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We head to the forest-clad central Romanian province of Transylvania for this holiday, a region steeped in myth, folklore and superb wildlife. Based close to the Piatra Craiuli National Park amongst stunning scenery, rocky slopes dotted with Chamois and flower-filled meadows, we will make daily natural history excursions into the surrounding area. Wallcreeper and wheeling flocks of Alpine Swift may be among the birds recorded in the Zarnesti Gorge, while flowers such as Carpathian Bellflower and Alpine Lady’s Mantle will excite the keen botanists. Romania is home to Europe’s largest population of Brown Bear and we will spend time looking for the tracks of Wolf, Brown Bear and Lynx and then visit a hide in the evening to look for the animals themselves, with bears being seen regularly.

  • 7 nights based in a small family run hotel in the Transylvanian Carpathian Mountains
  • Watch Brown Bears from a hide in the forest
  • A general wildlife holiday focusing on birds, mammals, butterflies & other wildlife
  • Visit Castle Bran, alleged haunt of Vlad the Impaler (Count Dracula!)
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Learn how to identify the tracks of Wolf, Bear, Lynx and other forest mammals
  • Led by expert UK and local naturalists
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Tell me about Romania …

Romania is at the crossroads of central and south-eastern Europe. Since the 1989 revolution Romania has undergone major political and economic reforms. It became a member of the EU in 2007. Situated on the western shore of the Black Sea, with the Ukraine on its northern borders, Romania has a wide variety of habitats, including the Danube basin’s extensive wetlands, the Carpathian Mountains, evergreen forests of the north-west and rolling plains of the east.


The Danube Delta is the second largest and best preserved delta in Europe. The Carpathian Mountains dominate the centre of the country, and Romania has one of the largest areas of undisturbed forest in Europe.

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Transylvania

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The Carpathian Mountains form a sweeping and majestic arc that rises in Slovakia and passes east along the Polish border before turning south into Ukraine and finally Romania. This is a relatively young mountain chain, an eastern extension of the Alps which rose around 60 million years ago and is still rising to this day. It is in Transylvania however, the forest-clad central Romanian province steeped in legend and folklore, that the Carpathians are at their widest and most majestic. This is a region famed for the supernatural, but for the naturalist such legends are but an interesting distraction from the wealth of wildlife to be found here. Fortunately, werewolves are difficult to locate these days, but Wolves and Brown Bears still roam the forests in good numbers, birds and butterflies are abundant, and the flora contains a profusion of species endemic to the region.

For centuries the people living within the elbow of the Romanian Carpathians have existed in harmony with a rich variety of birds and animals. The continuation of their ancient, low-intensity farming methods has allowed the wildlife to flourish and provides an insight into how our own landscape would have looked in days gone by. Add to this abundance of wildlife the soaring peaks of the Carpathians and one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe and you have all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday!

Our tour begins with a flight to Bucharest from where we drive for three hours out of the flat plains that surround the capital and into the cool, forest-clad mountains of the Carpathians. We will base ourselves for the week in the attractive mountain village of Magura, set within flower-filled meadows and commanding spectacular views of the surrounding forest-clad hills and jagged peaks of the Piatra Craiului National Park. From here we will head out each day to explore the beautiful mountains and valleys of Transylvania and to enjoy the birds, mammals and landscapes on a series of natural history walks.

Our exact itinerary will depend on the weather conditions and the advice of our local guide. We will, however, spend time exploring the forests, peaks and limestone gorges of the nearby Piatra Craiului National Park. This spectacular park is dominated by a jagged, 25-kilometre limestone ridge, widely regarded as one of Romania’s most beautiful sights, which reaches a height of 2,244 metres. Brown Bears, Wolf and even Lynx still roam the forests whilst, to date, 110 species of bird and 1,108 species of higher plant have been recorded, including two endemics. The lower slopes are sliced by a series of limestone gorges, such as the Zarnesti Gorge, home to Wallcreepers, Black Redstarts and wheeling flocks of Alpine Swifts. The forests are also the haunt of Black, Grey-headed and Three-toed Woodpeckers, Sombre Tit, plus the majestic, but elusive, Ural Owl. There is also much to keep the botanist and lepidopterist interested including 41 species of orchid, Carpathian Bellflower and Alpine Lady’s Mantle, plus such butterflies as Scarce Swallowtail, Clouded Apollo and Meadow Fritillary.

