On the trail of the large carnivores

One day itinerary "Wildlife" three day itinerary "Ranger" seven day itinerary "Three days in wild nature" winter itinerary "Expert in wildlife" winter itinerary The staff of Professional Team are specialists in Carpathian Large Carnivore observation. We have been taking foreign visitors to watch bears at special observatories, and trekking on mountain paths that offer excellent wildlife viewing, for a number of years. We are often able to observe red deer in the rutting season (15 September - 15 October), capercaillie during their mating season (April - May), and chamois on the high ridges of the Carpathian Mountains.

Because bears can be dangerous at close quarters, we will be accompanied by a Ranger at bear watching locations. In order to minimise the impact on the wildlife we require a minimum of three persons and maximum of eight persons per evening. We will leave the bear watching hide to return to the guesthouse before sunset. These bears are truly wild and we have a 70 - 75% chance of seeing them at the hides. However we cannot guarantee sightings!

When hiking on unmarked paths we will be accompanied by Rangers from the Piatra Craiului National Park.

The trainers of the Professional Team Company are members of the Zarnesti Mountain Rescue Team and Romanian Ski-Climbing Federation. We are professionals certified by the Romanian Mountain Guides Associations and we have considerable experience in training teenagers.

We are authorised by the Romanian Ministry of Tourism - National Tourism Authority as “Local Guides” (certificate no. 2295/2005) and “Mountain Guide” (certificate no. 2467/2005). At all times during our adventure activities special attention is given to safety aspects and procedures.

Essential equipment and clothing needed
Besides ordinary travelling clothes you will also need: a small backpack, comfortable walking boots with good ankle support, water bottle, waterproof jacket and warm sweater, sunglasses, sunscreen and sun hat.

Medical and Health Requirements
To the best of our knowledge the Romanian Government does not currently require you to have any special vaccinations. Please consult your family doctor (G.P.) before your visit to Romania. All our activities imply physical effort, walking long distances at medium and high altitudes and possibly climbing. Please check with your doctor if your health allows you to participate! Participants must be at least 10 years old. Participants under age must have parents’ written agreement.

You must have travel insurance which must include:
- Accident and medical treatment
- Medical repatriation
- Loss of or theft of baggage, personal belongings, money, credit cards, etc.
- Cancellation, curtailment or change to programme

You must ensure that your insurance is suitable for adventure activities such as: climbing, abseiling, horse riding, skiing, high altitude hiking, or any other activity as specified in the programme itinerary.

ONE DAY ITINERARY

We offer you a day looking for the wildlife of the Piatra Craiului National Park. We are specialists in wildlife observation. In order to minimise the impact on wildlife, groups will be between 3 and 8 people.

09.00 - meet in Zarnesti 09.10 - hiking on the trail of Carpathian large carnivores 11.30 - visit the Curmatura sheepfold 12.00 - lunch at the Curmatura chalet 13.00 - enter the domain of the chamois around Piatra Mica peak 14.30 - hike back to Zarnesti 16.00 - free time (depending on season and hour of sunset) 17.30 - drive to bear watching hide 22.30 - return to Zarnesti

Price: 94 EURO per person

Includes: specialised wildlife guide and use of bear watching hide. These bears are truly wild and we have a 70 - 75% chance of seeing them at the hides. We cannot guarantee sightings! The price does not include accommodation at guesthouse or lunch at Curmatura chalet.