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Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

4.9(75)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 75 reviews10 hFree cancellationBy Active Travel Day Tours
Transfagarasan Road

About this activity

Visit Poienari Fortress, the real Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle and we drive on Transfagarasan highway, built as a strategic military route, is the second-highest paved road in Romania and considered by some to be the most dramatic.

Driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania"!

IMPORTANT:

!!!Due to some construction works on the road, the tour might take longer than usual!!!

Transfagarasan road is open in 2024 between June 7 - October 31!

When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allows, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (extra 20 euro/person). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.

What's included

  • ✓Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
  • ✓Professional guide
  • ✓Hotel (only from Brasov city) pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Poienari Fortress

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Sturdy hiking footwear recommended
  • Please note - Access to the citadel is made by climbing the 1,480 concrete stairs
  • IMPORTANT! When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allow, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (approx. extra 20 euro/person, includes the cable car ticket for the guide, also). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.
  • The cable car operates at least 10 people. Tourists have priority over freight shipments. No cargo is carried on Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. In case of adverse weather conditions we do not assume responsibility. In case of technical failure will be refunded the amount paid. Please keep checking tickets. Thank you for understanding. More info: http://balealac.ro/en/balea-lake-balea-waterfall-cablecar/
  • !!!Due to some construction works on the road, the tour might take longer than usual!!!
  • Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.
  • According to a statement from the Argeș County Council, access to Poienari Fortress will be allowed in organized groups at fixed times, following the schedule below: 9:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM / Last ascent at 3:00 PM
  • Private group tour - the experience is exclusively for you and your group. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, with family, or with friends, you'll have a dedicated guide and complete flexibility to enjoy the tour at your own pace.

Cancellation policy

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

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