Transylvania wildlife vacation, lynx watching and tracking
Highlights
Wildlife watching in Carpathian Mountains | Zarnesti | Piatra Craiului National Park | English speaking lynx researcher and guide | Bran Castle | Brasov | Wolf and bear tracking
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We travel in very small groups to minimize the impact of our activities on the wildlife we watch and their environments. Our days are planned carefully to minimize travel while maximizing the chance to see wildlife.We work with local wildlife researchers to assess the impact of wildlife-related tourism activities on the environment.
We encourage our guests to follow our lead and reduce the amount of litter they produce and to not leave any marks in the areas we visit.
Our office waste paper is reused wherever possible. We have reduced the amount of paperwork generated by our office by switching to online newsletters, booking confirmations etc. We use recycled products wherever possible.
We stay in locally-owned accommodation that use mainly home grown produce, thus contributing to reducing food miles and supporting the local community.
As members of the Association of Ecotourism in Romania we also contribute to the development of responsible travel and nature conservation in Romania.
The Impacts of this Trip
We collaborate exclusively with local people and locally owned businesses that employ local people for all the services we provide, thus all the revenues from our tours “stay” locally.
Working with local small-size businesses gives them a fair chance of doing business in a world dominated by big hotels and impersonal services. It also improves our guests’ access to the local culture through their hospitable hosts.
One important characteristic of our tours is authenticity. We have managed to find local collaborators that share our aim of preserving the local values in terms of customs, culture, food etc.
The size of our groups is very small, with a very small impact on the local culture. Our groups average six guests, and many tours operate on a private basis with just two guests. This has much less impact when traveling through rural areas, reducing our environmental and social impact.
On most of the areas we travel to we take the time to visit some of the local traditional craftsmen. This gives our guests the chance to experience first-hand some of the local traditions and, at the same time, provides revenues and emphasis on the importance to preserve these great traditions for the local craftsmen.
We travel in very small groups to minimize the impact of our activities on the wildlife we watch and their environments. Our days are planned carefully to minimize travel while maximizing the chance to see wildlife.We work with local wildlife researchers to assess the impact of wildlife-related tourism activities on the environment.
We encourage our guests to follow our lead and reduce the amount of litter they produce and to not leave any marks in the areas we visit.
Our office waste paper is reused wherever possible. We have reduced the amount of paperwork generated by our office by switching to online newsletters, booking confirmations etc. We use recycled products wherever possible.
We stay in locally-owned accommodation that use mainly home grown produce, thus contributing to reducing food miles and supporting the local community.
As members of the Association of Ecotourism in Romania we also contribute to the development of responsible travel and nature conservation in Romania.
The Impacts of this Trip
We collaborate exclusively with local people and locally owned businesses that employ local people for all the services we provide, thus all the revenues from our tours “stay” locally.
Working with local small-size businesses gives them a fair chance of doing business in a world dominated by big hotels and impersonal services. It also improves our guests’ access to the local culture through their hospitable hosts.
One important characteristic of our tours is authenticity. We have managed to find local collaborators that share our aim of preserving the local values in terms of customs, culture, food etc.
The size of our groups is very small, with a very small impact on the local culture. Our groups average six guests, and many tours operate on a private basis with just two guests. This has much less impact when traveling through rural areas, reducing our environmental and social impact.
On most of the areas we travel to we take the time to visit some of the local traditional craftsmen. This gives our guests the chance to experience first-hand some of the local traditions and, at the same time, provides revenues and emphasis on the importance to preserve these great traditions for the local craftsmen.
2 Reviews of Transylvania wildlife vacation, lynx watching and tracking
Reviewed on 28 Sep 2019 by Rachel Petheram
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Going into the field with Marius and also going to the bear hide
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
You need to be prepared to get up very early and have the right clothing for the conditions and be prepared to stand still and patiently for a long time
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely - Simona has a fabulous ethic
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
excellent - we loved it and will be returning as soon as we can
Read the operator's response here:
Reviewed on 09 Apr 2017 by Nithya Krishnan
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Spending time in the forest awaiting to catch a glimpse of the animals despite the heavy snow.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Excellent but need endurance and patience.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely- 100%
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
All the people who took care of us were amazing. An excellent vacation!
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