Legends&Wildlife Awaits: Dracula's Castle & Bear Sanctuary

Escape the city and embark on a thrilling adventure to Europe’s largest bear sanctuary and the legendary Dracula’s Castle. Meet brown bears, explore spooky Bran Castle, and discover the mysteries of Transylvania’s Carpathian Mountains.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - Embark on an unforgettable journey from Bucharest to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, just a scenic three-hour drive away. Upon arrival, you’ll step into a haven where nearly 90 brown bears roam freely across 69 hectares of lush forest, complete with rivers and ponds. These bears, once trapped in tiny, cruel cages as tourist attractions, now thrive in their natural habitat. Since 2008, visitors have been able to witness these majestic creatures as they climb trees, splash in water pools, and lounge in sunlit meadows. Join us for a heartwarming experience that brings you closer to nature and the incredible rescue stories of these bears.
  • Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Spend the rest of your day winding through the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains on your way to the legendary Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula’s Castle. This mysterious fortress, with its imposing spires and turrets, has inspired countless tales and legends, including Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Once a vital border post between Transylvania and Wallachia, Bran Castle invites you to explore its narrow, winding staircases that lead to nearly 60 timbered rooms, many linked by secret underground passages. Discover fascinating collections of medieval furniture, weapons, and armor, dating from the 14th to 19th centuries.

As the day draws to a close, you’ll return to Bucharest, enriched by the history and adventure of this unforgettable journey!

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Pick up and drop off service
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
  • Parking fees included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day tour from Bucharest to explore Europe’s largest bear sanctuary, home to nearly 90 rescued brown bears. Immerse yourself in the legends of Dracula and Vlad the Impaler at the famously eerie Bran Castle.

Start your day at the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, where you can observe and learn about the rescued brown bears in their natural habitat. Continue to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, to uncover the rich history and intriguing myths of the region.

Conclude your adventure with a scenic drive through the Carpathian Mountains as you return to Bucharest.

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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Stevelenaghen
Mar 25, 2024
Worth a visit - Outstanding trip the bear sanctuary made our trip to Bucharest even more special would definitely recommend
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Stay04672226286
Feb 19, 2024
Booking and Customer Service were excellent.. - Booking and Customer Service were excellent.. Our Guide was exceptional. He arrived on time and we had a fabulous day. A superb guide with much knowledge and his sparkling personality made our day very special. Would Highly recommend this Company as I have used a few times now on my travels within Europe and they never fail to deliver a high standard of service and guides.
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Aandreea-m
May 2, 2023
Great experience, beautiful trip - Great services, the driver very friendly and nice. It was a beautiful trip, we visited Dracula Castle. Thank you, Florin
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Ancuta85
Feb 19, 2024
Nice trip! - We had great fun! Our guide Florin was very enthusiastic and informative. The visit to the Bear Sanctuary was lovely to hear about the conservation work and see the bears and wolves. The trip to Bran castle was great. Even though it wasn’t part of the schedule, Florin also squeezed in a quick fly by Peleş castle too. Highly recommend!
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