FAQ
Must I choose only out of the tours listed on the website or can I make my own tour?
At any time you may make your own customized tour, meaning you can set up your own objectives, number of days, level of difficulty, etc. In order to customize your tour, start HERE.
How much does it cost to do a private tour?
The prices listed per tour are per person and we do our tours for any number of persons, including one. So, our tours are generally private and the price you see is the price you pay.
Do I need to bring food during the tour?
Yes. Usually, if you did not choose a backpacking/camping tour, we will eat dinners and you need to cover for the other meals. So, a couple of sandwiches and chocolate bars will help during the day.
Where we sleep during the tour? What we need to have for a comfortable sleep?
That depends on the tour you selected / want. The options here are: hotels/guesthouses – for these you do needd to bring anything, mountain huts – a light sleeping bag might help, mountain shelters – matress, sleeping bag are a must, tent – bring all the equipment.
How do we travel to reach the mountains?
We take care of your transport and of your individual equipment. Taking into consideration the number of the participants, we travel by small cars or by micro-buses.
What equipment should I have with me for hiking in the colder/snowy seasons? What should I wear?
Three seasons hiking boots or winter hiking boots for higher and more challenging routes, gaiters, body synthetic clothes, synthetic blouse, windstopper shell, hardshell mountain jacket, hat, gloves. Aside for clothes, you should have headlamp, walking sticks, ice axe, crampons (these last ones for more challenging routes) – if you do not have some or any
Do I need to bring my own skis for ski touring?
Yes. You should. We do not have and we cannot rent ski touring equipment in Romania. Yet!
How was the difficulty of a route estimated?
We estimate the difficulty of a route based on the following three factors: the physical effort implied (which is estimated looking on the positive and negative elevation gain of the tour), the technical sections of the route that need to be passed and the degree of risk implied (exposure, risk of injury and risk of
Should I be cautious about anything in the mountains?
Yes. We have section on our website dealing with the risks on the Romanian Carpathians trails. Read it here. It is a pleasant and instructive reading.
Where do I finish the tour?
We finish the tour where you need to be or to a place from where it is the easiest to get where you need to be.
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