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Private tour to Transfagarasan Road and Wild Brown Bears

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The attraction of this tour is the drive along the Transfăgărășan, one of the most spectacular roads in the world. The views of the mountains, forests and lakes along the road will be unforgettable. You will see also the Poenari Citadel (from the outside) and have the chance to learn about its fascinating history. The panoramic views of the Argeș Valley will be an unforgettable experience. Next is Vidraru Dam and Lake, where you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful lake and the impressive dam, which is the highest in Romania. The lake is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and lush forests, making it a unique experience. Next we will stop at Capra Waterfall, a spectacular sight, with its cascading waters plunging over the cliffs. Our final destination is Bâlea Lake, a glacial lake located at an altitude of 2,034 meters (6673 feet), surrounded by the Făgăraș Mountains. It is a breathtaking sight. You will be able to enjoy the place and the stunning views. Thanks
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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional tour guide in English
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Bucharest
  • Lunch
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

  • Poienari Castle, Arefu, Romania
    Poenari Castle is a ruined castle in Romania which was a home of Vlad the Impaler. The citadel is situated high atop a mountain and accessed by climbing 1,480 concrete stairs.
    15 minutes
  • Vidraru Dam, Curtea de Arges, Romania
    Vidraru Dam it was completed in 1966 on the Argeș River and creates Lake Vidraru. The arch dam was built with the primary purpose to produce hydroelectricity. The dam's height is 166 metres, the arch length 305 meters and it can store 465 million cubic metres of water. The reservoir has a total shoreline (perimeter) length of 28 km.
    20 minutes
  • Transfagarasan Highway, Curtea de Arges, Romania
    The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It has national-road ranking and is the second-highest paved road in the country. The road climbs to an altitude of 2,042 metres (6,699 ft). It is a winding road, dotted with steep hairpin turns, long S-curves, and sharp descents. It is both an attraction and a challenge for hikers, cyclists, drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts. Due to the topography, the average speed is around 40 km/h (25 mph). The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake and Bâlea Waterfall.
    60 minutes
  • Capra Wasserfall, Fagaras, Romania
    spectacular waterfall, located on the Transfăgărășan trail, is Capra waterfall. It is located in the southern part of Făgăraș mountain, coming from Argeș county, at an altitude of 1690 meters and a water fall of over 40 meters. Because of the high flow rate of the water, this waterfall almost never freezes.
    10 minutes
  • Le Lac Balea, Sibiu County, 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.
    120 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On the mountain the temperature is 20 degrees lower than in Bucharest, dress thickly!
  • In the winter and spring months the access to Balea Lake can not be made because of the risk of avalanche
  • From November to April most bears hibernate
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.
692ElaineM
01 Nov 2024
We had an amazing day with our very knowledgeable and funny guide, Radu, travelling on the Transfagarason Road. Radu provided some information the evening before pick up which allowed us to see what the day ahead was going to look like. Radu picked us up right outside our hotel on schedule. Radu was welcoming, friendly and extremely knowledgeable and encouraged us to ask questions at any point. Radu allowed us to choose where we stopped to take photos but also gave us his best places to get great photos. We didn’t get to see any bears as they are now hibernating but Radu shared some insights to the bears and their way of life. We had the best day, but Radu made it extra special by taking us to a beautiful monastery where we also saw the Orthodox priest who welcomed us warmly and gave us a blessing. We are not religious but this gorgeous monastery allowed us to reflect and be grateful. The day was full of memories and Radu really went over and above for us, he even booked a reservation for the Palace of Parliament tour which online was sold out, but thanks to Radu, he knew Someone and managed to get us in on the English tour. What an amazing tour guide Radu is, we really lucked out. Thank you Radu.
Ching_H
13 Sep 2024
I really enjoyed this trip to the mountains. We saw seventeen, I repeat, seventeen European brown bears in one day!
laughinghusky
02 Aug 2024
I changed my mind 3 times before I really decided on this trip. I wanted a trip with only my husband and I so we could stop and see the bears and the road and not keep strictly to schedule as we would have if we went with a group. I have to say that it was an excellent decision. Alain picked us up 50 meters from our pedestrian street hotel and he was exactly on time. His car was immaculate and after introducing himself, off we went. It is quite a long drive to the mountains from Bucharest and he told us the fascinating and complex history of the areas that we drove through. He showed us Roma villas and beautiful scenery among other things. We drove straight up the road and stopped along the way to see a few bears. He said it was better to stop on the way back for the views and he was correct. They were outstanding. We saw bears galore, and twisting mountain roads, glacier lakes, fireweed...looks much like Alaska in areas, and had a great lunch in a restaurant at the top of the mountain. We got back into Bucharest just a bit after 8 PM. It was a long day, but a wonderful one and I highly recommend Alain.
This tour in Bucharest is organized by Dreamlike Journeys SRL

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