Bison Trekking Experience
📍Cornereva, Romania Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Romania’s wild Cornereva region, spotting bison & contributing to their protection.
From the thrill of spotting wild bison to the warmth of Romanian hospitality, the Cornereva Explorer Experience offers a rare glimpse into one of Europe’s last wilderness areas and the rich traditions of its rural communities. Experience the perfect combination of ecotourism, adventure, and cultural immersion in this hidden gem of Romania.
4 Days from 639€
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Itinerary
Day 1: Explore Timisoara: You arrive in Timisoara, the European Culture Capital of 2023, often called "Little Vienna". The city is known for its beautiful baroque architecture, historical significance, and cultural heritage. As the first city in Romania to be declared free from the communist regime, Victory Square marks the location of the 1989 Revolution. The arrival is also possible from Cluj
Day 2: Bison Tracking Adventure After a 2.5-hour drive, you get to the accommodation. Start your journey with a bison tracking experience in the Țarcu Mountains. Led by experienced wilderness guides, you’ll follow the trails of Europe’s largest land mammal through pristine forests and meadows. This includes a 3-4 hour guided tracking session with a picnic.
Day 3: Inelet - Village Behind The Mountains Discover the hidden gems of Cornereva’s remote villages, including the fascinating Ineleț settlement, also known as the Village Behind The Mountains, where only about 20 inhabitants still live there permanently. You will be hiking through picturesque landscapes & meet local people.
Day 4: Cultural Immersion Immerse yourself in the local culture with a hands-on experience in a Romanian household. Incl. a traditional brunch, more hiking or assisting with light farm work. Depart in the afternoon.
Services
- 3 nights in comfortable eco-friendly lodge with breakfast
- 3-4 hour bison trekking with an experienced wildlife guide, incl. a picnic
- Learn more about conservation & the importance of the reintroduced bison for the entire ecosystem
- Guided hike in Inelet
- Family visit in Inelet
Impact
At the southern end of the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, an initiative is underway to create one of Europe’s largest wilderness landscapes south of the Arctic Circle. With a backbone of more than 1 million hectares of protected areas already in place, rich wildlife, large intact forests, a high concentration of biodiversity, relatively intact wild landscapes, wild rivers, and large areas of mosaic vegetation largely shaped by traditional farming and grazing practices, there is a unique opportunity to realise this vision.
By traveling with us, you are supporting vital conservation efforts in these landscapes, helping to protect and restore natural habitats. Your journey also boosts local economies and empowers entrepreneurs, fostering sustainable development. Additionally, you contribute to the preservation of cultural and natural heritage, raise awareness, and help conservation through eco-friendly travel practices.
FAQ
Who can participate?
No prior experience is required to join this experience. You should have a basic level of physical fitness and be able to spend time outdoors. Make sure you bring suitable clothing for the season. If you have a physical or mental limitation, participation is possible with prior consultation with the project coordinators. Please just consider that the bison are wild animals & act accordingly with respect. Your experienced guide will tell you more about how to behave & interact.
How to get there?
The best option is to come to Timisoara or Cluj. Timisoara is around 2.5 hours by car & Cluj is around 4.5 hours by car. You can enjoy the first day exploring these exciting cities & learn more about Romanian culture. We recommend your own car but we can assist with travel arrangements if needed.
Can I extend my stay?
For sure, if you'd like to explore more of Romania's wilderness, we can organize 3 more days in the Retezat National Park. We can highly recommend this if you have some more time & love hiking or would love to dive deeper into this wonderful landscape with alpine lakes & stunning karst plateaus. This is also part of the rewilding efforts & you contribute to more wilderness in Europe. Just let us know & we would be happy to help.
Where will I stay?
You will stay in a wonderful family-owned ecolodge. Breakfast will be included & you get the chance to connect with the locals & learn more about the region.
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