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IDEAS of creating a new experience for adventurers.
ACTIVITIES
9 REASONS everyone should try rock-climbing
Adventure Tours 1
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CONTENTS ABOUT ME..................................................... 3 ACTIVITIES...................................................... 6 ROCK CLIMBING............................................ 6 HIKING............................................................. 8 MOUNTAIN BIKING..................................... 10 OFF ROAD 4X4.............................................11 SKI/SNOWBOARDING.................................12 SNOW SHOES HIKING................................ 14 GASTRONOMY............................................. 16 TREASURE HUNT........................................ 18 CULTURE AND TRADITIONS...................... 20 ADVENTURE STRUCTURE......................... 22
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Hello and welcome. My team calls me Uncharted and this is my guidebook. If you have received this book and you are already reading, it means that I, Uncharted, really want you to be part of my “family”. Whether you are a future partner or a future adventurer, I wish you a warm welcome and hope you will follow me throughout the next pages to find out more about me and why I was created.
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I, Uncharted, was
Transylvania
explore and discover
But of course, all
born in Aarhus,
Uncharted is my first
the wonders of
those beautiful
Denmark from a
project. The aim is
Transylvania.
places and ac-
young couple’s
to create the best
From the top of
tivities would not
idea of creating a
mix of mountain
the Carpathian
be so interesting to
new experience
activities and old
Mountains,
explore without the
for adventurers.
traditions.
down through
company of amazing
the deep forests,
adventurers. That is
Therefore, I was made in order to
Each place and
Transylvania’s
why our team wants
offer travelers
activity included
history settles I the
to help groups of 8
adventures, not just
in the tours was
old castles and cities,
to 16 adventurers to
trips, and to help
carefully chosen
all full of tales, ready
open a new chapter
them experience
to provide new
to be shared.
in their traveling
travelling in a new
experience and
books. All you need
exciting way.
an original way to
to do is let me, Uncharted, guide you
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through a magical
“The key thing I
ecosystems to the
place where memo-
think in Romania,
benefit of mankind
ries are being formed
Transylvania in
and also for nature
while footsteps are
particular, is that
and there is so much
left behind.
there’s so much we
we should learn
can learn from the
from that before is
By now, you might
last corner of Europe
too late.”
have asked yourself,
where you can see
why did the people
true sustainability
who created me,
and complete resil-
chose Transylvania
ience and the main-
as their first project.
tenance of entire
And this is not all, let me tell you about the activities that we have prepared for your adventures and the structure of the adventure itself.
To quote Prince Charles of Wales
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activities
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rock climbing
I
f you are an experienced
all of the adventure packages
climber or just an adventurer
include a small glimpse into this
who wants to make the most
activity. No matter if you are a
of every trip, this is your chance.
professional, amateur or even
Climb the rocks that emerge
an adventurer who is just eager
from the Transylvanian forests,
to try this sport, the Uncharted
the grey walls of the mountains
team is ready for you. All
and make this experience one
the best spots and the best
that you will always remember.
instructors are at your disposal,
Rock Climbing is a fast growing
ready to ensure a successful
sport in means of popularity
adventure.
but also of people practicing
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it. Within the warm seasons,
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The advantages of rock climbing are almost limitless, So why should you go rock-climbing? Well I will let the facts speak for themselves: • Combines cardio and strength into a single workout • Increases mental strength • Reduces stress • It motivates you to challenge yourself • Prevents chronic disease • Conquers fears • Strengthens and tones muscles • Increases flexibility • And very important, it makes you look great in pictures
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activities
02 Hiking
Y
our perception of hiking will be redefined by the walk through the raw nature of Transylvania, ranging from colourful forests that spread
across the mountains to sheepfolds and ruins of the old strongholds. Experience the true potential of what hiking can be, as a walk through time and space in the history hidden deep within the mountain paths.
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I, Uncharted, together with my dear friends from Mountain Guide Sibiu, will make sure that the paths you will explore are going to be paths worth remembering. Every step you take will be engraved in the history of the mountain and also in the history of your travel book.
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activities
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Mountain Biking
H
iking is one way to go through the
At the same time, it is a great way to interact
deep forests of Transylvania and up
with nature and to reach far remote and so
on the great Carpathians. But you
much more meaningful places than you will
might also consider exploring the beauty
ever experience from the seat of a tour bus.
of nature with another sustainable activity, mountain biking. There are more paths
The best part is that it does not matter, if
for bikes through the woods than they are
you are professional or just a biking enthu-
within the city.
siast. You can find such a wide variety of tracks, that no matter your skills, everyone will have an amazing adventure on two wheels.
