Hike Romania's Carpathian Mountains in Winter

Really enjoyed this short getaway to a country I know very little about. It was a unique way to meet real people and learn about Romania. Mihai was great fun to be with and his enthusiasm for hiking was contagious.

Really nice group as well. We laughed a lot, had mountains of food cooked for us and caught the last bit of the winters snow.

It’s a long drive from the airport to the mountains but besides that, a great experience.

I've just returned from a much-needed break in the beautiful Romanian wilderness to recover from an incredibly stressful few months – teetering on the edge of burnout. This was my fourth MBA trip, and I am forever for the opportunity to meet new people. Our guide, Mihai, shared his passion and knowledge of the area, teaching us how to identify animal tracks in the snow and sharing local history. My companions' advice, stories, and jokes will stay with me for a long time. The group makes or breaks a trip, and I could not have wished for a better group of people to share these experiences with.

The food is delicious – seamlessly catering to my dietary requirements without making me feel like an awkward weirdo. The blueberry liquor is plentiful and delicious, and a welcome lunchtime warmer. The views are breathtaking, and the hikes are just the right balance of challenging and manageable, leaving us feel satisfied and happy-tired at the end of a long day out and about. And the family cat even graced us with his presence!

I am terrified of small, dark spaces, so going caving was up there as one of my worst nightmares. Although a relatively insignificant thing, pushing myself to be uncomfortable, surrounded by a supportive group, proved when we do hard things, we are rewarded with unbelievable beauty - a nice metaphor for life!

I highly recommend this trip if you need to switch off and/or are keen to learn about a new culture.

What an epic winter weekend in the wild.

Great views, great food & great company.

To see wolf tracks in the snow but to feel mega safe at the same (if this makes sense) time was amazing.

A great chance to try snow shoeing in the Carpathian Mountains. There was a long bus drive from Cluj Airport to the final destination but lunch was arranged enroute to break up the journey and give us our first taste of Romanian food. Our guide Mihai ensured that we were well looked after on (and in) the mountains and he had plenty of stories to tell of growing up in Romania. Mihai was very knowledgeable about the area and he clearly has a love of mountaineering of the environment, he is a fantastic ambassador for MBA.

Just finished a wonderful weekend in the mountains snowshoeing and exploring caves. The guest house was wonderful, food was divine, the rooms were clean and comfy and our guide Michel was so knowledgable and wanted to ensure we were all really well looked after.

My first trip with Much Better Adventures and it did not disappoint! The trip was excellent from start to finish. Our guide, Mihai was fantastic and had a wealth of knowledge about the history and surroundings. The guesthouse is located in a beautiful location with delicious, locally sourced home cooked meals. Overall, had a brilliant time meeting new people, snowshoeing in the Carpathian Mountains with stunning views, and exploring local caves.

This was my first trip with much better adventures but certainly won’t be my last. Everything was spot on, food, scenery, difficulty, organisation and accommodation. Mihai, our guide, was great throughout being approachable, friendly and helpful. The food was all traditional, locally sourced and the accommodation was very comfortable. The first day and slightly harder walking but very pleasant for anyone with a decent level was of fitness, while the second day was flatter and easier with the added bonus of caves. I’d definitely recommend to anyone considering.

Really enjoyed this experience. Everything was really well organised and our guide Mihai was excellent. The accommodation was warm and our hosts welcoming. The food was plentiful and delicious and as a vegetarian I was well catered for. I read a comment before the trip that if you can walk, you can snowshoe and that's definitely true. I would highly recommend this trip.