Transylvania with Dracula Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Brasov
Description
Enjoy a one-day family trip in the land of Transylvania. Your tour includes a visit to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, a reservation where you can "adopt your own bear" and check out the Teddy Bear Museum. You will also take a tour of Dracula's Castle and spend a couple of hours in Brasov, the medieval city surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, which National Geographic voted as one of the most attractive for 2025.
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Itinerary
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 meadows. Here’s the place where real bears and teddy bears live together. Visit the Teddy Bear Museum and see over 200 teddy bears from all around the world. Some of the main attractions are two giant bears which were a gift from the Royal Family of Great Britain.
Your itinerary continues to Bran Castle, which has entered the top of the world’s spookiest places as Dracula's Castle. Step inside the mysterious rooms and dark passageways to discover the legend of the most famous vampire.
Next, you will proceed to Brasov. The city was founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211, and it’s surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Walk on the narrowest street in Europe - Rope Street, and take as many pictures as you can. Because this city is the point of connection between Transylvania, Wallachia, and Moldavia, you will find Romanian, German and Hungarian sweets made after original recipes.
Afterward, you will be transferred back to Bucharest.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will arrange the pick-up directly from the tourist’s hotel whenever possible. If the accommodation is an Airbnb or the hotel does not have a parking area, we will coordinate the pick-up from the nearest accessible location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- The access for the children in the Liberty sanctuary is allowed only for children over 5 years of age
- Guaranteed departures operate with a minimum of two confirmed people on the selected date.
Reviews(30)
Had a really good day trip. Well organised and very informative. Would recommend if you want a taste of what Romania has to offer and you have limited time. Would recommend. Octavian the tour guide was really friendly, helpful and made sure we enjoyed our day.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the well-organised and informative day trip and found it a great introduction to Romania, especially with limited time. Thank you also for your kind words about Octavian. We are pleased that his friendly, helpful, and attentive approach helped make the day so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be happy to share your feedback with him!
Booked a tour of Libearty Sanctuary + Bran castle + Brasov. While the former two had their own guides and the Rolandia team were not involved in, guide Ana and driver Dan were friendly and approachable throughout the tour. Be aware that the sanctuary has steep slopes and may be harsh for some. Similarly, Bran castle is also situated atop of a hill with a rather steep slope. Both places were wonderful. Ana was especially knowledgeable about destinations and gave information about Romania's history and culture throughout the long bus rides. The driving was a little chaotic but all in all a wonderful trip and learned loads!
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Brașov, and that both Ana and Dan were friendly and approachable throughout the day. We especially appreciate your kind words about Ana and are pleased that her knowledge of Romania’s history and culture made the long journeys more interesting and informative. Thank you as well for mentioning the steep access at the sanctuary and Bran Castle, as this is useful information for future travellers. We are sorry that parts of the driving felt uncomfortable, and we will take this feedback seriously. Overall, we are very happy that you had a wonderful trip and came away having learned so much about Romania.
Our visit with Mihai was perfect! It was just what I’d hoped for - a mix of nature and enough city visiting that I felt like I’d visited a bit of Transylvania. Just what I wanted, plus a guide happy to flex when we wanted to stray a little from the strict itinerary. Lovely!
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that the tour with Mihai offered exactly the right balance of nature and city sightseeing, giving you a real taste of Transylvania. It is also wonderful to know that Mihai’s flexibility helped make the day feel more personal and allowed you to enjoy the experience at your own pace. Thank you again for travelling with us. We will be very happy to share your kind feedback with Mihai!
We would definitely recommend this trip. It involved a lot of travel but this was done in comfort and with our fantastic guide Octavian, who was very knowledgable and allowed us time to explore, not feeling rushed. As first time visitors we recommend visiting the Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle and Brasov. Excellent communication from Octavian before, during and after the tour. This helped us plan for our trip and pick up and he provided us with information which we expressed an interest in knowing more about. Thank you Octavian.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that the journey was comfortable and that you enjoyed visiting the Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Brașov. We especially appreciate your kind words about Octavian. His knowledge, clear communication, and ability to give guests enough time to explore are qualities we truly value. It is also lovely to know that the information he shared helped you prepare for the tour and learn more about the topics that interested you. Thank you again for your recommendation. We will be very happy to share your feedback with Octavian!
