Transylvania Family Tour: Bears, Dracula, and Adventure

Embark on a thrilling one-day family adventure in Transylvania. Visit the Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary, explore Bran Castle, and enjoy outdoor activities at Aventura Parc in Brasov.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - You will be picked up at the hotel by your travel guide and you will start your adventurous day trip.
    You will visit the bear reserve in Zarnesti, a wildlife sanctuary in the Carpathian Mountains. Here you will have the opportunity to see bears climbing trees, playing in the water pools or just lazing in the…
What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees (only if the option was selected)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Transportation with a modern vehicle
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (approx. €13/person)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Experience a delightful one-day family excursion in the enchanting region of Transylvania. The tour features a visit to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, where visitors can “adopt a bear” and explore the Teddy Bear Museum. Additionally, the itinerary includes a tour of Dracula’s Castle and a few hours in Brasov, a charming medieval city nestled…

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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Leannek403
Jun 4, 2025
Top day tour - A fantastic day seeing the bear sanctuary and learning about the bears, Laura was fantastic in telling us the history of Brans castle and Brasov as well showing us Romanian food. Well worth the money!
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Vicky_y
May 12, 2025
Trip of a lifetime! - Wow. What a day, something we will never forget. We were picked up in a beautiful car by the wonderful Ioana. First we headed to the bear sanctuary which was just awe inspiring, what they have achieved and done for the bears is wonderful. The bears looked happy and we got to see them being fed. It was magical. Next we went to Bran Castle. The castle itself is smaller than I imagined but so beautiful. Some may be disappointed as the only thing similar to Dracula is the outside but we were expecting this and it was still a fabulous place to visit. A bit crowded but it was fine. Then we headed to Braşov where we were given our own time to have lunch in the beautiful square. It was absolutely amazing and Ioana gave us amazing tips on what Romanian food to try which was all delicious! This was seriously such a great trip, Ioana has a wealth of knowledge and passion about her country and I feel like I learned so much that we wouldn’t have otherwise on a bigger tour. We can’t not mention again the wonderful Ioana who was so friendly and helpful and made the day what it was too. Thanks so much Ioana and we will hope to see you again in future.
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Dcutajar91
Apr 5, 2025
Perfect day trip - We had an amazing time on this day tour! A huge hats off to our incredible tour guide, Vlad. He picked us up right from our apartment, which was super convenient, and drove us to the bear sanctuary. While it was heartbreaking to hear the backstories of the bears, seeing them now in such a peaceful, natural environment was truly touching. We loved that there was an option to adopt a bear for 60 EUR, and of course, we did, as a small way to support the amazing work being done there. Afterward, Vlad took us to Bran Castle. Throughout the drive and the tour, he shared so much about Romanian history. Full of interesting facts and delivered with real passion. It was clear how much he loves what he does. He's not only super knowledgeable, but also friendly, funny, and just a joy to be around. Honestly, I can’t recommend this tour enough to anyone visiting Bucharest. And if you’re lucky enough to get Vlad as your guide, you’re in for something special!
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Caroline_b
Mar 24, 2025
Vlad is an exceptional tour guide! - Vlad was an amazing tour guide providing us with many interesting and enjoyable stories. We felt safe in the mini bus with his driving. His knowledge and English was excellent! He made sure that we were always happy with the itinerary and timings. The tour didn’t feel rushed at all and there was no stress. The visit to the Bear Sanctuary was really moving and a valuable experience. Vlad came round Bran (Draculas) Castle with us and Braşov giving us a guided tour of the main sites. We also had free time in Braşov. Vlad was really good, offering to take lots of pictures for us and taking us to great food places when we needed a snack etc.
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Roam18814944958
Mar 21, 2025
Great experience! - Had a great experience! Our tour guide vlad was great- flexible, knowledgeable and always willing to accommodate especially when things got in the way (ie traffic). Would highly recommend!
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Samanthaow9051ak
Feb 25, 2025
Bear sanctuary and Dracula's castle - Claudia was a fantastic guide giving us lots of information at Dracula's castle and Brasov. The bear sanctuary was also a really nice experience and likewise the guide told us lots of information about the bears we saw. It was a long day but we knew this pre booking and was definitely worth it. We saw some beautiful snow capped mountains and Claudia recommended lots of places to visit during our trip. Would highly recommend!
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Resort14774122960
Nov 1, 2024
Fantastic trip Bears,Bran and Braşov with an excellent guide! - Had a fantastic trip on the Bran Castle, bears and Braşov tour! Our guide Claudia was outstanding and really made the trip special for us, we learnt all about România itself as well as the history behind all the places we visited. It’s a long day but really worth it, and the scenery in Transylvania is stunning especially at this time of year, in Autumn. The communication with Rolandia beforehand was really good and we knew exactly when and where we would be picked up. Claudia looked after us all day, and took us to a really lovely sandwich shop in Braşov which was amazing although we could have had a sit down meal if we’d preferred it, which she could also arrange. Don’t hesitate to book this trip and if you are really lucky you will get Claudia as your guide!
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Dorianas926
May 14, 2024
A beautiful experience - We left early in the morning for Transylvania with this tour which turned out to be exclusively aimed at my husband and me. Our guide Vlad arrived on time in a clean car, satisfying our every need, proving to be very nice and at the same time respectful of our privacy. Through simple language he enlivened the long hours of travel by telling us myths and legends of the castles and main monuments. Bran Castle is a bit disappointing, but it's still worth going because overall Transylvania offers beautiful landscapes!
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From $87
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).