We took the "Hiking in Romania: Via Transilvanica Trail" trip in August 2026. The verdict: It was a fantastic experience within a group of 12, and the organization was top-notch! Our tour leader, Raluca, managed everything brilliantly and had a wealth of knowledge to share about the country and its people.

This trip gave me far more than the itinerary promised. The hikes through Bucovina and Transylvania were made special by our guide, Raluca, whose enthusiasm and depth of local knowledge turned every stop into something worth remembering. Complemented by hearty food and hospitality, it is perfect for fit, curious travelers.

Wandering through the varied and beautiful countryside of Romania. This is an active holiday, varied terrain including forests, woods, meadows, hills. Just the right amount of challenge (up/down, approx 20km/day) to ensure you sleep well at night! Mix of cultural and sightseeing visits added to the enjoyment. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.

This trip was amazing. Hiking in different spots in Romania was beautiful, challenging and incredible interesting. The setting was gorgeous and the food and culture were also highlights. Hiking in peak summer, we mostly had trails to ourselves but everyone we did encounter was lovely and welcoming. This itinerary is packed with hikes, food, and cultural experiences. All of them were spectacular and our guide, Raluca, was awesome- knowledgeable, fun, and very capable of handling the numerous needs of our group. Couple of notes: -As a vegetarian, I had no issues finding plenty of eat. Lots of delicious homemade cheeses, soups, polenta, cakes, and liquors. -Our trip was in August and the weather was mostly beautiful. We had a couple really hot days due to the heat wave but overall perfect weather. We did hear that May-July are excellent times for wildflowers but we also saw lots in August. -Accommodations were all very nice and exceeded my expectations. -I recommend booking a few days before and after. Cluj and Brasov are really neat towns to explore if you have time.

An amazing journey through surprisingly versatile Romania! From challenging heat on the Via Transilvanica to charming medieval towns, great wines, and stunning nature. Our group leader was outstanding: super helpful, social, and energetic. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great mix of active adventure and local culture!

Excellent new tour mixing hiking adventure and local culture. A perfect way to see beautiful Romania while learning about its complex history, and our group had a lot of fun along the way. Guide Barni (Kocsis Zsolt Barna) is experienced and generous with his knowledge, and driver Nelu was safe and kind. Highly recommended.

People ask, Why Romania? But a better question is why not? The trip description is accurate: deep forests, rolling hills, pastoral landscapes, idyllic villages. There's a real historical component to the trip, but most of it is spent hiking out in nature (with a brief detour to a winery). Barni was a great tour guide and it's a pleasure to say the tour met all expectations.

An unforgettable experience surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes I've ever seen! Breath-taking views, good active time spent outdoors, and a local guide who is clearly passionate about local history and environment - all came together for a wonderful trip, with a lovely group of people I won't forget. Highly recommend this for anybody considering it.

We were the first group to do part of the Via Transilvanica hike in Romania with Intrepid and our guide Kocsis Zsolt Barna ensured that physical and cultural activity was combined to make a great and memorable trip with a great group of people from around the world. Just book it!!