Excellent tour of the main spots of Transylvania. Bear sanctuary informative, Castle Bran not as big as you would think and Brasov a nice town to explore, the cable car in Brasov is worth a sideline visit. Octavius was a great guide and knowledgeable.
Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering some of Transylvania’s main highlights, from the Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle to the city of Brașov. We also appreciate your mention of the cable car in Brașov, which is a great option for visitors who have enough time. Thank you especially for your kind words about Octavius. We are pleased that his knowledge and guidance contributed to such an enjoyable day.
We had an absolutely amazing day in Transylvania, made even better by our exceptional guide, Laura. From start to finish, she was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. The best part of the day (and the main reason for booking) was the visit to the bear sanctuary, which was both moving and unforgettable. We then explored Bran Castle, famously ‘linked’ to the Dracula legend, Laura told us the true history of the Castle. Her knowledge made this stop beneficial when it could have very easily just been a quick generic tourist attraction stop. The visit to Brașov was equally enjoyable; a beautiful city with plenty of charm. Laura guided us through the highlights while also giving us time to explore ourselves which we really appreciated. Overall, this was a brilliantly organised trip, and Laura was exceptional throughout. The travelling time is long and although we had regular stops I would recommend bringing drinks and snacks for the journey. Thanks again Laura, Jack and Dan.
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such an amazing day in Transylvania and that Laura made the experience even more memorable. It is wonderful to know that the Bear Sanctuary was such a moving highlight and that Laura’s explanations helped bring the true history of Bran Castle to life. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the balance between guided sightseeing and free time in Brașov. Thank you as well for your practical advice regarding the journey. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be very happy to share your kind words with Laura. Thank you again, Jack and Dan, for travelling with us!
Mihai was an excellent guide. He had really good English and made our day terrific. Throughout the day he made sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed and that every visit was at a suitable pace with well timed breaks. He fitted in extra visits where time allowed and tailored the whole day to our ability. He was great company and we would have no hesitation in recommending him for an informative and fun filled day.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and felt well taken care of throughout the tour. Mihai will be very glad to hear your kind words. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!
Everything perfect , beyond my expectations, our guide Mihai was fantastic, thank you all, I recommend 100% this tour❤️
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear that the experience exceeded your expectations and that Mihai made the day so special. It was a pleasure having you with us in Transylvania!
Really good trip. I hadn’t realised we would have a little walking tour of Brasov which was an extra treat. Michael was very friendly. Would recommend. Wear sensible footwear to the bear sanctuary and please be a respectful tourist - it’s not a zoo
Thank you for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the day and the extra walk in Brașov. Michael will be very glad to hear your nice words. Thank you also for your thoughtful note about the Bear Sanctuary, we truly appreciate it.
We did the tour of Transylvania with Dracula castle, bear sanctuary and Braşov. It was a long day, however it was also jam packed when visiting these places. The bear sanctuary was great. It was incredible to see the bears up close and personal. The guide explained the stories about the bears we saw which was nice to hear. The sanctuary is on a hill and you have to walk up a steep hill while there. The tour is for just over an hour which flew by. Next was Dracula castle, this was in a lovely little town. The castle was lovely, however it was very busy and we visited out of season. We had just over an hour here and after walking around the castle it was straight back in the car. Within Braşov Mihai our tour guide took us around different places and explained their history. He was full of knowledge and really helpful. Overall this was a really good day which we throughly enjoyed. We did take snacks to keep us going, but you do get time for food in Braşov.
Thank you for your detailed review! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and the experiences along the way. It’s great to know that the Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle left such a strong impression. Mihai will be very pleased to hear your kind words about the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again in Romania!
