Brasov and Postavaru Hike
22 - 24 November 2019
Poiana Brasov is another popular destination in Transylvania, central Romania. With trails on Postavaru Mountain, ski resorts, luxury hotels, guest houses, ski shops and traditional Romanian restaurants.
Poiana Brasov was voted the most affordable European ski resort by telegraph.co.uk in 2008, and it is one of the most pristine and well preserved mountain areas in Eastern Europe (ref: http://www.poianabrasov.com)
Trip Highlights
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Short transfer from Bucharest to Poiana Brasov
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Cable Car ride from Brasov to Postavaru Chalet (Cabana Postavaru) and will trek downhill for a few hours
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Resting time for a few hours in the late afternoon because the nigh hike will follow
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On the second day (Sunday) after the breakfast (included), we will visit the City of Brasov and its main touristic objectives
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Overnight Staying at Postavaru Chalet - Cabana Postavaru also known as Julius Römer Cottage, 1604 m altitude (5262 ft), accommodation capacity: 100 places in rooms for 2-6 places
£250.00
Includes transfers, accomodation for 3 nights and some meals, hiking guide and translator
3 nights
accomodaation included
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22nd - 24th
November
2019
bOOK YOUR FLIGHTS
to Bucharest Otopeni
(Henri Coanda International Airport)
London Luton Airport
leave with the rest of group from London Luton or meet everyone else in Bucharest
Hiking Over: 2 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Highest Point: Postvaru (1,799m, 5,902ft)
Length: to be defined
Location: Carpathians
Area: Postavaru, Brasov
Itinerary
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Book your flights to Bucharest for Friday
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If you book at the same time as everyone else get a free transfer. Otherwise grab a taxi to your accomodation in Bucharest's Old Town
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Saturday morning: meet your guide and the rest of the group at Izvor Park in Bucharest (guidance will be provided)
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Saturday and Sunday, the Hike
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You'll be back to the accomodation in Bucharest for Sunday evening and catch your flight back on Monday morning
Sleeping and eating
Friday Night: Accomodation (Hotel or AirBnb) in the Historical Old Town of Bucharest, range of pubs are restaurants for food and drinks
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Saturday: Padina Chalet with its own restaurant
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Sunday Evening: Back at the AirBnb in the Historical Old Town of Bucharest, range of pubs are restaurants for food and drinks
Equipment Needed
Backpack (20-30 litres)
Hiking Boots (winter)
Hiking Trousers
Snow Trekking Gaiters
Headlamp Lantern (trekking head torch)
1 t-shirt per day
1 fleece
Hat and gloves
Changing shoes and comfortable clothes to be used in the accommodation
First aid kit
Included
Hiking Guide
Accomodation in Bucharest for Friday and Sunday
Transfers from Bucharest to the hiking area and back (by coach, with the rest of the group)
Saturday accomodation at Padina Chalet
Not Included
Flights
Drinks, meals and personal expenses
Travel insurance – this is essential that you take out