Touring Transylvania by Bicycle
Touring Transylvania by Bicycle
$3600
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating cycling adventure through the enchanting landscapes of Transylvania, starting from Bucharest and concluding in the charming city of Sibiu. This tour invites you to explore the heart of Romania, pedaling through picturesque medieval villages, lush forests, and rolling hills. Begin your journey in the tranquil village of Tali?oara, where you'll acclimate to your bike and the terrain. Ride along the scenic Olt River, visit the UNESCO-listed village of Biertan, and enjoy organic local lunches in Saxon villages. Experience the rich cultural tapestry of Transylvania, with stops at fortified churches, biodiversity farms, and pottery centers. Each day promises a blend of leisurely rides and cultural discoveries, culminating in the vibrant city of Sibiu. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, this tour offers a unique way to immerse yourself in the captivating beauty and history of Romania. ...more ...less
Highlights
What's Included
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Pick-up and Transfer
The tour includes a pick-up in Bucharest and transfer to Talisoara.
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Guided Cycling Tour
The tour includes a guided cycling adventure through various villages and scenic routes in Transylvania.
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Visit to Local Attractions
The tour includes visits to local attractions such as a biodiversity farm, a fortified church renovation project, and a pottery center.
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Drop-off
The tour includes a drop-off at Sibu International Airport or a transfer back to Bucharest.
What's Not Included
Bike HireBike hire is not included and costs US$ 280 for a hybrid bike.
Bike Hire
Hybrid : US$ 280
Mode of Transport
Begin your adventure with a pick-up in Bucharest and transfer to Talisoara. Enjoy cycling through scenic routes, with transfers available to Sibu International Airport or back to Bucharest at the end of the tour.
Accommodation
Experience the charm of Transylvania with comfortable stays in beautifully renovated hotels, including a former parish house, and enjoy the unique ambiance of a Saxon cellar in a 13th-century citadel.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of bike is available for hire on the tour?
Hybrid bikes are available for hire at a cost of US$ 280.
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will be picked up in Bucharest and transferred to Talisoara. After arriving, there will be a warm-up ride in the surrounding countryside, a briefing from your guides, and time to relax or visit a local blacksmith before a group dinner.
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What is the highlight of the second day of cycling?
The second day features a ride along the Olt River, passing through medieval villages like Vârghis, Dacia, and Rupea, with a stop for lunch, and ends with a leisurely ride to Viscri.
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What unique experience is offered on the third day?
On the third day, you will visit a biodiversity farm in Cobor and enjoy an organic local lunch, followed by a ride through lovely gravel roads and local asphalt roads to Cincsor.
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What is special about the village of Dealu Frumos visited on the fourth day?
Dealu Frumos, visited on the fourth day, is considered the geographical center of Romania and is known for its beautiful rural setting.
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What can I expect on the fifth day of the tour?
On the fifth day, you will ride from Sighisoara through gentle country roads to Malancrav, with an option for an off-road trail or asphalt, and enjoy pastoral views in Prod village.
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What is the significance of Biertan village visited on the sixth day?
Biertan village, visited on the sixth day, was the first of Transylvania’s villages to receive UNESCO status, known for its impressive fortifications and scenic backdrop.
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How does the tour conclude on the final day?
The tour concludes with a drop-off at Sibu International Airport or an arranged transfer back to Bucharest. Sibu is also a great place to stay and explore further if desired.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
Yes! SpiceRoads insists that all clients must take out good travel insurance before joining one of our tours. There are inherent risks involved in cycling and mountain biking and we will not be liable for your medical expenses or evacuation in case of an accident. This insurance must include adequate coverage for any personal accident, medical expenses, injury, death and repatriation. Insurance should also provide coverage for cancellations or curtailment of the holiday. Clients should also ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for any dangerous or unusual activities that might be included in their tour. If you join the tour without adequate insurance you may be disallowed from continuing on the tour without the right of refund. Clients are solely responsible for arranging their insurance and they should ensure that they are covered for the full duration of their tour. Your tour leader will ask for copies of your insurance before allowing you to join the tour. This protects both you and us.
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Is the trip guaranteed to depart and does it require a minimum number of people?
There is a minimum number of participants (usually 2) required to enable the trip to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to Depart'. Once a trip is guaranteed to depart you are free to book your flights and make other travel arrangements. If the trip status is ‘Limited’ will mean we have only a small number of spaces available for booking. If you are unsure about the trip status, please contact us.
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Why hire a bike from SpiceRoads?
SpiceRoads bikes are never just "fit for duty" but a key component of our riders’ tour experience and satisfaction. For tours with bike hire option, renting one of our bikes saves hassle, not to mention precious luggage allowance. All SpiceRoads tours use well-known makes of mountain, hybrid or road bikes (depending on the tour) with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes or disc brakes and Shimano components. Mountain bikes all have front suspension. We renew bikes in our fleet every two seasons. When in use, our bikes are well-cared for, including full service before each trip and daily cleaning while on tour. SpiceRoads tour support vehicles carry plenty of spares and extra tubes for every emergency.
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Do you have E-Bikes?
Electric "pedal assist" e-bikes are available on select tours. E-bikes can help manage long distances and climbing terrain through the use of a pedal-activated electric motor. Unlike other e-bikes, "pedal assistedr" e-bikes feel more natural to the rider. We recommend e-bikes for riders interested in tours that might normally be too challenging for them, or for groups of riders with mixed ability. E-bikes provide assistance for long distance or more challenging terrain, but they can’t do all the work for you! Always chose a tour within the range of your own abilities to ensure your own enjoyment when exploring a new destination. Contact us for a complete list of e-bike available tours.
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What do I need to bring if I rent a SpiceRoads bike?
Bikes rented for tours always come with a helmet, a single water bottle cage, and a standard saddle. If you prefer to bring your own saddle (just the saddle, not the seat post), additional water bottle cage, or SPD pedals, we will fit them to your bike for the tour. Don’t forgot to bring your shoes and cleats if you bring SPD pedals! Women specific seats are recommended for longer tours. We have a limited supply of gel seat covers to soften the ride, and of strap-on toe cages. Please enquire about adding these during your booking.
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Do you have details of the SpiceRoads fleet?
In Thailand we have a fleet of Verve city bikes, TREK 4300 and X-Caliber 7 mountain bikes, TREK 7.2 X, FX 3 and 7200 hybrid bikes and Trek 2.1 C, Domane 2.0, Lexa SL and carbon Émonda S5 road bikes. We also carry Giant 2019 Explore E+ 3 e-bikes. Our bicycles are available in sizes ranging from 13 inches to 22 1/2 inches or 47 cm to 62 cm. Please note that a certain frame model is not guaranteed. In Bangkok and Chiang Mai, baby seats, tag-alongs, and child bikes for children are available. In Bangkok the single-wheeled tag-along bike attach to the seat-post of an adult bike, allowing a child to pedal along behind the adult. There's no age limit to the tag-along bike, but there is a 36 kg weight limit. Bike hire is include in the tour price for short tours, while longer tours offer bike hire as a supplement, as many riders opt to bring their own bike for our cycling tours. Depending on the destination, length of tour, and type of bike, hire costs vary.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
SpiceRoads Cycling allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform spiceroads cycling, 40 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
SpiceRoads Cycling requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of spiceroads cycling charges.
At 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Touring Transylvania by Bicycle
7 Days Starting in Bucharest, Romania and ending in Sibiu, Romania
Visiting: Bucharest, Transylvania, Viscri, Sighisoara, Sibiu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ROU-TTB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
Min age:18