Top Gear Road and Wild Bears Safari near Poenari Fortress
4.8
34 Ratings
București

Experience the thrill of bear watching and explore the scenic beauty of Transylvania on this small group tour. Discover the real castle of Vlad the Impaler, visit a stunning dam and waterfall, and enjoy free time for hiking and adventure activities at Bâlea glacial lake.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Transfăgărășan - We guarantee you will see Wild Brown Bears from May to October.

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with our Wild Brown Bear Watching Tour in the breathtaking Transfăgărășan National Park. Immerse yourself in the stunning Carpathian Mountains as you journey through the iconic Transfăgărășan Highway, renowned as one of the world’s most spectacular drives.

Upon reaching the heart of the park, witness the majestic Wild Brown Bears in their natural habitat. We will provide fascinating insights into the bears’ behavior and habitat, ensuring a safe and informative experience. Capture unforgettable moments as you observe these magnificent creatures against the backdrop of pristine forests and mountainous landscapes.

This eco-friendly tour is designed to prioritize the well-being of the bears and their environment, offering a unique and responsible wildlife viewing experience. Join us for a memorable encounter with Transfăgărășan’s captivating wildlife on this unforgettable bear-watching expedition.

What's Included
  • Guaranteed wild brown bear sightings (May to October)
  • Small group (up to 8 passengers)
  • Pick-up from ‘Fântâna de la Universitate’
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • On the mountain the temperature is 20 degrees lower than in Bucharest, dress thickly!
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating tour from Bucharest to the breathtaking Transfăgărășan highway, where winding roads reveal stunning mountain vistas. Witness the majesty of Wild Brown Bears in their natural habitat, creating unforgettable wildlife encounters. Explore the engineering marvel of Vidraru Dam, a colossal structure surrounded by scenic landscapes. See the historic Poenari Citadel built by Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) in the Carpathian Mountains which offer a glimpse into Romania’s medieval past. Be enchanted by the cascading beauty of Capra waterfall, a nature lover’s paradise. Conclude the journey at Bâlea Lake, nestled high in the Făgăraș Mountains, where serene waters mirror the surrounding peaks, providing a perfect finale to an enriching adventure.

  • On the mountain the temperature is 20 degrees lower than in Bucharest, dress thickly!
Location
Fântâna de la Universitate
Piața 21 Decembrie 1989
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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G_j
Jul 21, 2024
Great tour with a great guide! - You drive up through the mountains on windy roads with some superb views of ravines, lakes and mountains, and of course bears. Our driver and guide Raxana was very knowledgable about the area and history and made it a comfortable ride up to the glacier lake where theres some good places to relax and loads of little stoolsto buy souvenirs, food and drink. A couple of restaurants too. You might be able to swim in the lake if you bring things to get changed into and ensure you are dry when you get on the bus, ask the tour company first. It is a long day and a long drive but the stops and the sights break it up so it doesnt feel it.
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Brenda_y
Jul 13, 2024
A Transylvanian adventure like no other - Roxana was an absolutely fantastic driver and guide. She was cheerful, personable, knowledgeable and had great driving skills. We saw several bears and their cubs and enjoyed the wonderful views at the glacial lake.
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Rahath_s
Jun 26, 2024
The Best Excursion - Excellent guide and the most beautiful places visited. This tour is highly underrated. Kindly explain this better on your ad The best tour in Romania .
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666ingar
Jun 24, 2024
Highly recommended - Excellent tour- informative, comfortable and enjoyable. Great experience for us- walking bears, breathtaking mountain views. The best day of our travel in Romania.
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811sanam
Jun 19, 2024
WOW! - Matt our tour guide was a very good person, cooperative and went above and beyond. The mountains were like out of a movie and just beautiful
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Valerieyy
Jun 16, 2024
FUN FUN DAY ON TRANSFAGARASAN….JUST DO IT !! - We were very excited to visit the "TopGear" road and maybe to see brown bears. This trip exceeded all our expectations. Our guide Matei was fantastic. He's a great driver and is very knowledgeable about all the areas we visited. Nothing is too much trouble and we had regular stops and breaks. Along with great taste in music as we travelled. It's a long day but our car was very comfortable and made the journey seem not so long. The scenery on the way up is special. From the stop to see the fortress and then water dam. Every corner brought a new thrill. And then the bears. We could not believe we saw more than 30 bears. It was exciting to see them in their natural habitat and to see little families here and there. The actual Transfagarasan Highway is a beautiful scenic drive and then the waterfalls and lake. There was some fog at the top so we ended up having a picnic with local produce from the stalls near the waterfall which was fun. This trip is a definite must do when visiting this area. Thank you Matei for a fabulous tour.
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Boston
Jun 15, 2024
Amazing experience! - Totally above expectations! Comfortable new car, very professional driver and guide Matei, beautiful road with mote than 30 bears and nice views (see pics) Exciting experience, strongly recommended!
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Johnhg3624wc
Jun 15, 2024
Great experience - Great tour and serious value for money, Matei was a great host. The tour last approximately 13 hours but didn't feel either too long or too rushed despite the distances we covered during the day. Would highly recommend.
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Shukanto_d
Jun 14, 2024
Guaranteed Bears Sighting! - I'd sincerely urge evryone visiting Bucharest to take a day off and take this tour. You'll return with excellent memories and a phone full of bear-photos. Sebastien and Matei were exceptional guides. We were 8 of us on the tour, so they got is two cars (which was very kind of them). This allowed us to space out and travel much more comfortablely. They drove us out of the city, into the forests, stopped many times to show the sights and gave us an in-depth historical and cultural contexts. We saw Vlad's castle, the dam and then headed off to the forests to see bears. I kid you not, but we saw 33 bears in total, 13 of which were baby cubs and the most adorable creatures. We also saw foxes. Was an exciting safari and got so much more than what I had expected. The last stop was the transfagarsan highway. Beautiful views from atop. And a very windy lunch! All in all, I'd highly recommend you booking with Sebastian. Excellent tour and was the highlight of my visit to Bucharest.
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Simon_a
Jul 9, 2024
A lot of driving for little reward - Very limited stops for the bears (average of 1 -2 minutes), the windows did not wind down except for the lucky 2 in the front and windows are tinted too so photos don’t come out great. A Lot of unsafe driving too, with our driver speeding and not paying full attention.
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