Bear Sanctuary, Dracula Castle, Rasnov Fortress: One Day Adventure from Brasov

Experience the thrill of getting up-close with real bears and their cubs at the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. Book a trip to this natural tourist attraction in Romania today!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - If until now you have only witnessed the spectacle of nature on TV and you want to see it up-close, the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti offers a live wilderness experience for children and adults alike.
    Imagine how the most beautiful virgin European forests would look like without a brown bear reserve like this one?…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

If you’ve only admired nature from afar and wish to experience it more intimately, the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti is the perfect destination.
Imagine the pristine beauty of Europe’s untouched forests without a brown bear reserve like this one.
What if it were possible to photograph real bears and their cubs up close, observing them as they eat and go…

Location
Drachenhaus Hotel
Strada Nicolae Bălcescu
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(72 Ratings)
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Micha_k
Apr 13, 2026
Efficient and enjoyable transylvania highlands tour - The tour was a great way to get a well-rounded overview of Transylvania’s top attractions in a single day. The organizer went above and beyond by offering hotel pickup instead of the standard meeting point, which was a very nice and convenient touch. Transportation was comfortable, with a well-maintained Ford Transit that made the journey pleasant. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned and efficiently organized, allowing us to see a lot without feeling rushed. We also appreciated the assistance with securing tickets for the attractions, which made the experience smooth and hassle-free. The combination of the bear sanctuary, Râșnov Fortress, and Bran Castle provided a perfect mix of nature and history. Everything ran on time and felt professionally managed throughout the day. The only improvement I would suggest is allowing a bit more free time at Bran Castle to explore at a more relaxed pace.
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David_f
Apr 10, 2026
Great day out in Brasov - Good communication and very informative. Everything taken care of during the day.We had a great time.
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Wander10135376442
Feb 10, 2026
A wonderful trip! - It was the best day! Everything was excellent, pick-up, transportation, exceptional guide, A day of adventure! Thank you, we recommend!
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Viviana_b
Feb 6, 2026
Thank you! - The guide driver was very professional and knowledgeable. He was very punctual (actually earlier). Thank you very much for the experience! :)
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Rob_j
Feb 6, 2026
Fantastic day trip - Clearly we didn’t read the spec properly as you have to buy tickets on top of the travel costs, but that was no problem and the whole day was brilliant
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Adrian_v
Aug 3, 2025
One of the few places where you can see happy bears - Great place to see bears! They are a sanctuary helping bears and also educating people on the struggles of captive bears in Romania. On our visit we've seen 25-30 different bears of different ages from little ones to full grown massive ones as well as deer, wolfs, and a fox.
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Puvi
Jul 8, 2025
Educational & Flexible! - The organiser was really flexible on the day with the itinerary! Not only the best driver in Romania, but a cracking story teller and guide too. I have left his car with beautiful memories, funny anecdotes, and a friend for life
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Neacsua2023
Jun 22, 2025
An experienta belissima. - A trip belisima.Recomando.Una vice interesanta.I would like to redo this experience.When I come again in Romania I would like to do this excursion again.
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Katiez753
Oct 28, 2025
Overpriced - We were somewhat disappointed with the tour. We never received an email stating we needed to get the tickets for the bear sanctuary ahead of time. We knew they weren’t included but didn’t have that information. It was frustrating to be told we might not get in as the groups are limited. The other disappointment was the cost. It was over $300 for the 4 of us but the tickets to the 3 tours were not included? It was like an overpriced bus ticket. In hindsight we could have taken an Uber or bus for less than this. All that said, the castle, the citadel and the sanctuary were nice. Would recommend anyone visiting Braşov to check them out.
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Paul_s
Oct 6, 2025
Trip out - The driver was friendly and very knowledgeable. However we expected to be out from 08.30 till 16.30, but were returned to Brasov at 14.30. In addition, the trip was to include a visit to Rasnov Fortress, but when we arrived we were told is was closed and had been for sometime. We should have been informed of this as the overall cost of the trip was to include this, (not any entry fee). The visit to the bear sanctuary was amazing and well worth a visit. Bran castle was a worthwhile experience, however given the issue of time and Rasnov Fortress being closed, more time could have been spent at Bran castle.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).