Muddy Volcanoes And the Largest Salt Mine in Europe - Private Tour
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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Unirea Salt Mine
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.
2 hoursBerca Mud Volcanoes
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.
1 hourIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Good to Know
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.