Active Weekends
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My name is Marius Popa, certified mountain guide, and owner of “Active Weekends”, the starting point for your hiking tours on Transylvanian trails!
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Andrei Joldoș
4 contributions
Dec 2019
I've been on about 15 Active Weekends one-day tours in the Apuseni Mountains so far and looking forward to many next.
Being an outdoors, natural beauty and photography fan, I got more than I expected on the trails.
I was unaware there are so many stunning places so close to Cluj-Napoca!
Marius is a highly certified mountaineering guide and will inspire confidence and support all the way. You'll also learn a lot of useful hiking tips & tricks, together with answers to your every question.
Marius is also a people person and that has a positive impact on the entire group.
If you're ever in or around Cluj and want to explore beyond the city, I wholeheartedly recommend this experience!
Being an outdoors, natural beauty and photography fan, I got more than I expected on the trails.
I was unaware there are so many stunning places so close to Cluj-Napoca!
Marius is a highly certified mountaineering guide and will inspire confidence and support all the way. You'll also learn a lot of useful hiking tips & tricks, together with answers to your every question.
Marius is also a people person and that has a positive impact on the entire group.
If you're ever in or around Cluj and want to explore beyond the city, I wholeheartedly recommend this experience!
Written April 23, 2020
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Hi Andrei,
Thank you for the nice words, much appreciate! Looking forward to meet you again, maybe at a camping tour ? :)
Thanks and take care!
Written April 24, 2020
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Manuela M
13 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
I have met Marius and the "Active Weekends" more than a year ago and since then I attended several hiking trips with him , one day trip or multiple days tur. Marius is an exemplary ture guide, very well prepared , careful on details. During our trips he is concerned about the safety of all participants and more than happy to share with you his love and passion for the mountains.
Long story short, if you want to hike in the Apuseni mountains or anywhere in the Romanian mountains Marius is the best mountain guide that you can find.
Thank you Marius, I am very glad that I met you, I learned a lot of interesting and useful things from you and is always a pleasure to hike with you.
All the best !
Long story short, if you want to hike in the Apuseni mountains or anywhere in the Romanian mountains Marius is the best mountain guide that you can find.
Thank you Marius, I am very glad that I met you, I learned a lot of interesting and useful things from you and is always a pleasure to hike with you.
All the best !
Written December 26, 2020
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Hi Manuela,
Thanks for the nice words! I am trully lucky with such people surrounding :) I am very glad that you consider these experiences worthing and looking forward to our next adventure!
Take care,
Written November 5, 2021
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Ben
1 contribution
Jul 2023
My wife and I did two hikes with Active Weekends: one to Vălișoara Gorge and Coltesi fortress in the Trascau Mountains with Andrei and a second to Bucura Lake in the Retezat Mountains with Marius. Both were excellent. Andrei and Marius are both experienced guides and have a wealth of information about the local topography, history, and culture. Not to mention, the views are spectacular.
Written August 6, 2023
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Mark B
Santa Fe, NM1 contribution
May 2023
Marius guided my buddy Mark (from UK) and myself (from US) on an excellent and bespoke 4 day hiking tour based out of Rimetea. Marius' knowledge unsurprisingly is excellent, and by the end of 4 days we were educated, entertained and very happy with the hiking routes that Marius guided us on. Two thumbs up and strongly recommended if you are looking for a local guide with voluminous knowledge, personable nature and unambiguous experience in the mountains willing to adjust to your requests and interests. I have no hesitation in advocating for Active Weekends..
Written May 31, 2023
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Iwona K
6 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
I recommend Hiking in Transylvania - Day tours from the bottom of my heart. I saw many breathtaking places I would probably never seen if I was not guided there. Despite rainy weather, these days were one of the best in my stay in Romania. Nature, landscapes, mountains, castles, forrests, caves are so beautiful to discover, I was really impressed. The programme of sightseeing is interesting and full of attractions. So if you really want to see the real, wild beauty of Romania, you will be satisified!
Written January 2, 2016
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Hi Iwona,
I am very pleased that you enjoyed the 3 days tour. Indeed, it was a true experience for the entire group, even if it rained almost all day:)
Your pictures are proof for the spectacular sceneries we have explored in the Apuseni Mountains!
I wish you all the best and hope to see you again.
Written January 5, 2016
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Azam_Leicester
Leicester, UK35 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
A quick note about Marius and my 3 day trip with him into the mountains.
