Digital Detox in the Mountains - Reset Your Mind & Body

ARRIVAL AIRPORTS:

Choose your gateway to the Carpathians:

· Bucharest (OTP) - 2.5 hours to retreat location

· Brasov - 30 minutes to retreat location

· Sibiu - 2 hours to retreat location

· Craiova - 3 hours to retreat location

3-DAY WELLNESS PROGRAM:

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL & DISCONNECT

Arrival

· Airport pick-up

· If your flight arrives in the morning, we can arrange a city tour before heading to the retreat.

· Scenic transfer through the Carpathian foothills

· Check in at Mountain Wellness Guesthouse

· Welcome tea ceremony with local herbs

· Digital detox begins - optional phone lock box

Afternoon

· Gentle orientation walk in nature

· Breathing exercises with mountain views

· Introduction to mindful living

· Forest bathing session

· Lunch (optional)

Evening

· Traditional Romanian dinner with organic local ingredients

· Storytelling by the fire

· Early rest in peaceful mountain silence

DAY 2 - RECONNECT WITH NATURE

Morning

· Sunrise meditation (optional)

· Healthy breakfast with garden-fresh products

· Guided forest therapy walk in Piatra Craiului

· Wild herb identification with a local expert

· Natural spring water tasting

Afternoon

· Light picnic lunch in the mountain meadow (optional)

· Choice of wellness activity:

o Yoga session in nature

o Traditional pottery (meditative craft)

o Guided nature photography

o Silent hiking experience

· Free time for personal reflection

Evening

· Herbal tea workshop - make your own blend

· Traditional Romanian wellness dinner

· Acoustic folk music or silence under stars

DAY 3 - RESTORE & RETURN

Morning

· Morning stretching or meditation

· Healthy breakfast

· Visit to Dambovicioara Gorges

· Walking meditation through an ancient canyon

· Cave exploration - connect with earth's energy

· Natural beauty and grounding experience

Afternoon

· Farewell wellness lunch (optional)

· Closing circle - share your experience

· Transfer to the airport

· Return refreshed and restored

WELLNESS ACCOMMODATION:

Bran/Rucar Mountain Retreat Guesthouse

· Peaceful location away from noise and crowds

· Traditional Romanian mountain architecture

· Private rooms with natural materials

· En-suite bathrooms with eco-friendly products

· Organic meals from local farms and gardens

· Panoramic mountain views from every window

· No TV in rooms - nature is your entertainment

· Limited WiFi (common area only) - embrace the disconnect

INCLUDED:

✅ Airport Transfers: Private vehicle pick-up and drop-off ✅ Accommodation: 2 nights wellness guesthouse (private room, en-suite) ✅ Guide/Facilitator: English-speaking wellness expert throughout ✅ All Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners (organic, locally sourced, healthy) ✅ Wellness Activities:

· Forest therapy walks

· Meditation and breathing sessions

· Herbal tea workshop

· Nature connection experiences ✅ Craft Workshop: 1 meditative hands-on session (pottery/weaving/wood) ✅ Gorge Exploration: Guided walk through Dambovicioara Canyon

NOT INCLUDED:

❌ International flights to Romania ❌ Lunches (available as add-on) ❌ Alcoholic beverages ❌ Personal expenses ❌ Tips (optional) ❌ Travel insurance (recommended to arrange separately)

OPTIONAL WELLNESS ADD-ONS:

Additional Meals:

· Lunch Day 1 - £12 (light, healthy)

· Lunch Day 2 (mountain picnic) - £10

· Lunch Day 3 - £12

Enhanced Wellness Experiences:

· Private yoga session (1 hour) - £40

· Therapeutic massage (1 hour) - £45

· Extended forest bathing with a guide - £35

· Sunrise mountain meditation - £25

· Traditional Romanian sauna experience - £30

· Herbal healing consultation - £40

· Sound healing session - £50

Accommodation Upgrade:

· Premium room with mountain-view balcony - £35 per night

· Room with traditional fireplace - £40 per night

PRICING:

£395/pers

Maximum 8 people per retreat. Small groups ensure a peaceful, intimate experience

MODULAR EXTENSIONS - BUILD YOUR ADVENTURE

Add extra regions to your Hidden Romania base tour. Modules listed in logical travel order: Brașov → Bucharest

MODULE 1 EXPLORER: BRAȘOV & SURROUNDINGS (2 nights) - "Mountain Town Gateway"

Add £270 per person

Highlights:

· Brașov Old Town walking tour

· Peleș Castle (royal residence)