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Off road 4x4 In case you think
that walking is too
exhausting or that mountain biking is not really your thing, or maybe you just want an extra adventure activity, in any case an off road experience is what you need. With the help of the great team from Transylvania Off-road, you will reach your destination no matter the weather or the season. Whether it is a sheepfold on the top of the mountains where you want to take a picnic and enjoy the view, or a remote village where you want to learn the old crafts and traditions. Their cars know the mountain roads and paths through the forests better than the brown bear ruling over the Carpathians. Therefore, all you need to do is hop in the car, enjoy the bumpy adventure through the forest and admire the beauty of the surrounding nature.
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activities
05
T
Skii Snowboarding
here is no season for which Uncharted
nightlights, dedicated to three skill levels;
is not ready. So if it is winter, we offer
beginners, intermediate and advanced.
ski/snowboarding. Arena Platos
The children have two slopes for beginners
Paltinis was designed from the beginning
where they can discover the secrets of skiing
as an outset for sports and health complex,
and for the little ones who just got the taste
primarily oriented towards families. The Ski
of winter, the resort has a Ski Kindergarten
School is one of the best in the country, with
designed for kids to safely and enjoyably
well-trained teachers who offer customers
receive their first feeling on skis.
great results. Furthermore, the resort has the most modern fun-park in Romania with
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Last but not least, every weekend at Arena Platos Paltinis there are sport competitions, for professionals, families and wacky games, such as already famous “Slide and Freeze” or the “Miss Bikini” contest. The parties and concerts which take place in Arena Platos have become legendary. If a skiing/snowboarding session is not enough for you, no worries, any of the following activities can be added to the adventure packages to ensure a memorable experience.
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activities
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Snow shoes hiking
S
nowshoeing is the perfect winter activity for any hiking enthusiast that finds themselves snowed in. When hiking trails are buried beneath a feet of snow, snowshoeing allows you to explore and create your own trails. The interesting thing
about Snowshoeing is that it is one of the few sports that has no learning curve. You know how to walk, therefore you know how to walk in snowshoes. When you’re snowshoeing for adventure, the only limit to where you can go is your imagination.
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So if you missed the hiking trips from the previous seasons, or if you want to explore the trails during winter, snowshoeing is what we recommend.
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activities
07 Gastronomy T
he Transylvanian cuisine can be described as a gastronomical mosaic which reflects the cultural diversity of the region. The
history and surrounding countries provide 11 great influences,
from the great Roman Empire and the Latin cuisine to the Turkish, Austrian, Greek and Hungarian influences. All combined in a perfect mix of culture, old traditions and crafts.
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Within each and every Uncharted adventure, elements of the Transylvanian gastronomy will be presented in order to truly immerse every traveler in the country’s culture. If it is a fully gastronomical getaway or just a traditional meal, you can be sure that you, the adventurer, will have a great chance to taste a bit of the culture.
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activities
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Treasure Hunt
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re you sick
yourself through
of “following
an interactive
the flag” or
Treasure Hunt. Our
taking the classic
friends from Questo
and dry city tour?
have developed
We offer you the
the adventurer
opportunity to
quests around
discover the city by
the major cities
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of Transylvania.
and stories. We
Each quest guides
will assist , as
you on a different
you discover the
road where you
beauty of the old
have to solve clues
towns in an exciting
for finding the
and memorable
most authentic
experience.
local experiences
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Culture and traditions
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he difference between a traveller and a tourist is the desire to discover traditions and the true nature of a place. Uncharted offers the possibility of immersing in the culture by offering rustic accommodations, traditional cuisines based purely on ecological products and also the chance to explore and learn the old crafts of the region.
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T
here are two
different areas of the
different outdoor
beauty or history,
types of adven-
country in order to
activity resorts and
but which are not
tures prepared for
find the best service
facilities etc. Along-
known to everyone.
you, the weekend
providers that match
side this process,
The special destina-
getaway or the 8
the format of the
the Uncharted team
tions are combined
days’ adventure.
Uncharted adven-
works to discover
with the activities in
The tours are cre-
tures. This involves
the places that have
order to create the
ated by conducting a
travel agencies,
great potential in
perfect recipe for the
thorough research in
accommodations,
means of activities,
Adventure tour.
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Each tour starts and ends in the city of Cluj-Napoca. The main cities that are going to be discovered are Sibiu, Brasov, Sighisoara and the surrounding nature and villages. In every adventure tour, whether it is a weekend getaway or an 8 days tour, the following will always be included: • Accommodation (hotel/traditional guest house)
• 3 meals • Transportation within the tour • Airport transfer • Professional English speaking guides/mountain rangers/instructors • Uncharted Team tour guide that will assist you through every tour • Activities (at least 3 or more activities included) • Basic courses for every sport activity. • Coverage in case of bankruptcy from
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the Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegaranti-
have any inquiries
fonden)
free to contact us
about anything, feel and we will set up a
At the end of the
meeting with you as
day, all you need
soon as possible.
to do is choose which activities you would like in your adventure and buy
Looking forward to
the plane tickets,
welcoming
leave the rest to
you to our
us. Furthermore, we offer free 24/7 personal travel
Uncharted family.
meetings, so if you
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