Top Western Romania Outdoor Activities

The Vanturatoarea waterfall has the largest free water drop in Romania, the water line having a continuity of about 40 meters and two successive falls before reaching the ground, the water wire being interrupted by a rock threshold where the water is broken.

Unless you rent a car, exploring the Iron Gates gorges of the River Danube in a day from Timisoara is near-impossible. This full-day tour makes it easy: with air-conditioned transport and a guide to bring the sights alive. Cross the mountainous Banat region, see the Bigar waterfall, admire the steep-sided gorges, and opt to take a river boat trip (additional cost) to admire the cliffside carvings, caves, and landmarks.

Hiking through Țăsnei Gorges you will be able to understand more of the Jurassic limestone that formed the mountains and see how the constant actions of nature formed this incredible line through rock which now stand as Țăsnei Gorges. Also after the first hill we'll start walking on an old road which was the border of Austro-Hungarian Empire and was used as a border patrol road. Lastly nature itself that guides you through this beautiful landscapes is a reason worth visiting this Gorges!

”Be blessed on this mountain and remember that God is with you at all times. " With this blessing written by the villagers, we begin to climb to the village of Ineleț, a hamlet forgotten by the modern world and time. Ineleț Hamlet forms the village of Scărișoara together with Gura Iuţii, Ţațu and Crouri, it is one of the most isolated places in the country and can be accessed only by stairs and another hiking trail. Hiking takes us to a paradise beyond stairs where man lives in perfect balance with nature, landscapes are dreamy and where you feel closer to heavens. By the hiking trail, the locals built benches where we can rest and read the handwritten messages on planks designed to motivate you to continue. Once we reach the ridge we can admire the landscapes and the Church, going to the Ineleț hamlet and discovering how the villagers live in this natural heaven. We can also discover the traditional cuisine of the place by eating with the locals in their homes.

Empress Elizabeth named Empress Sisi used to walk these paths half a century ago, finding the most picturesque landscapes on the Cerna Valley. On the route you will discover the charm of nature that inspired the empress to write poems that today you can read on the route. Moreover you get to visit the most important attractions in National Park Domogled - The Outlaws Cave, Steam Cave, the Watchovers and Cornonini Plateau.

If you are for a few days in Timisoara or Arad and you want to see more of the diverse and surprising Romania, take this tour. If you like wild nature, you are active and you're open for adventure... then take this tour! At 2:30-3 hours drive from Timisoara you'll meet a completely different world. You will be taken from your hotel in a comfortable car, a professional guide will take care of everything. You just need to relax and enjoy the ride! The old Danube will impress you with its wildness, the impressive history, and the stunning landscapes of the trail carved through the mountains. Here are our 2 options for this tour: All year: Bigar waterfall, Danube Gorge by car, Hike in the gorge on Ciucaru Mare Peak, visit Decebal Statue. This option doesn't include a boat ride May-October: Danube Gorge, Hike in the gorge on Ciucaru Mare Peak, visit Decebal Statue, Ponicova cave, Boat ride in the Gorge, included

Visit by foot one among the most spectacular reservation - Apuseni National Park - a place filled with caves, ice caves, waterfalls and marvelous landscapes .A 10 days adventure which leaves an unforgettable memory.

Discover a remote corner of Romania that most travelers miss. Known as “Bride’s Veil,” the scenic waterfall is one of the country’s most stunning—and overlooked—sights. Enjoy free time to explore the picturesque setting, and take a scenic stroll up a rugged trail in the Apuseni mountains. You’ll also visit a nearby lake and dam. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the comfortable minivan can hold up to 5 passengers.

The southern part of Banat is covered with mountain and hills. You will find a lot of great places here in which you can explore nature without having to have climbing skills. If you like to relax and exercise in the same time in beautiful nature this day trip is for you.

This tour proposes a trip to the remote villages in the Cerna Mountains, where you can connect with local traditions and culture, meet the hospitable locals and taste authentic cuisine. Our destination is Inelet, one of the remote hamlets that are part of the Cornereva village, the largest in Romania. The hamlet is accessible by climbing some wooden stairs that were mounted on the rock to help locals get across a difficult passage. After we climb up the stars, we make a small detour to visit a nearby cave, then we continue on our way. After about an hour we arrive to Ineleț, where we will visit some local attractions, after which we stop for lunch at a local host. After lunch and some rest, we make our way back through the hamlet Cracu Mare. In the evening, we can enjoy a traditional dinner and some thermal baths in Băile Herculane, which is famous for their hot water springs.

This tours will take you around the Banat highland region. Throughout history, Banat was at the border of all the empires that spread over the region, most notably the Ottoman and Austrian Empires, which facilitated people of different nations to come in, giving it its multiculturality. The richness of the land turned it into an important industrial hub, around which urban and rural life developed. Empires came and went and the industrial period faded, but what withstood the test of time is a treasure full of natural wonders and beauty. In this tour you will see some of the industrial legacy, meet the multicultural heritage and enjoy the beauty of our natural sights.

