Wild Women of Romania – Făgăraș Mountains: A women-only journey through wilderness, wildlife and conservation
In collaboration with Moyo Nature Travel
Join us for four days in the Făgăraș Mountains, exploring wild mountain landscapes, learning about local wildlife and discovering the conservation work taking place across this part of the Southern Carpathians.
This women-only journey is hosted by Moyo Nature Travel, with a female host accompanying the group throughout the trip, and a female guide from the Travel Carpathia team leading the Făgăraș Mountains chapter.
The itinerary combines mountain hiking and wildlife tracking with an introduction to the work of Foundation Conservation Carpathia and the people involved in protecting and restoring the Făgăraș landscape.
You’ll spend time in remote mountain locations, learn how to recognise signs left by wildlife, meet women involved in conservation and local initiatives, and experience some of the region’s landscapes and food along the way.
The journey ends at Equus Silvania, where you can spend time with the horses and, if you wish, join an optional riding experience before returning to Bucharest.
You can join this itinerary independently or combine it with the 12–16 September 2027 West itinerary for the full eight-day Wild Women of Romania journey.
Day 1 – Into the Făgăraș wilderness
Our journey begins in Rucăr, Argeș, where you’ll meet the group, your female host and your female local guide before setting off towards the mountains.
The first hike offers a gentle introduction to the Făgăraș landscape. We follow a wide forest path for around an hour, keeping an eye out for signs of wildlife and learning more about the species that live in these forests.
Day 2 – Into the wild
Today is the main mountain hiking day of the journey. We set out along a trail through the Făgăraș Mountains towards Pecineagu Dam, with extensive mountain views along the way.
Our local guide will help us look for tracks, feeding signs and other clues left behind by wildlife. Depending on what we find, these may tell us about bears, wolves, deer, wild boar and some of the more elusive species living in the mountains.
We continue towards Poiana Tămaș Wilderness Camp, a remote mountain camp with views towards the Făgăraș, Iezer-Păpușa and Piatra Craiului ranges.
In the evening, we’ll meet women involved in Foundation Conservation Carpathia and learn more about the organisation’s work to protect and restore the landscape. As night falls, we gather around the campfire for a traditional meal and our first night in the mountains.
Transfer
approximately 6 hours if joining from the Romania West itinerary; approximately 3 hours if transferring from Bucharest
Hikes
approximately 1 hour
Overnight
Poiana Tămaș Wilderness Camp
Meal plan
Dinner
Once we reach the lake, we cross Pecineagu by electric raft and continue on foot towards Comisu. Our destination is a recently refurbished shepherd’s hut overlooking a meadow at the edge of the forest.
As dusk approaches, we settle in and keep watch for wildlife emerging from the forest. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but learning how to read the signs animals leave behind is an important part of understanding this landscape.
Hikes
approximately 16 km / 6–7.5 hours
Overnight
Comisu Shepherd’s Hut & Wildlife Hide
Meal plan
Breakfast, packed lunch & dinner
Day 3 – Down from the mountains and into Transylvania
After breakfast, we leave Comisu and begin our descent through the forest towards Canton Rudărița. The hike is considerably shorter than the previous day, giving us time to enjoy the mountain landscape before continuing towards Equus Silvania, a horse-riding and wilderness centre surrounded by the Transylvanian countryside. The afternoon is yours to choose.
Day 4 – Goodbye, for now
After breakfast, we say goodbye to the mountains and begin our transfer towards Bucharest Airport.
We expect to arrive at the airport in the early afternoon.
You can meet the horses and take part in an optional riding experience suited to your level, from a gentle hand-led experience to a guided ride through the countryside. Alternatively, stay on foot, explore the surrounding area or simply enjoy some time to relax.
In the evening, we come together for our final dinner and reflect on the experiences of the past few days – the mountains we’ve crossed, the wildlife signs we’ve discovered and the people we’ve met.
Hikes
approximately 6.5 km / 2–3 hours
Overnight
Equus Silvania Guesthouse
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
€1,290 per person, based on two people sharing
Date: 16. – 19. September 2027
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Group size: 8–12 participants
3 nights’ accommodation
All meals, from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4
Female English- and Dutch-speaking host throughout the journey
Female local guide from Travel Carpathia
All internal transfers included in the itinerary
Guided excursions and activities as described
Pick-up from Bucharest Airport at the beginning of the trip
Drop-off at Bucharest Airport at the end of the trip
Contribution to Foundation Conservation Carpathia’s conservation work
Contribution to the MOYO Training Foundation, supporting training for nature guides and entrepreneurs
International return flights or train travel to Bucharest
Transfer from Bucharest Airport to Rucăr at the beginning of the trip (approximately €50–80 one way)
Optional horse riding at Equus Silvania (approximately €30/hour)
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses, including souvenirs, tips and drinks
Accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms or glamping tents, generally shared between two people. One night is spent in shared accommodation at the Comisu Wildlife Hide, with bunk beds.
Solo travellers are very welcome.
All meals are included, starting with dinner on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 4. Meals feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
Experienced local guides accompany the group during all hikes and activities. The itinerary includes a full day of mountain hiking of approximately 16 km and 6–7.5 hours, so participants should be comfortable walking for several hours in mountainous terrain. The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather and mountain conditions.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, and all wildlife observation is carried out with respect for the animals and their habitat.