Bucharest: Noroiosi Muddy Volcanoes Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Bucharest to the Noroiosi Muddy Volcanoes, a striking natural wonder hidden within the rolling hills of Buzau County. Located near the village of Berca, this unique geological and botanical reservation is a rare spectacle where the Earth’s power and mystery are on full display. The Muddy Volcanoes are formed by natural gases rising from more than 3,000 meters below the surface, pushing up groundwater mixed with clay. As this mud reaches the surface and meets the air, it solidifies into cone-like formations that resemble miniature volcanoes. The effect is a landscape so unusual, so barren and otherworldly, that it’s often compared to the surface of the Moon.

As you wander through this expansive terrain, you’ll feel transported into a different realm, surrounded by bubbling pools of mud and rugged, cracked earth that stretches as far as the eye can see. The sight of these slow-moving eruptions, coupled with the surreal silence of the open landscape, creates an atmosphere of tranquility and awe, as if stepping into a natural cathedral. This remote area offers a unique opportunity to connect with the primal forces of nature, untouched by modern life, and to witness one of Romania’s most peculiar and beautiful geological formations. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone with a curious spirit, the Muddy Volcanoes provide an unforgettable escape into the Earth’s raw and ancient landscapes.

We offer private tours to the Berca Mud Volcanoes from Bucharest on request.

Tour Itinerary:

• Hotel pick-up at chosen time.
• Approximately 2-hour drive from Bucharest to the Berca Mud Volcanoes by private car/van accompanied by our English-speaking driver.
• Up to 2 hours of free time for walking around the Noroiosi Mud Volcanoes Reserve, exploring the unique geological formations and learning about the science behind this fascinating phenomenon. Witness the bubbling craters and the flow of mud, creating an otherworldly landscape. Observe the diverse plant life that has adapted to this unusual environment.
• Approximately 2-hour drive back from the Berca Mud Volcanoes to Bucharest.
• Your hotel drop-off in Bucharest.

Whole tour lasts approximately 6-7 hours

Prices: from 39 EUR per person

What is included?

• Hotel pick-up at chosen time and drop-off after the tour.
• Private transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned car/minivan.
• Service of a private English-speaking driver during the whole tour.  
• Entrance tickets to the Berca Mud Volcanoes Reserve
• Up to 2 hours of free time for walking around the area