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Bucharest: Top Gear Road Transfagarasan Day Trip

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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.
Grace_N
02 Aug 2025
The guide was really friendly and informative. He pointed out a lot of landmarks along the way and gave good information at the official stops. The stop at the top was really cool and he gave a good recommendation for where to get traditional food for lunch. My advice for future travellers is to bring a jacket and cash as there are stalls at some of the stops that only take cash. As for bears, there were heaps about after lunch. Unfortunately I only caught glimpses of them due to where I was sitting. They all seemed to be on the right-hand side of the van, if that helps.
simigoes
31 Jul 2025
I enjoyed this day-tour so much! I wanted to see the Romanian black bears, and it was a full success! Our tour guide Dani and the driver Iulian made this day tour a fantastic one. Dani was very helpful, patient and knowledgeable, provided a lot of interesting information about Romania, the sights we passed, about the Transfagarasan Road and of course about the bears. We were a lucky group that saw 9 bears that day. I was highly impressed with the nature, the road itself and the stunning Balea Lake. We even made a quick stop close to Cetatea Poienari, the real Dracula castle. Can highly recommend this tour to anyone! :)
Pipper007
26 Jul 2025
Don't do this tour! It is unsafe! The driver was stopping to see the wild bears, people were too close to the animals, the driver was making dangerous driving maneuvers all over the road. Do the Zarnesti bear refuge instead! It is safer, the bears are being taken care of, the people actually care about the animals!!!
This tour in Bucharest is organized by One Excellence Tours

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