Rural Wonders Tour: Explore Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, and Rimetea Village from Cluj-Napoca
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Cluj-Napoca
Embark on a full-day rural adventure from Cluj-Napoca to explore the Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, and Rimetea Village. Discover Romania's industrial heritage, marvel at the natural beauty of the Turda Gorge, and savor traditional cuisine in Rimetea village.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rex Matia Corvin Statue - Pick Up Location
  • Salina Turda - We will travel a distance of 31 km to Turda Salt Mine. We will have a guided tour in English and afterwards we will have free time to take advantage of the facilities of this theme park. List of activities: Ferris Wheel, Mini golf, Bowling, Boating on the underground lake, Pool table and Table tennis .

Around 12:30 o’clock we will head to the second attraction.

  • Cheile Turzii - Turda Gorge After visiting the salt mine, we will take 30 minutes car drive to Turda Gorge. The canyon is nearly 3 km long, with 300 m high walls sculpted in weathered limestone. It depends on your physical condition here we will do a hike of 5 Km or 9 km in a circle tour. We will find a wild karst panorama, with high cliffs and steep with sharp ridges, rock towers, long paths for walking, climbing routes, hiking trails and dozens of caves. The Gorge is a complex geological, biological and archaeological preserve. Many of the caves were inhabited by prehistoric men since the Neolithic. This small and wild canyon has a unique fauna and flora.
    Bring the camera because you will be impressed with the work that a river did inside a mountain in hundreds of millions of years.

  • Rimetea - After the hiking trail, we will head to Rimetea village. Known for its traditional white houses with green windows, Rimetea is one of the best-conserved and most beautiful rural attractions in Romania. It’s also the first village in the country that was granted the Europa Nostra award for the successful preservation of its architectural patrimony. Rimetea was for hundreds of years an important mining and blacksmiths’ center, witnessing both prosperous times as a commercial city and decay as a simple medieval village. Besides having this unique and charming architecture, the village is also located in a wonderful geographical area. It is surrounded from side to side by 500-600 meter calcareous massifs and traversed from north to south by the River Rimetea.
    Here we will take a tour of the village after which we will serve a warm Romanian Traditional meal.

  • Rimetea Monastery - We will make a short stop at a monastery painted by nuns.
    In the evening we will take you back to Cluj Napoca

  • Cluj-Napoca - Drop Off Location

What's Included
  • Admission to Salina Turda included
  • Admission to Turda Gorge included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort
  • Parking fees covered
  • Hiking sticks provided for an enhanced trekking experience
What's Not Included
  • Traditional Lunch in Rimetea Village
Additional Information

Experience three essential countryside sights on this single-day tour, encompassing Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, and Rimetea village, originating from Cluj-Napoca. Discover the area’s industrial past through the 400-year-old salt mine, followed by a scenic perspective of Romania’s renowned rural landscape at Turda Gorge. Savor local cuisine in Rimetea village and circumvent hidden charges with transfers, and entry fees incorporated in the cost.

-Experience three top attractions in one day while enjoying the personalized guidance of your small-group leader

It’s suggested to wear mountain sneakers or hiking boots for this excursion.

