Carpathian Mountains, Villages, & Castles

Travel back in time to appreciate movie-like castles, quaint villages, and stunning views on this small-group walking tour through the Carpathian Mountains.

Local meals, cozy nights at guesthouses, and walks through traditional villages, all to fully immerse yourself in ancient customs that are still vibrantly alive. See fortresses erected in the 14th century and wander through the secret passages of the “Dracula Castle” to discover hidden mysteries!

In this bucolic country, locals still rely on craftsmanship and have a strong link with nature, so your days here will allow you to learn about their pastoral life. Well-preserved landscapes such as the Piatra Craiului and Bucegi Mountains provide ideal settings for hikes overlooking sheepfolds, green pastures, and woods. Our climb following woodland trails, rich in birdsong, will lull all your senses.

Highlights:
Take a train ride through the Carpathian Mountains
Climb through picturesque woodlands at Piatra Craiului National Park
Explore the famous “Dracula Castle”
Visit a remote cheese house (available through mid-September)
Walk through quaint traditional villages
Walk ridge to ridge walk along the Bucegi mountains
Visit a bear sanctuary
Visit the Vulcan Fortified Church

The total trip length is 8 days: arrival day, 6-days of walking, departure day.

Group Size: 6 required for departure; Max: 14

Departure Dates:
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026: Guaranteed departure

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