Itinerary
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Stop At: Poienari Castle, Transfagarasan, Arefu 117040 Romania
The fortress of a legendary Prince Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) is surrounded by legends and forests, overlooking the abys from its high-altitude location. The fortress of Poenari is part of the legacy of the mythical Vlad the Impaler. This medieval prince, praised for his victories against the Turks and his ultimate sense of justice, was also dreaded for his extreme punishments against traitors.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vidraru Dam, DN7C, Curtea de Arges 117040 Romania
Vidraru Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Argeș River in Romania. It was built between 1960 and 1965 and has a height of 166 meters (545 feet). The dam creates a lake with a capacity of 465 million cubic meters (16.2 billion cubic feet) and a surface area of 22.5 square kilometers (8.7 square miles). The dam is used to generate electricity and to regulate the flow of the Argeș River.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Transfagarasan Highway, Dn 7C Sibiu and Arges County, Curtea de Arges 115300 Romania
Transfăgărășan is a winding mountain road in Romania. It stretches 90 km (56 mi) between the highest peaks in the southern Carpathian Mountains, connecting the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. The road is considered one of the most spectacular driving routes in the world, with its steep curves and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Capra Wasserfall, DN 7C - Cabana Balea Cascada, Fagaras 505200 Romania
The Capra Waterfall is a spectacular sight, with its cascading waters plunging over the cliffs. Visitors will be able to explore the surrounding area, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the waterfall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Le Lac Balea, Romania
Bâlea Lake is a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude in the Făgăraș Mountains, in central Romania, in Sibiu County. There are two chalets opened all the year round, a meteorological station and a mountain rescue (Salvamont) station. It is accessible by car on the Transfăgărășan road during the summer, and the rest of the year by a cable car from the Bâlea.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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The Fountain of Universitate, Piața 21 Decembrie 1989, București 030167, Romania
12 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
On the mountain the temperature is 15 degrees Celsius lower than in Bucharest, dress thickly!
The Poienari Fortress is currently under renovation and you cannot visit the interior.
From November to May access to Balea Lake cannot be done due to heavy snow and avalanche risk
It is not allowed to consume food and hot drinks in the vehicle
Wearing seat belts is mandatory throughout the journey
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Caitlinbills
Incredible experience and such a good price! Beautiful scenery, friendly tour guide and cute bears. Our tour guide said the tour is best with the most bears in July so bare that in mind.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Cheryl_M
the view is breathtaking! the experience was more than expected! The tour guide was awesome! Sebastian was knowledgeable of all things ref: the tour. He was giving us bonus information by sharing history of Romania! He knows how to deal with the brown bears. He had apples ready to feed them. its 10 of out 10! I recommend 100%. This tour by Sebastian!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : mnbrizzio
Our trip was absolutely unforgettable! We had the chance to observe numerous bears, and when we reached the top of the mountain, the expansive blanket of snow was truly breathtaking. The sights throughout the entire journey were nothing short of spectacular. Victor proved to be an outstanding guide, consistently kind and incredibly knowledgeable. Many thanks for such a remarkable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Kitty268
We really enjoyed this! Even though part of the road was closed, it was a beautiful journey. We saw foxes and of course the famous brown bears. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took good care of us. Had lunch at an authentic Romanian restaurant with a beautiful view near the top of the mountain. We would highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : EverardA1
The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We luckily seen 7 bears. The tourist guides experience of feeding apples to the bears got us a closeup of the bears.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Stefanie_F
Amazing views and a couple of bears! We couldnt get all the way to the top because of avalanches, but it hardly mattered, and is just a good excuse to come back and do it again in the summer! Our guide Bogdan was friendly and informative. The regular lunch spot was closed, but he found us an excellent alternative. All in all a lovely day, plenty of rest breaks and nice to be in the fresh mountain air.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : Isabel_S
First I want to thank Bogdan who is an INCREDIBLE guide. He is not only knowledgeable and passionate about Romania and its culture but he is so kind, patient, and understanding. From the beginning to the end of the tour, he made it such an amazing experience, one I will never forget. Even though we didn’t make it to the “top” it didn’t matter because we managed to see 5 bears and 1 fox and got to see where the green turned into snow (a winter wonderland). We were the only people on the road, taking in the nature, and have a shared experience. 10000% recommend this tour if you are in Romania!!!! 🇷🇴
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : N7035NKisabels
First, I want to thank Bogdan who is an INCREDIBLE guide. He is not only knowledgeable and passionate about Romania and its culture, but he is so kind, patient, and understanding. From the beginning to the end of the tour, he made it such an amazing experience, one I will never forget. Even though we couldn’t go all the way to the “top” it didn’t matter because we managed to see 5 bears and 1 fox and got to see where the green turned into snow (a winter wonderland). We were the only people on the road, taking in the nature, and having a shared experience. 10000% recommend this tour if you are in Romania!!! 🇷🇴
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : larissaoA1427ZO
An amazingly stunning, beautiful, breathtaking road. We saw so many bears, a fox and even one wildcat. The tour guide was very hospitable and could tell us a lot about Romania’s nature, culture and history. The setting of a small group contributed to a high quality experience. Would definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-14
Posted By : Fernando_J
Excellent tour for solo travelers, couples or families. You’ll travel in a fantastic road, very beautiful and surrounded by a pretty forest. You’ll find an interesting dam and probably you’ll have plenty of chances to find and have some close encounters (safe, don’t worry) with brown bears, foxes and with luck some others wild animals. Our guide Sebastian was super kind, helpful and knowledgeable, helping us getting the most of the trip. Totally recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-04-12
