The Experiences
Discover the Surroundings – Explore the Beauty In and Around Hai La Saivan.
Enjoy freely all the “Hai La Saivan” basics:
Just hang around the property, take a blanket, sit down on the grass and take in the view, the clouds, breathe and relax.
Spend time with the animals, drink the fresh water straight from the well, do the hay. Don’t forget to check the cheesemaking or milk the cows at the sheepfold (Stana) - may to September - or just drink a palinka or casprinka with Vistic.
Heres some ideas:
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Doing nothing and watching the clouds :-)
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Check one of our marked hiking trails, starting directly from the property.
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Swing in the wind: soak in valley views from our swing.
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Sunbathing on our chaise longues (sezlong)
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Feeding the rabbits – morning / afternoon every day – ask Vistic for „precise” hours
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Collecting the morning eggs - every day, ask Vistic for „precise” hours
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Milking the cows - every day in the summer, ask Vistic for „precise” hours
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Sheparding – walk with the sheep – ask Vistic
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Cheesemaking - step back back in time with this magic unfiltered process
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Cutting the hay and feel the real bucovienan summer.
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Picking wild berries: wild strawberries, blackberries and raspberries just near the property.
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Picking hazelnuts from the trees by the river (august and September).
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Gardening – choose your own veggies! (summer to autumn)
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Play in the snow with one of our wooden sledges, just great for kids in winter.
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Sleep under the stars on our natural hay bed.
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Pick wild flowers in amazing unspoiled meadows.
Signature Experiences
Immerse yourself in the unique beauty and traditions of the mountains of Bucovina with our carefully curated experiences.
From mushroom picking with the region's top expert to exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, there’s something for everyone who seeks adventure, nature, and local culture. These activities are designed to offer you unforgettable moments, guided by local experts who will share their passion and knowledge with you.
Please note, an additional fee applies to all bookable experiences (Contracost / Fee applies). If you plan to book one of our experiences, please let us know with at least 1-day notice so we can best organize it.
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Foc de tabara
Enjoy a „Foc de tabara” campfire - nothing beats the sheer magic of sitting by an open air fire, any season
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Mushrooms picking
Pick mushrooms in the mountains around (summer to autumn).
A truly unforgettable, magic experience, thanks to Maestro Sorin, one of the most famous mushroom pickers of the region. Success guaranteed!
Duration 3/5 hours. Guided by Sorin.
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Deer antlers search
Deer antlers search in the mountains around (late february to early may). Who will be the lucky one? Guided by Vistic.
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Guided Trekking
Guided Hiking & Wildlife spotting in the mountains around (all year round) – guided by Sorin or local guide.
Very many options across Rarau, Vama, Frumosu and more. Chances to see deers, wild rabbits, foxes and more.
Half day or full day, to be agreed.
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Visit „Cheile Moara Dracului”
A visit to the „Cheile Moara Dracului” – the Devil’s Mill gorges – guided by our driver.
A short but impressive gorge lost in the middle of mount Rarau forests, where you will walk on a wooden structure right above the river and through the gorge. We will take you there with our Defender. A quick but pleasantly powerful experience, perfect for a half a day activity.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
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Visit UNESCOs Codrii Seculari and Slatioara
A unique experience discovering the remote, last truly virgin forests of Mount Rarau. One of the oldest National Parks in the country, a World Heritage Site protected by Unesco.
Duration: 4 to 6 hours, guided by our driver.
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UNESCO Monasteries tour
A Unesco World Heritage marvel, what rightly so made Bucovina famous all over the world. A customizable itinerary and experience, guided by our driver. Moldovita / Sucevita / Humor or Arbore / Voronet.
Duration: roughly 4 to 6 hours
Possible to add to the itinerary:
Marginea pottery atelier or Cacica salt mine or Tiroliana
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Traditional pottery making
Experience traditional pottery-making courses in Marginea.
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Traditional egg painting
Try Traditional egg painting (with local artists from the famous Egg Museum in Vama).
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Traditional sewing classes
Pick up a needle and try Traditional sewing classes (with Mama Dorina).
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Hai La Saivan cooking class
Traditional Romanian cooking classes (with Chef Lily)
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Visit a frisian horses farm
Visit to our neighbours small frisian horses farm (herghelie)
Ready to Create Lasting Memories? Book Your Experience Today!
Around Bucovina
Hai La Saivan sits at the heart of Bucovina, half way between the villages of Gura Humorului and Campulung Moldovenesc, so it’s also an ideal base to explore not only the region and its Unesco sites such as the amazing Painted Monesteries of Bucovina, but also for winter sports and activities on Mount Rarau brand-new Ski slopes, the longest in the country.
The human and anthropologic texture of the whole Bucovina region is also amazingly rich and alive, with every season full of folkloric events ranging from ancient Easter traditions, to summer and winter colorful celebrations in traditional costumes, such as Obiceurile de iarna.
You can go by yourself or ask for a guided tour with our driver.
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Moldovita, Sucevita, Marginea la Pottery Workshops, Arbore sau Humor, Voronet, and then get back to Hai La Saivan
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A Must-See in Bucovina! Take a nostalgic steam train journey through the breathtaking land of the Huțuls, a proud Ukrainian ethnic group.
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Egg Museum, Vama-Bukovina – Home to Romania’s largest and most diverse collection of decorated eggs, and one of the most important in Europe.
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Muzeul „Arta Lemnului” – A Tribute to Woodcraft
Founded in 1936 in the heart of Câmpulung Moldovenesc, this unique museum showcases Romania’s rich woodcraft heritage. With 19 exhibition halls and an open-air section featuring centuries-old traditional houses, visitors can explore an impressive collection of tools, musical instruments, household objects, and intricately carved wooden artifacts, some dating back over 400 years.
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Hiking Trail to Pietrele Doamnei & Rarău Peak
Explore the stunning Rarău Mountains on a scenic trail from Hotel Rarău, passing iconic landmarks like Pietrele Doamnei, Rarău Peak, the Rarău Weather Station, and Cabana Pastorală.
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Marginea Black Pottery – A Timeless Craft
Nestled in Suceava County, Marginea is world-famous for its unique black pottery, created using an ancient firing technique without added pigments. Dating back to the 16th century, this tradition has been preserved by only a few remaining artisan families. Each piece is meticulously shaped, sun-dried, and kiln-fired, where natural smoke transforms the clay into its signature black hue—a testament to centuries of craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
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Cacica Salt Mine – A Subterranean Wonder of Bucovina
One of Bucovina’s hidden gems, the Cacica Salt Mine dates back over 200 years and offers a fascinating underground experience. Visitors can explore hand-carved salt chambers, a stunning underground chapel, and even a saltwater lake, all while discovering the region’s rich mining history.
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Experience winter fun at Rarău Ski Resort, where pristine slopes, breathtaking mountain views, and a variety of activities await. Whether you're skiing, sledging, or simply enjoying the snowy landscape, Rarău offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable alpine adventure.
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