Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Day Trip

4.0(88)12 hFree cancellationBy One Excellence Tours

About this activity

Enter the realm of one of Europe's most scenic mountain roads on a day trip to Transfagarasan Road. Along the way, delve into meeting the Wild Brown Bears of Romania. Set the scene for fantastic pictures by passing Poenari fortress original Dracula's fortress. Reach top of the Carpathians and breathe in the fresh mountain air while admiring views from Transylvania. Enjoy each stop with fantastic views and stories told by your guide.

What's included

✓Multilingual audio guide via QR code in 14 languages
✓Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
✓English-speaking driver (groups under 20); driver + live guide (groups of 20+)
✓English-speaking driver and multilingual audio guide via QR code (14 languages)
✓Round-trip transport from central Bucharest

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Volo Hotel on Boulevard Schitu Magureanu no 6 Departure time 7:00 am Look for a vehicle with One Excellence Tours sign

Good to know

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
From November to March bears are into hibernation state
From November to May or mid June access to Balea Lake Top and Capra Waterfall cannot be reached due factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
No luggage or large bags allowed. One small handbag or small backpack per person allowed onboard the coach.Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
From November to May access to Balea Lake Top and Capra Waterfall cannot be reached due factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
Food and drinks in vehicle are not allowed.
One small handbag or small backpack per person allowed onboard the coach. Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
Company reserves the right to refuse service or disembark any passenger for conduct deemed inappropriate, without entitlement to a refund.
During winter period itinerary will be adjusted with a stop at Curtea de Arges Monastery and free time at Chalet Ursului at 1200 metres altitude for lunch and ski time. Without Balea Lake peak and Capra Waterfall. Applicable if road is partially closed.
Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
Not recommended for guests with motion sickness/ car sickness
Minimum passenger age is 12 years old. Under this is age it is prohibited.
Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator

Cancellation policy

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

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