Bucegi and Ciucas Traverse

Bucegi Massif situated in Bucegi Natural Park is the most popular mountain area in Romania. The amazing scenery it offers and the easy way to get there bring many visitors. Ciucas Massif is less popular but also very beautiful.

Both mountains have the same geological structure that creates wind carved sculptures in natural rock. In this 7 day trip we traverse Ciucas Massif and Bucegi Natural Park, climbing Omu Peak 2505m, one of the highest peaks in The Carpathians, and watching spectacular rock formations. Accommodation is provided in chalets and boarding houses.

Day 1
Meet at the airport and transfer to Busteni Town.
Accommodation: boarding house, Busteni.

Day 2
We start to hike from Busteni Town up to the high planes of Bucegi Mountains finishing at Piatra Arsa Chalet. This day gives us a close view of the steep eastern mountainside of Bucegi Mountains.
Duration: 5-6 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Piatra Arsa Chalet.

Day 3
From Piatra Arsa we hike to Babele Chalet to see the Sphinx and Babele rocks. We continue to Caraiman, Costila and Omu Peaks and descend to Malaiesti Chalet.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Malaiesti Chalet.

Day 4
Starting from Malaiesti Chalet we hike up to Bucegi high planes and descend through spectacular Gaura Valley to Bran Village.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: boarding house, Bran.

Day 5
Transfer to Ciucas Massif. This day we hike up to Ciucas Peak 1954m and see many spectacular rock formations. We finish the hike descending to Red Mountain Chalet.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Red Mountain Chalet.

Day 6
Starting from Red Mountain Chalet we hike up to Zaganu Ridge, continue along the ridge and return to Red Mountain Chalet. Transfer to Brasov.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: boarding house, Brasov.

Day 7
Transfer to the airport.


  • group size: 1-14
  • optimal period: June – October
  • all meals included
  • all transfers by private car/bus, depending on group size
  • English speaking, certified mountain guide as a companion
  • all our tours can be customized upon request
  • 675 euro / person (6 person group); final price differs according to group size, please contact us for more details