Hike the legendary Transfagarasan

Waterfalls, castles, sheep farms, and the most breathtaking road in Europe

This 4-day small-group escape takes you deep into Romania’s wild Carpathians — with slow drives, light hikes, and authentic village life along the famous Transfagarasan Road.

Walk to waterfalls, hike alpine trails, meet real shepherds, and stay in a charming guesthouse tucked between forested hills.

No stress. No crowds. Just fresh air, good shoes, and the real Romania.

Hubert Holidays – Guided hiking, real experiences, unforgettable Romania.

Highlights of Your Adventure

🚘 Relax with private airport transfers (Bucharest, Sibiu or Craiova)

🛏️ Stay in a locally-owned mountain guesthouse with breakfast

🏰 Climb to the dramatic Poenari Fortress (Dracula’s real castle)

🗲 Visit Vidraru Dam

🧀 Cheese tasting at a shepherd's hut

🏞️ Hike the legendary Transfagarasan Road and Balea Lake trail

🌲 Guided by a local English-speaking expert

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  • 🚘 Private airport transfers (Bucharest, Sibiu or Craiova)
  • 🏨 3 nights in mountain guesthouse (double/twin room)
  • 🧶 Daily breakfast included
  • 🧼 2 guided hikes (Poenari Fortress & Balea Lake)
  • 🏰 All entry fees including Poenari Fortress
  • 🌍 Local English-speaking

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  • 🗓️ DAY 1 – Welcome to the Carpathians
    • Day 1: Arrival & Welcome

    • Pickup from Bucharest, Sibiu or Craiova airport

    • Scenic drive to guesthouse (Arefu or Cartisoara)

    • Check-in & welcome drink

    • Optional walk in the village
  • 🗓️ DAY 2 – Cetatea Poenari & Vidraru Dam
    • Hike to Poenari Fortress (approx. 1.5–2 hrs, steep but scenic)

    • Visit Vidraru Dam & mountain views

    • Visit a local shepherd’s farm (optional traditional food)

    • Visit Curtea de Arges Town
  • 🗓️ DAY 3 – Balea Lake Hiking Day
    • Drive Transfagarasan road to Balea Lake

    • Enjoy Capra Waterfall

    • Hike glacial trail loop (~3.5 hrs, moderate) to Capra Lake 

    • Optional Waterfall Balea 

    • Return & relax
  • 🗓️ DAY 4 – Goodbye Mountains
    • Breakfast & private transfer to airport

    • Flights recommended after 14:00

🗓️ Tour Summary:

  • Start & End: Bucharest, Sibiu or Craiova (private airport transfers included)
  • Accommodation:  Locally-owned guesthouse near Arefu or Cartisoara
  • Activity Level: Moderate (2 guided hikes)
  • Group Size: Small group with local guide
  • Season: June to October

🛡️ Why Choose Hubert Holidays

With over 19 years of experience in the travel industry — and strong Romanian roots — we don’t just organise trips. We create meaningful, local journeys.

Travel like a guest, not a tourist.
Authentic. Personal. Unforgettable.

That’s the Hubert Holidays promise.

✔️ Founded by Romanian travel experts
🛡️ Protected by PTS (Peace of mind guaranteed)
✅ Perfect for solo travellers, couples & small groups
📲 Full support before and during your trip
💯 No hidden costs. No crowds.

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Small Groups



Join a small group of like-minded travellers that, like you, are eager to safely and confidently experience all the things that make our world worth exploring.

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Locally based guides



At Hubert Holidays, we don’t have tour guides — we have Chief Experience Officers. And they are all locally based, meaning they know the area you’re exploring like the back of their well-travelled hand.

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100% guaranteed departures



Pack those bags and don't break a sweat because we guarantee every single one of our departures. As long as it's safe, you're going!

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Built to support local communities



We have always created our tours by building meaningful relationships with local communities, directly benefiting the people and places we visit.



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Flexibility, freedom, fun



No matter the Travel Style, our tours balance well-planned itineraries with the flexibility to do your own thing and make the experience your own.No matter the Travel Style, our tours balance well-planned itineraries with the flexibility to do your own thing and make the experience your own.

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G for Good



When you travel with us, you experience first-hand our commitment to making travel a force for good is in everything we do





What People Say About Us

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Nick is an excellent professional, a dream adventure, many surprises, communicative and attentive to all tourists, an unforgettable experience. We recommend and thank you very much 🙏🙏 We love Hubert Holidayd and soon we will start another adventure with him with great pleasure ❤️❤️


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Joy, friendship and an unforgettable experience...💐🥰



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Nick is very professional, always happy to answers to my questions, and trust me I have a lot. I would definitely recommend!


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