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Guided tour · Romania 2027

Carpathian
Legends.

The Carpathians, on a Triumph. Eight days among traditional villages, medieval towns and the bends of the Transfăgărășan and Transalpina.

8 Travel days / 7 Nights · From€4,365

Tiger 900 GT Pro / Rally Pro
per rider · shared double room

7 Riding days · 1,629 km · Cluj → Cluj

8 / 7Travel days / Nights
1,629 kmCluj → Cluj
Tiger 900GT Pro / Rally Pro
12Riders maximum

Upcoming departures

From 26 June to 3 July 2027

From 11 to 18 September 2027

Confirmed departures · 2027

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Carpathian Legends, up close

Seven riding days.
A country to discover.

Maramureș, Transylvania and the great mountain roads. Discover some of the landscapes that shape the trip.

Your trip in detail

What your adventure includes

You ride. We come with you.

Tiger 900 GT Pro or Rally Pro for all seven riding days.

7 nights in a shared double room with breakfast.

Fuel and 7 lunches.

Welcome dinner in Baia Mare and farewell dinner in Cluj.

Two riding guides and a support vehicle carrying luggage.

Spare motorcycle and assistance during the tour.

Airport transfers in Cluj-Napoca.

Entrance fees for the visits included in the programme.

Safety First pack: airbag vest and reduced excess, subject to booking conditions.

Not included: Flights. · Dinners on days 2–6. · Travel insurance. · Personal expenses. · Supplements and services not listed as included.

The route

Eight days.
Seven riding days to remember.

From Cluj to northern Romania and back through Transylvania. Day 8 is for the journey home, with no riding stage.

01Cluj-Napoca → Baia Mare146 km
Arrive in Cluj, collect your Tiger and warm up on the quiet roads through the Someș hills and Bârsău valley to Baia Mare, gateway to Maramureș. Welcome dinner.Night 1 · Baia Mare
02Maramureș → Săpânța → Bucovina323 km
The Gutâi pass, the wooden churches of Șurdești, Desești and Bârsana, the Merry Cemetery of Săpânța and the Iza valley. Cross the Prislop pass into Bucovina. Optional gravel section.Night 2 · Pojorâta
03Transrarău → Bicaz → Miercurea Ciuc300 km
Climb the Transrarău, follow the Bistrița valley and Lake Izvorul Muntelui, then ride through the limestone walls of Bicaz Gorge and past Lacu Roșu towards Miercurea Ciuc.Night 3 · Miercurea Ciuc
04Sighișoara → Saschiz → Bran231 km
Odorheiu Secuiesc, the medieval citadel of Sighișoara and the fortified church of Saschiz. Continue beneath Piatra Craiului to Bran.Night 4 · Bran
05Bran → Transfăgărășan → Râmnicu Vâlcea279 km
Bran Castle, Brașov and Făgăraș, followed by the northern ascent of the Transfăgărășan to Bâlea Lac at 2,042 m. Continue through the Capra tunnel, past Vidraru dam and Curtea de Argeș.Night 5 · Râmnicu Vâlcea
06Lotru valley → Transalpina → Alba Iulia248 km
Ride the Lotru valley to Obârșia Lotrului. Choose the optional Strategica: 42 km of old military gravel road over the Latoriței ridge. Continue along the northern Transalpina towards Alba Iulia.Night 6 · Alba Iulia
07Alba Iulia → Turda → Cluj-Napoca102 km
Visit the Alba Carolina citadel and Turda salt mine. Ride the final kilometres into Cluj, return the bikes in the afternoon and enjoy the farewell dinner and your seventh night in the city.Night 7 · Cluj-Napoca
08Cluj-Napoca → HomeFly home
Breakfast and airport transfer. End of the tour, with extra nights in Cluj available on request. Flights are not included.
Approximate programme distances. Daily riding time is 3–8 hours depending on the stage, plus visits and stops. The itinerary may be adjusted to road conditions.

Seven stages, seven landscapes

This is the Carpathians.
Imagine the next bend.

From rural Maramureș in the north to the great mountain passes. A different landscape every day.

Baia Mare

Day 1 · 146 km

Cluj-Napoca → Baia Mare

The Someș hills and Bârsău valley. Your first ride on the Tiger.

Bârsana Monastery, Maramureș

Day 2 · 323 km

Maramureș → Bucovina

Wooden churches, the Merry Cemetery of Săpânța and the Prislop pass.

Transrarău road

Day 3 · 300 km

Transrarău → Bicaz

The Bistrița valley, the walls of Bicaz Gorge and Lacu Roșu.

Bran Castle

Day 4 · 231 km

Sighișoara → Bran

Medieval citadels and roads beneath Piatra Craiului.