He was, extremely knowledgeable about Padis the mountains and culture, efficient, polite and I felt in very safe hands with him,
His passion for the mountains came across and I had a very good experience with him - he proved to be an excellent guide.
I would not hesitate, based on this experience, of recommending him to others.
He was, extremely knowledgeable about Padis the mountains and culture, efficient, polite and I felt in very safe hands with him,
His passion for the mountains came across and I had a very good experience with him - he proved to be an excellent guide.
I would not hesitate, based on this experience, of recommending him to others.
Written January 4, 2016
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Hi Azam,
I am very pleased that you had a memorable experience with me in the Western Carpathians. We had two days full of great sceneries and a lot of interesting discussions.
"Stunning" was your reaction when we entered in Ponorului Fortresses, so I am eager to show you the other interesting sites that must be seen in Padis.
Hope to see you again.
All the best,
Written January 5, 2016
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Casbrush
1 contribution
May 2015 • Friends
This was my first big hike and it was both challenging and relaxing. My classmates and I were privileged to see the Romanian countryside while our tour guide did an excellent job educating us and showing us amazing landscapes. Totally recommend it!!
Written January 5, 2016
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Hi there!
Many thanks for your thoughts. It was indeed a nice experience with you all!
Thank you so much for your presence and hope to see you again!
Marius,
Written July 6, 2016
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Emma J
4 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
I participated in one of Marius's tours of the Apuseni mountains this August, and it was a wonderful experience. Despite the rainy conditions we had a safe and uneventful trip. Marius was very attentive, making sure he was always the last person to leave each of the sites we visited, so as to ensure everyone a safe passage. He had no trouble managing a large group (around 15 young adults) such as ourselves. Furthermore he was interesting and very knowledgeable about the places we were visiting. Would highly recommend
Written January 5, 2016
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Hi Emma,
Many thanks for your review! I am very glad you've enjoyed the tour!
All the best to you and your family!
Marius,
Written July 6, 2016
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Daniela Maria V
4 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
During the project we had last summer, "Discover Romania beyond Dracula", Active Weekends organized for us an amazing trip, for three days in the Apuseni Mountains. I will leave here the impression my team of international students had at the end of the trip:
"Thank you Active Weekends and Marius C. Popa for the three amazing active days in Apuseni mountains. The DRBD team will remember them for a long time. Though it was raining all day and night, we had the chance to make the most out of it. We took the challenge of hiking through out the forests, hungry for beautiful landscape and extraordinary views. furthermore, a few of our destinations were Rimetea Village; a hidden gem in the mountains, Trascaului fortress; a demolished, harsh reminder of the past yet beautiful for the eyes to see. However, you can't imagine a trip to the mountains without traditional food, which we certainly tried. We also saw an antique ice cave that goes back to the ancient times. Visiting the Apuseni Mountains is a must for those who seek the peace of mind."
"Thank you Active Weekends and Marius C. Popa for the three amazing active days in Apuseni mountains. The DRBD team will remember them for a long time. Though it was raining all day and night, we had the chance to make the most out of it. We took the challenge of hiking through out the forests, hungry for beautiful landscape and extraordinary views. furthermore, a few of our destinations were Rimetea Village; a hidden gem in the mountains, Trascaului fortress; a demolished, harsh reminder of the past yet beautiful for the eyes to see. However, you can't imagine a trip to the mountains without traditional food, which we certainly tried. We also saw an antique ice cave that goes back to the ancient times. Visiting the Apuseni Mountains is a must for those who seek the peace of mind."
Written January 5, 2016
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Hi Daniela. Indeed we had 3 fantastic days in the Apuseni Mountains. Thank you for your review and hope to see you soon.
Written March 28, 2016
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gggggggasimplevisitor
5 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
Marius is a really passionate and experienced guy when it comes to hiking and mountains. I felt safe walking the mountain trails with him. Also a very positive person with lots of stories to tell.
Written January 4, 2016
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Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
It was indeed a unique experience which combined the wildlife with the history of the place. I'm eager to meet you again on Carpathian trails!
All the best,
Written January 5, 2016
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Hi,we are two friends looking for an easy hike tommorow outside of cluj..is that possible as a private tour?
Written June 2, 2018
A Tripadvisor member
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Hello Naomi,
I think the best person to ask this is Marius from Active Weekends
Written June 10, 2018
Hello Marius!
Your hiking tour sounds great and just what I'm looking for, you're getting brilliant reviews. May I ask how much the tour is and will you be doing an excursion on the 8th or 9th of May?
Written April 25, 2017
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