Tour Highlights:
Experience the wonders of nature on a beautiful one day tour. Depart from Bucharest and head towards Prahova Valley, where we will first visit Ialomitei cave and the Monastery Pestera. After we will take a ride with the cable car and enjoy the view. Once we reach the top, at 7,516 feet (2,291 meters) altitude, we will walk all the way to the Sphinx and Babele.
Price for 1 passenger: 345 EUR / pax
Price for 2 passengers: 150 EUR / pax
Price for 3-15 passengers: 135 EUR / pax
Price for children: 130 EUR / chd
Operating Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Tour description and details:
Experience the wonders of nature in a beautiful one day tour. Depart from Bucharest and head towards Prahova Valley. This is the valley where the Prahova river makes its way between the Bucegi and the Baiu Mountains, in the Carpathian Mountains. Geographically, the Prahova river separates the Eastern Carpathians chain from the Southern Carpathians. Historically, the corridor was the most important passageway between the principalities of Wallachia and Transylvania.
Once you arrive in Busteni you will first visit one of the most popular caves from Romania - Ialomitei Cave and the Monastery Pestera located in National Park of Bucegi. After that you will ride the cable car up the mountain until you reach the beautiful Bucegi Plateau where wind and rain have turned the rocks into spectacular figures such as the Sphinx and Babele. The Bucegi is believed to be the Dacian holy mountain Kogainon, on which the God Zalmoxis resided in a cave.
Transfer back to Bucharest in the evening.
Inclusions:
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- One Bottle of water/ person
- Driver/tour escort
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small-group tour
- Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
- Snacks ( bananas and biscuits for energy)
- Cable car
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional info:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Please note: The tour reaches an elevation of 7,516 feet (2,291 meters) which may effect those with respiratory issues.