The Urology Foundation Bear Necessities Trek in Romania27th Sep 2025

The Urology Foundation Bear Necessities Trek in Romania

From:£1,650

Summary

Journey through the dramatic Carpathian Mountains on this extraordinary Romanian adventure raising funds for The Urology Foundation. Following ancient paths through misty forests and rugged peaks, you'll trek across the stunning Bucegi Plateau and summit Omu Peak at an impressive 2,505m. Along the way, explore traditional mountain villages, stay in rustic mountain huts, and experience the rich folklore of Transylvania with a visit to the legendary Bran Castle - better known as Dracula's Castle! The adventure concludes with a heartwarming visit to a bear sanctuary, where you'll have the chance to observe Romania's majestic brown bears in their natural habitat.

You have two financing options for your TUF trekking challenge. Choose 'Self-funding' and pay your registration fee of £299 when booking, then pay for your own challenge costs of £1,650 by 14 weeks before departure. If self-funding, we ask that you also raise £1,000 or more for the Urology Foundation.

Alternatively, you could choose 'Minimum sponsorship' and pledge to raise at least £2,500 in sponsorship, and in return, they will pay for your challenge costs. All you will need to pay is your registration fee of £299 when booking.

If you have any questions about the challenge, or if you need help booking, our friendly challenge experts are only a phone call away on 01590 646410 between 9:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday, or you can email bookings@dream-challenges.com.

Romania

trek

Active

When?
departure:

8 Days

what does it cost?
£299

£1,650

£1,650

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What to Expect

  • Trek 95 km over 5 days through the Carpathian Mountains
  • Summit Omu Peak at 2,505m in the Bucegi Mountains
  • Visit the legendary Bran Castle in Transylvania
  • Experience authentic mountain village life and traditional guest houses
  • Exclusive visit to a brown bear sanctuary

Day by Day Itinerary

London – Otopeni - Sinaia

When we land in Otopeni we will be taken to our first hotel in Sinaia. This transfer will take around 1 hour and 40 minutes. There will be a trek briefing after dinner with your Challenge Leader, Theo Peeters.

Meals: Dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel.

This trek is not designed for Olympic athletes – it is designed for people looking for an amazing goal to train and get fit for. A number of the people who will take part in this challenge will have a low level of fitness level when they sign up.

This challenge is the perfect motivation to get fit, improve your own mental and physical health and make a difference for the charity that means the most to you.

We strongly recommend you train for the trek as we’ll face long days on our feet, encounter some steep climbs and tackle a lot of uneven terrains, and the fitter you are, the more you’ll enjoy it.

You can start training straight away with our trekking training plan available at https://www.dream-challenges.com/preparation . This builds up gradually over time, so you’ll be ready and raring to go by the time we depart for Romania.

Please invest in a pair of quality hiking boots with ankle support to wear during your training and on your trek in Romania, as these are essential for walking on uneven terrain. We also recommend incorporating hills in your training treks.

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The team is available Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm (GMT)

Call us: 01590 615 708