Red Lake and the Bicaz Gorges Day Tour

4.7 (3 reviews) Lacu Rosu, Romania
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Duration4h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Romanian, Hungarian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a day trek in the Bicaz Gorges - Hasmas Mountains National Park, walk around beautiful Red Lake, while those lloking for more of an adrenaline-pumping adventure combine your tour with a guided via ferrata tour near Red Lake. This private tour may be tailored to the interests and fitness level of your group so you can marvel at the dramatic landscape of the rocky walls and the winding road inside the Bicaz Gorges from above and relax at the shore of the lake and learn more about about the area from our friendy bilingual local guide.  
• Trade the busy tourist stops for an amazing  day in the mountains
• Set the pace of the hike with your private guide
• Enjoy great scenery and views of Red Lake and the Bicaz Gorges from above
• Family friendly tour

Options

Standard Tour

Tour without the option of via ferrata near Red Lake.

Tour Extended with Via Ferrata

Tour Extended with Via Ferrata: Experience the thrill of rock climbing with a 1-1.5 h via ferrata adventure on the rocky walls of the Bicaz Gorges.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Snacks
  • Personal expenses
  • Food & drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside of Gheorgheni is available at a surcharge

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    If requested, your guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Gheorgheni and transfer to Red Lake and the Bicaz Gorges on a 30 minutes ride.
  2. Red Lake
    1h
    Once you arrive at Red Lake (Lacu Rosu in Romanian) resort, enjoy an easy walk around the lake with your guide, learn about the stories and legends linked to the area, taste a local delicacy and learn about the local culture.

    During this walk your guide will give you various options for hiking trails in the Bicaz Gorges - Hasmas Mountains National Park so you can decide which one suits you the most based on your interests and fitness level.
  3. Bicaz Gorges
    3h
    Being a private tour, your guide will present all the options available for your walking or hiking tour in the Bicaz Gorges. You can hike up to the Mary Stone (1048 m), Killer Stone (1378 m), Kiscohard Massif (1345 m), Fairies Garden Stone or the Likas Stone (1675 m) or explore the Bicajel gorges. All options offer a great encounter with the lime cliffs and dense forests of the national park and provide great views of this unique landscape.
  4. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Those who are interested in rock climbing, can upgrade their experience with a 2-hour guided via ferrata tour either on the Wild Ferenc or on the Astragaus trail. All necessary equipment and instructions will be provided and no prior experience is needed, but the lack of fear of heights is a must.
  5. Red Lake
    Pass by
    At the end of the tour, your guide will escort you back to your car or drive you back to your accommodation in Gheorgheni.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can leave your car and meet your guide in the parking lot of the 3-star Hotel Lacu Rosu.

End point

You can leave your car and meet your guide in the parking lot of the 3-star Hotel Lacu Rosu.

Pickup details

Pick-up from Gheorgheni or from Red Lake is included in the price free of charge. Other locations are available at a surcharge.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Comfortable walking or hiking shoes are recommended
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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