Name: Balkan Mountains Cycle
Brand: UTracks
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Price: 1290 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (1 reviews)

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Varied holiday spoiled somewhat by the untypical weather.
A lot of the rides on the tour were fairly inspirational as regards scenery, although the rain did put a dampener on things.&nbsp; Food was a mixed bag and I did have a bout of gastro-enteritis on the trip.&nbsp; There was a lot of bus travel partly due to the fact that in October we were on the off season ferry schedules.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The group leader arranged the rides well adapting them to the unseasonal weather.

One might be well advised to avoid October plumping for May instead to avoid adverse weather and restricted ferry services.

I shared 76 photos.&nbsp; Unfortunately only one other person appeared to share any photos with the group.

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really truly surprising place quiet unspoilt clean friendly , good wi fi , 
mobile phone and yet really untouched by 2oth centuary cars a variety , and 
then the fortified churches we all yawn ,but with this trip each and everyone 
has its own special charm . Good varied acheivable ride in deepest quiet 
untouched country side
veskri unesco world heritage village


radu was i think the best i have had so far


do not forget youre battery charger for camera i did and beelive me youll 
want to take loads of pics

Cycle Romania

This is our 6th cycling trip with Exodus and it is one of the best.  The 
route was wonderful with views of the Carpathians, fields of corn and 
potatoes and horses pulling carts.  We are experienced cyclists and the 3/10 
level lets one burn some calories but still leave time to visit monasteries, 
water-driven flour mills and fortified churches.  It was good to know in 
advance that we might have to share a bathroom (4 times, but it worked out) 
and that the food is rustic home cooking (great cheese, cured meats, mashed 
potatoes, lots of tomatoes and cucumbers).  Our leader, Tudor, was excellent. 
  Remember to save time to do a free walking tour in Bucharest on the last 
day.  Travel guides say that tourism in Romania is "budding"--do this trip 
now before the country changes!
Witnessing the beautiful rural life with an abundance of local crops.  
Learning the influence of Mongols and Turks, and the Silk Road from China, as 
this country is so far East.  Riding alone on a country road with the yellow 
flowers all around.


Tudor did an excellent job.  He let us bike at our own pace which is very 
important.  He had incredible knowledge and love of the area.  Also, he put 
together a WhatsApp group for us (by individual consent) at the beginning.  
We could share pictures and get more pictures of ourselves.  Why hasn't 
anyone thought of that before?
Our driver, Livio was calm and capable.  He would provide snacks such as 
chocolate from his Communist childhood and tell us the story. Or candy bars 
with the name of the nearby Fagaras Mountains.


Do this trip.  Our group is still chatting and sharing pictures in our 
WhatsApp group because we just don't want to let go of the memories.

This was my first trip with Exodus and bike tour - but not my last. And I can 
only recommend it to anyone: a well organised trip, with great guides (Tudor 
and Liviu - both are always smiling and relaxed but well prepared). Tudor 
informed us very well of what is ahead and what to expect and Liviu took care 
of nice coffee and tea brakes (and nuts, chocolate, bananas etc.) waiting for 
us always in great mood. With both I would go on any trip as I felt well 
taken care of. And the group itself was nice too.
Though I've seen more impressive landscapes n other journeys it was still 
unique - all the untouched lovely wild meadows everywhere - and the most 
impressive pottholes I have ever seen :-) ! With the bike the impression is 
uncomparable: the rustic land life, horses pulling carts and the little 
villages with old men and women sitting on benches in front of their houses 
waving with a cheerfull smile. very friendly people and hosts. Though there 
was a lot of meat it was not only meat - but don't expect to lose weight as 
you get a lot to eat, and I liked the Romanian Radler, nearly at every guest 
house you get free wifi. Don't take too much change - everything is cheap and 
even with tips I ended up with enough change, but as I will come back no 
problem.
By the way: they have new bikes, so well equipped for the tour. But bring 
your gel saddle and enough sun screen and some mosquito repellent and your 
camera for lovely photos. I think the trip was more challenging than 
expected, less due to some gravel roads but with some climbs (e.g. 4 k) in 
the hot summer heat without any shade (I would recommend going in May or 
June).
The visit at the wool mill. And nearly every little village we passed with 
the bike. After the biking part in Viscri watching the cows, horses and goats 
coming back from the fields into the village and the visit at the local brick 
"factory".


