Journey to the Center of the Earth
Duration: 7 day(s) - Location: Buila Vanturarita Natural Park
The Buila Vanturarita caves are natural wonders nested in the southern range of the Carpathian Mountains.This exploration journey combines outdoor adventures such as hiking, bird watching and tent accommodation under clear skies, with spectacular views of the underworld.
6 caves await the traveler for a wild and challenging expedition that provides instruction and experience in basic rock climbing while navigating through this amazing underground
environment. No previous climbing experience is necessary.
In the North-Eastern part of Buila Vanturarita National Park, the rivers Cheia and Olanesti carved Comarnicelor Gorges one of the deepest and wildest in the country, with 1 km of waterfalls, erosion holes, steps, walls as narrow as 2 m and as tall as 300 m, and respectively Mânzului Gorges. In this magnificent area join us to explore beautiful marble and crystal filled chambers, climb waterfalls, see ancient fossils and squeeze through some tight passages.
Living Caves: All of the Buila Vanturarita caves are alive, meaning the formations, which
result when minerals are deposited by dripping water, are still changing.
Some of the caves are dry, but most of them are wet sheltering unique wildlife such as bats.
Inside temperatures, although varying from cave to cave, remain the same year-round, usually ranging from 8 to 12 degrees.
While exploring the Buila Vanturarita caves, you can enjoy:
- Limestone stones, slopes and horns views and climbing
- Unique and protected flower habitats such as the lion's foot
- Wildlife watching
- Visits to the sheepfolds around the area
Day 1: Travel Airport - Cheia - One of our colleagues will pick you up from the airport and drive you all the way to Olanesti spa. At around noon we will be in the village Cheia, which is at the border of the Buila Vanturarita national park. From here we hike for about 3 hours until we reach our first camping destination near the Pahomie Hermitage.
Day 2: Early in the morning we start our trip to the first cave of the massif: the Pahomie Cave. After a short break, we continue our way for a few hours hiking until we reach the beautiful Ridge and the Ştevioara Saddle. On our way we stop at the Ştevioara Sheepfold to rest and eat fresh cheese. We camp for the night at the Ştevioara Saddle.
Day 3: Visit a beautiful cave in our way to Cantonul Silvic. We enjoy the amazing landscape as we are crossing the Vanturarita ridge. This day is dedicated to complete enjoyment, animal and bird observation. Later in the evening we head to our overnight location.
Day 4&5: The most spectacular part of the journey begins as we reach the Comarnicelor Gorges. In this area breathtaking valleys hide unspoiled caves. We venture beneath discovering the Lacul Verde, Pestera Pagodelor and Comarnicelor caves.
These caves are rich in underground fauna, stalagmites and fossils of the spalaeus bear.
Day 6: We head to the Manzului Gorges and the Arnautilor cave which shelters a number of small pretty lakes. From here we continuously head down-hill enjoying the silence of the forest and campsite cooking.
Day 7: We reach the Olanesti Spa, where we stop for a short visit and a fine meal. A private bus will bring you to the airport.
Source: http://www.transylvania-hotels.travel/Journey_to_the_Center_of_the_Earth
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