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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enter the realm of one of Europe's most scenic mountain roads on a day trip to Transfagarasan Road. Along the way, delve into meeting the Wild Brown Bears of Romania. Set the scene for fantastic pictures by passing Poenari fortress original Dracula's fortress. Reach top of the Carpathians and breathe in the fresh mountain air while admiring views from Transylvania. Enjoy each stop with fantastic views and stories told by your guide.
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English Speaking Guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 12, București 030167, Romania
Piata Universitatii in front of the statues
Departure time 7:30 am
Look for a vehicle with One Excellence Tours sign
Return Details
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 12, București 030167, Romania
Piata Universitatii in front of the statues
Departure time 7:30 am
Look for a vehicle with One Excellence Tours sign
Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf), Bucharest, Romania The journey starts early morning in Bucharest heading north .
Vidraru Dam, Curtea de Arges, Romania Vidraru Dam is a one of the biggest hydroelectric dam in Romania. It is placed at the beginning of River Arges as it was built between 1960 and 1965 and has a height of 166 meters (545 feet). The dam forms a lake with a average 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.
Admire the great views towards forest, mountains and lake all together.
20 minutes
Transfagarasan Highway, Curtea de Arges, Romania Enjoy a memorable ride along the picturesque Transfagarasan, declared by Top Gear, "the best road in the world". Built high up in the Fagaras Mountains, the road stretches for 62 miles (100 km), offering breathtaking views.
Stops will be made on the way to admire the scenery, take photos on top at Balea Lake and simply enjoy the strong and healthy mountain air with fantastic aerial views before heading back to Bucharest, which will be reached in the evening. 120 minutes
Capra Wasserfall, Fagaras, Romania The Capra Waterfall is a spectacular sight on top of the mountain with incredibile view and its cascading waters plunging over the cliffs. Visitors will be able to explore the surrounding area, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the waterfall.
10 minutes
Le Lac Balea, Sibiu County, Romania Reach the top at Bâlea Lake which is a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude in the Făgăraș Mountains, in central Romania, in Sibiu County. During winter period two chalets are placed over the lake, a meteorological station all year roud and a mountain rescue outpost along with shepherds that are still crossing the mountain as the old ways are still kept. Location 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
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania Return trip to Bucharest 120 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From November to March bears are into hibernation state
From November to May access to Balea Lake Top cannot be reached due to heavy snow
Free carry on (40x30x20cm) or trolley bag (55x40x23cm) on board with weight up to 5kg per guest/person. Suitcases over 5kg are extra charged with 20 euros per suitcase. Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
Not recommended for guests with motion sickness/ car sickness
Minimum passenger age is 12 years old. Under this is age it is prohibited.
Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Hiral_S
04 Mar 2025
Highly recommended tour! We saw many bears along the way and the view at the top was beautiful. Tour guide was super friendly too!
didi
06 Nov 2024
Great day. Highly recommend. We got to see lots of bears, this was amazing. Very scenic. Great tour guide.
David_T
27 Oct 2024
We enjoy cruise along mountain ridges and through valleys on the highest roads, along the way we see all beautiful color like the leaves turn orange and yellow while season changing. Only 1 disappointed was no spot of wild brown bear.
This tour in
Bucharest
is organized by
One Excellence Tours
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