The dense and unspoilt forests that cover the Carpathian Mountains are home to a large number of animals, especially large mammals. Here you find about half of the brown bear population in Europe west of Russia, more than 3.000 wolves roam freely through the forest and also lynx can occasionally be seen.

Specially trained guides introduce you to follow their trails, to find their markings in the forest and to gain a profound knowledge about the traditional co-existence between human beings and wildlife. Besides this the Carpathian Mountains provide study areas for several re-introduction programmes of species like the European bison, beavers and marmots.

• wildlife watching from special observation hides
• off-track hikes focussing on the determination of wildlife signs
• meeting two hand-raised wolves
• specially designed tours on the re-introduction programmes accompanied by scientific staff
• visiting a shepherd's camp

Absolute Carpathian

tailor-made tours with special focus on wildlife watching, paragliding, climbing and abseiling

Apuseni Experience

standard and tailor-made programmes including hiking, caving, biking, nature photography and flora observation

Carpathian Tours

travel agency specialised in wildlife watching and guesthouse in Magura (Piatra Craiului Mountains)

Centre for Mountain Ecology

specialised in nature education programmes in the Moeciu-Bran area; own guesthouse

Daksa Equestrian Centre

horse-riding tours in the Apuseni Mountains

Equus Silvania

horse-riding centre with guesthouse; riding and hiking holidays in South-Central Transylvania

Mosorel Guesthouse

guesthouse and ecotourism activity programmes - Zarnesti

Professional Team

specialised in youth programmes, summer camps, mountain trips

Retezat Revealed

tour-operator promoting ecotourism development in Retezat National Park and Hateg region

Roving Romania

tailor-made tours & day trips - nature, wildlife, local history, rural culture; travel advice & tourism development

Romania's Natural Protected Areas

national park service belonging to the Romanian State Forest Administration

Trifoi Guesthouse

guesthouse in Harja village and a wide range of local activities (walking, hiking, bird watching etc.)

Vila Jo Guesthouse

guesthouse situated in the famous village of Bran and local tours by 4x4