CARPATHIAN CONSERVATION, CULTURE AND WILDLIFE
8 days at - including flights
Tripcode: AVR
A unique opportunity to experience the wildlife and conservation projects in the spectacular Carpathian Mountains
One of the last remaining true wilderness areas in Europe can be found in the majestic Piatra Craiului Mountains of central Romania. For centuries the locals have existed in harmony with a rich variety of rare wildlife, including Europe's highest concentration of bears, wolves and lynx. Our days are spent on walks through spectacular canyons, virgin forests and Saxon villages. We stay in a guesthouse owned by a local family, providing a good standard of accommodation and delicious food. We visit the Beaver Reintroduction Programme and the former research centre for The Carpathian Large Carnivore Project, which is home to two hand-raised wolves, Poiana and Crai. There is also a chance to visit Bran Castle ('Dracula's Castle') and the mediaeval town of Brasov. There is the optional opportunity to visit a bear hide on most summer departures. This is dependent upon local permissions and therefore booked locally.
| Day 1 | Fly to Bucharest. Transfer to our village guesthouse at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. |
| Day 2 | Daywalk visiting Kalibash villages, learning about the history of the settlements. |
| Day 3 | Walk through the spectacular Prapestile Zarnestilor Canyon; visit shepherd camp to see traditional cheese being made. |
| Day 4 | Horse drawn cart to Birza Valley to learn about the Carpathian Large Carnivore Project; gentle walk into mountains and ancient forest. |
| Day 5 | To Bran (Dracula's) Castle; walk back across the hills and forests to guesthouse. |
| Day 6 | Visit Beaver Reintroduction Programme; after lunch walk along river to see beaver domes; dinner in a local restaurant with folk music. |
| Day 7 | Drive to Brasov to explore the mediaeval marketplace, including the famous 'Black Church'; on to 13th century village of Vulcan to see fortified church and taste local pastries. Walk across the hills to Zarnesti. |
| Day 8 | To Bucharest; fly to London. |
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