· Sinaia mountain resort

· Râșnov Fortress

· Black Church

· Traditional mountain cuisine

Included: ✅ 2 nights accommodation (private room, en-suite) ✅ Transport ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 2 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Peleș Castle entrance - £12

· Râșnov Fortress entrance - £8

· Black Church entrance - £5

· Craft beer tasting - £20

· Lunches and dinners - £15-30 per meal

MODULE 2: SIBIU & SAXON VILLAGES (2 nights) - "Medieval Heritage"

Add £260 per person

Highlights:

· Sibiu Old Town (European Capital of Culture)

· Viscri fortified church (UNESCO) - Prince Charles village

· Biertan fortress (UNESCO)

· Sighișoara citadel (birthplace of Vlad the Impaler)

· Traditional Saxon guesthouse

Included: ✅ 2 nights accommodation (private room, en-suite) ✅ Transport ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 2 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Viscri church entrance - £5

· Biertan fortress entrance - £5

· Sighișoara citadel tour - £10

· Cheese and wine tasting - £25

· Lunches and dinners - £15-25 per meal

MODULE 3: TRANSALPINA & SOUTHERN CARPATHIANS (3 nights) - "Scenic Routes"

Add £340 per person

Highlights:

· Transalpina Road (the highest paved road in Romania)

· Traditional villages of Mărginimea Sibiului

· Shepherd culture and sheep farming

· Hiking in Retezat National Park

· Mountain passes and panoramic views

Included: ✅ 3 nights mountain accommodation (private room, en-suite) ✅ Transport ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 3 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Retezat National Park entrance - £8

· Shepherd visit and cheese tasting - £30

· Guided hiking tour - £40

· Lunches and dinners - £12-25 per meal

MODULE 4 GRAND: APUSENI MOUNTAINS (2 nights) - "Wild Carpathians"

Add £240 per person

Highlights:

· Scărișoara Ice Cave (underground glacier)

· Turda Salt Mine (underground amusement park)

· Cheile Turzii gorges hiking

· Remote village Rimetea

· Mountain cabin accommodation

Included: ✅ 2 nights accommodation (private room, en-suite) ✅ Transport ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 2 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Scărișoara Cave entrance - £8

· Turda Salt Mine entrance - £15

· Guided gorge hiking - £25

· Village cultural tour - £20

· Lunches and dinners - £12-20 per meal

MODULE 5: CLUJ & APUSENI VILLAGES (2 nights) - "Culture & Crafts"

Add £250 per person

Highlights:

· Cluj-Napoca city tour

· Traditional villages

· Folk art and embroidery workshops

· Traditional costume demonstration

· Pottery village of Corund

Included: ✅ 2 nights accommodation (private room, en-suite) ✅ Transport ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 2 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Embroidery workshop - £35

· Pottery workshop - £30

· Traditional costume demonstration - £20

· Artisan visits - £25

· Lunches and dinners - £15-25 per meal

MODULE 6: MARAMUREȘ (3 nights) - "Living Traditions"

Add £330 per person

Highlights:

· Wooden churches (UNESCO)

· Merry Cemetery of Săpânța

· Traditional villages (Bârsana, Ieud, Botiza)

· Stay with local families

· Hand-carved wooden gates

· Artisan workshops

Included: ✅ 3 nights accommodation with local families (private room, shared bathroom) ✅ Transport ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 3 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Wooden church entrance (multiple) - £15 total

· Merry Cemetery entrance - £5

· Cooking class - traditional dishes - £45

· Wood carving workshop - £40

· Weaving workshop - £35

· Lunches and dinners - £12-20 per meal

MODULE 7 SIGNATURE: BUCOVINA (3 nights) - "Painted Monasteries"

Add £310 per person

Highlights:

· 5 UNESCO painted monasteries (Voroneț, Sucevița, Moldovița, Arbore, Humor)

· Icon painting workshop on glass

· Decorated eggs museum and workshop

· Traditional guesthouse stay

· Mountain hiking

Included: ✅ 3 nights accommodation (private room, en-suite) ✅ Transport ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 3 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Monastery entrances (5 total) - £20

· Icon painting workshop - £40

· Decorated eggs workshop - £35

· Pottery village visit - £20

· Guided mountain hiking - £30

· Lunches and dinners - £12-20 per meal

MODULE 8: BICAZ GORGES & NEAMȚ (2 nights) - "Dramatic Landscapes"

Add £255 per person

Highlights:

· Bicaz Gorges spectacular drive

· Red Lake (Lacul Roșu)

