Turda Gorges & Turda Salt Mine

The Turda Gorges (Cheile Turzii in Romanian) is a natural reserve (on Hășdate River) situated 6 km west of Turda and about 15 km south-east of Cluj-Napoca, in Transylvania, in the North of Trascău Mountains, (Western Carpathians), forming a wonderful Karst landscape.
The Hăşdate River has cut in Jurassic limestone an impressive corridor more than 3 km in length. The corridor is guarded by steep rocks, rising up to 350 m, with lofty peaks, about 60 caves, sinkholes and vertical walls. In the Turda Gorges one can admire various species of butterflies and approximately 1,000 species of plants (greatest number in Romania per surface unit), some of them unique in the world. The Turda Gorges represent a complex preserve (geological, flora, fauna, archaeological) and are declared monument of nature, protected since 1938. As a curiosity, this is the place with the lowest altitude from Romania (540 m) where the edelweiss appears.
From Turda Gorge one can find trails to Tureni Gorges, Hăşdate Ravine, the Ciucaş Waterfalls, the Borzeşti Waterfalls and Gorges and the Old Roman Road. The Turda Gorges area is well-known as ideal for climbing, hiking, trekking, soft enduro, but also as a visited touristic objective.
Turda Salt Mine, one of the most important salt mines in Transylvania, is today genuine history museum of Salt exploitation. The excellent condition of the mining compartments and the equipment used for salt transportation, as well as the care with which the mine was prepared for touristic use, have turned it into a place of mingled history and legend. The ever higher number of tourists coming here from most various parts of the world to visit the mine is but a confirmation of its historical and touristic, along with it’s therapeutically value.
We can set together the perfect time for starting the trip.

For groups bigger that 4 persons the price in negotiable.

Includes:Transfer and tour Cluj-Napoca-Turda Salt Mine-Turda Gorges-Cluj-Napoca, by car/ minibus/ bus. Entrance tickets to the Salt Mine
English or Romanian speaking Guide.

Not Included in the tour:
Personal expences, everything what is not listed as included.