The Epic Road Climbs of Romania - Transalpina and Transfagarasan
The Epic Road Climbs of Romania - Transalpina and Transfagarasan
4 Days Starting in Curtea de Arges and ending in Horezu
Visiting: Curtea de Argeș, Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea Domnească, Vidraru Dam, Bâlea Lake, Cârțișoara, Sibiu, Săliște, Oașa Dam, Vidra Lake, Pasul Urdele, Horezu, Hurezi Monastery
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BIT TT
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Physical rating:
Medium, High
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Vegans, lactose free, Gluten free
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Private Available:
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From:
$744
$707 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$37
Tour Overview
Experience two days cycling adventure, crossing two times the Carpathians from South to North and from North to South across the most spectacular roads. One night accommodation in Curtea de Arges — former Wallachia capital, one night in Sibiu — former European Cultural Capital in 2006 and one night in Horezu — UNESCO World Heritage city. Trip occurs in summer and early autumn — ~250 km by bike across Transfagarasan and Transalpina — the highest roads in Romania — Professional support, guiding and assistance — Bike rental and transportation — Three night accommodation
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Day
Location: Curtea de Argeș, Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea Domnească
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
INDIVIDUAL ARRIVAL in the city of Curtea de Arges (220 km from Bucharest)
Get together in Curtea de Arges, meet your guides and plan the next days.
Optional: transfer from Bucharest.
Overnight in a hotel in Curtea de Arges.
Meals: dinner
Day 2 : Transfagarasan Road
Location: Curtea de Argeș, Vidraru Dam, Bâlea Lake, Cârțișoara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You can start from Curtea de Arges or you can be transferred 40 km at the base of the climb, in Poienari village. From Poienari the route will climb for 60 km, up to 2,000m altitude, where you will have lunch.
After lunch, you will have a 35 km descent to Cartisoara village — the end of your tour. Then a car transfer to Sibiu for spending the evening in this beautiful Middle Age city — former European Cultural capital in 2006.
Overnight in Sibiu.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Total bike distance: 95/135 km on asphalt
Day 3 : Transalpina Road
Location: Sibiu, Săliște, Oașa Dam, Vidra Lake, Pasul Urdele
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast — 25 km transfer to Saliste by car — the starting point of Transalpina.
You will ride across Carpathian Mountains once more, from North to South. You will climb from Saliste to Jina village, then a 5 km descent to Dobra village. From here, a long 50 km through woods is waiting for us, reaching 1,750m altitude. After a short 13 km descent to Vidra Lake it is time to have lunch.
After lunch a final climbing to the highest point — 2,075m altitude, then a long 28 km descent to Novaci — this will be the end of your tour. Optional, you can ride 40km more to Horezu — our accommodation place, or you can be transferred by car. Horezu is UNESCO World Heritage Site due its unique pottery workshops. We will accommodate one of the old restored manors in the area. Farewell dinner.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch and farewell dinner.
Total cycling distance: ~145 km on asphalt road.
Day 4 : Departure Day
Location: Horezu, Hurezi Monastery
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel breakfast, it is time to say goodbye.
Optional, we can have a cultural — historic visit to Hurezi Monastery — another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Optional — transfer by car to Bucharest.
Meals: breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
3* or 4* hotel and guesthouses accommodation
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Drinks with Meals
Full board accommodation
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees for the sites included in the tour
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
All accommodations have free wi-fi
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Fully Guided
Authorised mountain guides and assistance car along the route.
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Local Taxes
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Assistance car
Our tours have assistance car for the cyclists.
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Meals
All meals are included in the tour
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Water, fruits and snacks available along the rides
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
We can organize your transfer on request
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Country Entry Visas
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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International Travel
Travel insurance not included
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Tipping and Gratuities
10% is the regular tip in Romania if you are happy with the services
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Insurance
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Optional
Bike rental - 90 EUR/person
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Bike
We can organize a road bike rental for you in case you are not bringing your own bicycle
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Drinks
Alcoholic drinks, except what is offered by our hosts, are not included in the price
Mode of Transport
ARRIVAL:
Individual arrival in Curtea De Arges (220 km from Bucharest)
Get together in Curtea de Arges, meet your guides and plan the next days.
Optional: transfer from Bucharest.
Departure:
Transfer by car to Bucharest.
Accommodation
Accommodation in 4* guesthouses or hotels in Curtea de Arges, Sibiu, and Novaci
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, in the first and last day
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Entry visas are not included in our tours
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
You can book the tour for another date, you can choose another tour, or you can ask for a customized tour
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* equivalent
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What currencies are required for this tour?
EUR, USD, CHF
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
12 participants
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes. Children and non-cyclists are allowed in our tour, and they have a different sightseeing tour with options to visit
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are not included in our tours, but we can organise transfers for you based on your request
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. We have English and French-speaking guides
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No, we do not have a limit to luggage
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Medium to high
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
10% is the general tip in Romania. 12% if you are extremely happy with the services
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
We have assistance car for the entire tour
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Each participant is receiving a welcome pack, including route details (lenght, ascending, descending, type of surface, etc), tourist sites, accommodation details, guides' contact details. Before the tour, each participant will sign the tour agreement.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We are a licensed tour operator in Romania, so we have to align with all mandatory regulations. In addition, we are part of the Romanian Eco-tourism Association, and we are a Travelife partner.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, we have two charity projects: 1. Velo Popas is a cycling friendly certification for hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions 2. We are owning two little forests, that we want to take care and protect
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We started in 2007, initially as a hobby project. Our aim is to include Romania as a cycling destination on the list of each international tour operators.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bike in time charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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