Turda salt mine & gorge and Rimetea Village (1 day, from Cluj)

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Wander in an underground gleaming gallery that looks like something straight out of a Sci-Fi movie to discover an ancient Transylvanian chronicle carved in salt. Chill out in a charming little mountain village. Walk along a wild gorge and quest a fortified cave.

What's Included

services of a professional English speaking guide/driver
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
hotel pick up and drop off (only for private tours)
Entry tickets (Turda salt mine)- if option selected
your meals & drinks
tickets for the amusement park inside the salt mine
your personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

For private tours we offer pick up from your accommodation or any other spot in the city (unless a pedestrian / one-way street). At the time of booking, please give us the address where we can meet you. For shared tours, we ask travellers to choose one of the two set pick up locations. We'll keep you informed about the pick up time.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Salina Turda

    You will descend into the underground where you'll completely be surrounded by salt. Walk on a man-made gallery, visit three mining chambers, learn about mining techniques and local urban legends. Chance to take a boat or a Ferris-wheel ride. The visit of the mine involves climbing and descending some stairs. In total there about 500 steps to go up and down, but most of them can be avoided by taking two different elevators (time & crowd permitting).

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Walk along a wild gorge for about 1.5 km. Admire the different vegetation and rock formations, as the gorge was declared a complex nature reserve. Quest a fortified cave before getting back the same way you came . For the bravest of you, chance to take a zip line ride close to the gorge.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rimetea

    Admire the white ginger-bread-looking-like houses in the charming little village of Rimetea, while the guide tells you stories about the Szekler community and their heritage. Learn why a once famous town contracted into a village. Find out about the guild system, the use of natural resources for economic growth and, nevertheless, the civic spirit of the local community.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (from May to September, please take a sweater or a jacket with you as temperature inside is only 10-12°C (50-53°F) all year long.)
  • In full season, because of big queues for the elevators inside the salt mine, the guide may impose taking the stairs (around 350 steps / one way)
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Cancellation Policy

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

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