Ceahlau Mountains

Ceahlau Mountains are located in Neamt County from Moldavia region, next to the 'Mountain Spring' lake, one of the bigest lakes in Romania.  In ancient times, Ceahlau mountains were considered by the dacians to be the home of their god, Zamolxis. Today, Ceahlau Mountain is considered to be the second holly mountain after Mount Athos in Greece.

Day 1
After meeting at the airport we take a 6 hour drive to 'Mountain Spring' Resort where we check-in at a guest house next to Ceahlau Mountains.



Day 2
After breakfast we take our backpacks and start the climb for „Dochia Hut” situated at 1750m altitude, in the vicinity of „Toaca” Peak ( 1900m ).
After checking in, we take a walk on the large crest.

Day 3
This day, the route is longer than the previous day, but the track is descending. After visiting the peak we continue walking towards „Panachia Cliff”, a great rock with a beautiful legend, and then back to the car.
After leaving Ceahlau Mountains we head towards Balvanyos resort situated at the border between Moldavia and Transylvania. The first stop is at the 'Red Lake', the biggest natural mountain lake in Romania, formed after a mountain collapsed on the course of the Red river, over almost 200 years ago. The way then continues through "Bicazului Gorges", a beautiful, tall canyon dug by the river Bicaz.
In the evening we will accommodate in a nice hotel, and taste a delicious, traditional, Hungarian dinner.

Day 4
After breakfast we will visit 'Saint Ana' Lake, a beaufiful, volcanic lake situated in the middle of the forest; after this, we head back to the airport.

Necessary equipment: daypack (20-30l), hiking shoes, breathable clothes, waterproof gear, gaiters, headlamp, sun glasses, etc.

This is a trip for a group of 2-8 tourists.

This is a medium difficulty trip in winter or an easy one the rest of the year.

The itinerary is flexible and could be changed due to bad weather conditions, fitness and other local conditions.

Prices:

For 2-3 pers: 200 Euro/pers

For 4-5 pers: 190 Euro/pers

For 6-7 pers: 180 Euro/pers

For    8 pres: 170 Euro/pers

The price includes: 

 - accommodation fee for  nights (one night in a mountain hut and two nights in a guest house )

 - transfer by car or by minibus for all 4 days

 - the services of an experienced English speaking guide

 - All visiting fees