· Neamț Fortress

· Ceahlău Massif hiking

· Traditional Moldavian villages

Included: ✅ 2 nights accommodation (private room, en-suite) ✅ Transport ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 2 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Neamț Fortress entrance - £5

· Guided Ceahlău hiking - £35

· Wine and food tasting - £30

· Red Lake boat ride - £15

· Lunches and dinners - £12-20 per meal

MODULE 9: DANUBE DELTA (3 nights) - "Wilderness on Water"

Add £360 per person

Highlights:

· Boat exploration through channels

· Birdwatching (300+ species)

· Letea Forest - wild horses

· Traditional fishing village

· Sulina or Sfântu Gheorghe stay

· Sunrise/sunset boat trips

Included: ✅ 3 nights accommodation (private room, en-suite) ✅ Transport to/from Tulcea ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 3 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Boat trips (full day) - £45 per day

· Birdwatching guided tour - £50

· Letea Forest excursion - £55

· Fishing experience - £40

· Delta permits and fees - £10

· Lunches and dinners (fresh fish) - £15-25 per meal

MODULE 10: BUCHAREST (2 nights) - "Little Paris of the East"

Add £280 per person

Highlights:

· Palace of Parliament

· Old Town (Lipscani)

· Village Museum

· Communist history tour

· Traditional food tour

· Vibrant nightlife option

Included: ✅ 2 nights central hotel accommodation (private room, en-suite) ✅ Transport ✅ English-speaking guide ✅ 2 breakfasts

Optional Add-Ons:

· Palace of Parliament entrance - £15

· Village Museum entrance - £8

· Traditional food tour - £45

· Therme Spa visit - £25

· Lunches and dinners - £15-30 per meal

Final Day Return Transfer - £145 per vehicle (up to 8 people)

POPULAR COMBINED PACKAGES:

"Complete Transylvania" - 9 nights

Starter (2) + Brașov (2) + Sibiu & Saxon Villages (2) + Apuseni (2) + Bucharest (2) £1,290 per person

"Spiritual & Wild Romania" - 10 nights

Starter (2) + Bucovina (3) + Danube Delta (3) + Bucharest (2) £1,110 per person

"Grand Romania Explorer" - 13 nights

Starter (2) + Sibiu (2) + Maramureș (3) + Bucovina (3) + Danube Delta (3) + Bucharest (2) £1,730 per person

"Mountain & Culture Journey" - 11 nights

Starter (2) + Brașov (2) + Maramureș (3) + Apuseni (2) + Transalpina (3) + Bucharest (2) £1,550 per person

SLOW TRAVEL / DIGITAL DETOX MODULES:

Perfect for travellers seeking rest, reset, and reconnection with nature

MODULE R1: MOUNTAIN RETREAT - APUSENI (4 nights) - "Disconnect to Reconnect"

Add £420 per person

Experience:

· Remote mountain cabin - no WiFi

· Daily forest bathing walks

· Silent mornings in nature

· Traditional shepherd visits

· Herbal tea rituals

· Stargazing nights

· Meditation spots

· Slow cooking with the host

Included: ✅ 4 nights remote accommodation ✅ Local guide for nature walks ✅ 4 breakfasts ✅ Digital detox support

Optional:

· Yoga sessions - £25 per session

· Forest therapy guide - £40

· Herbal workshop - £30

· Meals - £12-18 each

MODULE R2: VILLAGE IMMERSION - MARAMUREȘ (5 nights) - "Live Like a Local"

Add £480 per person

Experience:

· Stay with one family the entire time

· Daily farm activities (optional)

· Learn traditional crafts at your own pace

· Help with cooking meals

· Village life rhythm - no schedule

· Weekly market visit

· Sit with elders, hear stories

· No rushing, just being

Included: ✅ 5 nights with local family ✅ Cultural facilitator (not tour guide) ✅ 5 breakfasts ✅ Family activities

Optional:

· All meals with family - £60 total

· Extended craft sessions - £25 each

· Traditional costume photos - £20

MODULE R3: MONASTERY RETREAT - BUCOVINA (4 nights) - "Spiritual Reset"

Add £380 per person

Experience:

· Peaceful monastery guesthouse

· Optional morning prayers (observer)

· Silent contemplation time

· Icon painting meditation

· Monastery garden walks

· Simple, mindful meals

· Candlelit evenings

· Journaling spaces

Included: ✅ 4 nights monastery guesthouse ✅ Spiritual guide (non-religious approach available) ✅ 4 breakfasts ✅ Icon painting session

