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Enrich your spirit and soul with a two-day journey into the heart of Maramureș, where tradition harmoniously blends with nature and history. Embark on a unique adventure aboard the Mocănița steam train through dreamlike landscapes, visit the Bârsana and Săpânța Peri Monasteries—spiritual monuments of rare beauty—explore the natural wonder of the Horses’ Waterfall, and learn about deep historical events at the Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance. Conclude your trip with a splash of color and humor at the famous Merry Cemetery in Săpânța, where eternal life stories are told through epitaphs filled with wit and optimism.
Mocănița Ride → A narrow-gauge (760 mm) steam train that travels through the Vaser Valley, the last functional forest railway originally used for timber transport. The 21.5 km tourist route passes picturesque landscapes, traditional homes, and meadows, reaching Paltin station where visitors can enjoy a warm lunch and a cultural program of Maramureș songs and dances, with the chance to participate in the festivities.
Bârsana Monastery → Famous for its wooden Orthodox church, one of the tallest in Romania at nearly 57 meters, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The monastery attracts tourists and pilgrims alike due to its traditional architecture, folk costumes, intricately carved Maramureș gates, local cuisine, and a recently added museum.
Horses’ Waterfall (Cascada Cailor) → The tallest waterfall in Romania, located at 1300 m altitude, with a drop of 90 meters. Water collected in a glacial cirque cascades over a limestone cliff called Podul Cailor in multiple steps. The waterfall can be reached from several directions, including hiking from higher areas of the Rodna Mountains. A chairlift is also available; from the top of the slope, a half-hour trail leads down to the waterfall.
Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance → Conceived by Ana Blandiana in 1992 and built over the next decade with a team of historians, architects, builders, and designers, this solemn memorial commemorates the victims of the communist regime and the resistance against it. The museum exhibits documents and artifacts that illustrate Romania’s tragic past, offering visitors a deep understanding of the communist era.
Săpânța Peri Monastery → Located in the Livada Dendrological Park, built in 1997, it features an impressive wooden church standing 75 meters tall, making it one of Europe’s tallest wooden structures. Its 7-meter-tall golden cross adds elegance and solemnity. Despite its recent construction, the monastery combines Maramureș church elements with unique architectural details, such as a five-sided porch and a three-level upper floor.
Merry Cemetery (Cimitirul Vesel) → A symbol of Maramureș and Romania, part of the world heritage, putting Săpânța on the global map. Beyond the beautifully carved and painted crosses, humorous epitaphs recount the deceased’s life in a witty manner. In 1935, wood sculptor Stan Ioan Pătraș envisioned a cemetery reflecting the life and personality of the departed in a cheerful presentation. Today, over 800 handcrafted crosses can be admired, turning the cemetery into an open-air museum.
THE PROGRAM AND ORDER OF TOURIST OBJECTIVES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, TRAFFIC OR OTHER UNFORGETTABLE SITUATIONS.
Breakfast
We provide breakfast at the hotel on Sunday, allowing travelers to save time and money, enjoy comfort right after waking up, benefit from guaranteed food quality, and start the day stress-free.
1 night accommodation
For our tours, we select hotels of at least 3★. As a rule, accommodation is in double rooms (with either 2 separate beds or 1 double bed). Upon request, triple rooms or apartments can be provided for families, subject to availability. Solo travelers are accommodated in double rooms with twin beds, sharing with another traveler of the same sex.
Guide • Tour leader
Throughout the entire trip, you will be accompanied by a guide/escort from Chișinău. This ensures a safe, enjoyable, and well-organized experience, providing information, guidance, and assistance to facilitate your exploration and discovery of the chosen destination.
Round-trip Transport
Depending on the group size, we provide modern minibuses with 19 seats or coaches with 50–55 seats, all equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey.
Medical Insurance
Medical insurance is not automatically included in the package, as it is personalized according to each traveler’s age and health condition. However, it remains essential for safety and for quick access to medical services in case of need.
Indicative rates – weekend trips to Romania:
80+ years – 300 MDL
The traveler is free to purchase medical insurance either through SICRO TRAVEL or from any other authorized provider.
⚠️ Important: if the insurance is purchased elsewhere, it must be presented at the time of boarding.
