Caving & hiking in Apuseni Mountains (5 days, from Cluj)

Day 1 Departure from Cluj in the morning, heading for the mountains. In the middle of the Western Carpathians, the Apuseni Nature Park covers a surface of over 75,000 square metres. Characterized by a complex limestone relief, the area reveals not only stunning caves and ice-caves, but also very picturesque mountain villages. Lunch on the way, in a restaurant. Stop to visit Farcu and Meziad caves and arrive in Padis in the afternoon. Difficulty: very easy Dinner and accommodation in a mountain chalet. (dinner included, breakfast and lunch not included) Day 2 & 3 Two days of hiking in the very heart of the Padis limestone plateau, passing by or through some of the main trails and spots, like Cetatile Ponorului cave, Bortig pit cave, Cetatile Radesei cave. Difficulty: medium, with several difficult segments. 10-19 km/day, 9-10 hours/day. (2 days with breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner included) Day 4 & 5 Breakfast and prepare to leave Padis, heading for Aries Valley. The luggage will be transferred to the next accommodation. Visit the biggest ice cave in Romania: Scarisoara. Dinner with the locals and accommodation in a rural guesthouse. Transfer back to Cluj in the afternoon, day 5. End of the tour. (day 4 - breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner included) (day 5 - breakfast and picnic lunch included, dinner not included)

• services of a professional English speaking tour guide

• Dinner

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)

• 2 transfers of luggage

• 4 nights accommodation as mentioned above (shared bathrooms)

• entry tickets (for the caves)

• pick up / drop off services

• your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above)

• personal expenses

• accommodation in Cluj

• travel insurance