Romania · MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS IN BUCHAREST
The 15 mountain getaways in Bucharest below are ordered on merit, with the price, the length of the day and the kind of traveller each one suits.
Bucharest to Sinaia, Bran, and Brașov in 12 hours, with Peleș Castle, Dracula lore, and a medieval city day plan.
“A great trip and a perfect guide! Thanks from Kornelka and her family :)”
Carpathian snowmobiles with Peles Castle and Sinaia from Bucharest, English guide, 1-hour shared ride, and bottled water.
“Booked this tour for my boyfriends birthday. It was good fun! Slight miscommunication with the guide who took us out on the snowmobiles as he doesn’t speak English, but Vlad rectified. Would recommend the tour. Only criticism would be to have a circular route as opposed to driving the same route there and back. But all in all, good fun!”
One day from Bucharest combining Transylvanian village life, Peles Castle, Paltinu Lake, and a gondola ride to 2100m in Sinaia.
“Guide was very knowledgeable of the history and origins of what we saw. The itinerary was flexible as far as how much time we spent at each stop. Vlad was very concerned that we enjoyed the tour.”
Private hike from Bucharest to Bucegi Mountains, with Zănoaga Gorge, Seven Springs waterfall and Scropoasa Lake, plus snacks and pickup.
“The day we went we drove through thick fog and arrived in a downpour. Alex offered to drive us to the lake and waterfalls rather than hike in the rain. We were dead set on hiking so we hiked. The hike is moderately challenging and through a beautiful forest along the gorge. The color of the lake, even in the rain, was beautiful. We then hiked to the waterfall which was truly beautiful. Alex provided a wonderful lunch and snacks along the way. He filled us in on information about the area. As we returned on the hike the sun came out to warm us up and give us a…”
ATV in the Carpathian Mountains plus Bran and Peles Castles from Bucharest, with hotel pickup, small groups, and a 10 to 12 hour day.
“We had the pleasure to go with Vlad. He was very informative, great at english and very helpful! He also altered the tour just to our liking, and we had the pleasure to do what we wanted, and not follow a strict daily plan.”
Private Carpathian castles from Bucharest: Peles, Sinaia, Bran or Prejmer, plus Brasov. WiFi car and pickup for small groups.
“Just returned from our day trip. Pavel was very helpful and make the best to have a good day even if we were travelling during a busy period and with young kids (6 & 10) . Pavel was very knowledgable both for the journey and especially the hRead more”
Private 5-day 4x4 off-road adventure from Bucharest, through Bucegi, Bran and Brasov, with wildlife and sheepfold cheese.
“We had a wonderful trip (8 days) through Romania. Perfect organisation and accompaniment. Very professional and everything to make sure we had a fantastic trip. The guide Chris put all his effort in giving us an unforgettable time.”
Bucharest to Slanic Salt Mine and Carpathian villages in 8 hours. Explore Europe's biggest salt mine, meet local families.
“It was great from start to finish The guide was very nice and with a lot of knowledge on every subject”
Slanic Salt Museum and Carpathian fortified churches from Bucharest on a private day tour with pickup, water, and English.
“Our guide is the reason we loved this trip. He went out of his way to get a reservation for us to see the Parliament which we though we didn't have time for. The salt mine is interesting and seeing the Carpathian Mountains we nice too.”
From Bucharest to the Carpathians for Peles Castle plus a shared 1-hour snowmobile, ATV, or buggy ride near Azuga.
“It was a fantastic experience 100% worth it. All the guys was so kind and helpful. Also its one of the best things you can do in Bucharest in winter time.”
Private winter adventure from Bucharest to Azuga for snowmobile or ATV, plus Peleș Castle panoramic visit and optional cable car.
“I ragazzi sono stati gentilissimi, ci hanno accompagnato nel posto e ci hanno fatto passare una bellissima giornata, in più abbiamo avuto un problema con i documenti e subito si sono impegnati per risolverlo FANTASTICI♥️”
Bucegi Natural Park 4x4 day trip from Bucharest, small group, free park entry, hotel pickup, bottled water, and English guide stories.
“The trip was amazing, the drivers made the trip exactly as we requested, went into places that amazed me and my family, this is not the first jeep tour I had but certainly it was the best”
8 days of guided hikes through Transylvanian village pensions, with Bran Castle and Piatra Craiului. Pickup from Bucharest, meals included.
“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!”
Two days in the Romanian Carpathians by private 4x4, with bears, Bran Castle, Brasov, and caves, plus hotel night near Predeal or Brasov.
“Amazing experience. Just wish we had more time as I would've liked to have taken more photos and had longer walks around but a good tour for those with time restrictions.”
Private ATV adrenaline race near Comarnic in Romania, with hotel pickup, English guide, and Carpathian mountain fun plus optional ATV rental.
“I recently embarked on an unforgettable ATV adventure through the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains, and I can’t rave enough about the experience—especially with our phenomenal guide, Romeo! From start to finish, this tour was a perfect blend of adrenaline, natural beauty, and expert guidance that left me eager to book again.”
Castles and bears, salt and water — the country sorted by the kind of day it makes.
