Day Trip from Bucharest: Bear Sanctuary and Dracula's Castle Visit

Embark on a thrilling day trip from Bucharest to visit a bear sanctuary and explore Dracula’s Castle. Witness the incredible rescue and rehabilitation of bears, and marvel at the stunning Carpathian Mountains. Perfect for animal lovers and adventure seekers!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - Bear sanctuary in the forest, which is home to almost 90 bears that have been rescued from captivity and given a better life
  • Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Dracula’s Castle—more accurately called Bran Castle
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed tour guide & off-road drivers
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on an extraordinary journey to a bear sanctuary tucked away in the woods, a haven to approximately 90 former captive bears who now thrive in their improved conditions. Include in your trip the famed Dracula’s Castle, whilst savouring the breathtaking vistas of the Carpathian Mountains on this remarkable day trip from Bucharest. Experience the…

Location
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
Cancellation Policy

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

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Adiamond2019
Oct 27, 2019
Wonderful trip - We had well organised lovely day in Transylvania with great guide and group :) The day was long and full of points as per program.
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David_b
Feb 27, 2020
Tickets not included - Be aware this trip is for a driver only. You are dropped off at the two venues and still need to buy tickets at the sanctuary and castle. Buying tickets to the sanctuary in advance is recommended as they only take small groups and only 2 tours a day. We didn't know this and our driver was shocked and concerned we didn't have tickets. We were lucky that we were the only people on this trip so got to the sanctuary early and got tickets. The bear sanctuary was definitely the highlight of our trip to Romania and I am recommending to everyone! The story of the sanctuary and each bear is really special and those that work there are so caring and passionate. The castle was disappointing. It was very busy and inside had lots of small rooms and narrow staircases which resulted in lots of queuing to go up and down the stairs and not being able to read any of the information because people were in the way or barging past. The view of the iconic castle from the bottom of the hill was the best bit. I would recommend the restaurant at the bottom of the castle too, it had a variety of options all cooked to a really high standard and very reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and it was a nice cosy setting after walking around the cold castle. I would recommend the carrot cake for dessert! Also the drive to and from Bran is pretty special. The drive up and down the snowy mountains and the views are amazing.
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From $261
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).