Top Cluj-Napoca Nature and Wildlife Tours

Begin your chronological journey at the venerable Franciscan Church, a medieval marvel dating back to the 13th century, steeped in historical significance. Traverse the labyrinthine streets to behold the ever-transforming façade of Catedrala Sfantul Mihail, adorned with the regal statue of King Matthew Corvinus. Union Square unfolds before you, a testament to Cluj's mercantile past, where traders and aristocrats once mingled amidst architectural splendor. Explore the intellectual enclave of Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai din Cluj-Napoca, a bastion of knowledge shaping Cluj's cultural identity. Piața Avram Iancu beckons with its turn-of-the-century allure, showcasing architectural gems and monuments that narrate Cluj's cultural evolution.

Tick off three must-see rural attractions on this full-day, small-group tour to Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, and Rimetea village from Cluj-Napoca. Learn about the region’s industrial heritage at the 400-year-old mine, then glimpse Romania’s famous countryside at the Turda Gorge. Get a taste of traditional fare in Rimetea village and avoid hidden costs throughout with transfers and entrance fees included in the price.

Green is the predominant color in this trip, we will travel north of Cluj Napoca with the purpose to discover the natural beauties of Salaj County. We will have five stops: The Garden of Dragons, Jibou Botanical Garden, Lavender Field, Roman Castrum Porolissum and the wooden church from the town of Breb. The tour is suitable for those who want to spend time in nature and to discover new things about the fauna and flora of Romania, it is not a commercial tour and the tourist objectives are less known by the ordinary tourist. But if you love nature and want to spend time with your group of friends or family on an private tour this day trip is definitely for you.

One day tour within an hour of Cluj Napoca; switch the busy city for an invigorating nature walk; You will love the wide open pastures and the spectacular cliffs; if you're looking for nature, silence and fresh air, this tour is for you. Delicious brunch also

Enjoy an action-packed adventure into the Carpathian mountains of Maramures in northern Romania with this 5-day guided tour of Rodnei Mountains National Park. Hike to the park’s highest peak, ride the Mocanita steam train, and go for a horseback riding tour in a traditional village. Wake up each day with views of the mountains from your family-run overnight accommodation and travel with your personal guide and driver to your next activity.

This tour combines the beauty of nature with historical and cultural impressions as well as a touch of adventure. To get to Rosia Montana you will ride on the Transapuseana road, the newest and the most panoramic road in the Apuseni Mountains. Stops with 360 degrees panoramic views will enchant you spirit on the way. Arrive in the once to be village-with-100-lakes, the newest UNESCO site in Romania. Enter one of the oldest gold mine in Europe, exploited 2000 years ago, in Roman times. The day will end with an amazing hike in the legendary realm of the giants. The tour is destined for people concerned with heritage, community life, sustainability, anthropology, history and nevertheless nature. The tour is finally meant to give hope with the perplexing life example of the power of the people against corporations & corruption.

Go in search of rare wildflowers and plants and experience the pristine nature of the Scarita-Belioara Botanical Reserve on this private tour from Cluj. Travel into the mountains to the village of Posaga de Sus, where you’ll begin an alpine hike through beech forest to Scarita peak, which sits at an altitude of 1384 meters (4541 feet). Due to the altitude and difficulty of the hike, participants require a moderate level of fitness for this tour.

We invite you on a day trip to the Făgăraș Mountains, also known as the Transylvanian Alps, the perfect recipe for a day spent at altitude that you will not soon forget! The Fagaras Mountains are famous for their unique alpine landscapes, the highest peaks in Romania and the wilderness of their valleys. In other words, the Fagaras Mountains are the ultimate mountains, because here the peaks, edges, rock walls, valleys and trails are larger than in any other mountain range in Romania.

Immerse yourself in the cultural traditions of northern Romania on this delightfully diverse 6-day tour from Cluj. Explore the regions of Maramures and Bukovina, known for their many UNESCO-listed monasteries and uniquely preserved heritage. Discover the local way of life through music, handicrafts, art and cuisine, and visit many historic sites with your knowledgeable guide. The tour includes 5 nights of accommodation in 3-star hotels, all transport and entrance fees, daily breakfast and round-trip airport transfers from Cluj-Napoca.

You will experience some of the best landscapes the Carpathians have to offer, together with certified International Mountain Leaders, members of the Romanian Mountain Guide and Mountain Leader Association (SGLM).

A one-day hike departing from Cluj Napoca to Retezat National Park, one of the most beautiful and wild mountain ranges in Europe. Retezat is known for its over 80 glacial lakes of a special blue, for its alpine peaks and ridges over 2500 meters high and for the flora and fauna biodiversity encountered at every step. Last but not least, as we are in Țara Hațegului, and old well preserved etnographic region, we can visit on the road back some very old stone churches, which have a very interesting history and are strongly connected with the Romanian genesis.