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IDEAS of creating a new experience for adventurers.

ACTIVITIES

9 REASONS everyone should try rock-climbing

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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