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In order to protect the environment, we operate with small groups, with a maximum of 14 people. To minimise the negative impact on the environment, we always make sure that our tourists have a recyclable garbage bag and that the waste will be disposed only on the special arranged areas. Our guide, a nature enthusiast, has intricate knowledge of the routes involved and provides our guests with the best suggestions: keep to tracks, not disturb the wildlife, use bio-degradable hygiene products and of course, enjoy themselves.
The car transfers are kept to a minimum, besides the transfer from the capital city of Bucharest (starting point) to the walking area and return, there’s only one other 20 minute drive involved.
Besides the economic aspect – we’re using only local suppliers - your visit is of great importance for the small rural communities as you’ll be able to purchase local goods starting with food and ending with souvenirs & handicrafts.
Most of the accommodations are placed in rural areas, guesthouses and country-inns, small local businesses, some of which are family run. Massive depopulation of rural areas occurred in Romania after 1989 so choosing to stay in accommodations in rural areas truly is of great importance and visibly makes a difference in this respect. This is also an ideal opportunity to spend more time with the locals but also ensure that the financial benefits of your visit reach the people of the area and not some large companies based outside the region.
The Romanian guide will also advise you on local customs as well as help you to break down language barriers.
The entry fees will help maintain and even restore the precious tourist attractions visited throughout the tour: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Dambovicioarei Gorges and Cave. We’re also making financial contributions of £1 for every person who books one of our tours, to support Saint Daniel’s Foundation programme entitled 'A grandfather for a nephew – A nephew for a grandfather', helping the elderly and orphans, people most in need.
We encourage our guests do a little reading before coming to find out more about their host communities and the environment so that they can connect better with the locals. We provide suggestions on how best to support the local economies and communities, as well as the surrounding environment. Guests will receive a pre-trip information pack via e-mail, to minimise the use of paper, which will inform them about issues relating to the place they will travel, some language tips and general advice. Furthermore, our tour guides are well-educated multilingual people who can offer guests their skills as an interpreter and offer up-to-date details on current national and regional issues.
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