Optional:

· Extended icon workshop - £35

· Monastery meals - £8-12 each

· Private meditation guide - £40

· Egg decoration therapy - £30

MODULE R4: DELTA SLOW TRAVEL (5 nights) - "Water Therapy"

Add £520 per person

Experience:

· Remote fishing village stay

· No cars, only boats

· Sunrise/sunset water watching

· Fishing with locals (catch & release)

· Birdwatching meditation

· Slow boat journeys

· Fresh fish dinners

· Endless sky and water

Included: ✅ 5 nights village accommodation ✅ Boat access ✅ Local fisherman guide ✅ 5 breakfasts

Optional:

· Daily boat trips - £35 each

· Fishing experience - £40

· Birdwatching - £45

· Meals - £15-20 each

MODULE R5: COUNTRYSIDE RESET - SOUTHERN CARPATHIANS (4 nights) - "Farm to Soul"

Add £390 per person

Experience:

· Working farm stay

· Morning animal feeding (optional)

· Garden harvesting

· Bread baking rituals

· Cheese-making sessions

· Sunset mountain walks

· Farm-to-table meals

· Hammock afternoons

Included: ✅ 4 nights farm accommodation ✅ Farm activities access ✅ Farmer host guide ✅ 4 breakfasts

Optional:

· All farm meals - £55 total

· Cheese making workshop - £35

· Bread baking - £25

· Horse cart rides - £20

SLOW TRAVEL COMBINED PACKAGES:

"Total Reset Journey" - 13 nights

Starter (2) + Mountain Retreat Apuseni (4) + Village Immersion Maramureș (5) + Bucharest (2) £1,620 per person

"Spiritual & Nature Detox" - 10 nights

Starter (2) + Monastery Retreat Bucovina (4) + Delta Slow Travel (5) £1,480 per person

"Farm & Forest Reset" - 10 nights

Starter (2) + Countryside Reset (4) + Mountain Retreat (4) + Bucharest (2) £1,420 per person

BUILD YOUR OWN:

Mix and match any modules to create your perfect Romanian adventure.

Active Travel:

· Starter + Standard modules (sightseeing, activities)

Slow Travel / Digital Detox:

· Starter + Reset modules (rest, reconnection, mindfulness)

Balanced:

· Combine both types for variety

Recommended:

· Minimum: Starter + 1 module (5 nights total)

· Optimal: Starter + 2-3 modules (8-11 nights)

· Deep experience: Starter + 4+ modules (12+ nights)

Group sizes: 2-8 people

All modules include accommodation, transport, ga uide, and breakfasts. Entrance fees, activities, and most meals are optional add-ons for maximum flexibility.

BEST TIME FOR WELLNESS RETREAT:

�� SPRING (April-June) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

· Nature awakening - perfect for renewal

· Wildflowers and fresh green forests

· Mild temperatures 15-25°C (59-77°F)

· Birds singing, streams flowing

· Ideal for forest therapy

☀️ SUMMER (July-August) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

· Long daylight for outdoor meditation

· Warm but cool in mountain shade

· Can be hot 30-35°C (86-95°F) in valleys

· Morning and evening sessions are most comfortable

· Abundant fresh produce

�� AUTUMN (September-October) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

· Most peaceful season - fewer visitors

· Spectacular fall colours for visual meditation

· Comfortable temperatures 12-22°C (54-72°F)

· Harvest season - best organic food

· Perfect for introspection and letting go

❄️ WINTER (December-February) ⭐⭐⭐

· Deep silence of snow-covered mountains

· Cosy indoor wellness activities

· Cold -5 to 5°C (23-41°F) - invigorating

· Fireplace meditation sessions

· Ultimate digital detox season

RECOMMENDED FOR WELLNESS: ✅ Best overall: May, September, October ✅ Most peaceful: November, January, February ✅ Nature at peak: June, September ✅ Deep winter retreat: December, January

WHAT IS DIGITAL DETOX?

Disconnect to Reconnect:

· No phone notifications, emails, or social media

· No TV, news, or digital distractions

· No work, deadlines, or stress

· Optional phone lock box for full commitment

Instead, You Will:

· Listen to bird songs, wind, and silence

· Feel the forest, touch the earth, breathe mountain air

· Sleep deeply without blue light

· Think clearly without information overload

· Connect with yourself and nature

· Return home refreshed and centred

WHO IS THIS FOR?

