• Piatra Craiului National Park Visitor Center - In the afternoon, we will pick you up from your accommodation in Brasov. We pass through Zarnesti and after another 25 minutes drive, we will arrive at a junction where we turn right. Then the fun part starts!
  We will drive for about 30 minutes deep in the forest, offroad and unpaved road, to where the bears roam free.
  Quietly, we will get out of the car and walk into a safe bear hide. The hide is built on wooden pillars and is situated at approximately 3 meters above the ground, to allow a better perspective of the area.
  Once the bears arrive, we need to keep silent not to scare them off.
  We can take photos or videos but turn our flashes off.
  After about 2 hours, we will get back to the car, quietly, and drive back to Brasov, where we will drop you off at your accommodation.

*This tour requires a minimum of 2 attendees. If you are travelling alone, contact us before to see if you can join an already formed group.

• Forest ranger escort
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• English speaking guide
• Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Brasov

• Tips & gratuities
• Pick-up outside Brasov (for accommodation outside Brasov there is an extra fee)

Romania, owing to minimal human interference, plays host to the highest number of brown bears in Europe. Nestled in the core of the Carpathian mountains, there is an opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their wild surroundings, gather intriguing trivia about the bear life in the wilderness, and seize exceptional instances with your camera.

Embark on a brief bear-spotting adventure in the woods near Brașov, accompanied by a professional forest ranger who will satisfy all your curiosities.

What sets our tour apart is our commitment to impart knowledge about bears’ lifestyle, winter patterns, diet, and mating. We wholeheartedly believe it’s an excellent chance to learn alongside capturing stunning images.

• Bears have a very sensitive smell so please don’t bring any kind of food or snacks. Also, please don’t use perfume or other scents.
• Dress adequately. Wear sturdy shoes and try to avoid brights colors.
• During the activity don’t use flash or any other lights, as these might scare the animals. Please turn off your camera’s focus assist light.
• Bears are dangerous and unpredictable wild animals. Please don’t try to feed them or act like they are pets. In case you encounter one avoid eye contact, don’t try to run or climb into trees and listen to the forest ranger’s advice.
• This activity takes place in the wild, in an uncontrolled environment. Therefore, we can’t guarantee that you will see bears. A refund is not possible in case no bears show up at the bear-watching site.
• The minimum age to participate in this tour is 7 years.

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