Full Day 4x4 Tour in the Eastern Carpathians
Discover the natural wonders and remote villages of Romania on an eight-hour 4x4 tour. The itinerary can be completely customized based on your interests. Your private vehicle allows you to traverse dense forests and mountain roads with ease. Enjoy a leisurely hike up to Ecem Peak (1707 m) with your private guide. Later, drive to quaint villages well off the beaten tourist path to get a glimpse at true Romanian culture. For lunch you can choose between picnic in nature or freshly baked trout in a remote mountainous village. Optionally, you can enjoy a guided WWI and WWII battlefield tour, a self drive experience assisted by our guide on some parts where the terrain is not too difficult or an adrenaline pumping via ferrata tour in the Bicaz Gorges.
- Customize the itinerary based on your interests
- Reach remote destinations by a private 4x4
- Immerse yourself in Romanian nature and culture
- Enjoy the exclusivity of a private guide
Options
Extended with Via Ferrata Tour
Via Ferrata Tour in the Bicaz: Experience the thrill of rock climbing with a 1-1.5 h via ferrata adventure on the rocky walls of the Kiscohard Massif.
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day 4x4 Tour in the Eastern Carpathians
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Your adventure tour starts in Miercurea Ciuc where your guide awaits you to set off with a 4x4 vehicle into the mountains and forests of the Eastern Carpathians. Before starting your off-road experience, you ride half an hour along the villages of the Ciuc Basin until the last village where the wilderness trails of the Ciuc Mountains begin. Please note: The guide's knowledge of the region and weather allows him to adapt the daily routes depending on local conditions. The following is an illustration of the likely itinerary but local conditions may dictate that the order of the itinerary needs to be changed, always with your best interests in mind.
First you ride up to the bare ridge of the Naskalat Mountains, then your guide will drive you to one of the best belvedere points of the mountain, close to the 1553 high mountain top. Those who opted for a sunrise departure, they can enjoy spectacular sunrise views from this spot in case of clear weather.
After 2-2.5 h ride following the forest roads going along the Naskalat ridge and through the dense forests surrounding Tarcau Glade, you get to the border of the Bicaz Gorges – Hasmas National Park. Here you can have picnic from local products and optionally go on a 2-3 hour easy trekking tour to the top of the 1707 m high Ecem Peak. From the craggy ridge of the Ecem Mountains you can enjoy the silence and a great panorama over the surrounding mountains. When you get back to the car, continue your trip riding on remote forest routes and through mountain traditional areas to the small dispersed village of Haromkut.
Inclusions
- Bilingual local driver/guide during the whole itinerary
- Sunrise departure option: you can enjoy the first rays of the sun from the top of the Naskalat Mt.
- Meals as specified in the description
- Private round-trip transport by a 4wd car from Miercurea Ciuc (100 km from Sighisoara, 103 km from Brasov)
- The extension of via ferrata tour if selected at the time of booking
- Hotel pickup and drop-off can be offered on request
- Alcoholic and other refreshing drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Dress warmly: sturdy, waterproof footwear and warm clothing recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for pregnant women & participants with back problems
- The programs can be modified depending on the weather conditions or adding other options.
- Tours can be personalized on request
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick-up from any location (hotel, train station, etc.) in Miercurea Ciuc , Baile Tusnad, Gheorgheni or the Gyimes Valley is included in the price of the tour free of charge. Other locations are available at a surcharge.
