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Transylvanian Alps Tour
Romania
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Discover Transylvania. This spectacular tour leads you along the major chain of the Carpathians (the Transylvanian Alps). Besides the chance to explore breathtaking mountain scenery and the misty dark forests, this tour also provides the opportunity to discover the magic of the unique multi-ethnic Transylvanian culture and tradition. And, of course, there are the roads themselves - long, twisty roads with gorgeous views; perfect for the motorcycle enthusiast.
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Testing your expectations of a motorcycle adventure. This is a single country tour incorporating eight major regions, 3500 kilometers (2200 miles), and fourteen riding days on asphalt roads. Most of our tour takes place in Transylvania, a historic region of Romania, but reaches the other two as well (Moldova and Valachia). The eight smaller regions differ ethnically, geographically, and culturally: Dobrogea, near the Black Sea and Danube Delta; Moldova; Maramures; the Highlanders of the Western Carpathians; Wallachia; the Saxon region; and the Szekler region of Transylvania. All together in one ride, these incredible regions form a tour that's almost too much for a typical tourist to handle - but perfect for an adventurer.
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Tour Details
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Location:
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Bucharest, Romania (OTPFT1-1210)
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Terrain:
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Paved roads, gravel roads, and dirt roads
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Duration:
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16 days
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Riding days:
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14 days
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Route length:
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Approximately 2,200 miles (3500 km)
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Motorcycles:
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BMW F 650 F, BMW R 1100 GS, Yamaha TDM 850, Honda Transalp
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Accommodations:
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3-4 star accommodations, prearranged
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Highlights:
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Bucharest, Danube Delta, Black Sea, Szelklerland, Bicaz canyon, Moldova monasteries, Maramures happy cemetary, Rimetea village, Deva fort, Hunedoara castle, Poienari ruins, Bran castle, Danube narrows, Saxon towns of Sibiu, Sighisoara, Brasov, Fagaras high mountain road
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Tour Difficulty
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• Ability to ride in all weather conditions - required
• Ability to ride on gravel and other rough surfaces - required
• Ability to ride turn corners - required
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Requirements
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• Motorcycles license for riders
• Riding experience
• Health insurance
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Included Services
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• Rental motorcycle
• Accommodations
• Breakfasts and dinners
• Airport transfer
• Info package with map & mobile phone
• Multilingual tour guide
• Support vehicle
• Souvenir tour movie
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Not Included
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• International and domestic flights
• Lunches, snacks, and drinks
• Petrol and motorcycle gear
• Entrance fees
• Individual activities
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Tour Photos 
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• Check out some pictures of our recent tours!
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Tour Dates
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• Season: June, July, and August
• Scheduled tours:
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- August 3 to August 18, 2012
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- September 1 to September 16, 2012
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• Want different tour dates? Contact us with the dates that interest you!
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Tour Pricing
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16 DAY TOUR
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Rider renting a bike 1200cc or larger
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€4200
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Rider renting a bike 850cc to 1200cc
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€3850
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Passenger
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€1725
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Single room supplement *
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+€435
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* Regular pricing includes double rooms. Per person surcharge required for single room accommodation.
**30% deposit required for reservation. Balance due 4 weeks prior to tour start.
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> Prices quoted in EURO. See current currency conversion rate.
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Bucharest - Collection from Bucharest airport.
Day 2: Bucharest to Mahmudia - We'll ride towards the Black Sea and Danube Delta. 310 km (193 miles)
Day 3: Mahmudia - On our third day, you'll have a chance to discover the Danube Delta (UNESCO world heritage of biosphere) and the shore of the Black Sea, with its multi-ethnic (Turks, Tatars, Macedonians, Bulgarians, Ukrainians, and Romanians) heritage and amazing water scenery.
Day 4: Mahmudia to Covasna - Today, the road will lead us through Dobrogea and southern Moldova's wine region, then we'll take an unbelievable mountain road to the city of Covasna, the city of 1,000 mineral water springs and the most eastern corner of Szekler region. 320 km (200 miles)
Day 5: Covasna to Sovata - A full day between the Szeklers (Hungarian-speaking Romanians with a unique cultural heritage), and the amazing natural scenery, with crater lakes, salt mountains, pine forests, trout-filled mountain creeks, and narrow windy roads. 200 km (125 miles)
Day 6: Sovata to Targu Neamt - Riding some astonishing forest roads, we'll reach the unbelievable Bicaz Canyon, then the immense dam lake of Bicaz. We'll spend the night at a Moldova monastery among the monks. 200 km (125 miles)
Day 7: Targu Neamt to Salistea - The fun continues on deep forest roads amonst shady mountain foothills, toward the mythical Maramures region. We'll sleep at a traditional, family-owned guest house. 240 km (150 miles)
Day 8: Maramures - Monumental wooden gates, traditional small farms, pottery, wood carving, churches made entirely of wood, hidden small villages, and specific food and drinks. Of course, there is a happy cemetary as well. 200 km (125 miles)
Day 9: Salistea to Rimetea - Heading south to the unique Turda canyon and fascinating salt mine, then evening in the village of Rimetea, where all the houses are protected by UNESCO. 200 km (125 miles)
Day 10: Rimetea to Rau de Mori - A morning spent in the unbelievable scenery of Western Carpathian's highlanders, the icy cave of Scarisoara, and then a ride up to Deva fort and a visit to the famous Hunedoara castle. 300 km (186 miles)
Day 11: Rau de Mori to Herculane - If you weren't overwhelmed by the scenery so far, the Danube Canyon and the Iron Gates will knock you down. 310 km (193 miles)
Day 12: Herculane to Sibiu - Riding all day on the challenging roads of Transylvanian Alps, deep in the heart of them, then to Sibiu along the breathtaking Olt narrows. 360 km (224 miles)
Day 13: Sibiu to Brasov - We'll be taking our time in Sibiu (the cultural capital of Europe in 2007) to experience the Saxon life, followed by the old Saxon city of Sighisoara and then Brasov. 200 km (125 miles)
Day 14: Brasov to Balea Lac - Still on Saxon land, we'll visit Ranov castle, Bran castle, and Fagaras fort, then start our amazing journey up to the Trans-Fagars high mountain road. We'll stop at the top (2100 meters high) and sleep near the glacier lake in the cottage that once belonged to dictator Ceausescu. 200 km (125 miles)
Day 15: Balea Lac to Bucharest - We'll continue on our way down, near the huge dam lake of Vidraru. The bravest can try a bungee jump of 166 meters from the top of the dam, or simply admire the rainbow on the falling water. We'll stop to admire the Poienari ruins, the fort that really belonged to Vlad Tepes, later mistakenly called Dracula. Fast ride back to Bucharest.
Day 16: Departure
Note: We reserve the right to make changes.
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