Tudor (guide) and Liviu (support car) just great!!!!!!


(See above and:) have your camera/mobile for photos any time that you don't 
have to stop to take photos. Be fit, especially for the climbs in the heat, 
don't underestimate it. Be aware that the guest houses are quite simple but 
they offer anything you need (always warm water, just be aware that is 
sometimes the opposite of what is indicated on the regulator), sometimes 
shared bathrooms and it is not always allowed to throw toilet paper in the 
toilet.


Book this trip! You won't regret it.

Just got back from an amazing week of cycling in this lovely country. Our 
leaders, Tudor and Livio were wonderful, so kind and considerate, so 
knowledgeable about this history and culture of their country, superb 
English, they made this trip fun and interesting. The cycling was challenging 
on varied road surfaces but the scenery, views of the mountains and seeing 
rustic farming methods, scythes, horses &amp; carts etc more than compensated. At 
the end of a hot day of cycling Livio was there offering cold beer and 
watermelon. At each comfort stop he was there with coffee, tea, a sweet from 
the region and fruit. Nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation was 
great, very clean and comfortable, and the hosts welcoming. As a vegetarian I 
was well catered for. I can recommend this holiday.
In Viscri towards the end of the tour, watching the cows, horses and goats 
Being herded from the fields down the Main Street and finding their way to 
their own homes. An amazing sight. I was up at 6:15 the next morning to watch 
them all emerge from their homes and congregate in the street to away their 
journey back off to the fields. Each house in Viscr appear to own it’s on 
cow so there were quite a few.


Tudor was amazing, so very kind and thoughtful with a lovely sense of humour. 
We pulled his leg about his pronunciation of a few words, but his English was 
very very good.  And his knowledge of Romanian history was encyclopaedic.


Take a gel saddle cover for extra comfort, and a tube of sudocreme.
Romania is a very cheap country to visit, for a week I took out £120 for 
tips, a couple of meals out, drinks, ice creams and other incidentals...and 
that was plenty.
Investigate Strava for your phone beforehand.


See Romania before it becomes more developed, already buildings for tourists 
are being constructed. And enjoy beer at 60p/ pint and ice creams at 40p/ 
cone.

Brilliant guide
Brilliant support driver
Brilliant group
Fantastic country - mostly in Transylvania
Great bike
Great accommodation
Challenging but very satisfying daily bike rides
When one of our group (young female) stopped two galloping horses tied to a 
cart careering through a small village, even the owners could not stop them 
and were very impressed


Tudor was first rate; great leader, knew Transylvania's history and geography 
inside out.
Great sense of humour, knew when to be serious and when to  be light hearted
Great with the slower as well as the quicker cyclists


Book it!


Superb trip

A wonderful trip exploring very rural parts of Transylvania - varying terrain 
- some stretches of unmade roads.  Beautiful scenery and interesting visits 
to Monasteries and fortified Churches.  No problem with the bicycles 
provided.
Cycling through very rural parts.  Meeting up with friendly hosts at the 
overnight stays in the towns and experiencing some of their culture and food.


Very good and knowledgeable and able to cope with all eventualities.

The driver of the van was also very knowledgeable and very helpful moving 
luggage, mechanical issue with the bicycles and providing refreshments.


Not many places to get cash out of machines so make sure you have enough.


Although it was interesting seeing the outside of both Bran and Peles Castles 
and hearing about the history we did encounter a lot of traffic as it is a 
very touristy area and after the relative solitude of the tour I am not sure 
whether it should have been included.  All the traffic jams meant that we got 
to the hotel in Bucharest rather late and did not really get chance to 
explore very much.

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