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We did the "Small-Group Day tour in Romanian mountain villages" tour in Dec 2025. Andreea was a wonderful guide and our whole family (2 adults and 2 kids ages 8 and 10) enjoyed this tour. We added o... See more
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The tour guide Dan was excellent, punctual, super knowledgeable, kind, friendly, patient. Very cool history lessons with awesome views! Highly recommended, as these places are a must visit if you’re i... See more
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Carol (Charlie) and Marian were so nice to us. We booked the tour from Brasov being in Bucharest and they helped us a lot by finding the train to go there so we couldn't miss the tour. Carol, the tour... See more
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Authentic Small-Group & Private Tours in Romania Explore Romania with expert local guides — from medieval cities and wild Carpathian mountains to wildlife-watching and cultural villages. Our Story Active Travel was founded in 2007 to share Romania’s stunning mountains, diverse landscapes, and rich culture with travelers worldwide, inspiring curiosity and adventure. What began as a passion for hiking and exploring the Carpathian Mountains has grown into a professional tour company specializing in small-group and private tours across Romania. With over 16 years of professional guiding experience and more than two decades of hiking and trekking, we have guided travelers through Romania’s most spectacular landscapes—from the highest peaks of the Carpathian Mountains to traditional villages, medieval castles, and hidden natural treasures. We believe that the best way to experience Romania is to do so actively, responsibly, and authentically. What We Do Active Travel offers personalized guided experiences designed for travelers seeking more than just sightseeing, with options tailored to your interests. Our tours include: 🥾 Hiking and trekking tours in the Carpathian Mountains, guided or self-guided 🏔 Multi-day mountain adventures and peak ascents 🏰 Cultural and historical tours across Romania 🌲 Nature and wildlife experiences 🚵 Mountain biking tours ⛷ Winter adventures and ski touring Why Choose Us Our tours are led by licensed guides with deep local knowledge, and we're awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Eco-Romania certification, which help build trust and credibility. ✔ Licensed Romanian Tour Operator Since 2007 – 18+ Years of Experience ✔ Expert Team of Licensed Mountain & National Tour Guides ✔ Private & Small-Group Tours ✔ Authentic Experiences Beyond the Guidebooks ✔ Flexible, Tailor-Made Itineraries ✔ Committed to Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Our goal is simple: to help you experience Romania in the most meaningful way possible. Our Values Responsible Tourism We promote sustainable travel that respects nature, local communities, and cultural heritage. Safety & Professionalism Licensed guides lead all tours with extensive guiding experience. Authentic Experiences We focus on real Romania — local traditions, landscapes, and hidden places — designed to inspire curiosity and a genuine connection with the country for our travelers. Passion for the Outdoors For us, guiding is not just a job — it’s a way of life. Meet Your Guides Our guides are the heart of Active Travel. All are licensed and certified guides recognized by Romanian authorities and professional associations, ensuring that every tour is safe, professional, and authentic. Our team includes: ✔ Licensed Mountain Guides ✔ Licensed National Tour Guides ✔ International Mountain Leader (UIMLA) ✔ Members of Romanian mountain guiding associations ✔ Experienced instructors in skiing, climbing, and mountain safety Awards & Certifications We are proud to be recognized for our professionalism and quality: ⭐ TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (2014–2020) 🌿 Eco-Romania Certified Ecotourism Programs – awarded the “Eco-Romania” logo for good practices in ecotourism for four hiking programs 🏅Member of the Ecotourism Association in Romania (AER) 🏅Member of the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT) 🏅Member of the Incoming Romania Association (AIR), a proud member of the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) ✅ Licensed Romanian Tour Operator since 2007 📣 Featured in travel media and blogs for high-quality adventure experiences These awards and recognitions reflect our commitment to excellence, responsible tourism, safety, and authentic travel experiences in Romania. Explore Romania With Us Whether you want to hike the Carpathian Mountains, explore medieval castles, discover traditional villages, or experience authentic Romanian culture, Active Travel is here to guide you. Join us and discover Romania beyond the guidebooks.
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Brasov Bran ("Dracula's") Castle tour Romania
We were in Brasov, Romania and went on the Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress tour.
It was such a well organised tour with a friendly, professional and knowledgeable guide called Tudor. He was brilliant and made our experience an exceptional one. Tudor contacted us the day before to make sure we knew where the meeting point was and to see if we had any questions.
Lots of expert knowledge and great conversation throughout the morning. It was a great and enjoyable day made more so by a great guide. I highly recommend this tour and company.
29 April 2026
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Reply from Active Travel
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Active Travel, Michael!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress tour from Brașov. It is wonderful to know that Tudor's friendliness, professionalism, knowledge, and thoughtful communication made the experience exceptional for you.
We will gladly share your kind words with Tudor. He will be very happy to know that his expert insights and great conversation helped make your day so enjoyable, which means a lot to our team.
Thank you once again for your recommendation. Your kind words truly motivate us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Romania for another memorable experience!
Exceptional tour 10/10
This was an amazing day trip to 3 beautiful places in Romania. It was a small private tour with another lovely couple & our guide Charlie was an exceptional tour guide, we really had a fantastic day with him.
