Small group max 7, Transfăgărășan the Top Gear Road

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Small group max 7, Transfăgărășan the Top Gear Road

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Small-group max 7 tourists

Duration: 12 hours
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Pickup Piața 21 Decembrie 1989

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Highlights

Avoid big bus (coach) on the winding road! Join a small group (maximum 7) in a minivan! Drive the stunning Transfăgărășan Top Gear Road, stop near Poenari Fortress - the real Dracula Castle!


Begin your adventure with Poenari Fortress, once a stronghold of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). We will not enter in to the fortress, we see it from exterior.


We stop at the imposing Vidraru Dam, a marvel of engineering, where you can take in the stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding peaks.


We admire the goat waterfall and we can taste/buy some local products (cheeses, pastrama, jams, alcoholic beverages, etc.).


The destination is the Balea glacial lake (open only fron June to October), at over 2000 meters altitude, where we have lunch and free time for hiking and pictures.


This unique tour blends cultural discovery and scenic beauty, offering an unforgettable day in the heart of Romania.


Similar (cheaper) tours are done by big coaches with 55 passengers!

Itinerary

  • Transfăgărășan

    Begin your adventure with Poenari Fortress, built by Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) in 1456. Here we will not be able to enter the fortress but we will see it from the outside. Next is the massive engineering marvel of Vidraru dam, standing at 166 meters tall. Enjoy the stunning vistas of Vidraru Lake and the surrounding mountains while learning about the dam's role in Romania’s hydropower system. Travel along one of the world’s most spectacular roads, known as the “Road to the Sky.” Winding through the Carpathian Mountains, the Transfăgărășan offers hairpin turns, dramatic drops, and awe-inspiring views at every bend. We stop at the Capra waterfall to admire the beauty of the mountain. Conclude your tour at Bâlea Glacial Lake (open only from June to October) nestled at 2,034 meters above sea level. Surrounded by rugged peaks, the lake offers an idyllic setting to relax, enjoy a traditional Romanian meal, or even take a dip in the cool alpine waters. Bâlea Lake is accessible only from June to October. Similar (cheaper) tours are done by big coaches with 55 passengers!

What's included

INCLUDED

Pick-up from Piața 21 Decembrie 1989
Small group up to 7 passengers
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional tour guide in English

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch

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Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will NOT visit the interior of Poenari Fortress, we will only see it from below - outside. To enter in Poenari Fortress you have to climb 66 floors on the stairs!
Bâlea Glaciar Lake is open only from June to October, in the rest of the year we visit Curtea de Argeș Monastery end the grave of the royal family

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