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This BMW Motorcycle Touring Romania Adventure starts in Transylvania. Escape from the busy city life for 2 days and take on the mountain roads. The tour is designed for motorcycle riders that have limited time to spend in Transylvania. If you are an avid rider and want to enjoy the thrill of motorbike touring this is your chance.
Book the Motorbike Short Break Romania - 2 day tour and enjoy some of the best riding days of your life.

This guided motorcycle touring Romania Short Break includes rides on some of the Best Roads in Romania. Transfăgărășan and Transalpina are famous motorbike roads, probably the best in the World. Even more the motorcycle tour is complemented with great stops in medieval cities such as Alba Iulia and Sibiu.

Take your time and stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Enjoy some traditional food. Romanians love everything with meat. Try the mititei (skinless sausages) grilled with chips and mustard. It goes best with a glass of Romanian beer.

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BMW Motorcycle Touring Romania
Highlights:

  • Ride the motorbike on Transfăgărășan – the most crooked and challenging of Europe's roads for motorcyclists on this 2 day Motorbike Short Break Romania
  • Take on the bends of Transalpina Highway – one of the most spectacular roads of the Carpathian Mountains (2 145m above sea level)
  • Stroll the cobbled streets of Alba Iulia Citadel, a fortress with seven bulwarks, a star shaped citadel, common to Vauban fortresses.
  • Visit the medieval city of Sibiu - Cultural capital of Europe in 2007

Itinerary in Brief:

Day 1 Transalpina Road

Motorcycle pick up in Turda. Visit Alba Iulia Citadel, a fortress with seven bulwarks.
Ride on Transalpina Road. Accommodation at the base of Transfăgărășan Road in a 3* Hotel.

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Transalpina Highway

 

Day 2 Transfagarasan Road

Transfăgărășan Highway – the most crooked and challenging of Europe’s roads for motorcyclists.
Stop in Sibiu for a short relaxing walk in the medieval city.
Ride next to Turda.

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Take your time and stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Enjoy some traditional food. Romanians love everything with meat. Try the mititei (skinless sausages) grilled with chips and mustard. It goes best with a glass of Romanian beer.

This is an overview of the tour.
For more information, including the complete itinerary, please scroll up and then use the product’s menu to navigate.

Price and Departure:

Departure date

Motorbike
model
price/person based on 2 people sharing a double room

Single room
supplement

BMW Motorcycle Touring Romania - 2 day Short Break
Departure from Cluj-Napoca, 13:00 hrs. (GMT+02:00)

On request

The Special Offer is available for bookings made until

December 24 - 2024!

Rider with BMW G 650 GS

599€
459€

€59
€49

Rider with BMW F 800 GS

689€
499€

€59
€49

Rider with BMW F 750 GS

739€
569€

€59
€49

Rider with BMW F 850 GS

739€
569€

€59
€49

Rider with BMW R 1200 GS

619€
529€

€59
€49

Rider with BMW R 1200 GS LC

739€
569€

€59
€49

Rider with BMW R 1250 GS

759€
599€

€59
€49

Rider with own motorbike

189€
169€

€59
€49

Passenger

189€
169€

€59
€49

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We accept MasterCard and Visa on our on-line secure internet payment formMasterCard, Visa via fax and phone.
We also accept payments by bank transfer and most noteworthy Western Union.
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BMW Motorcycle Touring Romania - 2 day Short Break
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BMW Motorcycle Touring Romania - 2 Day Short Break
Special notes & info

Duration of the tour: 2 days
Riding days: 2 days
Total distance: Approximately 650 km 
Skill level: intermediate
Lodging type: good quality Hotels
Rides: on paved roads as well as on sections of gravel roads
What to bring: Complete motorcycle gear with integral or flip up helmet
Starting point: city of Turda, 40 km away from Cluj-Napoca Airport, 31A Războieni street - Transylvania Live Holding.
Start time: Early in the morning
In the last day of the tour we will reach Cluj-Napoca at about 06:00 PM. Please book flights or additional nights accordingly.

