Varghis Gorge Tour from Baile Tusnad

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4 to 8 hrs (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 1 more

Discover a truly hidden and surprising place of Transylvania, the Varghis (Vargyas) canyon located in the Persani Mountains, part of the Eastern Carpathians mountain range. Walk through the 4 km long rock passage and visit one of the 100 caves registered in the protected area of the canyon together with your experienced local guide. The trail goes along numerous wooden suspension bridges set above the Varghis stream which makes this trip even more exciting and fun, especially for children.

At the end of the trip visit a local young family which turned a 100 year old authentic barn into an artisan cheese atelier and taste their locally produced cheese and diary products in Meresti village.

What's Included

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off from Baile Tusnad or Miercurea Ciuc
Bilingual local guide
Lanterns for the caving tour
Cheese tasting at a local artisan atelier
Natural Reserve Entrance Fee
Gratuities
Food and beverage
Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Miercurea Ciuc or Baile Tusnad

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick-up from Miercurea Ciuc or Baile Tusnad is included in the price free of charge. Other locations are available at a surcharge.

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Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you in the parking lot of the Unitarian Church of Meresti village located in Harghita County.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In Transylvania at the southern foot of mighty Harghita mountains you can find the legendary limestone canyon of Vargyas stream colored by steep rock walls, giant cliffs and numerous caves. Meet your guide in the small village of Meresti (Homorodalmas, 69 km from Baile Tusnad, 87 km from Brasov) and he will drive you on forest roads to the starting point of your fascinating journey. Stroll in the breezy canyon and discover its tiny secrets and legends as you walk along the shore of the stream, passing huge tree roots, hopping from rock to rock and going through numerous wooden suspension bridges set above the stream. As you walk, learn about the canyon’s history and geographical make-up and drink in the untouched scenery. The scene looks like a fairy tale stage. Let it be winter or summer, the creatures of the gorge live their undisturbed idyllic life. Dippers, river otters and European beavers rule the crystal clear waters, European wildcat goes for hunting in the forest and brown bears frequently visit the clearings and steep rock grass covered slopes. In caves you can meet the biggest bat colony of Eastern Carpathians, you can discover the tiniest creatures living on the bat-guano deposits on the cave floors, and also get familiar with the hunting methods of cave spiders. At the end of the tour you pay a delicious visit to the artisan cheese-making workshop from Merești, where you not only taste a rich variety of fragrant home-made cheese, but also learn a few production secrets during the tasting tour.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • On request, it may be combined with a bear watching tour near Baile Tusnad
Supplied by Carpathian Escapes Ltd

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Hiking Tours
Extreme Sports
Climbing
Caving
Seasonal
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Cancellation Policy

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

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