Hike & Pickle Adventure: Learn How to Pickle the Traditional way, 11 october

✨ Hike, Pickle & Sunset Cruise – Traditional Moldovan Pickling Experience at Riviera Nistrului

Riviera Nistrului | Saturday, 11 October 2025 | 08:00 – 20:30

Only 12 spots available! | 1200 MDL per person

This isn’t just a day trip — it’s an immersive autumn adventure into Moldova’s most delicious and breathtaking countryside. Think fermented flavors, crisp pine air, wild honey, and a golden-hour boat ride that ends the day in absolute magic.

The Experience

Guided Nature Hike (10 km)

Explore the serene beauty of Moldova’s river trails. We’ll hike through rolling hills and riverside paths, with photo stops

and hidden viewpoints along the way.

Honey Stop – Straight From the Hive!

We’ll pause at a local bee farm where you’ll:

Taste raw honey directly from the hive — still warm, rich, and full of wildflower flavor.

Learn about traditional Moldovan beekeeping techniques.

Sample a variety of natural honey infusions.

Pinotherapy Picnic – Forest Bathing, Moldovan Style

In the heart of the pine woods, we’ll lay down for a picnic like no other:

Lounge on blankets under tall pines as you breathe in the healing forest oils.

Locally packed snacks, fruits, and herbal infusions.

Ground yourself with “Pinotherapy” – a moment of stillness and connection with nature.

Traditional Pickling Workshop

Learn the old ways of Moldovan pickling:

Hands-on instruction using family recipes.

Pickle cucumbers, tomatoes, and spicy peppers in your own jar.

Add herbs, garlic, and love — then take your pickles home!

Food & Wine

Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch and an evening BBQ feast with grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, and crusty bread.

Taste natural wines from EcoWine.md – unfiltered, earthy, and completely local.

Sunset Boat Ride on the Nistru

As the sun dips low, we’ll drift on a private boat across the glowing waters of the Nistru River:

Music, wine, and blankets on board.

Breathtaking reflections of autumn trees in the river.

The perfect ending to a perfect day.

What’s Included:

-Round-trip transport from Chișinău

-All food, drinks, wine tasting

-Pickling materials & take-home jars

-Guided hike & pine forest picnic

-Sunset boat experience

-Raw honey tasting from the hive

The departure point will be shared with participants one day prior to the event!