Overview
Surprise yourself and your family or friends with the beauty of the Varghis Gorge (or Vargyas Gorge in Hungarian) as you walk and hike along the 4 km trail passing by numerous wooden suspension bridges. In this tour you will have the chance to explore some of the caves, learn all the legends and stories linked to the area and finally relax and enjoy the delicious cheese plate of a local artisan atelier.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Nature Reserve Entrance Fees
Bilingual local guide
Lanterns for the caving tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Miercurea Ciuc and Odorheiu Secuiesc
Cheese tasting at a local artisan atelier
Gratuities
Food and beverage
Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Miercure Ciuc, Odorheiu Secuiesc or Baile Tusnad
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you in the parking lot of the Unitarian Church of Meresti village located in Harghita County.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please let us know in advance about your preferred starting time of the tour and don't forget to bring sturdy hiking shoes and weatherproof clothing.
What to expect
In Transylvania at the southern foot of mighty Harghita mountains you can find the legendary limestone canyon of Vargyas stream colored by steep rock walls, giant cliffs and numerous caves. Meet your guide in the small village of Meresti (Homorodalmas, 35 km from Odorheiu Secuiesc, 87 km from Brasov) and he will drive you on forest roads to the starting point of your fascinating journey.
Stroll in the breezy canyon and discover its tiny secrets and legends as you walk along the shore of the stream, passing huge tree roots, hopping from rock to rock and going through numerous wooden suspension bridges set above the stream.
As you walk, learn about the canyon’s history and geographical make-up and drink in the untouched scenery. The scene looks like a fairy tale stage. Let it be winter or summer, the creatures of the gorge live their undisturbed idyllic life.
Dippers, river otters and European beavers rule the crystal clear waters, European wildcat goes for hunting in the forest and brown bears frequently visit the clearings and steep rock grass covered slopes.
In caves you can meet the biggest bat colony of Eastern Carpathians, you can discover the tiniest creatures living on the bat-guano deposits on the cave floors, and also get familiar with the hunting methods of cave spiders.
At the end of the tour you pay a delicious visit to the artisan cheese-making workshop from Merești, where you not only taste a rich variety of fragrant home-made cheese, but also learn a few production secrets during the tasting tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Bucharest).
Additional Information
- On request, it may be combined with a bear watching tour near Odorheiu Secuiesc
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Varghis Gorge Tour with Caving and Optional Cheese Tasting
Can I cancel Varghis Gorge Tour with Caving and Optional Cheese Tasting for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4–6 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Your guide will be waiting for you in the parking lot of the Unitarian Church of Meresti village located in Harghita County. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Nature Reserve Entrance Fees
- Bilingual local guide
- Lanterns for the caving tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Miercurea Ciuc and Odorheiu Secuiesc
- Cheese tasting at a local artisan atelier
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and beverage
- Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Miercure Ciuc, Odorheiu Secuiesc or Baile Tusnad
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Romanian, Hungarian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Carpathian Escapes Ltd
