Transfagarasan Road: Scenic Mountain Adventure

Embark on a small group day trip from Bucharest to the Transfagarasan Road, one of the highest roads in Romania. Experience breathtaking landscapes, rural life, and the country’s rich history.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf) - The journey begins early in the morning in Bucharest, heading north.
  • Vidraru Dam - Vidraru Dam is one of Romania’s largest hydroelectric dams. Located at the start of the Argeș River, it was constructed between 1960 and 1965 and stands 166 meters (545 feet) tall. The dam creates a lake with an average capacity…
What's Included
  • Small-Group tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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…

Location
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Strada Doamnei
Hilton Garden in Old Town on strada Doamnei 12 in front of the main door where pedestrian area starts.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Elisa_s
Sep 25, 2024
Would recommend - We had a nice day trip and Marius was a pleasant guide. The scenery was beautiful and we even saw a bear. I would definitely recommend it.
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Mike_b
Sep 25, 2024
Paul was a very... - Paul was a very informative and knowledgable guide. He gave a history lesson with every occasion which was great know so much of country. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would suggest this tour group for anyone. It is a long day in the van but with frequent stops and so much to see, well worth it. Not to mention that it is very inexpensive for all you get. Mike and Monkia
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Ami7878
Sep 20, 2024
Free, not in zoo - While driving along the Transfogarasan road, it's impossible to miss the brown bear: mother, father and kids. They're coming out of the forest, waiting for food. They are so beautiful and impressive.
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Gary_b
Sep 19, 2024
Bears - It was great to get out into the open to see natural beauty and bears. Pavel was great. It’s kind of sad the only reason we saw bears is because people feed them on the side of the road when they know they are not supposed to. So the bears come to the road looking for food. But if people stopped feeding them then the bears wouldn’t come out and then this tour wouldn’t exist. So it’s an interesting situation.
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Stephen_d
Sep 16, 2024
Trip up the mountain - The scenery was amazing. We looked at the countryside, the lake, a waterfall, travelled the Transfagarasan road up to Carpathian mountains and saw bears on the road side. The views and food on the mountain top were amazing (if you like meat). The roads fortunately were less busy with it being on a Sunday otherwise the traffic can be bad. Paul gave us a lot of information during the drive. Be prepared for a long day, but would recommend.
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James_b
Sep 15, 2024
Must do tour - Great day trip out , we loved every minute of it 😁 seeing the bears was amazing and the food at the top of the mountain was great ! Pavel our tour Gide was fun and friendly too 😎
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Noeliamabel_r
Sep 15, 2024
The tour was amazing, we... - The tour was amazing, we were very lucky, we saw many bears on the way there and back, our guide was excellent and very, very friendly.
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Peter_d
Sep 12, 2024
Great trip to see brown beats - Pavel was an excellent guide/driver. We saw 31 bears by count and I don’t think we were double counting.😜
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Pedrena_r
Sep 19, 2024
Disappointing - We saw 12 bears throughout the drive which was amazing, but besides that, the guide didn't seem to care much about the guest experience. The bus was so small and compact, that there's no way that everyone could see the bears, and I wish something was communicated about the restricted viewing beforehand. With each bear, we only stopped for 1 minutes or less, which again meant there was no time to even shuffle around for everyone to get a view. I thought the driver was also driving too fast so if we did see a bear there wouldn't be enough time to slow down/stop safely. You spend most of your time on the bus, which was so uncomfortable. My back was really aching by the end of the trip. There's literally no space to even turn your body without touching someone else. During the 4-5 hour journey each way, there only 1 bathroom stop at a gas station, which meant we couldn't really drink throughout the journey. We also couldn't eat or even snack on the bus which I find ridiculous since we are stuck on the bus for such a long time. Stops were short at the gas station so there was no point buying food, as you'd have to rush to finish it. It would really be nice if they used a larger bus so at least people can be more comfortable since you spend around 9 hours of the 12 hour tour on the bus. I understand not wanting to make mess, but a compromise could be no hot food, and allowing snacks at least. When we got to the lunch spot, I was so hungry, and the service in the restaurant was appalling so actually didn't end up eating anything. It was great to see the bears but I would not recommend this tour. It is crazily overpriced for the experience. I would suggest renting a vehicle for yourself as it's so cheap in Romania and driving through the Transfagarasan yourself.
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Alireza_m
Sep 29, 2024
Catastrophe - There where no beats at all then They insisted to continue And drove under heavy traffic Horrible waste of time
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