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The Epic Road Climbs of Romania - Transalpina and Transfagarasan

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The Epic Road Climbs of Romania - Transalpina and Transfagarasan

4 Days Starting in Curtea de Arges and ending in Horezu

Visiting: Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea de Argeș, Curtea Domnească, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, Cârțișoara, Pasul Urdele, Sibiu, Săliște, Oașa Dam, Vidra Lake, Hurezi Monastery, Horezu

Tour operator:

Bike In Time

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 , French

Private Available:

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

Complete Transfagarasan Highway
Transalpina Highway - the best part of it
Full support and guided
Visit Sibu - the 2007 European Cultural Capital
Experience Romanian food and wine

Places You'll See

Goodies along the route

Welcome to Paradise!

Meeting with locals

Transalpina road

Transfagarasan is a constant climbing

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival day

The monastery

The former Royal Church

Location: Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea de Argeș, 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, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, 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: Pasul Urdele, Sibiu, Săliște, Oașa Dam, Vidra Lake

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: Hurezi Monastery, Horezu

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

Accommodation

3* or 4* hotel and guesthouses accommodation
Drinks with Meals

Full board accommodation
Entrance Fees

Entrance fees for the sites included in the tour
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

All accommodations have free wi-fi
Fully Guided

Authorised mountain guides and assistance car along the route.
Local Taxes
Assistance car

Our tours have assistance car for the cyclists.
Meals

All meals are included in the tour
Water, fruits and snacks available along the rides

What's Not Included

Airport Transfers at Destination

We can organize your transfer on request
Country Entry Visas
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

International Travel

Travel insurance not included
Tipping and Gratuities

10% is the regular tip in Romania if you are happy with the services
Insurance
Optional

Bike rental - 90 EUR/person
Bike

We can organize a road bike rental for you in case you are not bringing your own bicycle
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

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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes, in the first and last day
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

Entry visas are not included in our tours
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
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

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

4* equivalent
Are flights included in this tour?

No
What currencies are required for this tour?

EUR, USD, CHF
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
What is the maximum group size?

12 participants
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
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
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

No
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
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes. We have English and French-speaking guides
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

No, we do not have a limit to luggage
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Medium to high
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

10% is the general tip in Romania. 12% if you are extremely happy with the services
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

We have assistance car for the entire tour
Company Instant Book

Yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

No
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.
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.
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
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.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Yves Berguerand

Transfagarasan and Transalpina

19-Jul-2019

A great trip, with 100% full assistance for us, organized by Bike in Time. In addition, we had a complimentary tour of Bucharest. We finished as friends, and we are keeping in touch with our guide for long time. Great bikes, very suitable for the roads.

Marco Morabia

Epic climbings: Transfagarasan and Transalpina

22-Jun-2019

Cycled the entire Transfagarasan and the best part of Transalpina. The tour was fully guided, the bicycles were in excellent conditions. Very nice food experience. Additionally, we had a complementary guided tour of Bucharest at the end of the trip. We keep in touch with the organizers and we stay friends after this tour.

Ilya Sokolov

Transfagarasan and Transalpina

23-Jul-2020

Everything was perfect organized, and the views are just great! Not to mention the wildlife on the roads, including bears! Memorable experience!

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The Epic Road Climbs of Romania - Transalpina and Transfagarasan

The Epic Road Climbs of Romania - Transalpina and Transfagarasan

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The Epic Road Climbs of Romania - Transalpina and Transfagarasan

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Tour Overview

Highlights

Places You'll See

Goodies along the route

Welcome to Paradise!

Meeting with locals

Transalpina road

Transfagarasan is a constant climbing

Itinerary

Not what you're looking for?

Day 1 : Arrival day

Location: Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea de Argeș, Curtea Domnească

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2 : Transfagarasan road

Location: Curtea de Argeș, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, Cârțișoara

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 : Transalpina road

Location: Pasul Urdele, Sibiu, Săliște, Oașa Dam, Vidra Lake

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 : Departure Day

Location: Hurezi Monastery, Horezu

Meals Included: Breakfast

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What's Included

What's Not Included

Mode of Transport

Accommodation

Check out our Q&As

Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Are flights included in this tour?

What currencies are required for this tour?

Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

What is the maximum group size?

Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

What is the tipping policy?

Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Company Instant Book

Are vaccinations required for this tour?

What documents will I receive before I travel?

What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

How long has the tour company been trading?

Reviews from travellers on this tour

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