Apuseni Experience - 8 days

Starting point:

Sibiu International Airport, Romania

Duration:

8 days/7 nights 

• 2 days inbound/outbound flights into Romania
• 4 days of Moderate difficulty trekking; maximum 5-6 hours per day
• 2 days visiting main towns/touristic objectives in the area

Level of difficulty:

Moderate - Strenuous in places

Accommodation choices:

Hotel/ Bed and Breakfast/ Chalet/ Tent

Description of the trip:

Apuseni Mountains, which form part of the Carpathians, lie in the Central Western region of Romania, relatively close to the border with Hungary. The landscape varies from alpine meadowland to densely wooded forests, rich in wild vegetation where the moss, lichen and fern lay a green cover over the land. The most fascinating in this plateau is the karst landscape where the rivers eroded limestones to create the caves that appear every few steps wherever you go.

This trip is about exploring underground activities in both natural caves and mine environments, ranging from purely recreational trekking days to a more adventurous trails. We will be on foot, on mountain trails, for the best part of each trekking day and some of the trails can be steep and rocky in places. As such, this tour is suitable for people with an average to good level of fitness and a love of walking in the mountains.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Meals can be a mix of traditional Romanian meals and more 'westernised' food. Lunches will be mostly picnics during the trekking days, but you may opt for an indoor meal on occasion.

On the trekking days we advise to carry a day pack with sandwiches for lunch. The weather conditions may be unpredictable, therefore it is advisable to have a waterproof jacket with you at all the times.