For
those who want to see two of the most attractive tourist
destinations in western Transylvania, experiencing the
Apuseni Mountains on this trip is a must!
We will descend into the depths of the Bears Cave finding
an extraordinary range of stalagmite and stalactite formations,
coupled with traces of bears from many years ago. The
cave was given its name as numerous "cave bears"
(Ursus spelaeus) who lived 15.000 years ago were found
here. The cave was undisturbed until September 17 1983,
when it was discovered during quarry works. The marble
and limestone of this area was mined by the inhabitants
of the nearby village of Chiscãu, so the rediscovery
of the cave after a blast, was only a matter of time.
The first person to visit the cave was quarry worker Curta
Traian from Chiscãu.
The one hour long visit will take you to the upper level
of the cave where you can admire different sections of
the site such as the Candles Gallery.
Soon after, we'll enjoy lunch together with a glass of
"palinca" (a traditional home-made plum brandy)
in Chiscau at the local ethnographical museum.
On the way back we will relax for several hours in a thermal
spa at Baile Felix, where the hot springs have been known
since the Roman times. Baile Felix and "1 Mai"
are two thermal spa resorts located in a hilly area with
a beach and Oak tree woods, 8 km south of the municipality
of Oradea. The resorts host many mineral springs with
thermal waters (20-48°C), geothermal, radioactive,
sulphur, and bicarbonated waters known since the beginning
of the millennium.
Finally, on the way back to Cluj, if you all agree, we
can choose to shop for handy-crafts in Izvorul Crisului
village…
Don't forget your swimming costumes
since we'll stop for a few hours bathing!
TOUR INFORMATION:
- duration - between 9 and 11 hours;
- validity - thoughout the year;
- minimum people required - 2.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- transfer and tour Cluj - The Bears Cave - Felix thermal
baths - Cluj, by car or minibus;
- English, German, Italian or Hungarian speaking guides;
- snack and coffee, in the car;
THE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- entrance tickets to the Bears Cave and Felix thermal
baths;
- lunch in Chiscau village;
- personal expenses.
PRICES :
- 97 euros / person for minimum 2 people;
- 65 euros / person for 3 people;
- 43 euros / person for 4 people;
- 35 euros / person for 5 people;
- 34 euros / person for 6 people;
- 32 euros / person for 7 people;
- 30 euros / person for 8 people;
- 32- 21 euros / person for 9 - 14 people;
- 24 - 36 euros / person for 15 - 20 people;
- 34 - 23euros / person for 21 - 31 people;
Note: Our tours are open to everyone
interested, every day of the week. The rates are valid
for our guests only!