This trip will take you to the tallest free-falling waterfall in Romania; 40 meters of water that turns to sprinkle before reaching the ground. We start in the morning and drive up the Cerna Valley. We also stop to have a quick sightseeing of the historical city of Băile Herculane. We park our car on the Cerna river shore and begin our hike uphill. After about 2 hours, we reach our destination, where we take our time to explore the site and enjoy the beauty and splendor of the waterfall. Later on, we continue our hike towards the Cicilovete Meadow, where we can admire the view over the entire Cerna Valley and the Mehedinți Mountains. From here, we return by the same path to our car. In the evening, we can enjoy a traditional dinner and some thermal baths in Băile Herculane, which is famous for their hot water springs.

In this trip, we will take you in the heart of the Mehedinți Mountains, where we will enjoy a pleasant hike along the tall walls and pine trees of the Țesna Gorges. We start off in the morning and head to the town of Băile Herculane and then up the Cerna Valley until we reach our starting point. We ascend through the forests until we reach the walls of the gorges. As we progress through the gorges, we enjoy the rocky scenery and wild nature. Along the way, there are several landmarks that we will stop by: an old watermill, a waterfall, and the canyon of the Țesna river. Our journey ends once we reach a sheepfold. Here we will stop for lunch and we can either dig in the good in our backpack or we can enjoy a shepherd's lunch. After that, we return to our car following the same path. In the evening, we can enjoy a traditional dinner and some thermal baths in Băile Herculane, which is famous for its hot water springs.

This backpacking tour will take you through the wild and adventurous gorges of the Caras river. In the first day we hike our way up the Caras river until we reach the Prolaz Meadow. Along the way we will stop to see some caves and other points of attraction. At the Prolaz Meadow we will see the main attraction, the Caras canyon, after which we stop for a quick lunch. We continue above the gorges, across the Iabalcea hill, and arrive at the Comarnic cave. Here we set our camp, build the campfire and prepare a traditional pot dinner cooked over the fire. In the second day, after breakfast we will enter and visit the Comarnic Cave. After that we will visit the upper part of the Caras Gorges, via an old railway path built through the mountain. Later we head back towards the place where we parked our car and then make a short stop at the Caras Citadel to enjoy a splendid view over the entire Caras Gorges. On our way back to Timsioara, we can stop for dinner in Resita.

The tour proposes a hiking trip in the more easily accessible part of the Nera Gorges to some of the most famous objectives in the area: the Ochiul Beiului Lake and the Beușnița Waterfall.​ We will enjoy a peaceful hike through the forests, along the Bei river. On our way we will have the change to stop by other landmarks, such as the La Vaioaga waterfall, the Bei Citadel, which offers a great view over the Nera Gorges and the region, and the Rock Tunnels which will take us to the village Sasca Romana, where we can stop to have dinner.

You will enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and the charming hamlets scattered on the heights or in the valleys. You will meet the Moti, warm and welcoming locals who’s way of life is a long row of traditions and customs, always glad to invite you at their table and to share with you their stories as old as the mountains. You will climb the highest peak in the Western Carpathians, Bihor Peak (1849 m). This is more than a trip. It is a journey in a fascinating world that is still unchanged, somewhere in the heart of the Western Carpathians.

Hiking in Padis karst plateau, one of the iconic areas in the heart of the Western Carpathians and home to some of the last forested karst landscapes in Europe will always provide travelers with unforgettable memories. A professional tour leader, specialised in Western Carpathians nature interpretation will guide you along the creeks that shaped some impressive places such as Pestera Caput/Caput Cave, Izvorul Rece karst spring, Poiana Ponor/Ponor Glade, Cetatile Ponorului/Ponorului Fortresses karst system. He will explain the dynamic of this very specific landscape and will help you understand the way nature works creating these spectacular natural phenomena. A trip designed as an accessible adventure to anyone willing to enjoy a one day escape, starting and ending in Oradea. Relaxed pace, plenty of time to admire the scenery, for photos and for picnic lunch. Besides, there's so much joy and fun!

Spend a weekend in the Western Carpathians of Romania. Explore impressive karst cave systems and crystal caves, hike and bike through the beautiful, rolling countryside, enjoy authentic rural life. Your hassle-free adventure in this spectacular region includes: 3 nights of accommodation at a local guesthouse, 1 day of technical caving and exploring a crystal cave, 1 day hiking the Cutilor Gorges, 1 day mountain biking and visit show caves. All meals, airport transfers and activity transfers, all necessary team equipment, all entrance fees, the friendship and camaraderie of a local guide. This is a perfect escape for active travelers looking for a truly unique, inspirational and action-packed weekend adventure.