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Transfagarasan Tour: Scenic Carpathian Adventure
4.9
30 Ratings
București
Experience the breathtaking Transfăgărășan road, crossing the Carpathian Mountains and offering stunning views of Bâlea Lake. Discover the beauty of Transylvania, encounter brown bears, and visit the historic Poienari fortress.
Experience the breathtaking Transfăgărășan road, crossing the Carpathian Mountains and offering stunning views of Bâlea Lake. Discover the beauty of Transylvania, encounter brown bears, and visit the historic Poienari fortress.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Poienari Castle - Surrounded by legends and forests, overlooking the abys from its high-altitude location, the fortress of Poenari is part of the legacy of the mythical Vlad the Impaler. This medieval prince, praised for his victories against the Turks and his ultimate sense of justice, was also dreaded for his extreme punishments against traitors.
- Poienari Castle - Surrounded by legends and forests, overlooking the abys from its high-altitude location, the fortress of Poenari is part of the legacy of the mythical Vlad the Impaler. This medieval prince, praised for his victories against the Turks and his ultimate sense of justice, was also dreaded for his extreme punishments against traitors.
What's Included
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Small group size up to 8 passengers
- Transport by air-conditioned car
- WiFi
- Pick-up and drop-off from: Hilton Garden Inn Old Town Hotel
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Small group size up to 8 passengers
- Transport by air-conditioned car
- WiFi
- Pick-up and drop-off from: Hilton Garden Inn Old Town Hotel
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This is a peaceful shared small group tour (maximum of 8 participants) from Bucharest to the Transfagarasan region. The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road traversing the Carpathian Mountains and is the second-highest paved road in the country, reaching an altitude of 2,042 meters (6,699 feet).
The road also leads to Bâlea Lake, a glacial lake…
This is a peaceful shared small group tour (maximum of 8 participants) from Bucharest to the Transfagarasan region. The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road traversing the Carpathian Mountains and is the second-highest paved road in the country, reaching an altitude of 2,042 meters (6,699 feet).
The road also leads to Bâlea Lake, a glacial lake located at an altitude of 2,034 meters. Here, participants can enjoy the fresh air and cool temperatures, take in the stunning views of Transylvania, and enjoy a delightful lunch.
On the return journey, the group will admire Bâlea Waterfall and make a stop at the Vidraru Dam for a refreshing break.
There is a good chance of encountering brown bears along the route.
Along the way, participants will also have the opportunity to see Poienari Fortress, a mountaintop stronghold built by Vlad the Impaler.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- In the mountains area it is colder than Bucharest, dress thickly!
- Not suitable for children under 7 years
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Strada Doamnei
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Angela_h
Oct 7, 2024
A great insight to Romania - This is a long day but made so much more enjoyable by the company of Vlad! We saw and learned so much about Romania and its people during the long drive. The countryside is stunning and the view over the Transfagarasan highway is spectacular! Note, you don't get to drive on it but do get a great view of it. We found the Dam stop interesting too. Great communications from both Vlad and HQ, collected and returned to our apartment with ease. Good to travel off season, as it could get busy along the single lane entrance to the mountain top in peak season. A lot of enclosed twisty turns along the road for several miles up to the summit, so take travel sickness tablets if you're so inclined. As a private tour, I was grateful to be sat in the front of the car! Thank you to Vlad and the team for a truly memorable day :)
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Dan_o
Oct 3, 2024
Brilliant value for money - We had an absolutely amazing time on this trip, our driver alin was very friendly , funny and informative, the whole trip is breathtakingly beautiful and very good value for money, there were stops for bathroom breaks and to stretch your legs, the highway itself is stubby and the views are unbeatable, we even got to see a wild bear! A must see experience and I would highly recommend this to any traveler
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Daryl
Oct 2, 2024
Must see and do trip - Had a wonderful experience from start to finish . We were picked up at hotel by our guide Alin who kept us entertained and informed there and back and on the attractions we visited he is an excellent knowledgeable guide .
We thoroughly enjoyed the experience it is a trip you have to do whilst in Bucharest/Romania you won’t regret it.
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Virginia_d
Sep 30, 2024
Awesome despite the weather - Comfortable ride. Great guide ☺️ The weather did not cooperate but we still see bears and were able to snap a few photos.
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Kay_w
Sep 7, 2024
Fabulous - Amazing trip from start to finish. Our guide was Alin, who immediately made us welcome and was really friendly. He had a really good knowledge of the history of each area we passed through. We had plenty of options to stop for breaks or coffee etc, nothing was too much trouble. First stop was a fortress
which was amazing and then on upwards to the mountain.
The views from the top of the Mountain down the Transfagarasan highway were stunning and we were given ample time to wander about taking pictures and sampling the local snacks on offer at Lacul Balea. He recommended Langos which we tried and it was absolutely delicious. I want the recipe. 😁 Stopped at a lovely waterfall, and onto Vidraru Dam, which had spectacular scenery. Alin let us take our time, no rush and nice and relaxed walk from one side to the other. We saw 7 different bears by the roadside, one with a cub, and we were able to get some lovely pictures whilst not disturbing the bears. The last stop was a beautiful monastery. We enjoyed every minute of our day. We had a great rapport with Alin and throughout the trip we shared many jokes and laughter. Would highly recommend this trip especially if you get a guide as good as Alin.
Kay and Stewart from Scotland.
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Kmc8955312
Sep 6, 2024
Amazing - Amazing trip from start to finish. Our guide was Alin, who immediately made us welcome and was really friendly. He had a really good knowledge of the history of each area we passed through. We had plenty of options to stop for breaks or coffee etc, nothing was too much trouble. First stop was a fortress
which was amazing and then on upwards to the mountain.
The views from the top of the Mountain down the Transfagarasan highway were stunning and we were given ample time to wander about taking pictures and sampling the local snacks on offer at Lacul Balea. Stopped at a lovely waterfall, and onto Vidraru Dam, which had spectacular scenery. Alin let us take our time, no rush and nice and relaxed walk from one side to the other. We saw 7 different bears by the roadside, one with a cub, and we were able to get some lovely pictures whilst not disturbing the bears. The last stop was a beautiful monastery. We enjoyed every minute of our day. We had a great rapport with Alin and throughout the trip we shared many jokes and laughter. Would highly recommend this trip especially if you get a guide as good as Alin.
Kay and Stewart from Scotland.
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Muske2018
Aug 29, 2024
A very nice day in my life - Great experiences, lots of bears seen, great scenery and a great guide. It was one of my best days in my life.
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Ilievictoro
Aug 10, 2024
Incredibly beautiful ! - The most beautiful day of my life. The guide was very knowledgeable and we saw 12 bears and the Transfagarasan Road is spectacular.
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Imma
Jul 31, 2024
Fantastic experience, breathtaking views, .We chose the private tour, Jolena, our guide was outstanding - We chose the private tour, Jolena, our guide spoke perfect Italian, very prepared and helpful. He explained everything in detail and answered all our questions. The tour very nice, beautiful views and contact with nature. Seeing the bears was great.
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Luanne_t
Oct 15, 2024
Nice drive if you had a safe driver - Most memorable was the driver not wearing a seat belt, the driver texting and talking on his phone the entire return trip. I think he forgot he was at work. We thought him texting while driving was totally unprofessional not to mention illegal, If you get a good driver the views are lovely and treehouse restaurant for lunch was excellent.
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