Wild flowers in Apuseni Mountains
From exploring altitude peat bogs to pastures blanketed by Arnica Montana, to the breathtaking views of Scarita Belioara with its flowers, this Carpathian paradise offers the perfect blend of walking in nature and discovering rare wild flowers.
Day1&2: Padis karst plateau
Padis karst plateau-the heart of Apuseni Nature Park. Visit the entrance of Caput Cave and learn about the karst landscape. Hike to Molhasurile de la Izbuce peat bogs. Find ice age relicts, some of them at the lowest altitude in Europe.
Day3&4: Cetatile Ponorului karst phenomena&mountain pastures
Visit the most impressive karst phenomena in Eastern Europe and one of biodiversity hotspots of the Apuseni Mountains-Cetatile Ponorului. Hike to Casa de Piatra hamlet, a tiny community of only 16 families. Pass by Tauz karst spring-the deepest karst spring in Romania- on your way to Ghetar Hamlet.
Day5&6: Arnica montana&Scarita Belioara nature reserve
Explore one of the highest permanent settlements in Romania. Watch a woodcarving craft demonstration. Visit the centre of conservation project Arnica Montana and find out about the efforts to protect this unique flower. Enjoy the coolness of Scarisoara Ice Cave, the largest underground glacier in the world. Explore Scarita Belioara nature reserve, a true paradise of wild flowers.
Day7&8: Bedeleu karst plateau&Departure
Dedicate your day to explore the Bedeleu karst plateau and Vanatarile Ponorului nature reserve. Hike through dense forests, limestone cliffs and large glades and focus on discovering wild orchids. Enjoy a farewell dinner at your guesthouse.
vital statistics
- Highlights: Discover Ice Age relicts (Pinus mugo, Richospora alba, Empetrum nigra, Esphagnum cuspidatum, Escheuzeria palustris), some of them at the lowest altitude in Europe and rare wild flowers like Arnica montana
- Price: £507.00 (€570.00) to £507.00 (€570.00)
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, Local information/maps, Guide, Tour leader, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Permits/entrance fees, Meals as indicated
- Meals: All Meals
- Duration: 8 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: Availability For 2012: May 5th-12th ,May 26th-June 2nd
Group Size: Min 2 Pers., Max. 10 Pers.
- Action Grade: Mixed - Sport/activity is central to this trip, but still plenty of time off.
- Suitable for: Intermediate
- Where:
Europe
- Romania-- Transylvania--- Apuseni Mountains
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- We use local accommodation (small to medium guesthouses or mountain cabins) with local character,genuine local cuisine and friendly people. You'll be treated as friends and you'll have a chance to get into the world of locals and known their lifestyle better. Ranked with 2** and 3*** (daisies, according to Romanian legislation for rural tourism); rooms have 2, 3, 4, 6 beds with ensuite or shared bathrooms.
- Rooms: Double, Triple, Dorm/Shared, Some with balcony, Some ensuite
- Property: On site bar, Garden/Terrace, On site restaurant, BBQ
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