Small-Group Brown Bear-Watching Experience from Brasov: Discover Carpathian Wildlife at Sunset
4.8
294 Ratings
Brașov
Embark on a thrilling small-group brown bear-watching experience from Brasov. Discover Carpathian wildlife at sunset and witness the majestic brown bears in their natural habitat.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Biblioteca Județeană “George Barițiu” - Connect with your tour guide or park ranger right outside the Biblioteca Județeană “George Barițiu”, located on Bulevardul Eroilor, 500036 Brașov, during the early evening hours. Embark on a journey in a comfortable, climate-controlled minivan or automobile towards the Carpathian Mountains in the heart of Transylvania, Romania.
    Departure times are scheduled between 16:00 - 18:00, varying by month. You will receive notification of the precise pick-up/meeting time a couple of days in advance. Please note that additional fees are incurred for pickups from the Poiana Brasov resort!

After an estimated 40-minute drive, you will reach the observation hide. Here, you can settle down and patiently wait to spot bears. Maintain silence and take advantage of the opportunity to observe these majestic creatures.

Please be aware that while we strive to provide the best chance of wildlife sightings, we cannot promise a 100% success rate. Remember, wild animals follow their own patterns and we endeavor to encounter them as closely as we can within their natural surroundings.

What's Included
  • Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned car or minivan
  • Convenient hotel drop-off in Brasov city
  • Guidance from a professional driver-guide
  • Accompanied by a forest ranger during the forest excursion
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Photography tax if photos for professional use
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take the chance to observe Carpathian brown bears in their natural habitat with this 3-hour bear viewing excursion from Brașov. Departing at dusk, venture by minivan or car into the Carpathian Mountains, then, guided by a forest ranger, traverse into the woods to a secure wildlife viewing area. Silently watch for the magnificent brown bears that inhabit these forests. Keep an eye out for young bears, large males, and female bears with their cubs, as well as other fauna such as deer and wild boar.

Please note: we cannot ensure with absolute certainty that you will see any of the above-mentioned wildlife. Remember, these creatures have their own lifestyles, and as humans, we strive to observe them as respectfully as possible in their natural surroundings.

  • Dress warmly: sturdy, waterproof footwear and warm clothing recommended
  • Do NOT dress in bright colors
  • Do NOT use any perfume
  • Do NOT bring any food with you
  • Minimum booking numbers apply (2 pax). If you would like to join as 1 person please note that the price for 2 is be applicable. In case we have other tourists, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
  • Minimum age allowed: 12 years old.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • At the end of the tour we can drop you off at your location in Brasov. Please inform the driver about it.
  • We cannot guarantee 100% that you will be able to see any of the wildlife listed above. Do not forget that wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.
  • The starting time is between 16:00 - 18:00, depending of the month! We inform you about the exact pick up time from Biblioteca Județeană “George Barițiu”, Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35 with 2-3 days before! Extra charges apply if you are staying in Poiana Brasov resort!
Location
Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu"
Bulevardul Eroilor
In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marcpascal_f
Apr 18, 2024
Well organized Wild life photo trip with friendly and funny staff! - We really liked the excursion. The driver was on time and was very polite and funny. We drove about 60 minutes outside of brasov where me met Alex, the guide of the actual Tour. After leaving the bus, we walked a few minutes until we reached the hide, from where we fortunately could watch two bears. The hide was clean and the info, which Alex provided was interesting.
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Q203uvjessicab
Apr 12, 2024
Magical experience seeing wild animals in their natural habitat - This is a fantastic experience which we would really recommend. Alin, our guide, was very knowledgeable and interesting explaining all about the bears in Romania and how they live, as well as the people's relationship with them. The hide is comfortable with seating and some binoculars provided. We were warned before the experience that they cannot guarantee a sighting - these are wild animals after all! - but we were extremely lucky as there was already a bear waiting for us when we arrived and there was lots of bear activity for most of the time we were at the hide.
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Mel_b
Apr 11, 2024
Incredible experience! - We had a wonderful evening watching six bears in the beautiful forest. The trip was well organised and the guide was good humoured and really knowledgeable.
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Jana_p
Apr 9, 2024
Lots of bears - Lovely experience. We were in a group of 6 people which was perfect. We waited patiently for over an hour until the first bear appeared, after that several more came and went. Wonderful experience.
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Abigail2582
Apr 8, 2024
Best experience! - Fabulous! Saw 6 bears in the wild. It was a truly amazing experience and the reason for our trip to Romania. Loved every minute. !
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Mickkaren1231
Apr 4, 2024
Magical. - What an experience! We were met at the pickup point by Alin, our guide, who then drove us to the Forrest, about 50 minutes away. Alin stopped off at a point just before our final stop for a toilet break, we then drove up a track for around 10 minutes, stopped and walked for about 10 to 15 minutes to the hide. Chairs are provided in the hide, so you're relatively comfortable and you basically keep very quiet and observe the ground in front of you. After an hour and twenty minutes some ravens suddenly took off, this was followed almost instantly by a big Brown Bear, utterly amazing. A few minutes later another one turned up. We watched them for a good while before heading back. These bears are completely in the wild, which makes this tour absolutely fantastic and Alin, our guide is very knowledgeable and obviously passionate about what he does. I would definitely recommend it.
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Azrael303
Mar 29, 2024
Recommendable - Visiting the wilderness to see bears in their natural habitat was an great experience, especially so close to Brasov! Our guide was not only knowledgeable, providing a wealth of information about these magnificent creatures, but also ensured our safety and comfort throughout. It was truly awesome to observe the bears up close, in the wild, where they belong.
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Michael
Mar 11, 2024
Good stuff - Went with a friend. They picked us up and dropped us off in Brasov. Had a good time - we had a good amount of time in the hide, we saw bears and foxes. Lovely hide location, anfd the staff were friendly and experienced.
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482_anita1
Oct 17, 2023
Small group bear watching - We were fortunate enough to see a bear on our small group experience. Our guide was very informative and provided lots of interesting information.
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Annyhous
Oct 15, 2023
Bear's in the wild - We had an amazing experience seeing a mother bear with her cub and a pregnant female...as well as 3 foxes. You have to be patient and you have to be quiet - they are so well camouflaged you don't know they're there until the come out from under the trees. A really good informative guide.
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