YURII MOTO ROMANIA
Slow Adventure Expeditions in RomaniaRiding slower, because true adventure isn't a race.▪️Road and Offroad
▪️Small Groups
About
My name is Yurii. I’m an adventure rider, explorer, and motorcycle enthusiast. For years, I have organized Slow Exploration Expeditions to lesser-known places, both on and off the road. Today, I lead riders into the wild heart of Romania, combining well-known locations with hidden, off-the-beaten-path tracks.
The Philosophy
I specialise in Slow Adventure Riding — an observational, immersive style of travelling across both asphalt and dirt. This style is engineered specifically for heavy motorcycles and technical routes."Slow" is not a synonym for boring or easy. On the road, it allows us to enjoy the unique Romanian scenery, not sacrificing the feel of riding. Off the road, it ensures that both rider and bike complete the challenging track, safe and intact. Genuine exploration is always exciting, but it is not necessarily a race.Most riders are obsessed with speed, which is a perfect way to see absolutely nothing. I choose a slower pace because it is safer on technical paths and permits us to actually observe the mountains rather than simply moving from point A to point B.
My Expeditions
All itineraries are fully customizable. I can also create a custom route tailored to your needs.
TRANSYLVANIA:
THE COMPLETE ROAD EXPEDITION
A 5–6 day immersive journey across the high alpine passes and historic locations. The expedition duration depends on the season, because Transalpina and Transfăgărășan are only open from June to October.
ℹ️ An asphalt dream expedition for any type of motorcycles around the entire Transylvania. You will ride through the most famous mountain passes, including Transfagarasan and Transalpina (when they are open), visit famous Romanian castles like Corvin Castle and Bran Castle, and Romanian monasteries like Voronets and Bârsana, check in at the iconic natural spots like Rimetea and Bicaz Gorge, and more.
APUSENI & STRATEGICA:
THE ADVENTURE EXPEDITION
A 5-day hybrid expedition (offroad + road) engineered for heavy adventure machines. Experience the technical, but manageable riding in the Apuseni region and high-altitude views of the Strategica pass in the Southern Carpathians.
ℹ️ This is a hybrid adventure expedition, combining offroad and road riding. We will trace unpaved tracks through the dense Apuseni Mountains and their foothills, transition onto the sweeping asphalt of the Transapuseana, visit some Transylvanian natural wonders such as Rimetea and Cheile Turzii. And in the end - the Strategica mountain military pass, an apex predator of Romanian offroad riding.Our offroad pace will be slow and observational (averaging 20–30 km/h). This is explicitly designed for riders who prefer enjoying the landscape over pretending to be Pol Tarrés on a fully loaded machine.However, it's not a relaxed riding. The terrain complexity ranges from easy to medium, meaning quite steep and technical ascends and descends, forest riding, and rocky trails. Sufficient offroad experience and good motorcycle tyres are a must.❗Tyre Requirements: A 70/30 (road/offroad) tyres in excellent condition is the absolute minimum. A 50/50 or more aggressive offroad bias is highly recommended.
Contacts
TRANSYLVANIA: THE COMPLETE ROAD EXPEDITION
📆 Expedition Dates (can be changed upon your request):
June, 15-19 (five days)
July, 13-18 (six days)
August, 10-15 (six days)
September, 07-12 (six days)ℹ️ Daily schedules and full prices are different depending on the season - please see below.
5-DAY Schedule:
📆 JuneDay 1:
Cluj-Napoca - Salina Turda salt mine - Turda Gorge - Rimetea - Transapuseana mountain road - HunedoaraDay 2:
Corvin Castle (Hunedoara) - Sibiu (historical center) - Brasov (historical center)Day 3:
Bran Castle (Brașov) - Bikaz Gorge - Izvoru MunteluiDay 4:
Izvoru Muntelui - Voronets Monastery - Transrarau Pass - Prislop PassDay 5:
Prislop Pass - Bârsana Monastery - Gutâi Pass - Baia Mare - Cluj-Napoca
-----------💶 Prices:
- 1000 EUR for Regular trim
- 1650 EUR for Premium trim*Difference in trims is only in the level of accommodation (more expensive and personal rooms) and wider selection of food.
The expedition itinerary and riding experience are equal in any trim.
6-DAY Schedule:
📆 July-SeptemberDay 1:
Cluj-Napoca - Salina Turda salt mine - Turda Gorge - Rimetea - Transapuseana mountain road - HunedoaraDay 2:
Corvin Castle (Hunedoara) - Transalpina Pass - HorezuDay 3:
Horezu - Transfagarasan Pass - DragusDay 4:
Dragus - Bran Castle (Brașov) - Bikaz Gorge - Izvoru MunteluiDay 5:
Izvoru Muntelui - Voronets Monastery - Transrarau Pass - Prislop PassDay 6:
Prislop Pass - Bârsana Monastery - Gutâi Pass - Baia Mare - Cluj-Napoca
-----------💶 Prices:
- 1170 EUR for Regular trim
- 1900 EUR for Premium trim*Difference in trims is only in the level of accommodation (more expensive and personal rooms) and wider selection of food.
The expedition itinerary and riding experience are equal in any trim.
APUSENI & STRATEGICA:
THE ADVENTURE EXPEDITION
📆 5 days
📏 800 km (260 km offroad)
📈 Medium complexity
📆 Expedition Dates (can be changed upon your request):
June, 22-26
July, 20-24
August, 17-21
September, 14-18
Daily Schedule:Day 1:
Cluj - Zalău (offroad)
Zalău - Valea Drăganului - Cluj (road)
Hotel in ClujDay 2:
Cluj - Gilău (offroad)
Gilău - Liteni Fortress (mainly road + easy offroad)
Liteni Fortress - Ocolișel (offroad)
Ocolișel - Cheile Turzii / Turda Gorge (road)
Cheile Turzii - Salina Turda salt mine (road)
Hotel in Turda
Day 3:
Turda - Ocna Mureș (offroad)
Ocna Mureș - Podeni (road)
Podeni - Aiud (offroad)
Aiud - Rimetea (road)
Rimetea - Transapuseana (road)
Hotel near AbrudDay 4:
Transapuseana - Geoagiu-Băi (offroad)
Geoagiu - Sebeș (road)
Hotel in SebeșDay 5:
Sebeș - Transalpina (road)
Transalpina- Strategica- Valea Măceșului (offroad)
Valea Măceșului - Stațiunea Voineasa (road)
Hotel in Stațiunea Voineasa
-----------💶 Price: 950 EUR
