About this experience
Trade the bustling streets of Bucharest for an extraordinary underground adventure to the Slănic Prahova Salt Mine, the largest salt mine in Europe. Designed exclusively for private groups, this day trip ensures a personalized, relaxed, and intimate experience without the crowds of big tour buses. Journey deep into the Carpathian foothills to explore the awe-inspiring Unirea Mine, hanging 208 meters (682 feet) beneath the earth's surface. Marvel at 14 gigantic, cathedral-like trapezoidal chambers reaching heights over 50 meters. Walk through massive salt-carved halls, breathe in the pure, minerally dense therapeutic air, and learn about the region’s 400-year-old mining legacy from your expert guide. With hassle-free round-trip transport in a comfortable vehicle and an intimate group size, you will enjoy a seamless, flexible day trip into one of Romania’s greatest geological wonders.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the Salt Mine is a constant temperature of 12 degrees you will need to bring warm clothes
What is included
- Free WiFi
- hotel pick up and drop off
- private tour
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking licensed tour guide
Not included
- food & drinks
- Unirea Salt Mine
Itinerary and highlights
Known as the biggest salt mine in Europe, Slanic Prahova stands today for one of the most important watering and climatic resorts in Romania, situated between the valley of Prahova and that of Teleajen, at about 44 km of Ploiesti, at 400 meters of altitude. Unique in the country, but also in Europe, the salt mine is formed out of 14 rooms, trapezium shaped, with an opening of 32 meters at the basis, 10 meters at the ceiling and 45 meters height. The total area is of 78,000 m2 and the excavated space is of 2,9 millions m3 of salt.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Day Trip Romania
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the Salt Mine is a constant temperature of 12 degrees you will need to bring warm clothes
- The journey to the salt mine takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, the same the journey back to Bucharest
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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