It was a fantastic day. Pick up in Bucharest, then off to the mountains. We had a short comfort break to grab some breakfast and coffee then we went along the Top Gear road up to the lake. Unfortunately it was foggy, but the food in the tent was amazing. On the way up and down we saw 6 bears. A photostop and pause at the dam before heading back. 12 hour trip and worth every penny.
Bucareste: Top Gear Road e Wild Brown Bears Day Trip





Em resumo
- Duração
- 12 horas
- Preço desde
- $57 / pessoa
- Localização
- Bucharest, Romênia
- Avaliação
- 4.1 / 5 · 80 avaliações
- Idiomas
- NO, DE, PT, EL
- Grupo
- Grupo pequeno, até 49
- Cancelamento
- Cancelamento gratuito
- Confirmação
- Imediata
- Bilhete
- Ingresso em papel ou digital aceito
- Operador
- One Excellence Tours
- Ponto de encontro
- Volo Hotel em Boulevard Schitu Magureanu no 6Horário de partida 7:00 amProcurar um veículo com sinal One Excellence Tours
Descrição
Entre no reino de uma das estradas montanhosas mais belas da Europa em uma viagem de um dia à Transfagarasan Road. Ao longo do caminho, conheça os ursos marrons selvagens da Romênia. Prepare o cenário para fotos fantásticas passando pela fortaleza original do Drácula, a fortaleza de Poenari. Chegue ao topo dos Cárpatos e respire o ar fresco da montanha enquanto admira a vista da Transilvânia. Aproveite cada parada com vistas fantásticas e histórias contadas pelo seu guia.
Opções de passeio
Itinerário
A viagem começa no início da manhã em Bucareste em direção ao norte.
A Barragem de Vidraru é uma das maiores barragens hidroeléctricas da Roménia. Está situado no início do rio Arges porque foi construído entre 1960 e 1965 e tem uma altura de 166 metros (545 pés). A barragem forma um lago com capacidade média de 465 milhões de metros cúbicos (16,2 bilhões de pés cúbicos) e uma área superficial de 22,5 quilômetros quadrados (8,7 milhas quadradas). A barragem é usada para gerar eletricidade e regular o fluxo do rio Argeș. Admire as excelentes vistas da floresta, das montanhas e do lago juntos.
Desfrute de um passeio memorável pela pitoresca Transfagarasan, declarada pelo Top Gear como "a melhor estrada do mundo". Construída no alto das Montanhas Fagaras, a estrada se estende por 100 km, oferecendo vistas deslumbrantes. Serão feitas paradas no caminho para admirar a paisagem, tirar fotos no topo do Lago Balea e simplesmente desfrutar do ar forte e saudável da montanha com fantásticas vistas aéreas antes de retornar a Bucareste, onde será alcançado à noite.
A Cachoeira Capra é uma vista espetacular no topo da montanha com uma vista incrível e suas águas caindo sobre as falésias. Os visitantes poderão explorar os arredores e desfrutar do ambiente tranquilo da cachoeira.
Chegue ao topo no Lago Bâlea, um lago glacial situado a 2.034 m de altitude nas montanhas Făgăraș, no centro da Romênia, no condado de Sibiu. Durante o período de inverno, dois chalés são colocados sobre o lago, uma estação meteorológica durante todo o ano e um posto avançado de resgate na montanha junto com pastores que ainda atravessam a montanha, pois os antigos costumes ainda são mantidos. A localização é acessível de carro pela estrada Transfăgărășan durante o verão e no resto do ano por teleférico de Bâlea.
Viagem de regresso a Bucareste
O que está incluído
Avaliações dos viajantes
Informações importantes
- Não recomendado para viajantes com problemas de coluna
- Não recomendado para grávidas
- Não recomendado para viajantes com problemas cardíacos
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
- De novembro a março, os ursos entram em estado de hibernação
- De novembro a maio ou meados de junho o acesso ao topo do lago Balea e a cachoeira de Capra não pode ser alcançado devido a fatores que estão fora do controle do operador turístico
- Não é permitida a bagagem ou malas grandes. Uma mala pequena ou mochila pequena por pessoa é permitida a bordo do autocarro.A empresa ou o pessoal envolvido na atividade não são responsáveis por quaisquer pertences dos hóspedes
- De novembro a maio, o acesso ao topo do lago Balea e a cachoeira de Capra não pode ser alcançado devido a fatores que estão fora do controle do operador turístico
- Alimentos e bebidas não são permitidos no veículo.
