Road Biking Romania And The Transalpina
Road Biking Romania And The Transalpina
Road Biking Romania And The Transalpina
7 Days Starting in Bucharest, Romania and ending in Maldaresti, Romania
Visiting: Bucharest, Transfagarasan, Transylvania, Biertan, Sibiu, Transalpine
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ROU-RBT
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
Min age:18
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating road biking adventure through Romania, exploring the breathtaking landscapes and historic sites of the Transylvanian Highlands. Starting in Bucharest, this tour takes you on a journey through the legendary Transfagarasan, hailed as the world's best alpine road, and the scenic Hartibaciu Valley, home to UNESCO-listed Biertan. Experience the thrill of cycling through charming Saxon villages, past fortified churches, and up to the Paltinis resort, with its challenging climbs and rewarding descents. The highlight of the tour is the iconic Transalpine, Romania's highest road, offering a classic Carpathian Mountain climb. Conclude your adventure with a transfer back to Bucharest, or extend your stay in the picturesque region of Maldaresti. This active cycling tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Romania's stunning countryside and cultural heritage.
Highlights
What's Included
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Airport and Hotel Transfers
We will meet you at Bucharest Airport for morning flight arrivals landing before 9 am or pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest and transfer to Cincsor.
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Van Transfer
After the tour, we will provide a van transfer onwards to Bucharest or Bucharest Airport for your onward flights.
What's Not Included
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Bike Hire
Road Bike (Alu) hire is not included and costs US$ 315.
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Private Transfer for Late Arrivals
If arriving on a flight that lands after 10 am, a private transfer is required to join the tour later.
Bike Hire
Road Bike (Alu): US$ 315
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes a transfer from Bucharest Airport or hotel to Cincsor, with a total transfer time of 4 hours, and a van transfer back to Bucharest or Bucharest Airport at the end of the tour.
Accommodation
Stay at the Cincsor Guesthouse, a charming former Protestant Saxon School turned comfortable hotel, offering a unique and cozy experience in the heart of Romania.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the starting point of the tour?
The tour starts in Bucharest, Romania, where you will be picked up from the airport or your hotel.
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What is the main highlight of the second day of the tour?
On the second day, you will ride the legendary Transfagarasan, which is considered the world's best alpine road according to a report in Top Gear magazine.
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What can participants expect on the third day of the tour?
On the third day, participants will enjoy a superb ride to discover the Transylvanian Highlands, passing through the lovely Cincu village with its fortified church and experiencing the extraordinary landscapes of Transylvania with the Carpathian Mountains as a backdrop.
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What is special about the ride on the fourth day?
The fourth day features a scenic ride through the Hartibaciu valley to the small town of Biertan, which is known for its impressive fortified church and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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What challenge does the fifth day of the tour present?
The fifth day includes a beautiful ride to the Paltinis resort, which involves a superb climb to an old mountain resort with some challenging parts, followed by an amazing descent into the town and the 'Open Air Village Museum' of Sibiu.
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What is the main challenge on the sixth day of the tour?
The sixth day is the 'Queen Stage' of the tour, featuring the classic Carpathian Mountain climb on the Transalpine, known locally as the King's Road, which is the highest road in Romania.
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How does the tour conclude on the final day?
On the final day, after breakfast, a van transfer is provided to Bucharest or Bucharest Airport for onward flights. Alternatively, participants may choose to spend an additional day in Maldaresti or Horezu.
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Is bike hire available for the tour?
Yes, road bike hire is available for the tour at a cost of US$ 315.
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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.