LegendTransfăgărășan road

Day 5 · 279 km · Bâlea Lac 2,042 m

Transfăgărășan

The northern climb strings together the trip’s best-known bends, followed by the Capra tunnel and Vidraru dam.

LegendTransalpina

Day 6 · 248 km

Transalpina and Strategica

The Lotru valley and northern Transalpina. Optional gravel on the Strategica, subject to terrain and permits.

Turda salt mine

Day 7 · 102 km

Alba Iulia → Turda → Cluj

Alba Carolina citadel, Turda salt mine and the farewell dinner.

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Where you sleep

Seven nights worth stopping for

Characterful guesthouses and hotels chosen for each stop, with breakfast and motorcycle parking. Spend the final night in Cluj-Napoca.

Hotel Carpați
Night 1 · Baia Mare

Hotel Carpați

In Baia Mare’s historic centre, with private parking.

Casa Obcina Bucovinei
Night 2 · Pojorâta

Casa Obcina Bucovinei

A boutique guesthouse at the foot of the Rarău massif.

Gambrinus Boutique
Night 3 · Miercurea Ciuc

Gambrinus Boutique

Accommodation with private parking and a restaurant.

Conacul Brătescu
Night 4 · Bran

Conacul Brătescu

A restored manor near Bran Castle.

Grand Hotel Sofianu
Night 5 · Râmnicu Vâlcea

Grand Hotel Sofianu

A hotel with pool and spa beside Zăvoi park.

Hotel Medieval
Night 6 · Alba Iulia

Hotel Medieval

Inside the Alba Carolina citadel.

Grand Hotel Italia
Night 7 · Cluj-Napoca

Grand Hotel Italia

Your final night in Cluj before the airport transfer.

Planned hotels, confirmed at booking. Equivalent or better accommodation may be substituted depending on availability. Shared double rooms; single rooms at a supplement.

Fleet and support

You ride. We come with you.

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro

Included

Tiger 900 GT Pro

Enjoy the paved route with fitted panniers and Triumph’s distinctive triple engine.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro

Included

Tiger 900 Rally Pro

The adventure option for riders choosing the optional gravel sections.

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

€290 upgrade

Tiger 1200

An alternative for riders who prefer a larger-capacity Tiger.

Model reference images. Version and colour may vary according to the available fleet.

Kush · Tour Director

Your tour director

Good questions?
Speak to Kush.

Kush can help you plan your Romania ride with the Triumph team. Ask him about the route, riding pace, motorcycles, hotels, equipment or your booking.

Enquiries and bookings · +44 7910149925

Plan your trip

Make it
your Carpathian.

Choose your Tiger, room and pillion passenger. Send your configuration to Kush to plan the trip.

8 / 7 · 1,629 km
Cluj → Cluj

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Your Carpathian adventure

per rider · shared double room · From €4,365

Departure

Confirmed departures · 2027

Your motorcycle
Your room
Travel configuration

The passenger shares the rider’s motorcycle and double room. The Strategica option is for riders only.

Your configuration total€4,365

One rider and one bike, with your selected extras. An enquiry does not reserve a place.

Safety First pack included. Participants bring their own personal riding gear.

Before you go

Ready for the Carpathians

Do I need off-road experience?

Not for the paved itinerary. Gravel sections are optional and intended for riders with experience on trails. A paved alternative is always available.

What riding experience do I need?

Confidence on mountain roads and hairpins. The programme requires a full A motorcycle licence and at least two years’ experience; full conditions are provided when booking.

How do I get to Cluj-Napoca?

The tour starts and ends in Cluj-Napoca. Airport transfers are included; flights are purchased separately. Confirm arrival times compatible with the first stage before buying flights.

Can I bring a pillion passenger?

Yes, for €1,790. They share your bike and double room. The longest stage is 323 km and the Strategica option is for riders only.

What should I bring?

Full motorcycle gear, waterproofs and warm layers for the passes. Bring comfortable clothes for visits and compact luggage for the support vehicle.

How is my booking confirmed?

You can add your configuration to the cart or send it to Kush first. Payment and cancellation terms are confirmed when you book, and places are subject to availability.

Landscape photography via Wikimedia Commons: Chainwit., Țetcu Mircea Rareș and 7oanna (CC BY-SA 4.0), Dennis G. Jarvis (CC BY-SA 2.0), Razvan Socol and Firilacroco (CC BY-SA 3.0), DimiTalen, Gary Todd, Livin4wheel and Dariusz Grosa (CC0) and public-domain works. Map: Esri, USGS, NOAA; route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Carpathian Legends

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