Sibiu International Airport 3 hr 3
Bolboci Lake (2 hr 16) Remote artificial lake ringed by forested cliffs, with hiking trails in the nearby Bucegi Mountains. Sphinx (2 hr 41) Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park. Bran Castle (34 min) Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration. Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti (59 min) Sanctuary for former captive bears, offering guided tours in English & Romanian. Ialomita Cave (2 hr 39) Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth. Bucegi Natural Park (2 hr 30) Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations. Cheile Dâmbovicioarei (13 min) Mountain, monastery, and canyon Piatra Craiului Mountains (1 hr 32) Picturesque mountain range with a narrow, saw-like ridge & challenging treks to scenic views. Omu (2 hr 41) Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks. Caraiman Peak (2 hr 41) This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument. Berghütte Curmătura (1 hr 19) Woodsy mountainside refuge featuring rustic rooms & dorms, plus dining & outdoor seating. Rucăr-Bran Pass (26 min) Linking the counties of Braşov & Argeş, this historic mountain pass features panoramic views. Piatra Craiului National Park (38 min) Mountainous national park featuring a variety of hiking trails & climbing amid forests & wildlife. La Om (1 hr 32) High mountain offering a scenic, rocky ascent for rock climbers & trekkers to sweeping vistas. Dambovicioara Cave (11 min) Limestone cave featuring prehistoric drawings & bear fossils, with children volunteering as guides. |