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Carpathian Escapes
Carpathian Escapes
4.9
4WD, ATV & Off-Road ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursBalloon RidesNature & Wildlife ToursHorseback Riding Tours
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Step off the beaten track and discover a hidden secret of the world, the Eastern Carpathians in Transylvania. We are eager to show you what our region has to offer: breathtaking sights, exciting outdoor adventures and cultural activities. We would like to let you see how people live in the area, how locals experience the nature and how enjoyable life can be in this wonderful remote natural haven.
Miercurea-Ciuc, Romania
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6–10 hours
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8–12 hours
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Bianca S
5 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
We did the Bicaz Gorges and Red Lake tour. It was really amazing experience, very well organised, the tour guide Istvan was very friendly, he knows the paths very well and shared a lot of interesting information during the hike. The tours are adapted to your level of physical condition, which is great!
Would warmly recommend!
Would warmly recommend!
Written August 19, 2021
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andadaniela
1 contribution
Mar 2021
We had a great offroad experience with Carpathian Escapes. Our host Istvan was an amazing driver and guide, giving us all the details of the places we visited. The area is quite amazing (the hills, the views, the people). It was really worth traveling from Bucharest to try this experience.
Written March 31, 2021
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Thank you, on behalf of Istvan as well and looking forward welcoming you back!
Written June 29, 2021
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Myles C
1 contribution
Jul 2020
My wife and I took an e bike adventure around Saint Anna Lake and surrounding areas. Our guide was Istvan who has supreme knowledge in every area . . history, geography, nature including all the animals and plants. What a fantastic day. He kindly took photos and videos throughout the day which are wonderful memories. The bikes were high quality and easy to use. I would urge anybody to use Carpathian Escapes, best in the business.
Written July 29, 2020
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Dear Myles,
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad that you and your wife enjoyed the tour. It was great to introduce you to our tiny local natural treasury, and you are welcome back!
Written August 21, 2020
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szentkiralyieva
Gyor, Hungary11 contributions
Jan 2020
A perfect organisation from the beginning till the end. Super friendly and professional guide. If you choose them, you won’t be disappointed. Absolutely recommended! You can choose variety of different programs, so I’m sure, that you will find, what you are looking for.
Written January 30, 2020
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Marily F
Tarragona, Spain1 contribution
Aug 2016 • Family
They had provided an excellent service. They took so much interest to make my dreams come true, see the brown bears in the wild. Also they planned other options, a lot of options, for us during our wonderful time in Transylvania. I recomend you this company, very professional.
Written May 5, 2017
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Dear Marily,
Thank you very much for your kind review and for recommending us to your friends. We always try to do our best to offer genuine experiences, off the beaten path in Transylvania. If you plan to visit another visit to Transylvania, please let me know, as we extended the list of experiences and tours we offer.
Best wishes,
Eniko
Written September 28, 2017
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Ina G
780 contributions
Oct 2020
Wonderful Wild Ferencz Via Ferrata tour! Pure adrenalin! The guide was patient, calm and knowledgeable. I recommend.
Written October 21, 2020
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Thank you Ina, we appreciate your kind words and we are glad you had a great time climbing in the Bicaz Gorges! You are welcome back anytime, there is so much more to see in this region (;
Written October 22, 2020
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vansan
Munich, Germany11 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
My husband and I went on a private bear tour, led by Almos, and it was one of the most spectacular experiences of our lives! Almos is a kind being, as well as highly knowledgeable and skilled in this area; thus, we immediately felt comfortable with him as our guide. We also learned a lot from him about the area, the forest, the bears, as well as other animals in that region. We got to see 3 bears and in one of the most beautiful settings one could imagine. The entire experience was unique and breathtaking: being in this magnificent forest, anticipating the bears' arrival nearby the hide and watching these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. When it was time to leave the hide, the bear seemed to want to stay near us and continue eating. After Almos attempted to get the bear to leave, but without success, we exited the hide with the bear about 50 feet from us. There was no sense of danger at all. And we walked back through the forest to the car, with the bear following us slowly and calmly. What an amazing, wild & peaceful experience...
Logistically, the booking was pretty easy, though we could not pay with credit card and had to transfer money for the tour via a bank transfer. Eniko, who managed our booking, was always professional and quick to respond to questions via email. We will definitely go again! Thank you Carpathian Escapes!
Logistically, the booking was pretty easy, though we could not pay with credit card and had to transfer money for the tour via a bank transfer. Eniko, who managed our booking, was always professional and quick to respond to questions via email. We will definitely go again! Thank you Carpathian Escapes!
Written July 31, 2019
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Dear Emily,
Thank you very much for your kind review, you are always welcome back in the Eastern Carpathians.
Best wishes,
Eniko
Written July 31, 2019
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Happiness02984392003
Stockholm, Sweden1 contribution
Apr 2019 • Friends
Lovely horseriding in a great nature and surroundings! A lot of wild animals to see. Good food, nice people. It was so worth it! :)
I recommend everyone to go there!
I recommend everyone to go there!
Written May 2, 2019
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Dear Olivia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us!
Best wishes,
Eniko
Written May 6, 2019
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bjarturj
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands24 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
As of now this is our favorit adventure the dogs where awesome and the Guide he really went all the way to make the trip as memorable as even possible we will deffinetly recomend everyone to try this adventur and we will try it again next time we visit Romania 😀😃
Written January 17, 2019
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Thank you very much for your warm review. You are always welcome back in Miercurea Ciuc :)
Best wishes,
Eniko
Written January 18, 2019
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Christiane W
Sydney, Australia56 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Well organised tour. small group of people (max of 6 riders plus guide). beautiful landscape and very gentle horses.
Written August 21, 2018
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Dear Cristiane,
Thank you very much for taking the time to review us. You are always welcome back in Transylvania.
Best wishes in the name of the whole team, Eniko
Written August 27, 2018
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Hello, my partner and 65 years old know how to ride horses and ask for information and prices about horse riding between the villages for 7 days. We haven't decided on a date yet. From what date to what date is recommended?
Written August 17, 2019
Hi Doron,
Thank you for your question. If you are an advanced rider, I would recommend you Red Lake Trail with Lipizzaner horses, all information about the trail you can find on our website including the dates as well.
If you are a beginner or intermediate rider, I would recommend you the star ride programme with Icelandic horses. For this programme we don't have guaranteed departure rates for 2020 set at the moment.
If you need further information, please let me know.
Thank you and best wishes,
Eniko
Written August 19, 2019
How long, in terms of miles, is the Varghis Gorge Hike in Romania?
Written December 27, 2018
Hi Bill,
Thank you for your question. The Varghis Gorge is about 2.5 km long, but not its length, but its various caves and the lcoal stories linked to it make it an interesting place.
When do you plan to visit?
Sorry for the late answer, I've just observed your questions now.
Thank you,
Eniko
Written January 8, 2019
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