Discover Apuseni Mountains, Scarita Summit, Sipote Waterfall and Dumesti Village on this Full-Day Tour
Highlights
Cluj Napoca
nature, trekking, Eco Tourism
Group Tour
1 Day
Challenging
English
Description
Go in search of rare wildflowers, mushrooms, and endemic plants and experience the pristine nature of the Apuseni Mountains on this private tour from Cluj. Travel into the mountains to the village of Posaga de Sus, where you’ll begin an alpine hike through beech forest to Scarita peak, which sits at 1384 meters (4541 feet). Due to the altitude and difficulty of the hike, participants require a moderate fitness level for this tour. Tour suited to those interested in flora and fauna, hiking, and photography. Go at your own pace and ask all the questions you want on this private tour.
Itinerary
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Cluj to Posaga De Jos
Start the trip at 8 a.m. with a pickup from your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca.
Travel a distance of 79 km in 1 h and 30 min until you reach Posaga de Sus.
Begin the hike at Posaga de Sus village, followed by a steep path through a beech forest, which leads to an alpine zone with an exquisite sight of the calcareous, white cliffs.
Pass by some abandoned wood hovels, climb the ridge, and reach the highest peak (Scarita) at 1384 m. The views up here are worth it! You could quickly identify the valley of the Aries river, the Trascaului Mountains at the south and the Muntele Mare plateau. The hiking route will be full of wildflowers, which you will identify. So watch where you step not to curl the flowers. The hike's difficulty is medium, with 6 hours of hiking and 600 metres of elevation. No rock climbing is involved, and no special gear is needed.
In the evening, the guide will take you back to your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca.
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 15 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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