This tour offers more than just transportation – it is a personalized experience with a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy breathtaking views of the famous Transfagarasan Road, scenic photo stops, and the chance to spot wild bears in their natural habitat from a safe distance. Small groups, a relaxed pace, and flexible stops make this a unique and memorable journey through the Romanian mountains.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $246.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Experience one of the most scenic roads in the world, the famous Transfagarasan Highway. Enjoy breathtaking mountain landscapes, scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, and photo stops along the route. During the tour, travelers may also have the chance to spot wild bears in their natural habitat from a safe distance. Your knowledgeable guide will share interesting stories, local history, and facts about this spectacular mountain road.
Visit the spectacular Balea Lake, located high in the Fagaras Mountains at over 2,000 meters altitude. Enjoy breathtaking alpine scenery, fresh mountain air, and free time for photos, short walks, or a coffee with incredible panoramic views. Your guide will share interesting facts and local stories about this iconic destination on the Transfagarasan Road.
Pickup is available from hotels, apartments, or accommodations in Brasov. Please wait in front of your accommodation 5 minutes before departure time. Your guide/driver will contact you before pickup. For travelers staying outside Brasov, please contact us to arrange the nearest meeting point.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Transfagarasan Road Wild Bear Experience from Brasov lasts about 7h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $159 per person for this Brasov experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $246. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup is available from hotels, apartments, or accommodations in Brasov. Please wait in front of your accommodation 5 minutes before departure time. Your guide/driver will contact you before pickup. For travelers staying outside Brasov, please contact us to arrange the nearest meeting point. Pickup points include Residence Hirscher, Hostel AdaBelle.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Transylvania Tours.
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Fantastic experience from start to finish., the road trip was amazing , the visit to the stunning monastery was so peaceful . Adrian is a fabulous guide , friendly , very knowledgeable and welcoming Would highly recommend Transylvania tours . Roll on next yesr !!!
Adrian was an outstanding guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Romania. He made the journey enjoyable from start to finish, sharing fascinating stories about the history, culture, and local traditions. The scenery along the Transfăgărășan Highway was breathtaking, and Adrian made sure we stopped at all the best viewpoints while allowing plenty of time to enjoy each location. His driving was safe and comfortable, and we never felt rushed.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Transfagarasan Experience with Adrian! Adrian was a fantastic guide! We took a trip to the Transfagarasan Road, and everything was amazing from start to finish. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and we were even lucky enough to see a little bear on the road, which made the experience even more special. Adrian was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information about the area, history, and local culture. The tour was well organized, relaxed, and truly unforgettable. Highly recommended if you want to experience one of the most beautiful roads in Romania with a professional and friendly guide. Amazing tour!
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