Carpathian Wilderness: A Wildlife Experience from Brașov
Description
Join us to observe and admire Carpathian wildlife in its natural habitat from a specially designed observation hide deep in the Transylvanian forest.. Note: The chances to spot them are about 70%. Do not forget that wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.
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Meet your driver in front Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu, Bulevardul Eroilor, 500036 Brașov, in the late afternoon and set off by air-conditioned minivan or car into the Carpathian Mountains of Romania's Transylvania region. The starting time is between 16:00 - 18:00, depending of the month! We inform you about the exact pick up time/meeting time with 2-3 days before! Extra charges apply if you are staying in Poiana Brasov resort! After roughly 40 minutes, arrive at the hide where you meet our forest ranger and settle in to watch for bears. Stay quiet and enjoy ample time to look for these magnificent animals. Note: we cannot guarantee 100% that you will be able to see any of the wildlife listed above. Do not forget that wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress warmly: sturdy, waterproof footwear and warm clothing recommended
- Do NOT dress in bright colors
- Do NOT use any perfume
- Do NOT bring any food with you
- Minimum booking numbers apply (2 pax). If you would like to join as 1 person please note that the price for 2 is be applicable. In case we have other tourists, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
- Minimum age allowed: 12 years old.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- At the end of the tour we can drop you off at your location in Brasov, for an extra fee. Please inform the driver about it.
- We cannot guarantee 100% that you will be able to see any of the wildlife listed above. Do not forget that wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.
- The starting time is between 16:00 - 18:00, depending of the month! You will be advised by our local partner on the exact starting time with 2-3 days before the tour - pick up from Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35.
Reviews(406)
We were picked up from outside the library as arranged. Driver was friendly and on time. The AC in the minibus could have been better. It took an hour to get to where we began our short walk to the hide. The bus was sweltering. We did visit during a heatwave though. Once in the hide we got settled and were there about 90 minutes in total. During our watch we saw 3 bears and several foxes. It was amazing to see them in their natural habitat. Very enjoyable and highly recommend.
Thank you for your kind review, Gill! We’re glad everything ran smoothly with the pick-up and that you enjoyed the experience overall. We appreciate your note about the AC. Unfortunately, we had a last-minute issue with our regular minibus and had to replace it quickly, but we’ll make sure this does not affect comfort in the future. Seeing 3 bears and several foxes in the wild is truly special, and we’re happy you got to enjoy such moments. Thank you for recommending us!
Great experience to see a couple of bears in the wild. But the group was far too big with 19/20 of us in the hide and it was massively overpriced. The trip didn't last as long as 4 hours.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you had the chance to see bears in the wild. However, we should clarify a few details, as accuracy is always helpful in a public review. There were 13 tourists and 1 guide on the tour, not 19 or 20 people. The tour duration is exactly 4 hours (including the transfers), providing ample time to observe wildlife and enjoy the experience, as clearly specified in the tour description. Regarding the price, we understand that private guiding, logistics, local expertise, safety preparation, flexibility, taxes, booking work, and the effort and expertise involved in wildlife viewing can sometimes seem less visible than the bears themselves. We appreciate your recognition of these efforts, even if they were perhaps not as easy to count as the imaginary extra guests. Public feedback is welcome, of course, but we do believe it works best when it reflects the facts of the experience, which helps us improve and ensures others receive accurate information.
Our dream was to see wild bears in Romania.. and thanks to this tour - it came true!! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and we felt safe the entire time. We managed to see 3 bears and a fox, a beautiful day out in nature from start to finish. Cannot recommend more!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Reece! We’re delighted that your dream of seeing wild bears in Romania came true with us. Seeing 3 bears and a fox in their natural habitat is truly a special experience. We’re also very happy to hear you felt safe and well looked after throughout the tour. That means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Active Travel and for recommending the Carpathian Wilderness experience from Brasov!
Everything was straightforward from booking to pick up our guide was very informative and we managed to get to see some bears
Thank you for your kind review of our Carpathian Wilderness: A Wildlife Experience from Brasov, Simon! We’re glad everything went smoothly from booking to pick-up and that your guide helped make the experience informative. Seeing bears in their natural environment is always a special moment, and we’re happy you had this wildlife experience with us in the Carpathians.
What a fantastic experience, the weather was awful so we didn’t think we would see anything but we saw a bear print on the way to the house and our patience was rewarded with a visit from a beautiful creature. We had a fabulous time and we would highly recommend. Our driver was so friendly and helpful too
Thank you so much for your kind review, Linz! We’re so happy that your patience paid off despite the awful weather, and that you were rewarded with such a beautiful wildlife encounter. It’s wonderful to hear you had a fabulous time and felt well looked after by our friendly driver. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to the Carpathians again!
Great experience. About 40 minutes drive to the edge of the forest then a short 10 minute walk up to the hide. We saw,our first bear whilst walking to the hide. The walk itself is lovely surrounded by bird song. It was windy so we only saw one other bear out in the grassy area foraging but that was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information with us whilst we waited. Really glad that we chose this tour.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Ann! We’re delighted you enjoyed the quiet walk through the forest, the birdsong, and especially those unforgettable bear sightings. Even on a windy day, nature still offered a special moment, and we’re very glad our guide could add interesting insights while you waited in the hide. Thank you for choosing our Carpathian Wilderness experience from Brașov. We’re happy it became a memorable part of your adventure in Romania!
This was awesome! About a 45 minute drive to the spot where you get to sit in a little hut with one way windows and sit in beautiful nature and wait and watch for bears. We were lucky and saw about 5 that day. The guide was so knowledgeable and shared so much enthusiasm and love for these beautiful animals!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Carpathian Wilderness: A Wildlife Experience from Brasov, Melissa! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and got to see so many bears in their natural habitat. It’s always special to share the beauty of the Carpathian wilderness, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the guide’s knowledge and passion. Hope to welcome you again for another adventure in Romania!
We had a great time on our wildlife experience. Our guide Lucian gave us lots of information about the bears and their habitats through our visit. We saw two small bears who came right up to the cabin. A very unique experience that we thoroughly enjoyed!
Thank you very much for your lovely review, David. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time on the wildlife experience and that Lucian shared helpful information about the bears and their natural habitat. Seeing bears so close from the safety of the cabin is always a truly special moment, and we’re happy this made your tour so unique and memorable. Thank you for choosing Active Travel, and we hope to welcome you again for another nature experience in Romania.
Excellent experience. Great value for money, we saw 1 bear which we are thankful for. Our guide was amazing, kept us safe in bear country. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional, highly recommend this trip.
Thank you so much for your excellent review, Sarah! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Brown Bear-Watching Experience and that you found it great value for money. Seeing a bear in the wild is always a special moment, and we’re glad you had that opportunity. Our guide will be pleased to know you appreciated his professionalism, knowledge, and focus on safety. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Romania.
It was amazing, the guide was knowledgeable and we got to see 12 different bears, mother, cubs, males, I had never seen bears in the wild, dream came true
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Alex! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that the bear-watching experience was a dream come true for you. Seeing 12 bears in their natural habitat — including mothers, cubs, and big males — is truly a magical moment, and we're glad you got to enjoy it! Our guide will be delighted to know you appreciated their knowledge and passion. We hope to welcome you back for more wildlife and nature adventures in Romania! 🐻🌲
