7-Day Ceahlau Mountains Trek from Oradea
Highlights
Brasov, Cluj Napoca, Oradea
nature, trekking, backpacking
Group Tour
7 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Romanian
Languages
English, French, German, Romanian
Description
Climb the second holy mountain of Orthodox Christianity after Mt. Athos, Ceahlau Mountains, considered by Dacians the nest of Zamolxis God & admire the marvellous landscapes around & feel its mystical vibe! Traverse through Chalet Izvorul Muntelui, Chalet Dochia, visit the Northern Moldavia Monasteries and more in this week-long tour!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Oradea to Bicaz
- Depart Oradea, which is the starting point of the tour.
- Drive to Cluj or Brasov.
- Reach Bicaz.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.
Travel time: around 8 hours.
Journey by bus.
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Day 2: Bicaz
- In Bicaz, go on a boat ride on Lake Bicaz.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet depending on the weather conditions
Travel time: around 5 hours.
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Day 3: Bicaz to Chalet Izvorul Muntelui
- Depart Bicaz.
- Trek up to Chalet Izvorul Muntelui.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.
Travel time: around 2 hours.
Level difference: around 400 meters.
Altitudes: 430 m Lake Bicaz, Chalet Izvorul Muntelui 800 m.
Travel distance: around 7 km.
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Day 4: Chalet Izvorul Muntelui to Chalet Dochia
- Depart Chalet Izvorul Muntelui.
- Trek till you reach Chalet Dochia.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.
Travel time: around 5 hours.
Level difference: around 1000 meters.
Altitudes: 800 m Chalet Izvorul Muntelui, 1800 m Chalet Dochia.
Travel Distance: around 10 km.
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Day 5: Chalet Dochia to Durau
- Depart Chalet Dochia.
- Reach Waterfall Duruitoarea.
- Trek down to Durau.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.
Travel time: around 3 hours.
Level difference: 1,070 m.
Altitudes: Chalet Dochia 1,800 m, Waterfall Duruitoarea 1,270 m, Durau 800 m.
Travel distance: around 10 km.
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Day 6: Sightseeing
- Visit Northern Moldavia Monasteries, Voronet, Agapia, Sucevita, Varatec, Putna, Moldovita and Arbore.
Overnight stay in a tent or chalet depending on the weather conditions.
Journey by bus.
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Day 7: Departure
- Depart Durau.
- Reach Cluj.
- Return to Brasov or Oradea.
End of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.