Halloween in Transylvania (Northbound)

8 Days | Have a spooky Halloween in haunting Romania

4.8 out of 5 based on 6 reviews submitted.
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Even without its bloodcurdling myths of Dracula, werewolves, haunted castles and curses, Romania is the perfect atmospheric place to spend an eight-day trip in October. You’ll be introduced to the beauty of ancient Bucharest, the haunting mythology of Sighisoara and the nostalgic atmosphere ot Bran Castle (aka Dracula’s castle) in Brasov. Take a daytrip to the Hoia Forest, steeped in legend and ghost stories and dress up for a party after sundown with your fellow travellers. For a spine-tingling adventure this spooky season, don’t look past Transylvania... mwahahaha.

Trip overview

Map of Halloween In Transylvania (Northbound) including Romania
Start
Bucharest, Romania
Finish
Cluj Napoca, Romania
Theme
Festival
Destinations
Romania
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 16
Trip code
WMSM
This trip generates 22 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Visit the 12th-century town of Sighisoara – the birthplace of Count Dracula (allegedly). Things are about to get medi-evil.
  • Break out your scariest costumes for a spooky Halloween party, where haunted tunes will echo through cobweb-covered corridors and lanterns will light up the foggy night.
  • Protect yourself against devils and demons with a visit to the Turda Salt Mines – a fascinating museum and underground amusement park showcasing the history of salt in the region.
  • Take a daytrip to the spooky Hoia Forest, known for ghost stories, UFO sightings, strange trees and questionable photos showing things unseen to the naked eye. You’ll meet with a local guide for a 4-hour hike packed with legends.
  • See the traditional Saxon village of Viscri for some traditional Romanian hospitality and some finger-licking home-cooked food.

Is this trip right for you?
  • Autumn weather in Romania can be cooler than expected, especially at higher altitudes. Please remember to pack some warm layers.
  • Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together if you'd like to get cosy. Many hotels and guesthouses only offer shared bathrooms rather than ensuite facilities.
  • This trip takes place around Halloween in October. If you would like to visit Romania during a different time of year, you may want to check out our trip Budapest to Bucharest or the epic Eastern Europe Explorer, which continues further south into Bulgaria.
  • It’s recommended you pack light and smart for this trip, as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train and bus stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs and across cobblestones.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Map of Halloween In Transylvania (Northbound) including Romania

Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

Train, Private vehicle, Taxi

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Activities
  • Transylvania - Halloween Party
  • Bucharest - Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Bran Castle - Tour
  • Brasov - Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Viscri - Fortified Church
  • Viscri - Sock Project Visit
  • Viscri - Local Home Cooked Lunch
  • Turda - Salt Mines Tour
  • Cluj Napoca - Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Cluj Napoca - Hoia Forest Guided Trek
Add on activities
  • Bucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
  • Bucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
  • Bucharest - Village Museum - RON30
  • Bucharest - Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
  • Bucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
  • Brasov - The Black Church - RON20
  • Brasov - Cable Car to Mt Tampa - RON50
  • Sighisoara - Covered Stairway - Free
  • Sighisoara - Church of the Dominican Monastery - RON10
  • Sighisoara - Church on the Hill - RON5
  • Sighisoara - The Clock Tower - RON16
  • Cluj Napoca - Botanical Garden - RON15
  • Cluj Napoca - Museum of Transylvanian History - RON10

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Important notes

1. This itinerary may have multiple departures on the same date. Your group size will still be capped at a maximum of 16 travellers; however, in some locations, you may overlap with other groups, such as in overnight stays and, of course, at the Halloween party itself.
2. To give your creativity free reign, we recommend you bring along your own costume for the party. Costume hire opportunities on-site are very limited.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. Depending on the start date of your trip, your Halloween party will be held on 31 October in either Brasov or Cluj-Napoca. Please review the Itinerary for more details.

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 based on 6 reviews submitted.
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Michelle · Traveled October 2023
This was the perfect Halloween experience! Romania in the Fall is beautiful.
Review submitted 06 Nov 2023

Briony · Traveled October 2022
Amazing trip and it was a great start and decision to go with this company for my first vacation without my family.
Review submitted 08 Nov 2022

Abigail · Traveled October 2022
Book this trip now—you won't regret it. This was one of the best adventures of my life. Our group leader was amazing, the country was beautiful, and the activities had a great mix of everything that you would want to see and do. This was my first Intrepid trip, but I'm already booking more for the coming years. I will certainly be traveling with this company again.
Review submitted 09 Nov 2022

Joanna · Traveled October 2022
Great introduction to Romania, it's history, customs & culture. The right mix of Halloween fun, as a Dracula fan I was not disappointed! I definitely recommend the Northbound itinerary - as you will be partying with your new friends on Halloween.
Review submitted 09 Nov 2022

Ashlin · Traveled October 2022
Overall, a good trip and an excellent tour leader, however I was very disappointed about pre-paid Intrepid transfer, which we are still awaiting a refund. This is the 2nd occasion that Intrepid transfers have let us down, so I don't recommend using that service. The only section of Intrepid that we have ever been disappointed with has been arrival and departure transfer, other wise I would have said that they are an excellent company.
Review submitted 27 Nov 2022
Halloween in Transylvania (Northbound)
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USD $1,715