Wandering into the world of the Salt Canyon

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: Canyoning is a relatively “young” activity, dating back to the 1970s, but thanks to its dynamic development, it became very popular by the mid-1980s. The technical solutions combine the equipment and techniques used in mountaineering and caving. Basically, it means descending in a gorge valley with rope. Approach the canyon from above, our direction of travel is only possible downwards and leave it at the bottom. On these tours we provide the individual and collective equipment for canyoning and the snack. Here, the tour guide is also a canyoning tour guide who is a cave lifeguard and he is responsible for the safety of the members.  The Sec/Száraz Creek (meaning: dry) separates the Hășmașul Negru/Fekete-Hagymás and the Telecul Mare Mountains. It is located entirely in the Bicaz Groge-Hășmaș National Park. The approach tour is 1.5-2 hours. The terrain is very steep, but beautiful. The canyoning tour is 4-7 hours. In this canyon, the number of smaller to larger waterfalls exceeds 15. Beautiful and very spectacular tour. The exit from the canyon back to the car is 30-45 minutes. We recommend this tour only to people who are in good physical condition. It is important for participants to be able to swim. This canyon can really be enjoyed in the spring during the snowmelt period, though the water is very cold at this time.   Important information: Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). Program location: Harghita and Neamt counties Destination: Bicaz Groge-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 4, max. 250 RON / person for 6 people

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: Canyoning is a relatively “young” activity, dating back to the 1970s, but thanks to its dynamic development, it became very popular by the mid-1980s. The technical solutions combine the equipment and techniques used in mountaineering and caving. Basically, it means descending in a gorge valley with rope. Approach the canyon from above, our direction of travel is only possible downwards and leave it at the bottom. On these tours we provide the individual and collective equipment for canyoning and the snack. Here, the tour guide is also a canyoning tour guide who is a cave lifeguard and he is responsible for the safety of the members. Alb/Fehér Creek (meaning: white) is one of the important side streams of Cheile Bicăjel/Kis-Békás, so the tour starts from the Bicaz Gorge. Approaching the place takes maximum 30 minutes, the series of waterfalls is 2-3 hours long, and after that there will be a little canyon walk in the lower section of the Bicăjel/Kis-Békás Creek. Anyone can sign up for the tour.   Important information: Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). Program location: Harghita and Neamt counties Destination: Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 4, max. 150 RON / person for 6 people

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: Canyoning basically means walking through rock gorges, with proper protective clothing: neoprene clothing and socks (this keeps the body warm), any shoe can be used which is so good quality that after soaking it does not fall apart, and a helmet. Anyone can take part in these tours (it doesn’t matter if you can't swim). We provide the tour guide (who is a canyoning tour guide and cave rescuer), individual equipment (neoprene clothing, socks, helmet), team equipment (dry backpack to keep clothes and small things e.g. cameras, phones, car keys dry, ropes and carabiners). Footwear is not provided, everyone should bring it.  The Bicăjel/Kis-Békás Creek (means little frog) separates the Piatra Poienii/Máriakő and Surduc/Szurdokkő. It can be reached in half an hour in a beautiful terrain. The walk through the gorge takes 3-4 hours and the return trip takes place on the Bicaz/Békás Gorge, so the tour includes a visit to it too. This is a very nice canyon tour with many deep stone cauldrons in which you can jump. Along the way, we also touch the huge waterfall of the Fehér (white) Creek. Good physical fitness comes in handy on this tour as it is long enough, but after all you can get out of the creek anytime if you get tired.   Useful information: You can only apply for our canyon tours from spring to late autumn, the warmest summer days are most ideal as the mountain streams in our area are all very cold without exception. We provide a one-time hearty, varied snack.  Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). Program location: Harghita and Neamt counties Destination: Bicaz Gorge-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 5, max. 100 RON / person for 8 people

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: Canyoning basically means walking through rock gorges, with proper protective clothing: neoprene clothing and socks (this keeps the body warm), any shoe can be used which is so good quality that after soaking it does not fall apart, and a helmet. Anyone can take part in these tours (it doesn’t matter if you can't swim). We provide the tour guide (who is a canyoning tour guide and cave rescuer), individual equipment (neoprene clothing, socks, helmet), team equipment (dry backpack to keep clothes and small things e.g. cameras, phones, car keys dry, ropes and carabiners). Footwear is not provided, everyone should bring it. The Lapos (flat) Strait is the valley of the Lapos Stream, which separates the Kupás and Bardócz Mountains, in the area of ​​the Bicaz Gorge-Hășmaș/Nagyhagymás National Park. The road takes approx. 45-60 minutes but also accessible by car (in this case someone has to bring the car back). Walk through the strait takes 2-3 hours. It is not very popular because in summer it often dries out completely depending on the weather.   Useful information: You can only apply for our canyon tours from spring to late autumn, the warmest summer days are most ideal as the mountain streams in our area are all very cold without exception. We provide a one-time hearty, varied snack. Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). Program location: Harghita and Neamt counties Destination: Bicaz Gorge-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 5, max. 100 RON / person for 8 people

