Responsible Tourism

Transylvania voluntourism

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Highlights of this tour.

Visit Pied Piper's Cave (Huda lui Papara)
A trip to an authentic "Transylvanian" mountain village for a taste of the local way of life.
Visit Turzii's Gorges, one of the most important natural reservations of the Apuseni Mountains,
Stay in farmers houses and enjoy a traditional home cooked organic dinner
A hiking adventure in Apuseni Mountains

Example of the itinerary.

Day 1 Arrival - Turda
Our volunteer program coordinator connects with you at the Cluj-Napoca or Targu Mures airport (or at Sighisoara Railway Station if taking the train). Transfer to Turda city.
Accommodate in a 2* hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner.

Day 2 Community Challenge - Turda - Volunteer work
Rise and shine! It's time to do some work. Morning visit to Saint Daniel's Foundation, see the work already done and receive your work schedule. Just think: you can actually be the person who helps building the foundation of a new house for elderly and orphans!
In the evening return to your accommodation and enjoy a much deserved dinner!

Day 3 Cultural Challenge - Turda - Salciua - Trip in the Apuseni Mountains
Venture toady in the Apuseni Mountains. Take a trip to an authentic "Transylvanian" mountain village for a taste of the local way of life. On the way stop to visit Turzii's Gorges, one of the most important natural reservations of the Apuseni Mountains, known among mountain lovers and rock climbers in Romania for the number and diversity of their climbing routes. Turzii's Gorge is a natural reservation where, in addition to the climbing, you will have the opportunity to see various species of butterflies and plants, some of which unique in the world. You'll accommodate in farmer houses, enjoy a traditional home cooked organic dinner!

Day 4 Physical Challenge - Salciua - Turda
A hiking adventure in Apuseni Mountains! An entire day spent in the middle of the nature: wonderful scenery, secluded areas and rounded hills covered in rich forests. An adventure that will definitely put your muscles to work. Evening drive to Turda, accommodate in a 2* hotel.

Day 5 Departure from Turda
Time to say good-by! Transfer to the airport to take your flight back home.

 The benefits you bring in making this journey.

Community Challenge - by taking this trip to Transylvania you are helping a local project entitled "A grandfather for a nephew - A nephew for a grandfather" supporting elderly and orphans, so much in need
Cultural / Environmental Challenge - you will have a taste of the local culture of an authentic "Transylvanian" mountain village, accommodate in farmer houses for one night and immerge in the rural way of life.
Physical Challenge - you will have an exciting hiking adventure out in the wild Sunset Mountains, surrounding the village you visited

 

 We're also making financial contributions for every persons who books one of our tours, in the amount of €100 per person to support Saint Daniel's Foundation programme entitled 'A grand father for a nephew - A nephew for a grandfather', helping elderly and orphans, people most in need.

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