- Um pequeno saco de mão ou mochila pequena por pessoa é permitido a bordo do autocarro. A empresa ou o pessoal envolvido na atividade não são responsáveis por quaisquer pertences dos hóspedes
- A Companhia reserva-se o direito de recusar o serviço ou desembarcar qualquer passageiro por conduta considerada inadequada, sem direito a reembolso.
- Durante o período de inverno, o itinerário será ajustado com uma parada no Mosteiro de Curtea de Arges e tempo livre no Chalet Ursului a 1200 metros de altitude para almoço e tempo de esqui. Sem o pico do Lago Balea e Capra Waterfall. Aplicável se a estrada estiver parcialmente fechada.
- A presença de ursos selvagens ao longo da estrada pública principal está sujeita à disponibilidade determinada por fatores que estão fora do controle do operador turístico
- Não recomendado para hóspedes com doença de movimento / doença do carro
- A idade mínima dos passageiros é de 12 anos. Sob essa idade é proibido.
- A presença de ursos selvagens ao longo da estrada pública principal está sujeita à disponibilidade determinada por fatores que estão fora do controle do operador turístico
Cancelamento
Para receber um reembolso integral, cancele até 24 horas antes do horário de partida.
Avaliações(80)
The trip was really nice. Very scenic roads. Lake view was ruined by fog.. but saw 6-7 bears on the way and back. Special thanks to our guide Andrio.
Dear Rohan, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and for giving us a 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the scenic drive along the Transfăgărășan highway and were lucky enough to spot 6–7 wild brown bears along the route! While mountain fog at the lake is beyond our control, we are glad it didn't take away from the magic of your day. Andrei (Andrio) will be delighted to read your special mention. It was a true pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Romania for more unforgettable adventures in the future! Warm regards, The Tour Operations Team
Great experience overall thanks to Stefan , our driver :) Great and safe drive with good sized a/c vans , good and accurate communication, we did many stops as per plan, we met more than 10 bears and few baby bears , lovely day and recommended to anyone visiting Bucharest for a day trip
Wonderful day in the mountains , the needle road very funny, secure meeting with bears, lake Balea is a must and the dam very interesting. Precision for the meeting point would help taxi drivers because the hotel doesn’t exist anymore.
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the Transfăgărășan — the "needle road" is indeed one of the most spectacular drives in Europe — along with the safe bear watching, Bâlea Lake and the Vidraru Dam. It makes our day to know the full experience came together so well. And thank you for the practical note about the meeting point — you're absolutely right. The landmark building has changed its name over the years (many taxi drivers still know it as the InterContinental, now Grand Hotel Bucharest), and we are updating our instructions with the exact address and GPS pin so the pickup is crystal clear for every traveler. We hope to welcome you back on another Romanian adventure soon! One Excellence Tours
9 hours on a bus!!!! that is honestly too much the guide was non-existent, other than wasting our time in the morning with the bus stopped to explain to us what everyone already knew the mountain road is indeed beautiful but not the most beautiful in the world, I have serious doubts about the bears being in the same spot on the way there and back, the lake is beautiful but there are a hundred cabins and thousands of people and above all only 1 hour and 15 minutes of stop time when it would have needed 2 hours at a minimum, same for the return stops, 5 minutes at the very small waterfall and 8 minutes flat at the dam ...... I do not recommend it, the bus is exhausting
Merci pour votre retour franc. Une précision importante pour les futurs voyageurs : la Transfăgărășan est avant tout un voyage panoramique — la route elle-même est l'attraction, d'où son nom de « Top Gear Road » — et l'itinéraire couvre plus de 500 km aller-retour dans la journée. Nous l'indiquons clairement dans le descriptif, mais nous comprenons que le rythme puisse surprendre. Concernant les ours : ils sont sauvages, mais habitués à la circulation sur cette route, où ils reviennent aux mêmes endroits — c'est précisément pourquoi l'observation depuis le bus est fréquente et sans danger, et nous ne cautionnons jamais leur nourrissage. Votre remarque sur le temps à Bâlea est notée : nous étudions un allongement de l'arrêt principal en haute saison. Merci d'avoir passé la journée avec nous. One Excellence Tours
What an absolute amazing trip from start to finish Highley recommend booking this trip seen around 18 bears the views were incredible 10/10
Stefan, the driver, did an excellent job. Friendly, calm... We found seven bears and the views were nice. If I had time I would go there again.