  • Mountain sneakers or hiking boots are necessary for this experience .
Location
"Matthias Rex" Monument
Piața Unirii
Please wait for the guide in front of the statue. (King Matthias Corvinus riding a horse ) Near the Gothic Church of St. Michael Monumentul Matia Corvin
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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X7929ojnilss
May 29, 2024
What a wonderful trip, definitely recommend - We spontaneously booked the tour two days in advance due to good weather forecast and it was definitely worth the decision! You will not only be provided with a very detailed tour through Turda's salt mine but also with an exciting hike through the transilvanian landscape. Your local touring guide Tudor will welcome you warmheartedly and give you one of the best experiences to explore the breathtaking nature and culture of Transilvania. That day we took the 9km trail and went through the forests and canyon trails surrounding the local village. Although the trail was a little bit steeper for the first 30mins, the hike is still suitable for people who are less experienced and have only basic equipment. Tudor was very conscious of all participants and supported everyone along the way with enough breaks and clear information about the following steps. Before the hike you will also have the opportunity to do some activities in the salt mine and afterwards go to a zip line. So it is highly recommended to bring some cash with you :) Aside from that, the temperature in the salt mine is around 13°C so it would be good to bring at least a lighter jacket with you. At the end of the tour we also got the opportunity to taste some traditional Transilvanian and Hungarian food in a family-run restaurant, as well as to explore the village along and to buy some nice souvenirs ;) All in all, we had a very nice day and would definitely do it again!
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H7693egevelynt
May 29, 2024
An unforgettable and outstanding experience - Tudor picked me from the Hotel in Cluj Napoca. This hiking trip was unique! Tudor immediately recognized which excursion would be ideal for me and the weather played along - despite announcements to the contrary. We drove to Rimetea, about 60 km from Cluj Napoca. There began a hike through fields and hills to the next village, an area that simply makes you happy when hiking. The weather seemed to be clouding over and Tudor hurried back to get the car, I took a light lunch. Afterwards we were able to climb up to a castle in good weather and had a ravishing view. On our way back to Cluj Napoca we were able to visit a beautiful, newer nunnery. To cut a long story short: You can't imagine a more wonderful guide, so personal, so competent, so amiable. Evelyn from Switzerland
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Igor
May 26, 2024
Amazing day tour. - We would like to say thank you so much for the wonderful tour. The visit to the salt mine was truly fascinating, same as the walk through the gorge was breathtaking. Your knowledge and passion made this experience unforgettable. Warm regards, Ihor and Oxana.
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945meaghans
May 25, 2024
Amazing tour - Loved this experience. It was a great variety of experiences with the salt mine, hike, and village tour. Tudor was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. Clearly passionate about what he does. It was a long day with a lot of walking, so make sure you have good shoes!
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Jhanikhilesh87
May 25, 2024
Great tour! Highly recommended - Would highly recommend the trip. It friendly, energetic and educational. We visited the Salt mines, canyon and a Hungarian village. All of which are highly recommended.
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Igor_i
May 25, 2024
Super day activity - It was a nice mix of different type of locations and activities. Along with well educated and acknowledged guide we did enjoy it very much. Thank you for nice day!
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Deborah_g
May 24, 2024
Excellent small group with a knowledgeable guide. - We had only one other couple with us on the tour. It was designed specifically for us and it was incredible. Our guide was fabulous. He explained everything in detail nd we learned much about the history of the area. Our walk was pristine through meadows from one tiny village to another. We stopped for lunch after our hike in a gorgeous restaurant overlooking the mountains. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Wonderful and highly recommended.
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L1858lsmariew
May 21, 2024
A wonderful day trip from Cluj with variety of historical, cultural and natural experiences - The trip was a small personal tour (just 4 of us) with a truly wonderful and knowledgable tour guide who crafted a perfect mix of activities based on our interests and abilities starting with: - a great tour of the salt mine entering through the former miner's entrance, - a terrific walking tour of the unique Rimetea village including the addition of a tour of the old water mill museum, - a fabulous 5 km hike with beautiful views of the sleeping giant from Rimetea to a neighboring village for a traditional lunch at a beautiful inn, - a beautiful private tour of small orthodox monastery that was just completed with beautiful hand painted murals and unique icons, - and a stop for the breathtaking views of the Cheile Turzii Gorge. Fabulous trip and wonderful way to see and learn so much in a single day.
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Andreea_b
May 19, 2024
Best day trip ! - Andrei was the best tour guide; very knowledgable and flexible. The salt mine was amazing, the hike incredible and we ate the best food in Romania in the village on his recommendation. Highly recommend this day tour if you are in the area!
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Jeddyv2021
May 15, 2024
A must for visitors of Cluj - I would say this tour is a must if you are visiting Cluj-Napoca. There is a lot of variety, so you won't get bored. I personally enjoyed all of the stops we made.
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