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Enduro Escape tours

Adventure. freedom. connection..

You’re here because you love riding off-road, and we’re here because we’ve got the best natural dirtbike playground on Earth.

Set against the backdrop of the majestic Carpathian Mountains, our base in the heart of Transylvania has got everything an off-road rider can wish for: fast-flowing gravel roads, endless forest trails, vast open spaces to open up that throttle and gnarly single track to put your skills to the test.

Unbridled freedom of riding in the Transylvanian mountains and forests is what makes our hearts sing and our bikes braap, and we’d love to invite you to  come ride with us . 

Did we mention Transylvania’s also got delicious food, vampires on the loose, and cold beers after a hard day’s ride? Experience off-road riding in Transylvania!

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The Enduro Escape team is a bunch of friends who love riding Transylvania so much we want to share this hidden gem with the world.

Istvan, Toni and Sanyi are the core of Enduro Escape, and our mission is simple: you come as a customer and leave as a friend.

Whatever your riding level, we’re here to show you our best riding trails, take you out on the mountain passes, help you improve your riding, and have ridiculous fun in the process.

We’re always out there scouting new routes and designing new experiences for riders and we’ve got something for everyone.

Experienced enduro pros, adventure riders, dirt bike maniacs, couples who love riding together, female riders who kick butt – we love riding with everyone and we’re here to make sure your Transylvanian riding experience will be an unforgettable one.

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Enduro Escape Tours 2023 Dirt bikes. Transylvania. Mountains. Need we say more?

We welcome all riding levels novice experienced romaniac we'll get along great—and take your riding to the next level, double dipper.

• Period: Year-Round
• Duration: 2 Days
• Lodging: 3 Days
• Length: 6 Hrs/Day
• 30% Downpayment

Three Day Throttle

• Duration: 3 Days
• Lodging: 4 Nights
• Length: 6-8 Hrs/Day

Dracula’s Brunch

• Duration: 4 Days
• Lodging: 5 Nights

The Full Monty

• Duration: 5 Days
• Lodging: 6 Nights

Our tours are designed for every level of off-road riders from complete beginners to advanced enduro maniacs. Istvan will chat to you about your riding experience and expectations before your trip, and Toni and Sanyi will make sure you’re comfortable when out riding.

The ride is only fun if you’re enjoying the trip, so while we will challenge you and help you improve your skills, we’ll also make sure you’re always in control. During the tour, Toni and Sanyi will closely monitor your skills, tiredness, and focus to make sure you’re pushing your edge but doing it safely and having a stupid amount of fun in the process.

We welcome solo riders, groups, and couples, and we especially love seeing more and more  women riders  joining our tours!

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Book your enduro touring experience in Transylvania now and get ready to explore the stunning scenery, rugged terrain, and mystical castles of this breathtaking region! Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to challenge yourself and experience the thrill of off-road riding on some of the most spectacular routes in Europe. Book now and let us take you on an unforgettable journey through the Carpathian Mountains! 

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Riding Dirt Bikes in Transylvania: Romania Enduro Escape Tours Review

Here’s the thing: for me, the word “enduro” has this almost ominous meaning. “Off-road” is friendly and chill: it can mean easy graded dirt roads or gravel tracks just as much as gnarly, rocky single track. “Enduro”, on the other hand, just sounds like it’s hard work. Like it’s the Erzberg Rodeo or Romaniacs.

I’ve been riding a motorcycle for six years now, and for the past three years, I’ve been gingerly venturing off the road. I’ve done parts of the Trans America Trail, some Backcountry Discovery routes, and some off-road riding in the Andes in South America on Lucy, my loyal DR650. After chasing Rally Dakar and taking the leap to race cross-country rallies myself, I found myself bimbling around Europe, unsure what to do next.

So when I got an invitation to come and ride enduro bikes in Transylvania with the Romania Enduro Escape Tours team, I jumped at the opportunity. For morale, I enlisted my rally buddy and dirtbike maniac Gabriella Linford to come with me, and a couple of weeks later, we met with the Enduro Escape crew in Targu Secuiesc, Transylvania.

Although I completed two cross-country roadbook training rallies in Portugal and Bosnia as well as Hellas Rally Raid, I still wasn’t very happy with my riding, and the word “enduro” still scared the daylight out of me. I knew I could get over things slowly, and I knew I could ride a little faster on open, flowing tracks, especially after the Bosnia Rally experience. But could I combine the technical riding with speed? Could I tackle steep, slippery hillclimbs and forest riding with no visible tracks? Could I survive three days of enduro riding in Transylvania?

