We had the pleasure & delight of utilizing the services and expertise of Ionut Maftei of “Bike In Time” Tours in Romania. We highly recommend this guiding service if you are interested in exploring Romania whether you do you via biking or hiking or (as in our case) both! Their motto is “Back in time by bike” and they delivered on this promise with excellence. We set a high bar in terms of expectations and difficult logistics by asking our guide, Ionut, to plan and deliver a comprehensive hike & bike itinerary executed simultaneously!! While one of our small group was biking over the Carpathian Mountains via Transfaragan Highway Pass (day 1) and Transalpina Highway Pass (Day 2) the I to we member of our group was hiking over scenic parallel mountain trails. Prearranged drop-off and pick-up locations and comprehensive maps (and support) were set up and executed with flawless precision. Excellent meals at traditional Romanian restaurants added to the great guest experience. We also stayed in quaint Romanian villages at clean & comfortable local accommodations. Ionut himself was very friendly, helpful, client focused & knowledgeable. He has excellent in-depth local knowledge and was able to answer all our questions about Romanian culture & history and provide interesting insights. Moreover he was excellent at troubleshooting and problem solving. We had bike equipment issues that he as able to resolve quickly for example. Overall was an amazing 5 Star Experience.

It was our last day of holidays and before heading back to Canada we decided to do the guided bike trip in Bucharest. Ionut was our guide and we started our trip in the morning before it got too hot. We found the bikes that were provided were comfortable and sized right for our needs. The bike route we took was great and was on dedicated bike lanes that went through a large city park and followed around a beautiful lake with terrific city views. When we got into the actual city area the bike lanes were safe and nicely separated from traffic. Ionut did a wonderful job of pacing the ride so it would be comfortable for us. We stopped often and he was able to tell us the history of the city and the changes that have happened while pointing out significant buildings and landmarks. His background knowledge of the city and his passion were evident throughout the ride. One of the best features of the ride was Ionut made a video of the ride showing our route and taking pictures of some of the highlights. He sent the video through our email and we now have a great memory keepsake about the city and the bike tour. This was a definite highlight of our holiday and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a bike tour in Bucharest.

I found Ionut through another platform but am compelled to leave a review here as well because I must encourage others to experience Ionut's guiding and deep knowledge. I spent 2 weeks with him, as my driver, translator, hiking coach and pretty much concierge. He went above and beyond in so many ways, both large and small. Always being respectful of my energy levels, as I am not in the best physical shape. Ionut created a customized itinerary as my idea was to visit as many Dacian sites as feasible. Along with waterfalls and caves and gorges. We covered about 1000 miles. I was able to enjoy the amazing scenery without the worry of navigating in a country that I can not speak the language. ionut is a true professional. I am so grateful to have had this experience and I know full well, it was amazing BECAUSE of Ionuts attention to detail on my behalf. If you spend time with him, you will understand, and leave Romania feeling as though you have made a lifelong friend.

It was a perfect 3 days bicycle tour and a summary would sound like this: field flowers, stars & crickets, forest and rivers, good food, nice acommodation. We cycled in beautiful, incredibly diverse landscapes with a really nice group. I felt secure and I had a great time. It was the best experience I had this year.

I am born and raised in Bucharest so I thought I knew the place pretty well :). Taking a tour with Bike in Time was a very good idea because I have learnt new things about my city. I enjoyed the company and the tour. If you want to visit Bucharest in a less touristy manner and yet get the best out of Bucharest, I think this is the way.

Fabulous tour, Jon is a great guide, very friendly, knowledgable/insightful about Bucharest/Romania, clever route took in all of the interesting places in the city. He carefully curates the route to see everything important but also to maximise shade as it gets hot in Bucharest in the summer. Bikes are high quality. Jon was very flexible, stopping for photos and a coffee, so we actually overran (our choice) by an hour! and he even gave us a lift back into our hotel afterwards. You get a funky set of photos/route map at the end. Outstanding. Strongly recommend.

This was a small-group ride around Bucharest, which has excellent cycling infrastructure and dedicated bike paths, about 19km total, all flat. Our guide Ionut was excellent and very knowledgeable. We saw many sites, biked through a big, beautiful park around a lake, and explored both the Victorei area and Old Town. Awesome way to get a taste of the city.

This was a small-group ride in the wine country outside of Bucharest, and it was wonderful! Part paved, part gravel road. About 20km in total, mostly flat. We had two wonderful vineyard stops. Both were VERY generous with the tastings and provided more than enough snacks, to include local cheese and charcuterie. It was a really awesome day! Highly recommend. The guide/owner Ionut was excellent and super nice, as was his wife who provided the van support.

We had an exceptional bike trip of 7 days with the Bike in time team. The bikes were top notch quality, and Ionut was a generous, engaging and very knowledgeable guide. We started our tour with a half day city tour where Ionut guided us to all the major sights and we learned so much of the history, politics and architecture of Bucharest. Our next stop was to the Dealu Mare vineyards area just outside of Bucharest which was such a beautiful spot - again biking through the countryside and finishing our day with an excellent wine tasting and dinner at a family run wine estate. From there we visited and biked 40-80 km per day throughout areas of Brasov, Talisoara and the wonderful Daniel castle, Viscri and Cartisoara. Each place we stayed was unique with warm welcomes from our hosts and delicious local cuisine. Our final day of cycling crossing the Carpathians mountains on the Transfagarasan route was an experience of a lifetime. The ascent to the top was spectacular and a challenge even on an e-bike. Then we crossed through the tunnel to descend towards the Vidaru dam on the other side. Spotted many bears, saw incredible waterfalls, passed through snow along the route - truly an exceptional experience. I would highly recommend Bike in time to anyone interested in exploring the natural and cultural beauty of Romania.

I had a great biking tour experience with this company. Our guide, Ionut, was exceptional in organizing the trip and providing top-quality equipment. The tour was well-planned and seamlessly executed, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey. Ionut's expertise and friendly nature added an extra layer of enjoyment to the adventure. I wholeheartedly recommend this company for an unforgettable biking experience. Thank you for an amazing time!

Great weather and great service around Old Town Bucharest. Total ride was about 3.5 hours with stops at the Concert House, Peoples House, and even a Coffee House ☕️

A very good experience for our cycling collaboration with Bike in Time. They made the whole experience for us very enjoyable in Romania catering for our every need. We look forward very much to coming back...🚲🇷🇴

Ionut picked us up at the Bucharest railway station, and with him he had three bikes carefully prepared for our evening tour through Bucharest. As Ionut knows all the save ways through town, we thoroughly enjoyed the ride with his unique insights and explanations! Though from the word go we liked Bucharest! Ionut really opened a new cycling world to us and we will surely return not only to cycle through Bucharest but beyond through this huge and beautiful country with lots of nature! We whole heartedly recommend Ionut’s services to all who love to ride a bicycle and know what a perfect way it is to discover a new place in this world! Katharina and Ella, Switzerland

We had a great experience with Ionut. He took us around the city and learned us all aboiut Bucharest. We stopped for a drink in a local tavern. If we had any requests of places we wanted to visit, Ionut took the time to pass by them and gave us some info about it!! We would really recommand this activity!!

Had a great ride. Bikes were nice and in good condition . Guide was very knowledgeable and showed us many places. We also had a nice ride through a park with a stop at a cafe. Highly recommend