New Year in Transilvania🇷🇴: Road Trip, Castles and Trekking

Are you tired of the usual expensive and boring New Year's Eve parties? Join us for a unique adventure to start 2026! 🎆
I'm Francesco, a wannabe biologist and explorer. I have organized a 7-day trip to Romania (Dec 30 - Jan 6) that combines an authentic Urban NYE with a wild Road Trip into the heart of Transylvania.
🗺️ THE PLAN
PART 1: The Urban Warm-up (Dec 30 - Jan 1) 📍 Timișoara: We will explore the "Little Vienna" of Romania.

• No tourist traps: we’ll hunt for hidden Jazz Clubs, drink fresh unpasteurized beer at the factory, and explore the communist history.
• NYE Night: We celebrate in the main square with the locals and fireworks, then move to a cool pub to welcome the new year.

PART 2: Into the Wild Road Trip (Jan 1 - Jan 5) We pick up our car and head to the mountains! 🚗

• 🦬 Wildlife: We’ll track European Bisons in the snow at the Hațeg Reserve.
• 🏰 Gothic Vibes: Visit Corvin Castle (one of the spookiest and most beautiful castles in Europe).
• ❄️ Snow & Trekking: Base in Sibiu (Medieval city) + a day of accessible winter hiking in Păltiniș.
• 🧊 The Ice Hotel: Driving the legendary Transfăgărășan Road up to the frozen Bâlea Waterfall to see the famous Hotel of Ice.

👀 WHO IS THIS FOR? I'm looking for 2-3 chill, open-minded travel buddies (20-40s). If you prefer nature, good conversations, and a snowy adventure over a chaotic disco, you are the perfect fit!
💰 COSTS & LOGISTICS I have already arranged the logistics (Car Rental + Itinerary).

• Style: Low-cost but smart (Hostels/Guesthouses).
• Budget: We share the costs (Fuel/Food) and there is a fixed fee that covers the Car Rental and Accommodation for the whole week.

📅 DATES: Dec 30th to Jan 6th. 📍 MEETING POINT: Timișoara.
👉 HOW TO JOIN: This is a small group (max 4 people in the car). Send me a direct message here on Meetup or contact me on IG: pangolin_travel.