5 April 2026
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Reply from Active Travel
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for rating the experience 10/10, Louise!
We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing day trip and enjoyed visiting three beautiful places in Romania. It is also great to know that the small, private-tour atmosphere, the company of the other lovely couple, and Charlie’s exceptional guidance all helped make the day so fantastic.
We will gladly share your kind words with Charlie. He will be very happy to know that his guidance made such a positive impression.
Thank you once again for choosing Active Travel and for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Romania for another memorable experience!
Amazing day hiking in Piatra Craiului National Park!!
My partner and I spent the day with our guide Isti today and we had the most amazing day!! The mountains were covered in heavy snow which made the hike more challenging, but Isti was well prepared with hiking equipment for us to use and was caring and patient throughout the hike. He was also highly experienced and knowledgeable. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking and it was wonderful to see the countryside and village life in Transylvania. Our lunch at the guest house was a delicious end to our day, with a short walk back to the car to finish. You must experience this day for yourself!
6 January 2026
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Reply from Active Travel
We are delighted to hear that you and your partner had such an amazing day of hiking in Piatra Craiului National Park with Isti. Hiking in heavy snow can certainly make the trail more challenging, so it is great to know that Isti’s support, preparation, care, patience, experience, and knowledge helped you feel well supported throughout the day.
We are also very happy that you enjoyed the breathtaking mountain scenery, the Transylvanian countryside and village life, and the delicious lunch at the guest house at the end of the hike. This helps reinforce the memorable and enriching experience you had.
We will gladly share your kind words with Isti. He will be very happy to know that he helped make your day so special.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with Active Travel and for your warm recommendation. Your feedback truly encourages us and helps us grow. We look forward to welcoming you back to Romania for another memorable adventure!
A perfect day in the Romanian Countryside
We did the "Small-Group Day tour in Romanian mountain villages" tour in Dec 2025. Andreea was a wonderful guide and our whole family (2 adults and 2 kids ages 8 and 10) enjoyed this tour. We added on the tour of Bran castle which was fun and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Then we hiked around the castle, went out for lunch (which was delicious and in an adorable tiny mountain village) and then hiked through a beautiful ravine in the national park. The whole time, Andreea told us about Romanian culture and history. She did a great job of making the tour fun and interesting for both the adults and kids. She even offered to bring her dogs on the hike and I'm so glad she did, as it kept the kids much more engaged in hiking.
23 December 2025
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Reply from Active Travel
Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for your wonderful review and for sharing your family’s experience with us!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Small-Group Day Tour in the Romanian mountain villages with Andreea. It sounds like a truly beautiful winter day, with Bran Castle decorated for Christmas, scenic hikes, a delicious lunch in a charming mountain village, and time spent exploring the countryside and national park.
We are especially happy to hear that Andreea made the experience enjoyable and engaging for both adults and children. Her stories about Romanian culture and history, together with her thoughtful idea of bringing the dogs along for the hike, sound like they made the day even more memorable for your family.
We will gladly share your kind words with Andreea. She will be very happy to know that she helped create such a special day for you.
Thank you once again for choosing Active Travel. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Romania for another wonderful adventure in the future!
Drac’s Crib
Charlie was an amazing guide. Extremely knowledgeable about Bran Castle and the Fortress. The level of detail he knows and how to answer about those two places and the towns around it. Absolutely amazing!! Loved every bit of it.
26 December 2025
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Reply from Active Travel
Thank you so much, Domenic, for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Bran Castle and the fortress with Charlie. His knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to bring the history of these places and the surrounding towns to life are qualities we truly value.
We will gladly share your kind words with Charlie. He will be very happy to know that his guiding made the experience so enjoyable and memorable for you.
Thank you once again for choosing Active Travel. We hope to welcome you back to Romania for another amazing journey in the future!
Very professional guides and good vibes
Carol (Charlie) and Marian were so nice to us. We booked the tour from Brasov being in Bucharest and they helped us a lot by finding the train to go there so we couldn't miss the tour. Carol, the tour guide, was so charming and funny, you could be talking with him and laughing at the same time. We were with a small Portuguese family of three with whom we were so comfortable, it was all in "petit comité" as we say in Spain, we all had a lot of connection and the tour was even better than expected.
11 December 2025
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Reply from Active Travel
Thank you so much, Irene, for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us!
We are delighted to hear that Charlie and Marian were able to help you with the train arrangements from Bucharest to Brașov so you could enjoy the tour without stress. It is also great to know that Charlie’s friendly, charming, and funny personality helped create such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the day.
We are very happy that the small-group setting felt comfortable and personal, almost like a “petit comité,” and that you connected so well with the other guests. It means a lot to us to know that the tour was even better than expected.
Thank you once again for choosing Active Travel. We hope to welcome you back to Romania for another beautiful experience in the future!
The tour guide Dan was excellent
The tour guide Dan was excellent, punctual, super knowledgeable, kind, friendly, patient. Very cool history lessons with awesome views! Highly recommended, as these places are a must visit if you’re in Brasov! Thank you Dan!
