Top Romania Wildlife Encounters in 2026

Looking for wild plants and mushrooms in the wilderness is more fun than you think. Learn the basics of foraging from a passionate guide. Together, you will discover what to avoid, what you can pick and what you must not touch. Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and together, you will go in the forests around Brasov in search for wild mushrooms, plants and forest fruits. Hiking and foraging isn't easy, depending on the terrain, so keep in mind that you have to be fit in order to walk around the forest, sometimes on steep terrain, loose rocks or mud. Depending on your schedule, the tour can take between three to six hours. You will decide when you want to stop, together with your guide. In the end, you will be dropped off at your accommodation. Please note that your guide will not recommend eating mushrooms. If you decide to cook them, he is not responsible if you get intoxicated. However, he will give you advice about what is good for picking and what is not.

One of the most astonishing trails from the Romanian Carpathian Mountains, starts on the famous Transfagarasan Road and ends, after breathtaking waterfalls, stairs and adrenaline passages at the Vidraru Dam, the highest and definitely the most beautiful dam from Romania. It is a complex route, but not very difficult, being well laid out. But hiking shoes and extra clothes are required.

Discover the thrill of Comana Adventure Park just outside Bucharest, where nature meets excitement. Engage in a variety of activities including tree climbing, boat trips on the serene lake, archery, and horseback riding. Enjoy a delicious lunch by the lake while admiring the stunning lavender fields. This private tour, lasting 4-5 hours, offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Afterward, savor an authentic Romanian grill experience at a local market, sampling traditional dishes . - Enjoy a range of activities like tree climbing and archery in Comana Park - Take a scenic boat trip on the lake and explore lavender fields - Savor a traditional Romanian grill lunch at a local market - Experience a private tour tailored for nature lovers and adventure seekers

Avoid big bus (coach) on the winding road! Join a small group (maximum 7) in a minivan! Drive the stunning Transfăgărășan Top Gear Road, stop near Poenari Fortress - the real Dracula Castle! Begin your adventure with Poenari Fortress, once a stronghold of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). We will not enter in to the fortress, we see it from exterior. We stop at the imposing Vidraru Dam, a marvel of engineering, where you can take in the stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding peaks. We admire the goat waterfall and we can taste/buy some local products (cheeses, pastrama, jams, alcoholic beverages, etc.). The destination is the Balea glacial lake - the place of view on the winding road (open only fron June to October), at over 2000 meters altitude, where we have lunch and free time for hiking and pictures. We stay here for 90 minutes. This tour blends culture and scenic beauty, offering an unforgettable day. Similar (cheaper) tours are done by big coaches with 55 passengers!

Led by a CERN-trained particle physicist, the experience is both educational and awe-inspiring. It’s tailored to suit all ages and backgrounds: from curious kids to science enthusiasts, everyone is welcome. You’ll learn to use a high-quality telescope, identify constellations (including your zodiac sign), and hear fascinating stories about the universe and how astronomy and particle physics connect. Warm drinks are provided to keep you cozy, and the relaxed pace allows for stargazing, questions, and quiet reflection. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly activity or a deep dive into the cosmos, this tour offers a magical and meaningful evening under one of Europe’s clearest night skies.

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.

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.

This tour is a combination of fun, adrenaline, and a lot of sightseeing in the Carpathian mountains of Romania Our new snowmobiles offer a lot of excitement in the beautiful snow of Transylvania.