Muddy Volcanoes And the Largest Salt Mine in Europe - Private Tour
This private day tour from Bucharest combines the mystery of a subterranean salt mine with the bubbling mud 'volcanoes' of Buzau County. Descend underground to explore the caverns of Unirea Salt Mine, Europe's second-largest salt mine. End the day with a look at the curious geothermal cones that spout mud and natural gases near the town of Berca.
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Stop At: Unirea Salt Mine, Strada Crizantemelor, Slanic 106200 Romania
Slanic Prahova Saline is the largest salt mine in Europe. Now the old mine is currently open to the general public, being used as a leisure place. Slănic Prahova Saline is located at a depth of 208m, on an area of 53,000sqm and was opened for visit after 1970. The saline consists of 14 rooms, in the form of a trapeze, having an opening at the base of 32 meters, the tray, 10 meters and a height of 45 meters. The excavated space is 2.9 million cubic meters of salt. Underground is also a sanatorium for asthmatic patients who are provided specialized medical care. The ventilation of the mine is natural, with a constant temperature throughout the year of 12 degrees Celsius.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Berca Mud Volcanoes, Scortoasa, Buzau Romania
The Muddy Volcanoes in Buzau county are a rare geological wonder, hidden behind Buzau mountains - they are not your regular volcanoes but rather large mud bubbles, which are formed by the earth’s natural gas erupting and leaving behind crater-shaped forms of thick clay-like mud.
Muddy volcanoes are extremely rare in Europe, which makes the Romanian muddy volcanoes a curious site, guaranteeing intrigue to any visitor - they give the area a “lunar tone”, and coupled with the lack of vegetation, the landscapes offer an amazing “out of this world” impression.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Please note the temperature in the Salt Mine is around 12 degrees Celsius (53 Fahrenheit), so please consider bringing some warm cloth with you, even in summer
- If it is a rainy day we suggest bringing plastic boots or something similar for going on top of the muddy volcanoes
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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