
Eastern Carpathians Full Day 4x4 Tour
Pickup included
Included in the price in the surroundings of Miercurea Ciuc or available on request for other locationsExperience
- Get off the beaten track and explore the Eastern Carpathians in a 4x4 vehicle
- Challenge yourself on remote forest roads
- Taste local products and cuisine
- Hike in the Bicaz Gorges - Hasmas National Park
- Choice of morning or dawn departure
- Get up-close to native wildlife
Your adventure tour starts in Miercurea Ciuc where your guide awaits you to set off with a Suzuki Jimny 4x4 vehicle into the mountains and forests of the Eastern Carpathians. Before starting your off-road experience, ride half an hour along the villages of the Ciuc Basin, until the small village of Csikszentmihaly (Nicolesti) where the wilderness trails of the Ciuc Mountains begin. First, ride up to the bare ridge of the Naskalat Mountains and follow the forest roads going along the ridge. In 2-2.5 hours, get to the border of the Bicaz Gorges – Hasmas National Park - where you'll have a picnic from local products and go on a 2-3 hour easy trekking tour to the top of the 1,707 meter 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. Here you can witness the traditional way of living and taste locally raised fresh trouts served by a local family. In the surroundings of the village you may meet horses, sheep and oxen flocks grazing, guarded by shepherds. From Haromkut, head to the breathtaking Bicaz Gorges riding along the picturesque Bicajel Valley with wooden houses and haystacks, dense forests and small waterfalls. After admiring the massive gorges and a short walk along Red Lake, a 1.5-hour ride follows back to Miercurea Ciuc.
Those who choose the option of via ferrata at the time of the booking, can experience this engineered vertical adventure powered by metal rungs, fixed iron ropes and an aerial bridge. It is totally secure and perfect for those of all experience levels. Strap on your harness and follow the instructions of your guide, conquer your fear of height and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of Red Lake, the surrounding mountain peaks and the Bicaz Gorges from above. With a secured route and all necessary equipment provided, this fully guided tour is a family friendly outing.
- Bilingual local driver/guide
- Private round-trip transportation
- Meals
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
Prepare for the activity
- Hiking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
• Please dress warmly: sturdy, waterproof footwear and warm clothing recommended
• Not recommended for pregnant women and participants with back problems
• The programs can be modified depending on the weather conditions or adding other options
• Tours can be personalized on request
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
From US$ 101.66 per person
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Service | 5.0/5 |
Organization | 5.0/5 |
Value for money | 5.0/5 |
Safety | 5.0/5 |
Product ID: 107188

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