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted you enjoyed the Transfăgărășan road and that the day delivered — seven bears is a fantastic sighting! We'll pass your kind words on to the driver, who will be very happy to hear them. We'd love to welcome you back on another adventure whenever you return to Romania. Safe travels! — The One Excellence Tours Team
We saw 19 brown bears 🐻 and our driver did great job with driving and was helpful. Wish more time at top but it’s a long drive from Bucharest.
Hello Cynthia, Wow, 19 brown bears! That is absolutely incredible and definitely a jackpot day on the Transfagarasan road! 🐻 Thank you so much for the 5-star review and for highlighting the great job done by your driver. Navigating the famous Top Gear road requires skill, and we are glad his helpfulness and driving made the long journey smooth and comfortable for you. It is indeed a long drive from Bucharest, and while we always try to maximize the time spent at the top, we are thrilled that the breathtaking views and the wildlife encounters made it such a memorable day trip. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for more amazing adventures! Best regards, The Management Team
This is a good trip but it is a long trip on a mini bus the Lake and the Bears are worth it As there is no guide you are given an App code to listen to the tour and that states you stop ay Dracula's castle and the reservoir but that is not the case although our driver did give us a quick stop at the reservoir on the way back. I would like to add that our driver was lovely and very helpful even taking some photos of us
Hello Kaz, Thank you for your 4-star review and for sharing your experience! We are glad you found the stunning lake views and the brown bears well worth the journey. It is indeed a long drive from Bucharest, which is why we always operate this tour using our brand-new, modern Mercedes Sprinter minibuses (fresh on the road since April) to ensure maximum passenger comfort and safety on those mountain curves. We are so happy to hear that your driver was lovely, helpful, and even took photos for you! Regarding the audio app, because wildlife sightings (like our famous bears) and mountain traffic are unpredictable, our drivers manage stops dynamically to prioritize safety and the best viewing spots. We are glad he was able to arrange that quick bonus stop at the reservoir for you on the way back! Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon. Best regards, The Management Team
No one said the Transfaragasun Highway was closed so we drove to the waterfall, saw 1 brown bear along the way and were then forced to spend 1h 45 mins before going back the same way. Absolute bloody rip off and a waste of a day. Didn't see the lake either as the road was closed. Never saw the monastery that was mentioned in the audio nor did we stop to see Vlad's castle ruins.
Dear PENNY_C, Thank you for your feedback. While we understand your disappointment regarding the road closure, we must strongly reject the claim that our tour is falsely advertised. All the limitations you encountered are explicitly detailed in our tour description and the "Information travelers need from you" section, which every guest is required to read before booking. Please allow us to clarify the facts based on our official tour terms: Transfăgărășan Road & Bâlea Lake Closure: Our description clearly states: "From November to May or mid-June, access to Balea Lake Top and Capra Waterfall cannot be reached due to factors beyond the control of the tour operator." As your tour took place on June 6, the high-altitude section of the pass was still officially closed due to snow and safety regulations, exactly as advertised. The Winter/Alternative Itinerary: Our terms explicitly state that if the road is partially closed, "the itinerary will be adjusted with a stop at Curtea de Argeș Monastery and free time at Chalet Ursului for lunch." The audio guide mentions the history of the region, but stopping at the Poenari Citadel (Vlad's castle ruins) is not part of this specific itinerary due to safety or logistics, which is why it is not listed in the stops. Wild Bears Sightings: Seeing wildlife is never guaranteed. However, our terms clearly note: "Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors beyond the control of the tour operator." You did, in fact, get to see a wild brown bear during the drive, which fulfills this highlight of the trip. We operate strictly within the safety parameters of the mountain authorities and the transparent terms listed on our page. It is unfair to label a tour a "rip-off" when we precisely followed the contingency itinerary that was presented to you at the time of booking. Best regards,
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