Both Gabriella and I had no idea what to expect. We knew we’d be riding WR250’s in the mountains for three days, and that was enough to entice us to come. Romania Enduro Escape Tours is a fairly new off-road training and tours company based near Brasov, and they started out simply as a group of friends who loved riding. Sandor, the company’s communications and media star, was in the US at the time, so we were met by Toni and Sanyi, our tour guides and riding coaches. Sandor, Toni and Sanyi are the three musketeers behind Enduro Escape, managing everything from customer service to bike maintenance to tour design, rider training, and airport transfers.

Day One: Into the Wild

When we met Toni and Sanyi on the morning of Day One, we instantly knew we were among friends. Hanging out in Sanyi’s back yard, we changed into our gear, tried out the bikes, and met a few other riders who were joining us for the ride that day. We knew this was going to be an improvisation – and we were ready for anything.

The Yamaha WR250 felt incredibly light and nimble after my DR650. At first, Toni took us along some graded dirt tracks crisscrossing farm fields; then, checking in to see we were comfortable, Toni and Sanyi headed for the hills. As we climbed higher, following a sandy, rutted track, the view opened up revealing a picturesque valley below and the looming peaks of the Carpathian Mountains ahead. Transylvania is a very unique corner of Romania where there is still a strong Hungarian community present, and nature here is out of this world. While most people associate Transylvania with vampires and the legend of Dracula (more on that later!), it’s also a stunningly beautiful mountain country, a food and wine paradise, and a region known for its people’s generosity and hospitality.

As we rode into the woods, the dreaded “enduro” part finally began. The trails grew narrower and narrower until we were riding the forest floor with no visible tracks at all, picking our way through the trees and up the slippery slopes covered in fallen leaves. I was concentrating so hard I didn’t even realize that a) I was keeping up with Sanyi, Toni, and Gabriella just fine (a first for me!), b) the WR250 was an incredibly light and forgiving bike and c), that “enduro” wasn’t scary at all – in fact, it was stupid fun.

Sanyi and Toni both kept an eye on Gabriella and me, gradually challenging us more and more until we finally tackled an especially steep and slippery hillclimb where, according to our guides, “no woman has ever ridden before”. We were told that we had reached a place where even some of the tougher dirtbike dudes normally struggle to get up to, and judging by the twinkle in their eyes, it seemed that Toni and Sanyi were enjoying the ride just as much as we did. They both looked like they were genuinely thrilled for us getting up those gnarly trails, as did the rest of the guys, which only added to the sense of achievement and excitement for Gabriella and me.

After a hearty Hungarian lunch, we headed off into the woods and mountains again, tackling single track, forest trails, hills, rocky tracks, and everything in between. This was much more technical than rally riding and required a lot more concentration and balance, but the end result was equally more awesome: my riding technique improved by leaps and bounds, and I got a major confidence boost that day.

Day two: Airborne

The next morning, Gabriella and I asked Toni to teach us to jump off small hills and ledges. Grinning from ear to ear, Toni was quick to oblige, and we first practiced jumping off a small curb, then bumps in the ground, then small hilltops. On Day Two, all the steep hillclimbs seemed much more doable, the forest floor less slippery, the descents less scary.

If I was working and concentrating hard on Day One, Day Two was all about unbridled fun. We followed Toni and Sanyi copying their lines and trying to match their speed, and, with a friendly piece of advice here and there, we made it half-way through the day riding different terrain and enjoying the hell out of ourselves. Stopping to admire the view every once in a while, we travelled through pristine green country darting in and out of the woods and flying through vast open spaces, taking in the mountain vistas. We laughed our butts off, learned to jump, flew up and down hills, over ditches, through thick vegetation, and it seemed like we had this enduro thing all figured out.

As bad luck would have it, just before the lunch break, I hit a small rise in the track and opened the throttle wider expecting the ground to be flat on the other side. It wasn’t. The bike’s front wheel ended up in a treacherous narrow ditch, and I was sent flying over the handlebars hitting the ground head-first. As I scrambled to get up, I knew I’d earned myself a concussion and hurt my hand as it instantly became swollen and throbbing with pain. It looked like my tour was going to end prematurely – there was no way I could ride much with a woozy, spinning head and a hand that now looked like it only had two knuckles.

I was grateful for Toni and Sanyi not making a big fuss about the whole thing. They deposited Gabriella and me at a restaurant, got some ice for my hand, got us some cold drinks, and went off to take my bike back and get the car. Shortly, Toni was back with the car, and we went to the hospital to get my hand X-Rayed, while Sanyi and Gabriella carried on riding. I was both angry with myself for making such a simple and silly mistake and getting myself out of commission and relieved that I got away with just a concussion and a sprain. I got way too confident for my own good with all the glorious hillclimbs and jumps, and for me, whenever I start feeling cocky, the Universe tends to step in and teach me a little humility – this time, in the form of a ditch.

Still, as the X-Ray revealed that nothing was broken, I decided this was still so worth it – and the tour wasn’t over just yet. While I couldn’t ride, especially enduro, any longer, there was still the sightseeing part to look forward to.

