Turda Gorge, salt mine and Rimetea village private tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Wander in an underground gleaming gallery that looks like something straight out of a Sci-Fi movie to discover an ancient Transylvanian chronicle carved in salt. Chill out in a charming little mountain village. Walk along a wild gorge and quest a fortified cave.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting in front of KFC, Unirii Square

Pickup Information

For private tours we offer pick up from your accommodation or any other spot in the city (unless a pedestrian / one-way street). At the time of booking, please give us the address where we can meet you. For shared tours, we ask travellers to choose one of the two set pick up locations. We'll keep you informed about the pick up time.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Salina Turda
You will descend into the underground where you'll completely be surrounded by salt. Walk on a man-made gallery, visit three mining chambers, learn about mining techniques and local urban legends. Chance to take a boat or a Ferris-wheel ride. The visit of the mine involves climbing and descending some stairs. In total there about 500 steps to go up and down, but most of them can be avoided by taking two different elevators (time & crowd permitting).
Duration: 120 mins
2. Cheile Turzii
Walk along a wild gorge for about 1.5 km. Admire the different vegetation and rock formations, as the gorge was declared a complex nature reserve. Quest a fortified cave before getting back the same way you came . For the bravest of you, chance to take a zip line ride close to the gorge.
Duration: 150 mins
3. Rimetea
Admire the white ginger-bread-looking-like houses in the charming little village of Rimetea, while the guide tells you stories about the Szekler community and their heritage. Learn why a once famous town contracted into a village. Find out about the guild system, the use of natural resources for economic growth and, nevertheless, the civic spirit of the local community.
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

services of a professional English speaking guide/driver

TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)

hotel pick up and drop off (only for private tours)

Entry tickets (Turda salt mine)- if option selected

Exclusion

your meals & drinks

tickets for the amusement park inside the salt mine

your personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (from May to September, please take a sweater or a jacket with you as temperature inside is only 10-12°C (50-53°F) all year long.)

In full season, because of big queues for the elevators inside the salt mine, the guide may impose taking the stairs (around 350 steps / one way)

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Please make sure to have non-slippery shoes (sports shoes recommended). No high heels allowed!

Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia

Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia

Not recommended for child aged 3 and under

According to weather conditions, the order of the visits may change

Supplied by Get a Cluj Tour

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