Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Step into the heartwarming world of Bear Sanctuary, a haven for rescued bears nestled in the Carpathian Mountains. Witness the transformation of once-captive bears as they roam free in vast natural enclosures. Experience compassion in action, where every visit supports their rehabilitation. Join us in creating a better future for these magnificent creatures.
Discover the mystique of Bran Castle, perched atop the Carpathian Mountains. Renowned as "Dracula's Castle," it combines medieval history with Gothic charm. Wander through secret passages, explore eerie chambers, and absorb the breathtaking views. Unveil the truth behind the legend in this iconic fortress, where history and myth converge.
Please note: between 31st Oct - 1st Apr, Bran Castle is closed on Mondays
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Certified local English-speaking guide
Comfortable SUV/car or minivan transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meals
Entrance fees (aprox. 20euro in total for an adult)
Other personal expenses/gifts/souvenirs
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Our guide will pick you up from the indicated location/hotel, 5min prior to the beginning of the tour
Traveler pickup
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureştilor 224E, Otopeni 075150, Romania
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti, Zarnesti, Romania The day will start early as we want to enjoy the best tour of the Sanctuary and see bears having their breakfast. The visit will take approx. 1 hour and you can take as many pictures as you want with your mobile phone. During the tour, you will hear the happy ending story of many bears who were rescued from unimaginable conditions they had to endure for years. 60 minutes
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Romania Second on our list is the famous Dracula's Castle. It was built in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights and then strengthened by the Saxons in the following century. The fortress was overseeing the border between Wallachia and Transylvania during the entire medieval period. After the Great Union, in 1918, the fortress was offered as a gift to Queen Mary and remained in the property of the Romanian Royal Family ever since. 60 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that the Bear Sanctuary visit takes approx. 1h, involving hill climbing on dirt road.
Comfortable shoes (trekking sneakers or boots) and mountain clothes are recommended.
Visiting Bran Castle requires a slope climbing and several floor.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
Melissa_M
02 Apr 2023
Great day! Our guide, Daniel, was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. The bear sanctuary was a unique and fun experience. It was a treat to see the bears in their surroundings and hear their stories. We proceeded to Bran Castle where Daniel gave us a tour of the iconic castle. We then went to Braşov, enjoyed lunch after a short tour and visit to the Black Church. Great day! Daniel was a fantastic guide..he was punctual, professional, knowledgeable, and was more than willing to answer my questions. Thanks Daniel for a great day!
InsightfulRNexplorer
02 Apr 2023
What an educational day! Daniel was an excellent and very knowledgeable guide as he drove us to the Bear Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, and Brasov. My friend and I were a bit surprised at the cold, snowy weather as we arrived at the Bear Sanctuary for our tour. It was a little chilly, but the experience was one of my favorites in Romania - watching the bears and other wildlife here and learning about their stories.
Daniel was very knowledgeable about the local areas and easily answered our questions about Romania as well. We also had a wonderful time exploring Dracula's castle and Brasov with Daniel as an informative guide. He took us to a quaint corner restaurant as well with excellent food. On our way back to Bucharest, we were also able to make an impromptu stop at the filming location of Wednesday's castle as well.
We had a very memorable and enjoyable day with Daniel as a safe driver and informative guide.
Joy_P
18 Dec 2022
Highly recommend this tour as it included a lot of places we wanted to visit in the short time we had available. The bear sanctuary experience was great - we were there when the bears were being fed so lots of photo opportunities. The tour of Draculas ( Bran) Castle debunked a lot of the legend from historical fact but I am still happy to say I visited the castle. Stopped in Brasov for time to wander around and have coffee. Lovely clean town and well worth the visit.
This tour in
Bucharest
is organized by
Romania On The Map
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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