Transfăgărășan Drive: Scenic Mountain Views

Embark on a private tour of the Transfagarasan Road and marvel at wild brown bears, majestic mountain views, and breathtaking landscapes. Explore Poenari Citadel, Vidraru Dam and Lake, Capra Waterfall, and Bâlea Lake for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Poienari Castle - 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.
  • Vidraru Dam - 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…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Bucharest
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The highlights of this trip include a journey through Transfăgărășan, recognized as one of the world’s most stunning drives. Remarkable views of picturesque mountains, verdant forests, and pristine lakes along the road form an indelible memory.
Our tour includes a glimpse of the Poenari Citadel (from the external view) and an introduction to its…

Location
Poienari Castle
Transfagarasan
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ching_h
Sep 13, 2024
Bears everywhere - I really enjoyed this trip to the mountains. We saw seventeen, I repeat, seventeen European brown bears in one day!
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Laughinghusky
Aug 2, 2024
Wild bears of Romania. AND the Transfiguration Road - 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.
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Diana_d
Oct 16, 2023
Once in a lifetime adventure! - This was an amazing tour, and our guide, Bogdan, was the very best! He went out of his way to provide snacks, drinks, stopped for getting us fresh fruit at a local roadside stand, and even made a few extra stops along the way to show us some amazing landmarks rich in Romanian history. Our drive along the Transfagarasan Hwy was everything we expected and more! The drive was beautiful and we saw more than 15 wild brown bears, including mothers with cubs and large male bears. The views from the top of the Highway were spectacular, and we were fortunate to have snow-covered Carpathian views, yet clear roads. Would definitely recommend this tour and excellent tour guide, Bogdan!
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L8165jqhannahe
Sep 26, 2023
Was amazing - Views were amazing and our tour guide Lonela was amazing! Would definitely recommend for all ages. Only bad part is the amount of time spent traveling but the tour guide and the people made it better. Saw lots of bears and wonderful views.
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982kevs
Sep 24, 2023
Excellent - Sebastian was a very knowledgeable guide with a lot of humour. Would definitely recommend, great tour👌
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Ioanp25
Jul 3, 2023
Unforgettable tour with a remarkable guide - I recently embarked on a tour of Romania's Transfagarasan road, known as "the most beautiful road in the world," and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The stunning landscapes and winding Carpathian Mountains left me in awe. Our guide, Bogdan, was exceptional, with his deep knowledge, captivating storytelling, and genuine passion for Romania. Highly recommended for exploring Romania's natural wonders.
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665zoep
Jun 16, 2023
Great tour! - Highly recommend this tour, we had a brilliant time and we got to see many wild bears and beautiful scenery and learnt a lot of history. Our tour guide Octavian was very informative and pleasant, he made sure we were safe and comfortable and enjoyed our trip. Thank you Octavian! We will definitely book with you again! Best wishes from Zoe and Anita!
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Katrinmaru
Jan 10, 2023
Unforgettable mountain experience - One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Scenic views, a waterfall, wild animals (I saw a bear!!!), pleasant driving on the Transfagarasan serpentine, and nice guidance from our tour guide, Sebastian. Thank you for taking took to the top of the mountain, it was an unforgettable experience! Highly recommended!
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Вадим
Dec 21, 2022
Super tour - Wow, a very unique experience. Our tour guide was so funny. A must see if you visit Romania. I am looking forward to come back in the summer.
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Cornelia
Dec 16, 2022
Winter landscapes - We had an incredible journey to the top of the mountain. We don't expect to see so much snow and ice. I guess we didn't realize we were going to climb to 2000 feet altitude in December :) It was great.
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).