Bucharest: Muddy Volcanoes and Salt Mine Tour

Dive into the mysteries beneath the surface on this day tour from Bucharest. Your adventure begins with a visit to the Unirea Salt Mine, Europe’s largest salt mine, now repurposed as a leisure destination. Explore the caverns and learn about its intriguing history, as well as its role as a sanatorium for asthmatic patients, benefitting from the natural ventilation and constant temperature of 12 degrees Celsius.

Next, venture to Buzau County to encounter the Berca Mud Volcanoes, a rare natural phenomenon in Europe. Marvel at small volcano-shaped structures created by the eruption of mud and natural gases from 3000 meters below. Witness the spectacle as underground forces push up salty water and mud, forming solid conical structures resembling real volcanoes. Learn about the geological processes that result in this unique landscape.

Throughout the journey, your English-speaking guide will provide insights into the geological wonders and cultural significance of these attractions. Enjoy the comfort of private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.

Approximately 1 day

• Explore the vast caverns of the Unirea Salt Mine, Europe’s largest salt mine.
• Learn about the mine’s history and its current use as a leisure destination and sanatorium.
• Witness the rare Berca Mud Volcanoes and their spectacular mud eruptions.
• Understand the geological processes that create the unique conical structures of the mud volcanoes.
• Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bucharest and private transportation.

Starting at 55 EUR per person (exact pricing may vary based on group size and additional services).

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bucharest
• English-speaking guide
• Private transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board

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