11 November 2025
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Reply from Active Travel
Thank you so much, Fabrizio, for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Dan and that his punctuality, knowledge, kindness, friendliness, and patience helped make the day so special. It is great to know that you appreciated the history lessons, the beautiful views, and the must-visit places around Brașov.
We will gladly share your kind words with Dan. He will be very happy to know that his guiding made such a positive impression.
Thank you once again for choosing Active Travel and for your warm recommendation
Excellent company and tour
I did the Romanian Authentic Mountain Villages day tour from Brasov and it was excellent! Charlie, the guide, was friendly and personable and communication with him and the company was seamless. Really enjoyed the tour and it was a great way to spend the day. Highly recommend!
1 November 2025
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Reply from Active Travel
Thank you so much, Elana, for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your review truly means a lot and helps us feel appreciated for our efforts!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Romanian Authentic Mountain Villages day tour from Brașov. Knowing that Charlie’s friendly approach and our team's clear communication contributed to your enjoyment makes us feel appreciated for our efforts.
We will gladly share your kind words with Charlie. He will be very happy to know that his guidance made such a positive impression.
Thank you once again for choosing Active Travel and for your warm recommendation. Your support encourages us and makes us feel valued. We look forward to welcoming you back to Romania for another memorable experience!
Worthwile
Saw three wild bears in the forest. Exciting walk in to the hideout. Experienced guide with knowledge of bears and skills to communicate.
24 September 2025
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Reply from Active Travel
Thank you so much, Ola, for your kind review and for sharing your experience with us!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the bear-watching tour and had the exciting opportunity to see three wild bears in the forest. It is also great to know that the walk to the hideout added to the adventure and that your guide’s knowledge of bears and communication skills helped make the experience even more memorable.
Lovely short hike at Seven Ladders Canyon
I had a great morning with Alex and Dan on this short hike along the seven ladders canyon. We had a small group of 4 and could take breaks as necessary. Remember to bring cash for the admission to the actual canyon itself (25 RON at the time of writing). Pickup from the hotel was prompt and communication was good via WhatsApp! Would absolutely do another hike with them in future when I visit Transylvania again
23 September 2025
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Reply from Active Travel
Thank you so much, Andy! We’re really happy to hear you had such a great morning at Seven Ladders Canyon with Alex and Dan.
It’s lovely to know that the small-group hike felt comfortable and that you could take breaks whenever needed. We’re also glad the hotel pickup and WhatsApp communication worked smoothly.
Thank you for the helpful note about bringing cash for the canyon entrance fee — future travelers will definitely appreciate it!
We’ll be very happy to welcome you back for another hike next time you visit Transylvania.
City walking tour
We had a great walking tour with Charlie!
Fun, informative, interesting!
18 September 2025
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Bucegi Mountains are to die for!
I took a private tour with Mihai in the Bucegi Mountains, and it was outstanding! We spent 9 hours hiking through different valleys and honestly could have gone for more. He knows the right paths to take, how to find some beautiful spots and how to keep you safe amid fears of bears. If you ever need a guide, Mihai is the guide you want.
3 September 2025
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Charlie was outstanding
Charlie was outstanding, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the history and culture here. He struck the perfect balance between guiding and giving us space to explore, and his stories really brought the places to life.
He was really helpful with an elderly couple who who were apart of the group, he ensured no one was rushed when visiting the Bran Castle. I highly recommend this trip.
1 September 2025
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We had an excellent experience with…
We had an excellent experience with Active Travel in Romania. We were a group of 7 people from Latvia, and we spent 5 days in Romania. These days, we have seen a lot, and also spent some days in the mountain area. I can say that our guide, Charlie, is a huge professional, and we can 100% recommend him. He is not just a great professional, but also a great person. Thanks, Active Travel, for our days in Romania!
15 August 2025
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Great guides, great tours!
The guides are the best part of the different tour. There were very politie, enjoyable, and nice persons.
The explained us a lot of history of the diferente castles (Peles, Cantacuzino, Bran…).
They also made us feel comfortable, helping us in any moment. We highly recommend all the tours.
21 August 2025
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Great hiking experience
Great hiking experience. Challenging terrain in some parts making it all the more fun. Like the idea of small groups and the ladder climbing was amazing. 👍
14 August 2025
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Highly recommended!
Had a wonderful experience with tour guide T.B on the Mountain Village hike!
10 August 2025
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Everything was perfect
Everything was perfect. We wish that there were more guides than Dan. He was very authentic, careful (in regards to driving and travel sickness of one of the passengers) and could answer all our questions.
We can recommend this tour with Dan.
11 August 2025
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We had a great experience with Active…
We had a great experience with Active Travel. We both really enjoyed out tour to Bran castle and Rasnov Fortress. Our tour guide Charlie is one of the best tour guides we ever met. He is very professional, knowledgeable and has a good sense of humour. He works in relaxed but efficient manner. I would definitely recommend tours offered by this company.
5 August 2025
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Great bear tour
Great bear tour! We saw 5 bears and the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
31 July 2025
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