I warmly invite you to this private day-tour to Slanic Salt Mine, the largest salt mine in Europe, and the scenic Doftana Valley area. Travel through off-beaten traditional rural areas, experience ”the purest air in the world” of the salt mine at the depth of 680 feet underground, and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Doftana Valley and Paltinu Lake area. This picturesque area, a popular weekend destination for Bucharestians, is still lesser known for foreign travelers.

Tour type: nature, heritage, culture

Tour Information

Duration
12 hours – traffic or peak season periods may influence tour duration

Price
290 EUR/tour/1-2 people
300 EUR/tour/3 people
please send your inquiry for larger groups

Activity level
medium physical demands; please carefully consider the recommendations below.

What’s included
– hotel pick-up and drop-off
– transportation by private car, a 2017 Volkswagen Golf air conditioned, for up to 3 people/ air conditioned minivan for larger groups 
– guide/driver fee
– all parking fees and fuel

What’s extra
– admission fees (45 Lei/adult at the Salt Mine).
– the food & drink you choose to buy during the tour; consider the cost of 2-course meal at local restaurant around 70-90 Lei/person, or 15-18 Eur/person.

Pick-up, drop-off
at your hotel or other pre-agreed location in Bucharest

Highlights

• • Experience the amazing Slanic Salt Mine, the largest salt mine in Europe
• • Travel through off beat Romanian rural countryside
• • Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Doftana River Valley area and relax by the majestic Paltinu Lake

Description

Set off from Bucharest and travel north toward the forested hills of the Sub-Carpathians, for about 100 km (62 miles). We arrive in the little town of Slanic, known as a salt extraction center, and prepare to visit the salt mine. Minibuses will take us inside the stunning Salt Palace, at the depth of over 200 m (680 feet) underground. For about two hours, explore the large galleries and learn about the history of the largest salt mine in Europe.

Then we continue our journey through the rural countryside toward the scenic area of Doftana River Valley and Paltinu Lake and Dam. We will have lunch to a local restaurant in the area, and stop by the lake to relax and take in the scenery.

Please bring warm clothes, as the temperature inside the salt mine is 12 degrees Celsius (about 54 degrees Fahrenheit), no matter the season!

Bring comfortable non-slip shoes! There is a lot of walking on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces inside the salt mine.

Warning: Visit of the salt mine is not recommended for visitors with hypertension condition, due to risk of increased blood pressure!