Canyoning: the best offers in Romania — certified providers, gear included and transparent prices.
Medium to high
3–6 hours
2–10 people
May to October
Canyoning means working your way through mountain canyons and valleys by a mix of walking, swimming, abseiling, wading and getting past natural obstacles.
You follow the course of a mountain stream and reach striking scenery, waterfalls, rock walls and places that are hard to get to any other way.
The activity draws on climbing technique, route-finding and moving through water, always under the direction of a specialist instructor.
Canyoning gives a complete day out to anyone after adventure, exploring and direct contact with wild country.
Book activities run by specialist organisers.
Descoperă aventura canyoningului alături de ghizi certificați, explorând canioane spectaculoase, cascade și coborâri în rapel. O experiență în natură, cu echipament tehnic inclus și ture organizate în grupuri mici.
You meet the instructor, hear about the route and get kitted out with what you need.
The instructor covers how to move through the canyon, how the ropes work and the safety rules.
The group walks the approach to where the descent begins.
You get past waterfalls, natural pools, stretches of water and other obstacles, watched over by the guide.
At the end the gear goes back and you go over how it went.
Made for people after a challenge, a rush and something they will remember.
The introductory routes work for people with no experience, provided they are reasonably fit.
A fine choice for groups who want to share a day outdoors.
It helps teams talk to each other, pull together and get past obstacles side by side.
Accessible routes with easy obstacles, for anyone trying canyoning for the first time.
Includes abseils, water crossings and more technical sections.
Complex routes for people with experience, good fitness and an appetite for a hard day.
Between 3 and 6 hours, depending on how long and hard the route is.
Spring through autumn is best, whenever the weather allows.
Usually 12 to 14 or above, depending on the route and the organiser.
Not required for the introductory routes. The instructor covers what you need.
A specialist guide stays with you throughout.
Mountain canyons, waterfalls and valleys equipped for canyoning.
Protects your head where there is rock and natural obstacles.
Keeps you warm in cold water and comfortable along the way.
Used for abseils and technical crossings.
For controlled descents and getting past obstacles.
Protects your feet and grips on wet, slippery ground.
Used on routes where there is deep water.
Canyoning involves rope work and natural obstacles, which is why it has to be done with specialist instructors.
Canyoning means exploring canyons by walking, swimming, abseiling and getting past natural obstacles.
Not for the introductory routes. The instructor explains everything beforehand.
On most routes you should be able to swim a little and feel at ease in water.
Reasonable fitness is advisable, since routes can involve walking, climbing, descending and sustained effort.
Depending on the route: the helmet, wetsuit, harness, ropes and other technical gear needed.
It varies with the route and its difficulty, usually from 12 to 14 upwards.
