Salt Mine Prahova and Muddy Volcanoes Private Tour from Bucharest
Overview
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Welcome to the largest salt mine in Europa, which is Slanic Prahova.
Inside you will find the biggest planetarium in Romania, with a dome with a diameter at 16 meters and laser projection system (4k) of 24.000 lumens.
After this we will visit the Berca Muddy Volcanoes wich is a geological and botanical reservation located in Buzău County. The most spectacular feature is small volcano-shaped structures typically a few metres high caused by the eruption of mud and natural gases.
Get you camera ready!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Vulcanii Noroiosi (Muddy Volcanoes)
The Berca Mud Volcanoes (Romanian: Noroioși de la Pâclele Mici) is a geological and botanical reservation located in Scorțoasa commune close to Berca in Buzău County in Romania.Its most spectacular feature is the mud volcanoes, small volcano-shaped structures typically a few metres high caused by the eruption of mud and natural gases. As the gases erupt from 3000 metres deep towards the surface, through the underground layers of clay and water, they push up underground salty water and mud, so that they overflow through the mouths of the volcanoes, while the gas emerges as bubbles. The mud dries off at the surface, creating a relatively solid conical structure resembling a real volcano. The mud expelled by them is cold, as it comes from inside the Earth's continental crust layers, and not from the mantle. The reservation is unique in Romania. Elsewhere in Europe, similar phenomena can be observed in Italy (northern Apennines and Sicily), Ukraine , Russia as well as Azerbaijan.
Slanic Salt Museum
Known as the biggest salt mine in Europe, Slanic Prahova stands today for one of the most important watering and climatic resorts in Romania, situated between the valley of Prahova and that of Teleajen, at about 44 km of Ploiesti, at 400 meters of altitude. Muntele de Sare (The Salt Mountain), unique in the entire world, Grota Miresei (The Bride’s Cave), Baia Baciului (The Shepherd’s Lake), Baia Verde (The Green Lake) and Salina Unirea (Unirea Salt Mine) are just some of the resort’s attractions, which, according to the documents, for more than 300 years represented an important salt extraction center. To get here we drive for 2 hour from Bucharest!
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Salt Mine Prahova and Muddy Volcanoes Private Tour from Bucharest
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private car (Tourism or Minibus) only for you and your friends/family
A private, licensed English speaking guide/driver, available throughout the tour
All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking and road tolls
Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
Food and Drinks
Entrance fees as per the itinerary
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Surprising Day of Rocks, Mud, and Wonder with an Exceptional Guide
388nathanielb,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife asked why I went all the way to Romania just to look at rocks. I spent the day exploring salt mines, “living stones,” and mud volcanoes with Dan Nica as my guide—and it turned out to be one of the most unexpectedly memorable parts of the trip. We started at Salina Slănic Prahova, a massive underground salt mine with cool, quiet air and an almost otherworldly stillness. Dan explained the history and geology in a way that made the whole place come alive. Next were the trovants near Ulmet—odd sandstone formations that seem to grow after rain. Dan added the stop based on my interest, which I really appreciated. It was quiet, surreal, and like nothing I’d seen before. We wrapped up at the muddy volcanoes, where cold mud bubbles up from the earth in a cracked, lunar-like landscape. If you enjoy nature’s wonders, this tour is absolutely worth it. Dan was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and flexible—he turned what could have been a day of “just rocks” into something unforgettable. A unique and well-paced experience I’d recommend to anyone.
The best tour in Romania
erikmM7423ME,Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was amazing the experience, he Guides very well and you have an amazing time with him. It is worth the tour completely as the Guide details you and explains the places super well as giving you historical information about Romania.
Top day
Fearless16068342746,Jan 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day, a top guide, exceptional Magnificent salt mines, incredible mud volcanoes. Sylvia an angel
Another memorable tour
InsightfulRNexplorer,Apr 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unfortunately due to weather and time constraints, we were unable to go to the muddy volcanoes, but Nicolas made sure we had a wonderful tour regardless and found an alternative option for us at a local winery. We arrived at the Salt Mine early in the day and had most of it to ourselves the majority of the morning. What an amazing experience - driving through tunnels to get to the mine, and spending time 14 stories underground - it was definitely a unique experience. The time at our next stop was also enchanting - a small, local winery where we enjoyed a tour and wine tasting with a very knowledgeable local hostess. This was followed by lunch at another winery - of course with Romanian donuts for dessert. It was a very entertaining and enjoyable day.
A trip that won’t easily be forgotten
melmar19,Mar 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our second day with Nicolas! The Salt mine was like nothing we had experienced before. We got there prior to other groups so we basically had the place to ourself. It’s a unique and peaceful experience for sure. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate so the muddy volcanos weren’t an option for our second stop due to the weather. Nicolas was quick to come up with another plan, and he arranged for a visit to an enchanting Romanian winery. We had a great tour and wine tasting with their guide. We then had a delicious lunch at another winery. The afternoon was only topped when I said I wanted to drive a local horse/buggy. Nicolas was kind enough to stop a gentleman that we passed and arranged for a ride. Such a fun experience and I have the pictures to prove it!
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