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Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Day Trip
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Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Day Trip
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Summer 2025
Duration: 12 hours
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From
NZD 103
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Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe journey starts early morning in Bucharest heading north .Vidraru Dam
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVidraru Dam is a one of the biggest hydroelectric dam in Romania. It is placed at the beginning of River Arges as it was built between 1960 and 1965 and has a height of 166 meters (545 feet). The dam forms a lake with a average capacity of 465 million cubic meters (16.2 billion cubic feet) and a surface area of 22.5 square kilometers (8.7 square miles). The dam is used to generate electricity and to regulate the flow of the Argeș River. Admire the great views towards forest, mountains and lake all together.Transfagarasan Highway
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy a memorable ride along the picturesque Transfagarasan, declared by Top Gear, "the best road in the world". Built high up in the Fagaras Mountains, the road stretches for 62 miles (100 km), offering breathtaking views. Stops will be made on the way to admire the scenery, take photos on top at Balea Lake and simply enjoy the strong and healthy mountain air with fantastic aerial views before heading back to Bucharest, which will be reached in the evening.Capra Wasserfall
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Capra Waterfall is a spectacular sight on top of the mountain with incredibile view and its cascading waters plunging over the cliffs. Visitors will be able to explore the surrounding area, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the waterfall.Le Lac Balea
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeReach the top at Bâlea Lake which is a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude in the Făgăraș Mountains, in central Romania, in Sibiu County. During winter period two chalets are placed over the lake, a meteorological station all year roud and a mountain rescue outpost along with shepherds that are still crossing the mountain as the old ways are still kept. Location is accessible by car on the Transfăgărășan road during the summer, and the rest of the year by a cable car from the Bâlea.Bucharest
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeReturn trip to Bucharest
What's included
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
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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
Location
Address
Piata Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest, Romania 011453
Provider
One Excellence Tours
From
NZD 103
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