During the tour we will look for the tracks of larger mammals by finding and identifying their prints, spoor and the other easily missed signs of the large carnivores that still patrol these hills. We hope to find Wolf and Brown Bear tracks and learn how to tell the former from the more common dog prints. Then, as the sun lowers, we will make our way to a specially constructed hide deep in the forest to watch the animals themselves. Wolves and Lynx are rarely seen, but the Brown Bears frequently descend from the hills in the evening and, whilst nothing is certain in the world of wildlife watching, we have a good chance of seeing one or more of these magnificent creatures. Indeed, Romania still holds the largest population of Brown Bears on the continent and, whilst they are not faring so well in other regions of Europe, in the Carpathians they are flourishing!

There is so much more to enjoy in this spectacular region. Butterflies are abundant, and there are numerous other birds and plants to find that are not mentioned above. It is, however, impossible to visit Transylvania and completely ignore the folklore and stories that abound here. We will, therefore, take a short break from the wildlife to visit nearby Castle Bran, the alleged haunt of Vlad the Impaler, on whom the Dracula stories are based. Finally, for those who wish, we can arrange an excursion into the nearby medieval town of Brasov before we must sadly retrace our steps back to Bucharest to catch our flight home.

 

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We stay in a comfortable tourist guesthouse offering excellent home cooking; all rooms have private facilities.

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All meals are included in the price.

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Birds, mammals, butterflies, flowers, wildlife and local history.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Allow our experts to create a private, customised itinerary with dates and prices to suit you.

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An 8-day holiday to the beautiful Carpathian Mountains of Romania in search of birds, flowers, butterflies and European Brown Bears.

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Perched in a beautiful meadow above the tree line, the views across the Făgăraș Mountains are simply incredible. The hide itself is simple and rustic in nature and so time here requires a sense of adventure. Sleeping arrangements are basic, comprising bunkbeds set around a cosy log burner with warm sleeping bags provided … since the hide sits at 1,700 metres both are very welcome in the chilly evenings. The toilet is located just outside the hide, and there is no shower or electricity. However, this is absolutely the draw of Comisu; its rustic nature offers exciting wildlife viewing opportunities far from civilisation, and a couple of nights spent here will never be forgotten. 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Romania - The Wildlife of Transylvania

Tour Code: ROM01

An 8-day, single-centre, holiday to the beautiful Carpathian Mountains of Romania in search of birds, butterflies and European Brown Bears.

£2,195

Flight Inclusive

£1,845

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

999kg CO2e

With International Flights

363.8kg CO2e

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Highlights

  • 7 nights based in a small family run hotel in the Transylvanian Carpathian Mountains
  • Watch Brown Bears from a hide in the forest
  • A general wildlife holiday focusing on birds, mammals, butterflies & other wildlife
  • Visit Castle Bran, alleged haunt of Vlad the Impaler (Count Dracula!)
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Learn how to identify the tracks of Wolf, Bear, Lynx and other forest mammals
  • Led by expert UK and local naturalists

Summary

The Carpathian Mountains form a sweeping and majestic arc that rises in Slovakia and passes east along the Polish border before turning south into Ukraine and finally Romania. This is a relatively young mountain chain, an eastern extension of the Alps which rose around 60 million years ago and is still rising to this day. It is in Transylvania however, the forest-clad central Romanian province steeped in legend and folklore, that the Carpathians are at their widest and most majestic. This is a region famed for the supernatural, but for the naturalist such legends are but an interesting distraction from the wealth of wildlife to be found here. Fortunately, werewolves are difficult to locate these days, but Wolves and Brown Bears still roam the forests in good numbers, birds and butterflies are abundant, and the flora contains a profusion of species endemic to the region.

For centuries the people living within the elbow of the Romanian Carpathians have existed in harmony with a rich variety of birds and animals. The continuation of their ancient, low-intensity farming methods has allowed the wildlife to flourish and provides an insight into how our own landscape would have looked in days gone by. Add to this abundance of wildlife the soaring peaks of the Carpathians and one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe and you have all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday!

