‘time saved’ would allow us a less strenuous hike. Only when we started our hike, were we told that some of the party insisted on the ‘shorter’ hike, as that included the ‘Bat Cave’. It was pointless to argue. Dan kindly ‘introduced’ me to Nordic Hiking Sticks – which really helped me. Along the route, we passed fields, paddocks with farm animals, birds, individual homes, a few local people, a number of building sites and many, many beautiful natural scenes, including the gift of freshly covered snow-peaked mountains and most amazing – the Autumn colours. Dan gave us occasional information – usually as answers to our questions. Beyond his ‘call to duty’, Dan (and some of the others) insisted on helping both of us’ by carrying our jackets, when the air heated up. At no time did I feel that we slowed the pace. If anything, my camera kept me behind many times and I more than made up by hurrying forward. When we reached the area of the Bat Cave, we opted to stay out and enjoyed the lovely scenery and chomping sound of tramping over the fallen leaves. We all returned to our starting point for lunch, which was vegetarian (at least 2 of the 5 tour members are vegetarians) and included a couple of local cheeses. Dan gave a brief explanation about what we ate, then we returned to our points of departure. Using his family structure as an example, Dan told us of the challenges young Romanians have in facing the realities of daily life. Dan was very open to answering personal questions, which added to our understanding.

This trip was exactly as described and expected. Hiking through remote villages with stunning views, lots of animals, and delicious local dinners and palinka at night. I had an incredible time with my guide Alina. She is incredibly passionate about Romania, I learned so much! I recommend this for any nature/travel lover who wants to explore Romania.

I would strongly recommend this trip for a real insight into Romania. Active Travel's brilliant Tour Guide, Charlie Andras, drove us 1,800 kms round Transylvania - highlights were 10 kms walk through rural villages of Magura and Pestera, visiting Biertan, Rimetea, Sighisoara and Sibiu. So many extraordinary images from storks nesting on top of telegraph poles, horses and carts, forested hills, wildflowers and of course spectacular medieval castles.

We had an absolute amazing vacation! Our guide Zsolt was wonderful- he had a great knowledge of the history of Romania and the areas we hiked. The tour of Bran Castle was great fun. The mountains were beatiful and the food was awesome. I would definitely go back!

What an amazing experience! A wonderful trek through Transylvania with our awesome guide Zsolt. Great food, great views, great hiking, and wonderful people to share it with. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough!

This is an awesome trip. The people, the scenery, just wonderful. My guide was great, I am not the most physically active person. Mihai was patience and I made it. He was also very knowledgeable and some of the stories and facts about the places we went very interesting. Hope to go on more tours with Active Travel