✅ Stressed professionals needing a complete break ✅ Burnout recovery - restore your energy ✅ Digital addiction - break the phone habit ✅ Nature lovers seeking deeper connection ✅ Mindfulness practitioners wanting immersion ✅ Anyone feeling overwhelmed by modern life ✅ Solo travelers seeking personal transformation ✅ Couples wanting to reconnect without distractions

Not for: ❌ Those needing constant WiFi or entertainment, ❌ Luxury spa seekers (this is authentic, simple wellness) ❌ People uncomfortable with silence and nature ❌ Those unable to disconnect from work

WHAT MAKES THIS RETREAT SPECIAL:

�� Real nature immersion - not a spa hotel �� . Small groups - peaceful and personal �� . Authentic Romanian wellness - ancient traditions �� Local organic food - farm to table �� No luxury distractions - focus on essentials �� Experienced facilitators - not just guides �� Affordable transformation - wellness for everyone �� Carpathian energy - ancient mountains, pure air

HEALTH BENEFITS:

✨ Reduced stress and anxiety ✨ Improved sleep quality ✨ Mental clarity and focus ✨ Emotional balance ✨ Physical relaxation ✨ Boosted immune system ✨ Renewed energy and motivation ✨ Perspective on life priorities

TESTIMONIALS:

"I came exhausted and left feeling like myself again. The silence was scary at first, then became my friend." - Sarah, UK

"Best decision I made this year. No phone for 3 days changed everything." - Marcus, London

"The mountains, the food, the peace - exactly what my soul needed." - Emma, Manchester

PREPARE FOR YOUR RETREAT:

What to Bring:

· Comfortable walking shoes

· Layers for changing weather

· Journal and pen (no laptop)

· Open mind and willing heart

· Reusable water bottle

What to Leave Behind:

· Work laptop and documents

· Expectations and judgments

· Social media habits

· Stress and worries

EXTEND YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY:

Add more retreat days:

· Extra night in the mountains - £80 per person (includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner)

Combine with other regions:

· Bucovina spiritual monasteries (3 nights) - meditation and prayer

· Danube Delta nature silence (3 nights) - water therapy

· Maramures traditional villages (3 nights) - slow living experience

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Do I have to give up my phone completely? A: You choose your level. We offer a lock box for full commitment, or you can keep it for emergencies only. WiFi is available in the common area if needed.

Q: What if I'm not flexible for yoga? A: All activities are adapted to your level. Yoga is gentle and optional. Other choices are available.

Q: Is this religious or spiritual? A: No religion required. We focus on nature connection and mindfulness. All beliefs welcome.

Q: What if the weather is bad? A: We adapt activities. Indoor meditation, craft workshops, and cosy relaxation. Rain and snow have their own magic.

Q: Can I come alone? A: Yes! Many solo travellers join. Safe, welcoming environment. You're never forced to socialize but community is available.

Q: Is the food vegetarian? A: We offer vegetarian options. Please inform us of dietary needs when booking.

READY TO DISCONNECT AND RESTORE?

Leave the noise behind. Find yourself in the Carpathian silence.

Book your Digital Detox Wellness Retreat today.

FOCUS WELLNESS/DETOX:

· Digital detox complete

· Forest therapy

· Meditation & mindfulness

· Herbal workshops

· Nature immersion

· Stress reduction

· Mental reset

2026 DEPARTURE DATES:

SPRING SEASON (Best for: Wildlife tracking, wildflowers, fewer crowds)

· May 9-11 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· May 16-18 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· May 23-25 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· June 6-8 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· June 13-15 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· June 20-22 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

SUMMER SEASON (Best for: Long days, all regions accessible, festivals)

· July 4-6 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· July 18-20 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· August 1-3 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· August 15-17 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· August 22-24 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

AUTUMN SEASON (Best for: Fall colours, harvest season, ideal weather)

· September 5-7 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· September 12-14 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· September 19-21 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· September 26-28 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· October 3-5 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· October 10-12 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

· October 17-19 - Transylvania Essentials (2 nights)

Custom dates available for groups

All extensions can be added to any guaranteed departure date

OUR GUARANTEE:

��️ Departure Guaranteed - All listed dates run with a minimum of 2 people - 8 people

��️ Quality Commitment - If accommodation doesn't meet our standards, we'll upgrade you at no cost

��️ Transparent Pricing - No hidden fees, all inclusions clearly listed

BOOK NOW:

Deposit: 30% at confirmation. Balance: 45 days before departure.

Cancellation Policy

• 31+ days before departure:
Full refund minus £50 administration fee

• 0–30 days before departure:
No refund (100% cancellation fee)