Our tour begins with a flight to Bucharest from where we drive for three hours out of the flat plains that surround the capital and into the cool, forest-clad mountains of the Carpathians. We will base ourselves for the week in the attractive mountain village of Magura, set within flower-filled meadows and commanding spectacular views of the surrounding forest-clad hills and jagged peaks of the Piatra Craiului National Park. From here we will head out each day to explore the beautiful mountains and valleys of Transylvania and to enjoy the birds, mammals and landscapes on a series of natural history walks.

Our exact itinerary will depend on the weather conditions and the advice of our local guide. We will, however, spend time exploring the forests, peaks and limestone gorges of the nearby Piatra Craiului National Park. This spectacular park is dominated by a jagged, 25-kilometre limestone ridge, widely regarded as one of Romania’s most beautiful sights, which reaches a height of 2,244 metres. Brown Bears, Wolf and even Lynx still roam the forests whilst, to date, 110 species of bird and 1,108 species of higher plant have been recorded, including two endemics. The lower slopes are sliced by a series of limestone gorges, such as the Zarnesti Gorge, home to Wallcreepers, Black Redstarts and wheeling flocks of Alpine Swifts. The forests are also the haunt of Black, Grey-headed and Three-toed Woodpeckers, Sombre Tit, plus the majestic, but elusive, Ural Owl. There is also much to keep the botanist and lepidopterist interested including 41 species of orchid, Carpathian Bellflower and Alpine Lady’s Mantle, plus such butterflies as Scarce Swallowtail, Clouded Apollo and Meadow Fritillary.

During the tour we will look for the tracks of larger mammals by finding and identifying their prints, spoor and the other easily missed signs of the large carnivores that still patrol these hills. We hope to find Wolf and Brown Bear tracks and learn how to tell the former from the more common dog prints. Then, as the sun lowers, we will make our way to a specially constructed hide deep in the forest to watch the animals themselves. Wolves and Lynx are rarely seen, but the Brown Bears frequently descend from the hills in the evening and, whilst nothing is certain in the world of wildlife watching, we have a good chance of seeing one or more of these magnificent creatures. Indeed, Romania still holds the largest population of Brown Bears on the continent and, whilst they are not faring so well in other regions of Europe, in the Carpathians they are flourishing!

There is so much more to enjoy in this spectacular region. Butterflies are abundant, and there are numerous other birds and plants to find that are not mentioned above. It is, however, impossible to visit Transylvania and completely ignore the folklore and stories that abound here. We will, therefore, take a short break from the wildlife to visit nearby Castle Bran, the alleged haunt of Vlad the Impaler, on whom the Dracula stories are based. Finally, for those who wish, we can arrange an excursion into the nearby medieval town of Brasov before we must sadly retrace our steps back to Bucharest to catch our flight home.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Bucharest and transfer Magura
Days
2 - 7
Wildlife excursions from Magura
Day
8
Fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All meals are included in the price.

Accommodation

We stay in a comfortable tourist guesthouse offering excellent home cooking; all rooms have private facilities.

Reviews

J.T, Australia, May25, Jul 2025

Superb accommodation! Wonderful location, great hospitality and excellent vegetarian meals.

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B.E, Hampshire, May25, Jun 2025

I loved the full range of wildlife - mammals, birds, bears, butterflies and learnt a lot about the beautiful flowers.

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T.O, Gloucestershire, May25, Jun 2025

David Philips and Remus Cucu are both thoroughly nice individuals and were helpful and knowledgeable. It was noticeable that they supported every individual on the trip, allowing time for each person's particular wildlife interest. Great to see animals I have not seen before and to get close to several for good photographs.

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F.S, Surrey, May25, Jun 2025

Both David and Remus really cared about nature and about taking care of us. This made the trip both relaxing (we felt safe and organised) and exciting in terms of what we saw. It's such a superb place to watch birds and we were lucky with bears too. The ladies who do the picnic lunches deserve a special mention.

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B.P. Lincolnshire, May25, Jun 2025

I absolutely loved the location, the scenery, the sounds, the sights and the nature. The highlight was seeing the Wallcreepers, which was my main priority for this trip, and of course the visit to the bear feeding station.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£2,195

Land Only

£1,845

Single Supplement

£275

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Flight Inclusive

£2,195

Land Only

£1,845

Single Supplement

£275

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2028

Flight Inclusive

£2,295

Land Only

£2,945

Single Supplement

£295

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

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