Winter Rewilding Journey Romania
Date to be confirmed
5 Days
Min 8 max 10
€1590/pp
The Trip
Step into one of Europe’s last true wildernesses in the middle of winter. From the sustainably designed WeWilder campus on the outskirts of Armeniș, you’ll trek for five days into the snowy Țarcu Mountains in the Carpathians. You’ll learn about the ecology of winter, search for European bison and rediscover what it’s like to live in harmony with nature, accompanied by local Rewilding guides. Rewilding means giving nature the space to restore itself again. In Europe, this is done by bringing back species such as the European bison and reviving natural processes so that landscapes become truly wild and resilient again.
We trek into the mountains on snowshoes, follow tracks of bison and red deer, learn to recognize wildlife signals and see how winter sets the rhythm of the forest. In addition to active treks, there is room to slow down: silence walks, conscious tracking and practice listening to the landscape.
You will also be introduced to local traditions: you will share meals tailored to the seasons, taste traditional Banat flavors and hear how nature tourism and ancient customs contribute to both biodiversity conservation and vibrant communities.
You’ll stay in carefully built tiny houses on the WeWilder campus, designed for sustainability and carried by local involvement, a cozy winter nest after adventurous days outside. Meals are plant-based, seasonal and prepared with local ingredients, from forest tea to hand-baked bread.
This trip is for nature lovers looking for more than just a winter getaway: for anyone looking to reconnect with nature, curious about rewilding, or inspired by the interplay between people and landscape.
No technical experience or snow experience necessary, just good basic fitness and an open, adventurous attitude.
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Theme and levels
The theme of this trip is Wild Skills: these trips are for people who want to learn more about wilderness skills. A good basic (running) condition is desirable for this trip. We will walk 15-20km daily with packs and tackle some extra altimeters to a summit. Focus is on nature experience, flora/fauna and less on speed/topping. Experience with (wild) camping or the Wild Human trip is a plus, but not necessary.
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Practical
Cost
The cost includes:
4 nights in the mountains: in tiny houses on the WeWilder campus on the outskirts of Armeniș
two Rewilding guides
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals: seasonal, plant-based and carefully prepared with local ingredients, including forest tea and homemade bread
snowshoe rental
Your transportation to Romania and mountaineering insurance are not included. We recommend taking out this at the NKBV.
This trip is organized in cooperation with Moyo Training. With this trip we contribute 10% to a nature fund and the training of new trainees.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 8 people. A maximum of 10 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and in order to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Paklijst volgt nog.
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel Day
We arrive in Armeniș in the afternoon and check into the tiny houses on the WeWilder campus. We take an introductory walk along the village and forest edge and build a campfire in the evening.
Day 2 through 4
Savages in the snow
The days in the snowy Țarcu Mountains are all about living back to basics in the wilderness. We trek on snowshoes through silent mountain forests, learn to read tracks of bison, deer, foxes and wolves and experience the magic of unexpected encounters with wildlife. Along the way, we delve into the ecological role of these animals in the landscape. In addition to the physical treks, there is room for reflection: moments of silence, short solo walks and exercises that allow us to reconnect with the language of nature. We also meet local communities, discover how nature tourism and traditional customs contribute to the conservation of this area, and end the days by the fire with stories, conversations and shared experiences.
Day 5
Travel Day
After a sunrise snowshoe hike, breakfast together and concluding reflection, we will depart for the Netherlands again around noon.
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How do I book a trip on your website?
Simply find your destination, choose your dates and follow the steps to complete your booking. You will receive the confirmation by e-mail.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes, cancellation is possible according to our terms and conditions: up to 8 weeks before departure you pay only the deposit, after that increasing costs apply up to 100% just before departure.
Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
No, there are no hidden costs. All unavoidable additional costs are clearly stated in advance in the travel price.
Do you also rent equipment or materials?
Yes, some of the required equipment is available for rent on our trips. We offer these rental options during the booking process. There you can see exactly what gear is available and add it directly to your booking. That way you don’t have to arrange this separately in advance.
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