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A historic castle with multiple towers and a prominent central tower. 5
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €173 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • We start the day with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel in central Bucharest and drive to Transylvania.
    We visit:
    • Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Zărnești. We start our morning with a truly heartwarming experience at the world’s largest brown bear sanctuary. To visit this sight, it is essential to purchase online tickets one week in advance from site: https://millionsoffriends.org/
    • Next is Bran (Dracula’s) Castle. We head to the most famous fortress in Romania. On the way, your guide will share the captivating history of the castle, separating the spooky myths of Dracula and Vlad the Impaler from the beautiful royal reality of Queen Marie.
    • After we drive to Brașov Historical Centre. Here you will have 90 minutes of free time to walk in the vibrant Council Square nestled right at the foot of Tâmpa Mountain, you’ll fall in love with Brașov’s fairytale atmosphere, gorgeous Saxon architecture, and charming cobblestone streets

Activity location

  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
    • F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
    • 500075, Zarnesti, Romania, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
    • F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
    • 500075, Zarnesti, Romania

Check availability

Small-group max 7 passangers

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pick-up from City Centre Only
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€129.00 x 1 Adult€129.00
Paid at activity€44.00
Total
Price is €173.00

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Only your group will participa: Live guided tour in English and multi-language audio-guide
Pickup included

Price details
€337.67 x 1 Adult€337.67
Paid at activity€44.00
Total
Price is €381.67

Private Tour by SUV

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Only your group will participa: Live guided tour in English and multi-language audio-guide
Pickup included

Price details
€415.59 x 1 Adult€415.59
Paid at activity€44.00
Total
Price is €459.59

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel Pick-up from city centre locations
  • Inclusions
    Small-group max 7 passangers
  • Inclusions
    Profesional guide în English
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Bears Sanctuary 100 Lei -
  • Exclusions
    Dracula’s Castle 120 lei regular ticket or 190 lei skip the line ticket
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • If your hotel is not the central area you have to came to a meeting point, that is 'Piața 21 Decembrie 1989'.
    • Access to the Sanctuary is forbidden to children under 5 years old!
    • To visit the Bear Sanctuary you must buy tickets online for the 10:45 a.m. slot. We recommend to buy the tickets one week before the tour
    • We recommend that you have hiking shoes for the Bears Sanctuary
    • Eating in the car is generally considered a sign of disrespect and can even be seen as offensive. We highly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping the car clean. Please feel free to enjoy your food or snacks entirely outside the vehicle during stops.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, Romania, is a refuge for rescued bears that have been previously kept in captivity. The sanctuary provides a natural environment for these bears to live in, allowing them to roam, forage, and interact with others. It's one of the largest bear sanctuaries in Europe and aims to raise awareness about the need for bear conservation and responsible tourism. Here you can see happy bears in their natural environment, after a bad life in circuses and zoo cages. The tours are guided by trained animal welfare experts and the visitors can see brown bears really close.

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Bran Dracula’s Castle is a national monument and landmark in Romania. It is a popular tourist attraction, boasting an impressive and varied history dating back to the 14th century. The castle is known for its unique, imposing architecture, as well as its associations with Vlad III, the 15th-century Romanian ruler better known as Vlad the Impaler, or Dracula.

Brasov Historical Center

  • 1h 30m
Nestled at the foot of Tâmpa Mountain, it is one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Transylvania, characterised by its distinctive saxon architecture, cobblestone streets, and centuries-old fortifications.

Location

Activity location

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    Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
    • F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
    • 500075, Zarnesti, Romania, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
    • F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
    • 500075, Zarnesti, Romania

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