The Dracula Castle

On Day Three, Gabriella, Toni, and Sanyi went out for one last ride. Green with envy, I stayed in the hotel going through the images and videos, and Gabriella tells me this was the gnarliest day of them all. I felt gutted to be missing all the dirt and all the glory, but everyone was back by lunch and, piling into a van along with Toni and Sanyi’s daughters – who are the future of Enduro Escape, we were told – we left for Bran to visit the world-famous Dracula castle.

So what’s the deal with Transylvania and vampires? Turns out, Count Dracula was, in fact, a real person, albeit a misunderstood one. During the Middle Ages, Transylvania experienced much turmoil and conflict, and its ruler Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler for his notorious habit of putting people on sticks, had to rule the region with an iron fist to both keep the internal peace and defend his people from the invading Turks. Because of his ruthlessness and cruelty, he was known as Vlad Dracula, “Dracula” meaning “son of a dragon” or “son of a devil” in Romanian. Then, in the mid-nineteenth century, an Irish writer Bram Stoker visited Transylvania and the town of Bran, famous for its spectacular medieval castle of the same name. Inspired by the local folklore about evil spirits and vampires, Stoker took the term “bloodthirsty” used to describe Vlad Tepes literally, and in his famous book “Dracula”, turned poor old Vlad into a real vampire. Thus the legend was born, and ever since, the region of Transylvania and the Bran castle were known as this mysterious realm of dark legends and immortal vampires.

In reality, Bran is a picturesque, lovely little town, and Bran Castle is a truly impressive sample of medieval architecture, carved into living rock. Dracula is still big in Bran, but now it’s mainly in the form of touristy souvenirs (you can find Dracula’s doughnuts, Dracula’s fridge magnets, and Dracula’s hats just about everywhere you go in Bran).  We spent a chilled out afternoon exploring the castle and the town, sampling some delicious local goulash and wine, and talking dirtbikes with Toni and Sanyi. At that point, I felt like I was just hanging out with my riding buddies, not riding instructors or tour guides – even though I only rode for a day and a half due to my flight over the handlebars, it felt like we all had a crazy fun ride, and the experience has cemented the natural bond of camaraderie that happens when people spend a significant amount of time riding dirtbikes out in the sticks together.

Romania Enduro Escape Tours is a different kind of a dirt bike training and tours company. Sure, they rent bikes, help you improve your skills, and take you out on some spectacular trails. But they also have something very rare and genuine, and that’s heart. Toni and Sanyi made us feel welcomed and looked after like long-lost friends, and they both went above and beyond every day. Sanyi even fixed my leaking front sprocket seal as I was getting ready to leave, and we shared a goodbye coffee with Toni, Sanyi and their friends on the morning of my departure.

For me, “enduro” now equals “bliss” – so much so that I’m even thinking of doing Romaniacs next year, something I thought was completely unattainable for a slow, clumsy adventure rider like me. And to prep for Romaniancs, I know I’ll be heading right back to Transylvania where it all began.

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Please, tell me how much does it cost a three -days tour for 2 persons? Waiting your replay!

Best regards, Zsuzsa

Hey there! A three-day tour (all included – airport transfer, bike, accommodation, meals, drinks) with Enduro Escape is we believe around 800 euros, but do check their website: https://romaniaendurotours.com/index.php/en/tours

Really enjoyed your detail article! Would love to explore romania some day!

Thanks for great story~ Sujan

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
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• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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• 82kurtm 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Who Would Want To Escape From This Amazing Experience?! An amazing experience. Everyone was extremly friendly, from the guides, to the hotel, to the locals. Scenery was beautiful and they brought us to terrain that suited our skills while challenging us to become better riders. I feel like I am one of the family now and would defenitely consider a return trip!! If you ride and are thinking of something different, I highly recommend this EnduRo Escape!! Read more Written December 29, 2019

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Metallurgicheskii Zavod Electrostal AO (Russia)

In 1993 "Elektrostal" was transformed into an open joint stock company. The factory occupies a leading position among the manufacturers of high quality steel. The plant is a producer of high-temperature nickel alloys in a wide variety. It has a unique set of metallurgical equipment: open induction and arc furnaces, furnace steel processing unit, vacuum induction, vacuum- arc furnaces and others. The factory has implemented and certified quality management system ISO 9000, received international certificates for all products. Elektrostal today is a major supplier in Russia starting blanks for the production of blades, discs and rolls for gas turbine engines. Among them are companies in the aerospace industry, defense plants, and energy complex, automotive, mechanical engineering and instrument-making plants.

Headquarters Ulitsa Zheleznodorozhnaya, 1 Elektrostal; Moscow Oblast; Postal Code: 144002

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