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These holidays support the conservation of nature in the Carpathians through the work of the Association of Eco-tourism in Romania |
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DAILY DEPARTURES 5 Days / 4 Nights Fully escorted tour for individuals of small groups from £ 725.00 per person including flights |
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Wildlife Watching in the Piatra Craiului Mountains in the region of Sinca and Zarnesti Animals living in this region include Brown Bear Grey Wolf Lynx Wild CatRed Deer Roe Deer Foxes and a wide diversity or bird species |
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Recommended Flight Schedule British Airways Heathrow 09:45 Bucharest 15:00; Bucharest 15:00 - Heathrow 17:15 Times are local and are subject to change; 2 hour time difference - UK & Romania Alternative quality airlines include |
Are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Wildlife Holidays in the Carpathians - 5 days from £ 725.00 per person
for they are rare, shy animals living in mountain forests. However,with these holidays we take you deep
into the home of the largest populations of these creatures in Europe
For environmental reasons, the size of the group is restricted to max. 8 people.
BRASOV DANUBE DELTA FLIGHTS CAR HIRE
CONTACT USThe itinerary presented below is just an example of a wide variety of wildlife watching activities possible to undertake in the Carpathians.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to the guesthouse
We welcome you at the airport on arrival. Transfer to Zarnesti (2900 feet) by minibus (8+1) or car.
We recommend not staying up too late, as next morning we have an early start.
0845 3000 247
+44 (0)1539 531258
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to the guesthouse
We welcome you at the airport on arrival. Transfer to Zarnesti (2900 feet) by minibus (8+1) or car.
We recommend not staying up too late, as next morning we have an early start.
Day 2: Wildlife observations
We leave at 4.30 am by car to Sinca area to observe wildlife. Together with the game warden, who has 14 years of experience in this field, we will walk slowly in the area looking for bears (sometimes even in winter, when the bears would normally hibernate), red deer, roe deer, foxes, wild cats, owls, buzzards, woodpeckers etc. The early departure is to enable us to track the nocturnal animals before they go to sleep, which in mid-summer is around 9.30 am. Chances of seeing animals: 70-90%.
We walk back to the car and stop for a picnic in this magnificent valley.
Optional no extra cost: In the afternoon we offer a guided visit to a shepherd camp in the Sinca area and a walk in this beautiful forest. The guide will explain about the co-existence with large carnivores and traditional flock protection techniques. We will taste locally produced cheese with onions, as well as polenta and plum brandy. Well have dinner back at the guesthouse.
Again well have an early start the next morning!
Day 3: Wildlife observations
Wildlife observations: similar to day 2.
Optional no extra cost: We drive from Zarnesti to Bran village, where we visit the historic Bran Castle - in some respects the archetypal Transylvanian fortress. The guide will explain also about the differences in the development of two valleys very close as location, but very different from the economic point of view. Strong emphasis on the history of the area, especially how local life was shaped by the attacks of the Tartars and Turks starting in the 1300s. From Bran we drive to Brasov, where we visit the 770 year old town. In the evening we have some free time for shopping and exploring the pedestrian part of Brasov. Well have dinner back at the guesthouse.
Dont forget to not stay up too late, as next morning we have an early start, too.
We welcome you at the airport on arrival. Transfer to Zarnesti (2900 feet) by minibus (8+1) or car.
We recommend not staying up too late, as next morning we have an early start.
Day 2: Wildlife observations
We leave at 4.30 am by car to Sinca area to observe wildlife. Together with the game warden, who has 14 years of experience in this field, we will walk slowly in the area looking for bears (sometimes even in winter, when the bears would normally hibernate), red deer, roe deer, foxes, wild cats, owls, buzzards, woodpeckers etc. The early departure is to enable us to track the nocturnal animals before they go to sleep, which in mid-summer is around 9.30 am. Chances of seeing animals: 70-90%.
We walk back to the car and stop for a picnic in this magnificent valley.
Optional no extra cost: In the afternoon we offer a guided visit to a shepherd camp in the Sinca area and a walk in this beautiful forest. The guide will explain about the co-existence with large carnivores and traditional flock protection techniques. We will taste locally produced cheese with onions, as well as polenta and plum brandy. Well have dinner back at the guesthouse.
Again well have an early start the next morning!
Day 3: Wildlife observations
Wildlife observations: similar to day 2.
Optional no extra cost: We drive from Zarnesti to Bran village, where we visit the historic Bran Castle - in some respects the archetypal Transylvanian fortress. The guide will explain also about the differences in the development of two valleys very close as location, but very different from the economic point of view. Strong emphasis on the history of the area, especially how local life was shaped by the attacks of the Tartars and Turks starting in the 1300s. From Bran we drive to Brasov, where we visit the 770 year old town. In the evening we have some free time for shopping and exploring the pedestrian part of Brasov. Well have dinner back at the guesthouse.
Dont forget to not stay up too late, as next morning we have an early start, too.
Wildlife observations: similar to day 2.
Optional no extra cost: In the afternoon we take a gentle walk in a lovely meadow leading up to a shrine in a cave not far from Zarnesti. The guide will trace the origin of this shrine back to the 1300s and also explain the agricultural traditions and the impact of technological progress on the local life.
Difficulty: Easy/Medium.
Instead of the normal three-course dinner, we will have a barbeque around a campfire.
Day 5: Transfer to the airport and departure
These tours are available to individuals, families or small groups. Price is subject to group size (see below). For environmental reasons we accept no more than 8 people on any particular wildlife observations tour
Bran Castle
- Return Flights from United Kingdom to Bucharest (see below)
- Airport Taxes and Passenger Facility Charges
- Transfers and local transport by car or minibus
- Accommodation in comfortable local guesthouse in Zarnesti
- Full-board including barbecue
- Professional English-speaking local guide and wildlife warden
- Hide and photograph fees and taxes
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All applicable museum entrance fees
Prices are based on normal availability for British Airwaysscheduled departures from London to Bucharest;
Discounts of up to £ 40.00 may be available on selected departures for indirect flights with other airlines
Regional departures and alternative airlines may be available on request
Flight tickets are issued on receipt of your deposit to secure your price. They are fixed dated and non-refundable.
Travel Insurance is highly recommended
Additional nights can be added in Bucharest or Brasov, or your holiday may be extended to include other regions of Romania
These holidays are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Our ATOL number is ATOL 3319.
ATOL protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in the United Kingdom.
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Adult Prices are per person per night sharing a double room in £ Sterling (GBP)
Additional nights can be added in Brasov or Bucharest at the end or at the beginning of the tour
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Tel. +44 (0)1539 531258 or UK local rate: 0845 3000 247; Email. [email protected]
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