Curly Tour - Day trip from Cluj :)
Overview
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Tick off three must-see rural attractions on this full-day, small-group tour to Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, and Rimetea village from Cluj-Napoca. Learn about the region’s industrial heritage at the 400-year-old mine, then glimpse Romania’s famous countryside at the Turda Gorge. Get a taste of traditional fare in Rimetea village and avoid hidden costs throughout with transfers, and entrance fees included in the price.
-Tick off three must-see attractions in just one day Benefit from the personalized attention of your small-group guide
For this trip, it is recommended mountain sneakers or hiking boots.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Mountain sneakers or hiking boots are necessary for this experience .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entry/Admission - Rimetea Monastery
Entry/Admission - Salina Turda
Entry/Admission - Turda Gorge
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Use of Hiking Sticks
Parking Fees
Traditional Lunch in Rimetea Village
What To Expect
Rex Matia Corvin Statue
Pick Up Location
Salina Turda
We will travel a distance of 31 km to Turda Salt Mine. We will have a guided tour in English and afterwards we will have free time to take advantage of the facilities of this theme park. List of activities: Ferris Wheel, Mini golf, Bowling, Boating on the underground lake, Pool table and Table tennis . Around 12:30 o'clock we will head to the second attraction.
Options
Curly Tour
Small Group Tour: Places that you will not forget with people you will always remember. All entry tickets included !
Curly Tour + Zip Line
Curly Tour and ZIP LINE Add On: Curly Tour + Zip-Line at Turda Gorge Length: 600m. Elevation difference: 100m Speed: 80-100km/h Maximum weight: 120kg
Reviews
330 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do not miss this!
Soileaulebo11,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was the best day of our entire trip. We had an amazing time due to our wonderful tour guide. We highly recommend it.
Definitely recommend this tour
Lauren W,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour with Tudor. He was very knowledgeable, and took us to see things not many big companies would. The salt mine was a great experience and we had enough time to hire a boat. The riverside hike was a challenge at times but well worth the effort for the views at the end. We had a lovely meal in a traditional restaurant where Tudor gave us good recommendations. It was a very active and engaging tour which we thoroughly enjoyed, thank you!
Worth doing
Paul Z,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrei, our guide, was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable of every step of our journey. If we were in Cluj longer, I would have 100% reached out to him on other excursion options. Salina Turda was interesting in the scale of it as well as how the main chambers have been developed for light entertainment. It's a very unique experience to see. Cheile Turzii was beautiful. We were here in October and the trees were turning colors. The hike itself is not very strenuous, it's pretty flat up into the valley. However, the trail as you get further in, becomes very rocky and uneven. Wear good shoes with plenty of traction. If you're unsteady on your feet, then this would probably be a bit of a challenge. Rimetea was small & charming. The village itself is pretty quaint and we spent most of the time viewing the houses and learning about the history of the village. We did stop by a house with an elderly couple that make flavored spirits (I forget if it was tuica or palinca or something similar) and had a sample. They were really nice and it was interesting to see what their yard was like. Finally the Monastery of Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael was a nice last stop. Although not old, it was still interesting. The painting on the interior of the church was pretty impressive considering it was all done by the nuns. Overall the excursion was definitely worth it and I highly recommend it.
Curly tour excursion
Stuart D,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Time of arrival to salt mine was perfect, not very many people. Great tour with lots of interesting info about local history. Gauge was beautiful, filled with all the colours of autumn. Walk was filled with spots that demanded pictures. Had sections of mild climbing along the gauge edge. Not difficult but best to have good footware. Lunch was amazing. Local food and the guide was very helpful with choosing from the large menu and helping communicate. Great recommendations. The restaurant was also stunning. So nice someone was having wedding pictures taken. Final stop was a beautiful village with more history of the area. Overall an amazing day, with an amazing guide. Would highly recommend.
Rainy, but still worth it
Vladislav M,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was rainy and all, so we took the short route at the gorge and skipped a zip line. But my overall impression of the tour was still highly positive. The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. The sites were diverse. And the beauty of places visited was spectacular. Would recommend the guide on this or any other tour of his.
Amazing, Adventurous, Visually stunning
Mustafa Onur O,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful tour with a perfect guide! The hiking was great, he was very professional and helpful at the challenging parts.
breathtaking trip
Venture39531330481,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was INCREDIBLE, especially the hike with its magical views. Our guideTudor was amazing, he shared lots of interesting information and made the whole trip really enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour for unforgettable experience
Best possible use of one day in Cluj
linamar9,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour encompassing a variety of Romanian countryside life with an friendly and knowledgable tour guide. We got to see industrial life, nature, village life, food and religious life. Fabulous on all counts a great and highly recommended use of one day in Cluj! The salt mines were super cool, try boating on the submerged lake.
My personal experience in Cluj
Emanuela 2000357,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an unforgettable experience! From the very beginning till the end, I truly enjoyed every single moment of this hike through Transylvania, starting from Cluj and exploring so many breathtaking places along the way. The journey took us through the fascinating Turda Salt Mine, the impressive Turda Gorge, and even a peaceful Orthodox monastery where I could really feel the cultural soul of the region. One of the highlights was for sure reaching Rimetea, a charming village full of character and history. And I cannot forget about the incredible restaurant near Rimetea where I had the chance to taste goulash for the very first time – it was absolutely delicious and an experience in itself! What made everything even more special was the incredible commitment and passion of our guide, who enhanced the natural beauty of this country with amazing knowledge and true dedication. I felt so alive throughout the whole hike, and I know these memories will stay with me forever.
Lovely! Highly recommend
N2137LVmarkb,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the entire day with Tudor, who was an amazing guide! He has a lot of knowledge and could tell you a lot about the stops along the way of the tour, but also about other stuff which wasn’t related to the tour. He was also able to adapt the tour to the needs of the group which was really nice! I can highly recommend this tour! You get to experience the countryside of Romania, but Tudor will also tell you about the history and culture of the country, so you also get to learn this!
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