3-day Hiking & Wildlife Trip in the Wild Carpathians

What you need to know about this wildlife hiking trip in Romania:

• IMPORTANT: due to the cabin's LIMITED places (6 beds) and VERY HIGH demand, please book in advance as soon as you can and keep your dates flexible in case we have trips already scheduled
• PERIOD: Trip runs ONLY from 1 July - 30 Oct. This is a small group trip for people who love nature, mountaineering & want to see animals in the wild
• INCLUDED: transport with 4x4 vehicle from Rucar, 2 nights accommodation at the cabin, all meals, hiking guidance and wildlife observation with a specialized guide. Trip can be extended with 1d/1n
• FACILITIES: You'll stay in a specially-built mountain wood cabin with a basic kitchen, bunk beds, outdoor dry toilet. No running water or electricity. We provide sleeping bags on cots but you need to bring sleeping bag liner (or rent from us)
• ATTENTION: Hiking in the area requires a good physical condition (medium to high difficulty). Routes will be agreed on the spot depending on weather, your fitness and preferences.
• LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCTS: Don't worry about food - the guide will prepare meals with delicious, locally-sourced products and ingredients. Drinks included also!
• WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: The trip is organised by a Romanian non-profit organisation for wildlife conservation in a non-tourist area. All funds will support their work!
• This is NOT a touristic area and there are no shops or guesthouses in the area. No roads either. This is complete wilderness! Please read next page for more info
• IMPORTANT: due to high demand for this trip, limited spots in the cabin and complex logistics of this trip, our partner will ask you to pay the full cost of the trip after your booking is confirmed. The full amount is refundable if you cancel 30 days before the tour.
• STARTING POINT: Rucar at 13:00 (Arges county, 70km from Brasov) or Brasov (transfer on request for extra 100 Euro 2-way).

Additional information

Transfers from Brasov, OTP Airport, Bucharest or Sibiu available at extra cost on booking page.

NECESSARY EQUIPMENT: Hiking/outdoor clothing and footwear according to season and weather in the mountains at high altitudes (usually cold); Day backpack (min. 35L); Warm clothes (it might be very chilly in the morning and late evening); Rain jacket; Sun hat/sunglasses; Headlamp or torch, batteries; Mosquito spray (optional)

The hide is an Eco-friendly, wooden building with rustic design. It has bunk beds for sleeping bags; a Kitchenette; Towels; Rustic fireplace; Outdoor toilets; Large windows for wildlife watching and wildlife photography; Binoculars; Fresh air, tranquillity and great company!

There is NO Wi-fi, Electricity, Running water or Shower

Large trolleys and bags will be left in the car as they CANNOT be taken up to the cabin. Please bring a backpack to take the essentials with you to the cabin. You will be escorted by a mountain guide at all times during your trip.

Wildlife observation in safe conditions, but spotting animals is not guaranteed - nature cannot be controlled.

10% deposit of the tour price will be paid when booking. Balance will be paid right after your booking is confirmed.

Price fully refundable if you cancel with up to 30 days before the trip or 50% if 15 days before. Not refundable after that.