7-Day Ceahlau Mountains Trek from Oradea Cluj or Brasov
Highlights
Brasov, Cluj Napoca, Oradea
nature, trekking, backpacking
Group Tour
7 Days
Medium
English, 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.
What's Included
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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.
Price
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