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Tours/Brasov/Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip

Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip

5.0(11)Brasov10–12 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(11)
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
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Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip

At a glance

Duration
10–12 hours
Price from
$171 / person
Location
Brasov, Romania
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 11 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
DISCOVER & ENJOY TRAVELING ROMANIA

Description

Join a memorable small-group tour (maximum 18 participants) to two of Romania’s most iconic attractions: the Brown Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti and the legendary Bran Castle. The tour is conducted exclusively in English and starts early at 7:00 AM, as access to the sanctuary is limited to a specific time slot. Begin your experience at the sanctuary, where rescued brown bears now live in a protected natural forest. Walk along scenic paths and observe these incredible animals while learning about their rescue stories and the importance of wildlife conservation. Afterward, continue to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. Discover the history behind this impressive medieval fortress, explore its mysterious rooms and passageways, and enjoy stunning views of the Carpathian Mountains. This well-paced tour offers a perfect mix of nature, history, and legend in an intimate group setting. Not suitable for pregnant womens, people with heart problems, kids unde 6 years old.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
7:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 6–85)
$171

In demand: 9 of the next 26 departures are already sold out.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.

Tour Options

Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip

Pickup included

Itinerary

Brasov Historical Center

Join a memorable small-group tour (maximum 18 participants) to two of Romania’s most iconic attractions: the Brown Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti and the legendary Bran Castle. The tour is conducted exclusively in English and starts early at 7:00 AM, as access to the sanctuary is limited to a specific time slot. Begin your experience at the sanctuary, where rescued brown bears now live in a protected natural forest. Walk along scenic paths and observe these incredible animals while learning about their rescue stories and the importance of wildlife conservation. Afterward, continue to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. Discover the history behind this impressive medieval fortress, explore its mysterious rooms and passageways, and enjoy stunning views of the Carpathian Mountains. This well-paced tour offers a perfect mix of nature, history, and legend in an intimate group setting. Not suitable for pregnant womens, people with heart problems, kids unde 6 years old.

What's included

Included
Professional drivers / English licenced tour-guide!
Visit Bran-Dracula's Castle
Visits Zarnesti Libearty Bears Sanctuary
Pickup and drop-off to your hotel/address!
Transportation by cars, minivans and minibuses in perfect working and cleaning!
Not included
Entrance fees Drinks Lunch Photo and video fees
Entry ticket to Brawn Bears Sanctuary 90 Lei / person
Entry ticket to Bran Castle 100 Lei / Adult

Pickup Locations & Times

You must provide us your contact phone or mail. We will contact you one day before for details. The tourguide will contact you 30 minutes before you start. Check the weather before you leave from your Hotel.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
11 reviews
5
11
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
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How it compares in Brasov

  • Starting price $171 is 26% above the typical $136 for tours of similar length in Brasov

Excurgo comparison of 272 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Not suitable for kids unde 5 years old (Brown Bears Sanctuary rulles)
  • Tour douration 10 hours, depending by traffic. On some days, traffic can be congested due to cars or road maintenance work.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip lasts about 10–12 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $171 per person for this Brasov experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 7:00 AM.

Does this tour sell out?

It can: 9 of the next 26 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. You must provide us your contact phone or mail. We will contact you one day before for details. The tourguide will contact you 30 minutes before you start. Check the weather before you leave from your Hotel. Pickup points include CH Bucharest.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Not suitable for kids unde 5 years old (Brown Bears Sanctuary rulles)

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is this tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by DISCOVER & ENJOY TRAVELING ROMANIA.

Reviews(11)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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M7492JXjustynab
May 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Bran Castle and Bear Sanctuary

Extraordinary time. We recommend this trip with our guide - Ionut!

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and thank you for choosing our tour.

S
Sightseer65663647407
April 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very nice experience

Very nice day trip thanks to our guide Ionut. In addition to his kindness he taught us a lot about José about Romanian culture and history. He was very attentive to our expectations with great kindness throughout the day. Thank you very much for this experience. We enjoyed it.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and thank you for choosing our tour.

P
paulinelG277UN
April 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent excursion!!

Excellent day outside Bucharest! Ionut is an excellent guide and adapts to our requests (initially excursion only with bear sanctuary and Bran Castle but we were also able to go for a walk in the city of Brasov). He also takes the time to answer our questions and explain the history of the city of Bucharest and the places we visit. I highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and thank you for choosing our tour.

L
L1038MOalexanderf
April 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Extraordinary day in Romania

The tour was perfectly planned. A very nice little group. (Only 6 people) We had a great time. Our guide was unique, a very likeable young man with a lot of knowledge of what he likes to share. His name is Ionut. The bus was very comfortable and well air conditioned. The tour at the bear enclosure was very good, we saw many bears and wolves. Bran Castle was also very interesting. We had a lot of time to look at everything in peace.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and thank you for choosing our tour.

X
XPL2306
April 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful scenic tour!

First time in Romania and what a fantastic way to discover this beautiful country. Ionut is a great guide who is open minded and willing to make unexpected changes during the course of the day. He is of course very knowledgeable of both the history and the culture of the country. The best sanctuary was worth a visit considering how badly treated bears have been treated in the past. Altogether a great day with wonderful scenery.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and thank you for choosing our tour.

H
H7105THelenal
April 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Bears sanctuary and Dracula’s castle

Thank you very much to Ionut for this tour. It is a very good guide that is flexible. I recommend it to you.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and thank you for choosing our tour.

H
H4580NLmelanied
July 13, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!

Highly recommend! This trip was amazing from start to finish! Our host was friendly and knowledgeable and we made good time visiting all the sights! A great trip travelling with children also.

Operator response

Thank you for your appreciation. It was a pleasure for us to have you as tourists. We look forward to seeing you in Romania, thank you!

S
sharandeeph
July 13, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day in Brasov

We had an amazing time on this tour! The kids loved the bear sanctuary and dracula's Castle. The tour guide was very friendly and punctual. He explained everything so well. Would definitely recommend.

Operator response

Thank you for your appreciation. It was a pleasure for us to have you as tourists. We look forward to seeing you in Romania, thank you!

S
simontravelsearth
July 26, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
6 stars, plus watermelon

6 stars, friendly and fun, while also professional and respectable! Also went out of his way to help me buy a watermelon! Catered the tour to our needs and gave us a very memorable day in Romania with all the best sights and watermelons!

Operator response

I thank you for choosing my services and for being open and accepting all my recommendations so that you have a day to remember, beautiful memories from Romania. I hope to see you again in the future, I wish you all the best.

G
giuseppep170
May 6, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended

It has been fantastic to have Ionut as our guide. We appreciated his kindness, clearness and experience! Good opportunity to find out a lot of interesting facts regarding these castles!

Operator response

Thank you very much for choosing us and thank you for your appreciation.

$171/ person
5.0(11)
Duration10–12 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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