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This was a wonderful holiday in every respect, one that we will remember for many years.The scenery, location, food, company were all great. The villa and it’s hosts were superb – could not have been better. Nothing was too much trouble and they were so friendly and helpful.
It was fabulous to meet new people and share the experience with them – great fun and exhilarating.
Great sense of achievement after the long walks with breath taking scenery. Loved the bear watching and walking through the gorge.
Very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Very reassuring to have around and a great guy all round!
You DO need proper walking boots and waterproofs. Generally the weather is warm and sunny but with very heavy usually short lived rainfall in the afternoon/evening. Be prepared!
This was my first ever Exodus trip. And first classified walking trip.
The carpathian mountains were beautiful Early June was exceptionally hot and sunny.
The walks were sometimes steep up or down knee length grass.
I was super impressed by how friendly the group were. I was also more relevantly impressed by Katarina the hostess at the hotel. Everything was checked and double checked that it was ok. On one day my husband was unwell - his fault no one else. We were walking and Katarina came out in her car to pick him up. Then mothered him to ensure he got better.
Udo was very competent, and good fun.
Be aware that early summer can be very hot. And some slopes are steep. may need poles.
Really enjoyable trip with fantastic people! The countryside and wildlife are stunning, the people were friendly. The walking was varied and I loved Bran castle
Seeing bears in the forest
Udo was very knowledgable about the area and its flora and fauna.
Some of the walking is quite steep- take good strong walking shoes, and more importantly cover for your head in the summer!! The sun can really beat down!
A one week holiday staying at one well run boutique hotel. The location was quiet and beautiful. An idyllic setting for some fun and sometimes vigorous hikes over the hills.
I really adored the walking through the meadows of wild flowers. I was just lucky I chose to go beginning of June. Meadows in full flower and the weather was glorious.
Udo Krause our tour leader was a large lump of a hiker with a mix of wildlife photographer. He lead the goup well and he was totally qualified and experienced to explain all flora & fauna.
A lunchbox has been mentioned by other reviews. Its good to carry your diy sandwiches. During our time in June the sun was baking, do not under estimate dehydration ad sun burn.
I wasn’t sure what to expect of Romania, but was lured by the wildlife I might see. Romania exceeded my expectations in every way- the scenery, the wildlife, the food, the people.
The Transylvanian countryside is stunning- serene and peaceful, the rural areas were full of flower meadows and woodland. Cows and sheep grazed with shepherds and their dogs, birds sang as the people hand scythed the first hay harvest of the year. There were few cars on the road so the only ambient noise was the birds, the dogs, the cowbells and the church.
Two- seeing brown bears in the forest and the sun setting red over the mountains to the rear of the guesthouse
Udo was very knowledgeable about the local area and the flora and fauna. He is also an excellent photographer and did show us some 'off the beaten track' sights we wouldn't have seen without him. Only (very small) minus that he does have a tendency to set a rather brisk pace at times- forgetting that some of us lowland Brit's are unused to mountain hikes!! :-)
The 'moderate' activity guide in the brochure is fair- but it is not an easy moderate! The weather last week was warm (28-30ish) and some of the hills were very steep, both up and down! If unused to mountain walking (like me!) it'll be a good workout- this is not an easy, take-it-at-your-own-pace stroll. Take suncream and a hat if going in the summer. water bottle is essential I found I didn't need too much spending money- except for bear watch (40 euros) and one meal out (about 60 Lei - 15 euros) there were no 'hidden' extras. The only other expenses were drinks at the guesthouse, beer/wine was around 6 Lei (1.5 euros) and tea and coffee about 4 Lei (1 euro). There was shopping time available on one day in Brasov. The duty free at Bucharest airport doesn't take Lei, only euros. However, Lei is taken at the café places at the airport.
This was a brilliant trip, the scenery was beautiful, the group leader was full of good stories, the accommodation was gorgeous, the food was delicious and the hosts were extremely welcoming.
Having arrived in the dark, waking up on the first morning and stepping out on to our lovely balcony to admire the sun rising over the stunning mountains covered in a thick layer of fresh snow! Breathtaking!Also seeing bears in the wild - it was amazing to be that close to them - although slightly un-nerving too!
Udo our group leader was great fun. Full of stories and information of the history, flora, fauna, the people and the place.
Don't go expecting to see wildlife, accept that wildlife is elusive and that any sightings are a bonus. The trip notes do give the impression that seeing wolves and beavers is possibly more likely than it is. We were lucky seeing 5 bears at the hide and the splash of a beaver going into the water, but I think expectations were raised a little high. The scenery, people and more easily spotted flora and fauna made this trip excellent.
Great holiday in a beautiful part of the World.
Walking up through the gorge.
Knowlegable fun charactor.
Don't worry about what Money to take as Katherina (hostess at house) will take Euros, Pounds or Lei at the house to pay for optional activities ( and drinks, more economical to buy a wine by the bottle than by the glass!) and you don't need any Lei until you get to Bran and then can get some from a cash machine.
Our prime reason for this holiday was to see wildlife and the main opportunity was at the bear hide and at the wetlands which were both optional extras. This holiday would appear to be in the wrong brochure. The batteries on the beaver collars were dead so sightings are difficult. Also as this was our first walking type holiday would have appreciated more info on the walking involved. Great company and excellent food.
Seeing bears and a wolf at the bear hide.
Udo was very good, friendly and informative.
Go for the walking not the wildlife.
Yes, a good trip although it is interesting that it is billed as a ‘wildlife’ trip and yet the most important excursion (to see wild bears at a feeding station) is an optional extra. I would also be interested to know where the money from this trip goes (15 people at 40 euros each = 600 euros).Trip to beavers is disappointing. Radio transmitters have not been working for some time and those we were taken to are frequently disturbed by a local village and industrial town. Note to Exodus: I suggest that this is replaced by the (currently optional) bird trip.
Udi - good sense of humour.
Accommodation is fine. Food is excellent. Be warned that the 'dinner' on the first night whilst travelling from the airport to the hotel is a poor quality sandwich and bottle of water.
An amazingly beautiful part of the world. Waking up to the view of rolling hills dotted with colourful houses and the more distant mountains covered with pine and beech forest was heart-lifting.
Waking up to the stunning view and walking through the beautiful countryside.Seeing the bears from the hide.I became a very happy birder when I saw a group of black storks.The amazing food in the hotel.
Greg was very informative and worked hard at making sure everyone had a good time. Full of lots of good stories about Romanian life!
Make sure you're fit as lots of walking. Invest in a good camera that can give clear shots in low light. Try Herman's plum schnapps! Be prepared for the bumpy road up to the village