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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Combine a visit to the largest brown bear sanctuary in Europe with a trip to the famous Bran Castle by booking this small-group tour, which includes round-trip transfers from Bucharest. First stop will be at the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, where you'll be able to observe the rescued brown bears in their natural habitat then you will head off to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle (the one that inspired the myth of Bram Stocker's novel).
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Pick-up and Drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Lunch
Entrance Fees
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup is offered from your accommodation.
Traveler pickup
Bucharest, Romania
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti, Zarnesti, Romania The first attraction will be the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, a territory spanning across 69 hectares of coniferous forests where you will safely observe more than 90 rescued brown bears in their natural habitat. Since all bears have been rescued from poor conditions and here they can live freely in their natural environment, the sanctuary has been recognized as the most ethical one in the world. 120 minutes
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Romania The trip will continue with a one-hour drive through the Carpathian Mountains after which you will arrive at Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. This historical monument was originally a fortress built between 1211 – 1225 by the Knights of the Teutonic Order. It distinguishes itself by the imposing towers and turrets and the mystery wave that shrouds people when they cross its threshold. Also, the castle was marketed to be the home of the main character from Bram Stocker’s novel “Dracula”. 120 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Eunice_A
07 Nov 2024
The trip was amazing. Our tour guide Cristian was awesome ????. The sanctuary is worth supporting. Is a long trip but worth doing it.
Jack_R
14 Oct 2024
An excellent day trip out of Bucharest to Bran Castle and the Libearty Sanctuary. Alex was a great guide who got us around easily & smoothly, and messaged us the day before to make sure we were ready. Everything was taken care of and super easy. Great day - highly recommend!
Debra_M
03 Oct 2024
Enjoyed a day trip from Bucharest to see the Bear sanctuary and the Bran Castle. The work of each person involved in saving the bears and then taking care of them is admirable. Although each story about individual bears is interesting, we were hoping to have a little more time to enjoy observing the bears. Bran Castle was much more than my expectations. Walking through it was like a maze and this entire experience was awesome!!
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