Slanic Salt Mine and Authentic Romanian Village Day Trip

5.0 (1 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

-Get ready to explore Slanic Salt Mine - famous for being one of Europe’s largest and most impressive underground salt mines, featuring 14 massive, 55-meter-high trapezoidal chambers created over centuries;
- Travel back in time and visit the quaint area Valea Doftanei, sprinkled with haystacks, horses and sheep;
- Learn about real life in a remote sub-Carpathian village and see how peasants have lived here for generations;
- Admire the beautiful mountain scenery and feast on a three-course lunch menu prepared from local farm-fresh produce;
- Enjoy a glass of good Romanian wine or some homemade lemonade - on the summer terrace;
- Experience a scenic, slow-paced horse-drawn cart ride uphill to an altitude of 1000 meters;
- Meet friendly locals, learn about their daily life and possibly buy some traditional products to support their work (honey, local cheese)

What's included

  • Enjoy a hearty lunch prepared from local farm-fresh produce: a large platter with Romanian starters and cold cuts, chicken stew or fresh trout with polenta and dessert
  • Comfortable AC vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Fresh homemade lemonade
  • Taste a glass of special Romanian wine (white, red of rosé) or a pint of beer
  • Slanic Salt Mine entrance fee
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Parking Fees
  • Optional - gratuities for your tour guide and driver

What to expect

  1. Palace of Parliament
    Pass by
    World-famous as the second-largest administrative building on Earth, the heaviest building in the world, and the most expensive administrative structure.
  2. Unirea Salt Mine
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Famous as one of the largest salt mines in Europe, renowned for its massive, cathedral-like chambers, unique microclimate, and therapeutic benefits.
  3. 5m
    The Paltinu Dam (Barajul Paltinu), completed in 1971, is famous as a major 108-meter high arched dam on the Doftana River in Romania, acting as a crucial water source for Câmpina and Ploiești, while creating the scenic Paltinu Lake tourist attraction. It is renowned for its impressive engineering, stunning emerald-green reservoir landscape often called the "sea among the mountains," and as a hub for fishing and recreation
  4. Secaria
    3h
    Embark on a horse-drawn cart ride and enjoy an all-inclusive lunch in Secăria - a village in Prahova County, famous for being a pristine destination to experience authentic Romanian rural culture.
    Surrounded by stunning, quiet landscapes, it serves as a peaceful, rustic escape - just 2 hours ride from Bucharest.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all travelers from all centrally located hotels in Bucharest;

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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