Overview
Retezat mountains are the first national park from Romania since 1935.It consists of 2 main areas : the public and the protected one. More than 80 glacial lakes are spread among beautiful peaks and valleys most of them more than 2000 meters high.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off tourist hotel.
- Translation service
- Guide service.
- Accommodation in hostels when necessary
- Food
- Transportation.
- Drinks.
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Cluj Napoca - Nucsoara Cirnic- Pick up from your hotel in Cluj Napoca and by train and bus we reach at Cirnic.
1 Stop
Carnic - Pietrele - a 3 hour walking route which brings us at Pietrele chalet the start point for trekking tours.
1 Stop
Pietrele hut - Lolaia Peak - Retezat peak - Stinsoarei Valley - Pietrele hut
1 Stop
Chalet Pietrele - Lake Galesu - Peak Papusa - Peak Peleaga - Lake Bucura - Chalet Gentiana - Chalet Pietrele
1 Stop
Pietrele hut - Gentiana chalet - Bucura lake
1 Stop
Bucura Lake - Judele Peak - Zanoaga lake and retour.
1 Stop
Bucura Lake - Pelegii meadow - Gura apelor lake.
1 Stop
Gura Apelor Lake - rest day
1 Stop
Gura Apelor lake - Cluj Napoca.
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Only for travelers with very good physical condition.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Pick up and drop off tourist hotel.
- Translation service.
- Guide service.
- Accommodation in hostels when necessary.
- Food.
- Transportation.
- Drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Retezat mountains trekking tour from Cluj-Napoca is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Only for travelers with very good physical condition.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Retezat mountains trekking tour from Cluj-Napoca will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pick up and drop off tourist hotel.
- Translation service
- Guide service.
- Accommodation in hostels when necessary
- Food
- Transportation.
- Drinks.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Only for travelers with very good physical condition.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