 

Where you’ll stay in this motorcycle tour

click here to see the selection of hotels we use during our motorcycle tours. The accommodation is chosen either for its convenient location in the center of the city or  in nature with amazing views.

Advice for Australians traveling abroad

According with Australian government the following advice are to be followed:

Before you go

  • Confirm your passport is valid for 6 months from when you think your trip will end. Don’t get stranded.
  • Get comprehensive travel insurance to cover you and your gear. Get insurance that’s right for you and covers your activities in the places you’ll go. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel.
  • Consider your physical and mental health. Get advice from your doctor if you’re unsure.
  • See your doctor or travel clinic 8 weeks before you go for a basic health check
  • Check if your medication is legal and available in the places you’re going. Take enough of your prescribed medicines to last the whole trip. Carry copies of your prescription and a letter from your doctor.
  • Tell your bank you’re travelling and check if your cards will work. Have several payment options.
  • If you’ll drive overseas check out the local traffic laws and practices. You’re likely to need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as your Australian driver’s license.
  • Share your itinerary with friends or family members. Give them copies of your passport

Travel insurance

Holidays don't always go as planned. If you're going overseas, travel insurance is as important as a passport. Without it, you or your family could suffer financially if things go wrong. No matter who you are, where you're going and what you're doing, get insurance.

Travel insurance is especially important if you need medical assistance. Healthcare overseas can be very expensive. Most countries won't give you free care, or subsidies the cost of your care. You, or your insurer, must usually pay full price.

Travel Advice for Australians visiting Romania

Safety

Keep your personal belongings close. Lock hotel and train compartment doors from the inside.

Drink spiking is an issue, especially in Bucharest's Old Town. Don't accept food, drinks, gum or cigarettes from people you've just met.

Dating and marriage scams occur.

Only use ATM's in banks, shops and shopping centers, especially at night. Always keep your credit card in sight. Be wary of people you've met online.

Local laws

Penalties for drug offences are severe. They can include jail sentences of up to 20 years.

By law, you must always carry photo ID. Keep your passport in a safe place. Carry a photocopy.

It's illegal to take photos of airports, military sites or other secure locations.

It's illegal to engage in sex work or have sexual relations with a person under 18.

Same-sex relationships are legal in Romania, but not widely accepted.

Local contacts

The Australian Consulate in Bucharest provides limited consular and passport assistance.

You can get full consular help from the Australian Embassy in Athens.

Please check your itinerary below:

Itineraries

Day 1

Turda – Alba Iulia – Sebes – Transalpina Capatanenii Pamanteni (about 360 km – 7h riding)

Morning ride to the town of Alba Iulia Citadel, a fortress with seven bulwarks, a star shaped citadel, common to Vauban fortresses. Continue exploring Transalpina Road. With its highest point at Urdele Pass – 2,145m in altitude the road is also called The King's Road by the locals, the road was built under the rule of King Carol II of Romania and rebuilt during World War II by German troops. Accommodation at the base of Transfagarasan Road in a 3* Hotel.

Day 2

Capatanenii Pamanteni – Transfagarasan Road – Sibiu – Turda (about 300 km – 6 h riding)

An incredible ride for you today – Transfagarasan Highway – the most crooked and challenging of Europe's roads for motorcyclists. Built between 1970 and 1974 as a military route, by communist dictator Ceausescu (after the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968) it snakes up into the Carpathians offering great rides and enormous satisfaction.Stop in Sibiu for a short relaxing walk in the medieval city. Ride next to Turda, drop off motorbikes. End of the trip.

  • English speaking guide services, motorcycle enthusiast
  • Accommodation: 1 night in 3* hotel
  • Meals: 1 breakfasts
  • Transportation: motorcycle rental of your choice

 

  • most meals
  • gasoline
  • parking fees
  • beverages
  • Plane ticket
  • Airport fees
  • Photo & video tax
  • Other not mentioned.
  1. Moreno J.:

    If you only have 2 days to explore this is the tour is the one for you. Both Transalpina and Transfagarsan Roads are included and these are incredible. We had a great time in the company of Michael,our guide. Excelent service!

