Slanic Salt Mine and Authentic Romanian Village Day Trip

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Bucharest, Romania

11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

-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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
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  • 1
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  • 2

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  • 3

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Additional info

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

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Horseback Riding
Car Tours
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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