Entrance tickets to all tourist attractions in this program | Maramureș
Additional Costs:
TOTAL: Adults – 220 RON, Teenagers 14–18 years – 170 RON, Children under 14 – 150 RON, Pensioners – 210 RON
* Prices may vary according to the rates applied by service providers.
* The agency is not responsible for changes in tariffs.
Details are presented for each excursion, in the "included activities" and "not included activities" sections. We recommend that you read them carefully and book optional services in advance (some entries require prior appointment).
Yes, according to the contract. The conditions for modification or termination are specified in the contract annex and on each trip’s page under the “Documents” section.
❓Requests should be sent to: contact@sicro.md.
Accommodation is usually provided in 3★ properties, and this information is mentioned in the trip description. If the exact name of the hotel or guesthouse is not specified in advance, it will be communicated a few days before departure (especially for shorter trips of up to 3 days).
We always select the best options, based on our 9+ years of experience. The final choice of hotel is made once the group is nearly complete, in order to accommodate specific requests for single, triple rooms or family apartments.
We usually try to place solo travelers in twin rooms (separate beds) with persons of the same gender and similar age. If room sharing is not possible, a single supplement applies:
Romania: €35/night
Istanbul: €35/night
Hungary: €40/night
In most cases, we travel by modern coach when there are more than 20 confirmed participants.
For groups under 20 people, the trip is organized with a comfortable and spacious minibus, specially designed for international travel.
All vehicles are modern, equipped with air conditioning and luggage space.
? You can view the transport we travel with here: www.sicro.md/en/transport-services
We cannot guarantee an exact seat number at the time of booking. Seat allocation is done transparently, based on the order of payment: the earlier you pay, the closer you will be seated to the front of the transport.
At booking, we can provide an approximate indication (“among the first seats,” “in the middle,” “after the middle,” “towards the back,” “last seats,” etc.).
Why can’t we specify the exact seat?
? We work with several transport companies, and the vehicles may vary from one trip to another.
? Each coach or minibus has its own seat numbering system.
At SICRO TRAVEL, we strictly follow one principle: seats are allocated exclusively according to the order of payment.
The fees for reserving an extra seat are:
Minibus: €40
Coach: €35
Long trips:
• Istanbul / Budapest & Vienna – €90
• Danube Gorges – €50
? If the vehicle is not fully booked, no extra fee is charged.
Yes. There is a stop approximately every 3 hours for restroom breaks, snacks, or coffee.
Usually, the departure point is the Railway Station Square in Chișinău, and the return from the trip is to the same location.
One day before the trip, each traveler receives an SMS with:
Medical insurance is not automatically included in the package, as it is personalized according to each traveler’s age and health condition. However, it is essential for safety and for quick access to medical services if needed.
Indicative rates – weekend trips to Romania:
Travelers are free to obtain their medical insurance either through SICRO TRAVEL or from any other authorized provider.
Important: if the insurance is purchased elsewhere, it must be presented at boarding.
Loyal customers – 5% discount for travelers who have joined us at least once a year during the past 3 years.
(The discount does not apply to seaside and mountain packages.)
Groups – for a minimum of 10 paying participants, the 11th person travels free of charge.
Families with children – special discounts are applied depending on the number of adults, number of children, their ages, and the number of rooms required. To determine the exact discount, these details must be provided.
According to Moldovan law, payments must be made exclusively in Moldovan lei. Prices are displayed in euros because costs depend on external partners.
Rain in Chișinău does not mean the same weather at the destination, which may be 300–500 km away. Trips are canceled only in exceptional cases (natural disasters, official alerts, major blockages).
If the weather changes during the trip, the team adjusts the route and schedule to ensure the excursion remains safe and enjoyable for all participants.
Breakfast at the hotel is included (see the “included services” section).
Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. The guide will recommend local restaurants and guesthouses suitable for the group.
Yes, as long as it does not affect the group’s overall program.
If you wish to skip a certain visit (e.g.: Brașov, Bran Castle), please inform the guide and be back at the transport at the scheduled departure time.
Available payment methods are:
99 € 120 €
If your plans don't coincide with 03-10-2025 21:00 - 06-10-2025 05:00, we have other dates available for this offer:
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