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: The Toșorog/Tósaroki Cave is formed in the largest lime conglomerates in Romania. Beautiful stalactite cave with a total of length more than 400 m and the level difference in it is close to -50 meters. Good physical fitness is required. It can be visited at any time of the year.   Useful information: Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). For each cave program, we provide individual equipment, a guide, who is always a cave tour guide and a cave rescuer at the same time. Halfway through the tour, we provide a hearty, varied snack. On the tours, the individual equipment is carried by everyone for themselves, the collective equipment is carried by the tour guide or tour guides. Permits from the cave manager, guardian, or National Park board are handled by the Gyilkostó Adventure Association.  Name of the program: Visit to the Toșorog/Tósaroki Cave Program location: Neamț county Destination: Bicaz Gorge-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 150 RON / person for 5 people

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: The Flame Cave (originally: Peștera Flacăra in Romanian and Láng-barlang in Hungarian) is located in a riverbed, almost all the way to a cobblestone, beautiful stalactite and very clayey cave. Total length 240 m and it contains -5 m level difference. It can only be visited in winter as it is located in a riverbed and is flood-prone from spring to late autumn. It is located in the Bardócz Mountains in the Cheile Bicazului – Hășmaș National Park (Bicaz Gorge).   Useful information: Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). For each cave program, we provide individual equipment, a guide, who is always a cave tour guide and a cave rescuer at the same time. Halfway through the tour, we provide a hearty, varied snack. On the tours, the individual equipment is carried by everyone for themselves, the collective equipment is carried by the tour guide or tour guides. Permits from the cave manager, guardian, or National Park board are handled by the Gyilkostó Adventure Association.  Program location: Harghita and Neamț counties Micro-region: Gheorgheni/Gyergyószentmiklós and its surroundings Destination: Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 100 RON / person for 5 people

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: Let's visit the Main Branch (tourist section + the Overflow branch – it will also be the crystal corridor of the "Kuszoda" and the Great Hall, it is 300 meters long and has a level difference of -8 meters. It is a very spectacular cave section with lots of stalactites, crystals and cave shapes. It is suitable for anyone who is not very full-bodied and not claustrophobic. Equipment, needed to visit the Șugău/Súgó Cave (whispering cave): good and comfortable footwear, layered, warm clothing. About the meal: everyone has to bring food for themselves, but there will be a small bacon frying and a glass of brandy (pálinka) for everyone in front of the  Șugău/Súgó Cave. This program can be conducted at any time of the year.   Useful information: Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). For each cave program, we provide individual equipment, a guide, who is always a cave tour guide and a cave rescuer at the same time. Halfway through the tour, we provide a hearty, varied snack. On the tours, the individual equipment is carried by everyone for themselves, the collective equipment is carried by the tour guide or tour guides. Permits from the cave manager, guardian, or National Park board are handled by the Gyilkostó Adventure Association.  Program location: Harghita county Micro-region: Gheorgheni/Gyergyószentmiklós and its surroundings Program price: min. 50 RON / person for 4 people

Route: Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely – Mugeni/Bögöz (medieval church) – Cobătești/Kobátfalva (Unitarian church) – Lupeni/Farkaslaka (statue of Christ) – Praid/Parajd (Ecumenical chapel in the Salt Mine)   Program description: • The medieval church in Mugeni/Bögöz was built between the 13th and 14th centuries. In 1724, the nave of the church was replaced by a coffered ceiling, painted by Umling Lőrincz. The frescoes, unveiled in 1865, dated back from the 14th century. • The uniqueness of the Unitarian church in Cobătești/Kobátfalva lies in its painted furniture, which is proof that we can live with our traditions inherited from our ancestors in a world accelerated by technology. • On Gordon Hill, 953 feet high, a 22-foot-tall statue of Christ attracts attention. The statue is a lookout tower with winding stairs leading to the tower inside. (Delivery to the site by car) • The ecumenical chapel in the Praid salt mine is 120 meters deep under the ground. The chapel was built in 1993 and its special acoustics are attractive to guests.  Program location: Harghita county Program prices: The price of the programme is determined in agreement with the guide.

Route: Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely – Mugeni/Bögöz (Szekler Folk Costume Exhibition) – Micloșoara/Miklósvár (Covasna countie – Kálnoky castle) – Merești/Homoródalmás (handicraft cheese) – Dealu/Oroszhegy (Distillery manufactory)   Program description: • Szekler Folk Costume Exhibition in Mugeni/Bögöz. After visiting the exhibition, a gastronomic program will take place: guests will taste oven-baked pies (pie tasting, blueberry brandy, coffee, water). • Visit to Kálnoky Castle in Micloșoara/Miklósvár. The castle was built by the Count Kálnoky family in the 14th century. The castle was built in the late Renaissance style. • The handicraft cheese workshop in Merești/Homoródalmás is popular with tourists. During the tasting, guests can taste 8 types of cheese with apples, blueberries, wine and water. • The Ambrus family Manufactory has a 150-year history of brandy brewing. In the last 8 years, the brandy they make has been awarded 130 times! The program includes tasting of 12 types of brandy with cheese, apples and salted bread. Location of the program: Harghita and Covasna counties Program prices: The price of the programme is determined in agreement with the guide.