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Reservations are required. We recommend booking early as tours are often sold out well in advance. You can make a reservations on-line. In case of making reservations by phone please call toll-free: 808 101 6781 (UK); 866 376 6183 (US).
You can also make reservations by fax - download and complete the booking form and send it by fax to: 0040-364-405641 or by e-mail!

We require an advance deposit in the amount of Euro 145/person. When you make the reservation online you will be required to pay the deposit. You will receive an automatic response with your Holiday Booking Reference. Once the advance deposit is registered with our accounts we proceed with the reservation for the requested services and issue the Confirmation Letter + Paid Invoice (once the amount is registered with our accounts).

The final payment is due 65 days prior departure. ( After the final payment is made we will issue Travel Voucher). Should the booking be made within 60 days prior to tour departure, entire tour cost is requested at the time of booking. To read Adventure Motorcycle Tours Terms and Conditions please visit us on line at: https://romania-motorcycle-tours.com/terms-conditions/ .

The client is at all time entitled to cancel the Travel Contract, but must pay Adventure Motorcycle Tours a cancellation charge as stipulated below:
89 days or more prior to departure 90 EURO per person / per tour cancellation fee;
88–61 days, loss of deposit.
60–31 days will be subject to 50% of tour price;
30 days or less will be subject to 100% of tour price.

Our tours include the services of English-speaking guides.
German, Spanish, French -speaking guides are also available on request.

We can design an itinerary at a time that suits you, to your own comfort levels and within your own budget. Please send your request by e-mail or by fax.

Yes, most of our tours operate even if there’s only one person.

The tour has audience targets motorcycle riders interested in riding the best motorcycle roads in the area visited. Group size can be between 4-14 people. Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live is member of the responsible travel network and we are committed to operating a travel policy that is supportive of local economies, cultures and the environment. We operate our tours with small groups in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment and allow our guests to interact more easily with the locals, facilitate the communication with the guide. The average age of group is, most of the time, between 35-60.

We do not provide individual tickets for rail, air, boat or ferry, unless they are included in the tour price.

A minimum age of 16 years is required for passengers on non-family programs, unless otherwise indicated on the individual tour page. A client under 18 years of age and travelling alone during the tour period shall provide Adventure Motorcycle Tours with written consent of his/her guardian. Clients under 16 years of age can travel in the support car if one is provided but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

We only accept VISA and MASTERCARD. Please select only these two types of credit cards for the online payment.

If you pay on-line using our secure internet booking form your credit card can hold any type of currency, the amount of money to be taken will be exchanged in EURO by your bank, at their rate.
We accept RON and EURO for offline credit card payment and wire transfer.

Yes, we do offer discounts provided they travel as a group; Contact us

Yes, depending on the number of your group. Contact us

On-line bookings and payments are processed by Romcard, authorized agent for Mastercard and Visa in Romania and secured by Rapid SSL , the leading secure sockets layer (SSL) Certificate Authority enabling secure e-commerce and communications for Web sites. As a tour operator we are governed by the consumer and financial regulations of Romania and of the European Union. Romania’s legislation compels tour operators to protect tourists in case of insolvency.

Our prices include the online secure payment commissions. However depending on your bank some commissions may occur for international money transfer. Please check with your bank!

In case we’ll have a full house situation at one of the hotels, an accommodation of an equal classification or better will be booked for you. In case of closed roads due to bad weather, working situations or dangerous weather conditions the itinerary could suffer changes.

Please follow our recommendation on How to arrive (heading found for any of our holidays at the Special notes and info section at the end of the tour page). Our guide will expect you with a Transylvania Live sign. In the unfortunate case of a flight being lost or delayed and prevent you in this way from getting to your meting point in good time, please call 0040 726253 356.

Our tour fares are based on two in one hotel room. For occupancy by one person, the "single supplement" cost specified in each itinerary will be required.

If you travel alone you have to book the tour with a single supplement; if you wish to book a double room which you want to share with another traveller, we’ll do our best to make all arrangements, but in case this is not possible, you’ll have to pay the single supplement; however it is our strongest recommendation to book the tour with a single supplement when travelling alone.

