Romanian Rural Life Tour: Bran Castle and Bat Cave

This intimate group tour immerses participants in the essence of rural Romanian life. Explore traditional homes, discover the Bat Cave, embark on a hike through the nearby mountain forests, and gain insight into a lifestyle that is gradually fading away.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piatra Craiului National Park - Renowned as one of Romania’s most stunning mountain ranges.
  • Magura - Situated within the Piatra Craiului National Park Mountains in the Southern Carpathians, the villages of Pestera and Magura provide an authentic experience of rural Romanian life. The full-day tour begins in central Brașov, where participants…
What's Included
  • Visit the Bat Cave and the National Park’s oldest guest house
  • Lunch included
  • Personalized experience with a private guide
  • Complimentary pick-up service from Brasov city
  • Comfortable travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Delicious cheese tastings
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Dress warmly: Sturdy and waterproof hiking shoes and warm clothes recommended
  • Route may be changed without notice due to weather conditions
  • Important note about Pestera and Magura Village - in those 2 villages the people never died because of cancer or heart attack - they leave an healthy life: working the land, taking care of animals (sheep and…
Location
Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu"
Bulevardul Eroilor
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael
Sep 28, 2025
Amazing experience!!! - Just posted this on Viator : We completed the tour today. Alina was our guide. The tour was very well organized by Marian from Active Travel and the hike through the mountains was absolutely AMAZING, at an easy pace, accompanied by a lot of detailed explanations by Alina. The nature that we hiked through was varied and having a beautiful day made it even more breathtaking!!! The 3 course lunch that was offered at the end of the hike was at an extremely beautiful guest house. It was beyond exceptional-tasty, varied, plentiful and served in a very Romanian authentic atmosphere!!!! Thanks for an amazing day trip!!
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Michael_b
Sep 28, 2025
A great experience !!!! - We completed the tour today. Alina was our guide. The tour was very well organized by Marian from Active Travel and the hike through the mountains was absolutely AMAZING, at an easy pace, accompanied by a lot of detailed explanations by Alina. The nature that we hiked through was varied and having a beautiful day made it even more breathtaking!!! The 3 course lunch that was offered at the end of the hike was at an extremely beautiful guest house. It was beyond exceptional-tasty, varied, plentiful and served in a very Romanian authentic atmosphere!!!! Thanks for an amazing day trip!!
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Gypsy2_25
Sep 4, 2025
Stunning scenery - This was a highlight of my trip to Romania. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking the entire time. The lunch was wonderful, with local products. One of the dogs from the village will opt to take the hike with you, which was a lot of fun too.
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Eltonl403
Sep 4, 2025
Had a blast - Tiberiu was a great guide and the whole trip was honestly magical. The landscape is beautiful and the lunch was satisfying. Would definitely recommend and well worth the money.
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Priscilla_p
Aug 20, 2025
Knowledgeable Guide and Great Experience - Great experience! Dan was so knowledgeable and helpful! We totally enjoyed our day and especially the visit to Piatra Craiului and the villages.
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Irits841
Aug 19, 2025
A day in the village - It was a really great trip with amazing scenery and very knowledgeable and friendly guide , it felt very authentic and included a very tasty meal , I highly recommend the experience
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Maxime_t
Jul 30, 2025
It was such a nice day and a sophisticating view! - It was such a nice day and a sophisticating view! First stop was Bran Castle, I really loved it, I went there two times now and I can really recommend it. The weather was a bit mixed so we had the option to do another hike through a stunning gorge. So we did and it was very remarkable. After that we drove to the restaurant in a village on top of the mountains. It was truly special because of the view and also because of the traditional and local food. It was beautiful to get an impression of romanian culture. The tour guide Dan was really friendly and knows a lot of his country and Transylvania. I've learned a lot about the life in Romania and about the history and culture - I'm sure this was also the best expierience next to the beautiful sceneries. Thanks a lot for this beautiful trip!
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Y7703gjvivianaf
Jul 26, 2025
Magic! - Beautiful place! Very charming! The Carpathians stuck to the city with those wonderful forests give it a peculiar and different tint! Full nature half a step from the city. Its history and its alleys invite you to lose yourself in it. It has a lot of magic. And that we got 3 days of constant rain!!
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731allegrag
Jul 26, 2025
Amazing experience - Beautiful tour, absolutely recommended. Tiberiu, our guide, was very good and exhaustive, as well as very engaging. The landscapes are wonderful, you can breathe pure air and an atmosphere of peace, away from the chaos of the city; the typical lunch, included in the tour, is the final treat. They served us, among other things, local cheeses and polenta. Experience not to be missed!
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Q9271xcericb
Jun 24, 2025
Hike - Marian was amazing! He showed us everything in a perfect way, the cave, Piatra Craului, etc.. very good activity in every way.
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From $114
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).