Cluj's Winding Wonders: Exclusive Transylvania Day Trip

Andrei, our guide, was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable of every step of our journey. If we were in Cluj longer, I would have 100% reached out to him on other excursion options. Salina Turda was interesting in the scale of it as well as how the main chambers have been developed for light entertainment. It's a very unique experience to see. Cheile Turzii was beautiful. We were here in October and the trees were turning colors. The hike itself is not very strenuous, it's pretty flat up into the valley. However, the trail as you get further in, becomes very rocky and uneven. Wear good shoes with plenty of traction. If you're unsteady on your feet, then this would probably be a bit of a challenge. Rimetea was small & charming. The village itself is pretty quaint and we spent most of the time viewing the houses and learning about the history of the village. We did stop by a house with an elderly couple that make flavored spirits (I forget if it was tuica or palinca or something similar) and had a sample. They were really nice and it was interesting to see what their yard was like. Finally the Monastery of Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael was a nice last stop. Although not old, it was still interesting. The painting on the interior of the church was pretty impressive considering it was all done by the nuns. Overall the excursion was definitely worth it and I highly recommend it.

Time of arrival to salt mine was perfect, not very many people. Great tour with lots of interesting info about local history. Gauge was beautiful, filled with all the colours of autumn. Walk was filled with spots that demanded pictures. Had sections of mild climbing along the gauge edge. Not difficult but best to have good footware. Lunch was amazing. Local food and the guide was very helpful with choosing from the large menu and helping communicate. Great recommendations. The restaurant was also stunning. So nice someone was having wedding pictures taken. Final stop was a beautiful village with more history of the area. Overall an amazing day, with an amazing guide. Would highly recommend.

It was rainy and all, so we took the short route at the gorge and skipped a zip line. But my overall impression of the tour was still highly positive. The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. The sites were diverse. And the beauty of places visited was spectacular. Would recommend the guide on this or any other tour of his.

It was a wonderful tour with a perfect guide! The hiking was great, he was very professional and helpful at the challenging parts.

The tour was INCREDIBLE, especially the hike with its magical views. Our guideTudor was amazing, he shared lots of interesting information and made the whole trip really enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour for unforgettable experience

Wonderful tour encompassing a variety of Romanian countryside life with an friendly and knowledgable tour guide. We got to see industrial life, nature, village life, food and religious life. Fabulous on all counts a great and highly recommended use of one day in Cluj! The salt mines were super cool, try boating on the submerged lake.

What an unforgettable experience! From the very beginning till the end, I truly enjoyed every single moment of this hike through Transylvania, starting from Cluj and exploring so many breathtaking places along the way. The journey took us through the fascinating Turda Salt Mine, the impressive Turda Gorge, and even a peaceful Orthodox monastery where I could really feel the cultural soul of the region. One of the highlights was for sure reaching Rimetea, a charming village full of character and history. And I cannot forget about the incredible restaurant near Rimetea where I had the chance to taste goulash for the very first time – it was absolutely delicious and an experience in itself! What made everything even more special was the incredible commitment and passion of our guide, who enhanced the natural beauty of this country with amazing knowledge and true dedication. I felt so alive throughout the whole hike, and I know these memories will stay with me forever.

We spent the entire day with Tudor, who was an amazing guide! He has a lot of knowledge and could tell you a lot about the stops along the way of the tour, but also about other stuff which wasn’t related to the tour. He was also able to adapt the tour to the needs of the group which was really nice! I can highly recommend this tour! You get to experience the countryside of Romania, but Tudor will also tell you about the history and culture of the country, so you also get to learn this!

We went on this tour to see more of Romania and learn more about the history and city's culture. This tour was perfect. Tudor was our tour guide and he was a perfect balance of knowledge and friendliness. The Group size was small enough to feel like a private tour, and we made a new friend on the tour. We had just enough time and each spot, and we highly recommend this tour!

This tour was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! Our guide, Tudor, was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great experience. He was attentive to every detail and truly cared about making the day enjoyable for each guest. The sites — Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, and the charming village of Rimetea — were breathtaking, and Tudor added so much value with his insights and stories. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cluj — you won’t be disappointed!