A welcoming country house, not necessarily decorated in a peasant like style; you’ll stay under the same roof with your Romanian host! In most cases dinner and breakfast are included, and rates are based on two guests per room.
They offer one bathroom for two rooms; the bathroom can be situated on the hallway.
Staying at a “traditional Maramuresean country-inn” or “a typical Hungarian-Sekler country-inn” will prove to be an unique experience.

Yes, also gluten-free, vegan. When you make the reservation of your tour please do not forget to fill in this information at Dietary Restrictions section.

Romania tourist visa is not required for citizens of Australia for a stay up to 90 days. Romania is a member of the European Union so it shares the same legal legislation – a passport is all you need.

To check the list of the countries that require a visa please see the web site page of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mae.ro.

Romanian currency is Lei (written symbol Ron). All the places in Romania trade lei (pronunciation: lay). You can bring some euro or US dollars and you can change here the amount of money you need (advisable due to the lower exchange rate). Credit cards are accepted in large hotels, restaurants and malls. ATM machines are available at banks, airports and shopping centers all over the country. (except in remote areas or villages). Foreign currencies may be exchanged at banks or authorized exchange offices. International airports and larger hotels also offer currency exchange services. The tour guide is also responsible for helping clients with money exchange; recommend the exchange offices which charge the lowest commission.

Local Costs in a 3* restaurant: Soft Drink: $1.3; Beer: $1.7; Bottle of Wine: $8.7 - $18, 3 course dinner: $13.28 - $18.11. In shops these products can be 50% cheaper.

ATMs are available in all the cities; near by hotels, our guide will come with good advice and recommendations.
MasterCard ATM Locater– Search by address and by airport
https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/consumers/get-support/find-nearest-atm.html
Visa ATM Locator– Search by airport, city and country
https://www.visa.com/atmlocator/#(page:home)

In Romania electric power in use is of 220 voltages, AC, usually 2 pronged.

Romania enjoys warm summers and cold winters. In summer, cool cottons are best and in the winter a warm jacket or alike is recommended. Autumn is dry and cool, with fields and trees producing beautifully colored foliage. The weather in October-November is very unpredictable, with daytime temperatures between 6°-17° Celsius (42.80 - 62.60 Fahrenheit), and night time temperatures between 3° - 10°Celsius (37.40 - 50 Fahrenheit); but it is very much possible that you will see some snowfall especially in the mountain areas.

Romanian time is EET (Eastern European Time), two hours ahead of GMT. Melbourne, Australia - Victoria is nine hours ahead of Bucharest. Check right now what time is in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania: https://time.is/Bucharest

2 x trousers/long skirts such as Colombia or Kathmandu
1 x shorts
1 x set of bathers
5 x t-shirts
1 x thermal set
1 x polar fleece/jumper/windcheater
5 x socks and underwear
1 good broad rimmed hat
1 x set of thongs/jandals/flip flops
1 x light walking boots
complete motorcycle gear
rain gear

Yes, every motorcycle has a safety and mechanical inspection prior to every rental. We have trained technicians on premises. All motorcycles are maintained to manufacturers' specifications and our technicians are very well acquainted with all rented bikes. Your safety is our #1 priority.

You must have a valid motorcycle license to rent a motorcycle from Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live. The license from your country is sufficient - you don't have to get an international drivers license.

All models have power outlets built into the fairing that allow you to plug in your Global Positioning Unit.

Certain vehicles provide for lockable storage.

Yes, Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live location offers safe and secure storage of your excess luggage and personal items during your tour.

Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live can provide you with a side-car motorcycle on request. Please contact us for more details.

Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live has a good selection of helmets, gloves or rain suites for rent. Please note that the rental of these accessories depends upon availability. However we suggest you bring your own for fitment and comfort.

Prices:
2-3 days – EURO 10 /day
4-6 days – EURO 8/ day
7-14 days – EURO 6/day
Over 14 days – EURO 5/day

Yes, for your own safety, and per Romanian law, both you and your passenger are required to wear a certified helmet at all times when you ride our motorcycle.