• Transfagarasan Highway - !!!Due to some construction works on the road, the tour might take longer than usual!!!
  Driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as “the Road to the Sky”, “the Road to the Clouds”, “the Best Driving Road in the World” and even “A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania”
  IMPORTANT: Transfagarasan road is open between July 1 - October 31!

When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allow, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (approx. extra 20 euro/person, includes the cable car ticket for the guide, also). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.

• Balea Waterfall - We hike to Balea Waterfall - the highest step-waterfall in Romania, more than 60 metres tall.
• Le Lac Balea - Balea Lac is a natural glacier lake at 2040m, 360 meters long, 240 meters wide and 11 meters deep.
• Fagaras Mountains - It is said that the name “Fagaras” is coming from the word “fagar”, an old word which represents a large old beech forest.

In ancient times, the bottom part of the Fagaras Mounatins were covered with Oak forest. Now remains “Dumbrava Vadului”, where, among the oak trees, we have daffodils (Narcissus stellaris), locally known as coprine.

In Fagaras Mountains there is “Mioarelor” galcial lake (2282 m), the highest glacial lake in the Carpathian mountains.

In Fagaras Mountains there are 8 of the 14 peaks of the Carpathian mountains that reach the altitude of 2500 m: Moldoveanu (2544 m), Negoiu (2535 m), Coltul Vistei Mari (2527 m), Lespezi (2522 m), Cornu Caltunului (2510 m), Vanatoarea lui Buteanu (2507 m), Hartopu (2506 m) and Dara (2500 m). Here there are over 42 peaks with altitude between 2400 and 2500 m.

• Vidraru Dam - It was completed in 1966 on the Argeș River and creates Lake Vidraru. The arch dam was built with the primary purpose to produce hydroelectricity. The dam’s height is 166 meters, the arch length 305 meters and it can store 465 million cubic meters of water. The reservoir has a total shoreline (perimeter) length of 28 km.
• Poienari Castle - Visit Poienari Fortress, the real Vlad Tepes’ Residential Castle. Access to the citadel of Poienari is made by climbing the 1,480 concrete stairs.
  Poienari Fortress is closed until further notice.

• Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov city

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Entrance fees

Explore Poienari Fortress, the authentic residence of Vlad Tepes, and journey along the Transfagarasan Highway. This strategic military route is the second-highest paved road in Romania and is renowned for its dramatic scenery.

Experience the thrill of driving on the Transfagarasan Highway, also known as “the Road to the Sky,” “the Road to the Clouds,” “the Best Driving Road in the World,” and even “A Spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania.”

IMPORTANT:

Due to ongoing construction, the tour may take longer than usual. The Transfagarasan road is open in 2024 from June 7 to October 31.

When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30), the tour will proceed to the Balea Waterfall (without visiting Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If weather conditions permit, a cable car ride to Balea Lake is available for an additional 20 euros per person. The tour also includes visits to the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the stunning Sambata de Sus Monastery.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Sturdy hiking footwear recommended
• When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
• Please note - Access to the citadel is made by climbing the 1,480 concrete stairs
• Small group tour
• IMPORTANT! When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allow, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (approx. extra 20 euro/person, includes the cable car ticket for the guide, also). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.
• The cable car operates at least 10 people. Tourists have priority over freight shipments. No cargo is carried on Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. In case of adverse weather conditions we do not assume responsibility. In case of technical failure will be refunded the amount paid. Please keep checking tickets. Thank you for understanding. More info: http://balealac.ro/en/balea-lake-balea-waterfall-cablecar/
• !!!Due to some construction works on the road, the tour might take longer than usual!!!
• Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană “George Barițiu”, Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.
• According to a statement from the Argeș County Council, access to Poienari Fortress will be allowed in organized groups at fixed times, following the schedule below: 9:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM / Last ascent at 3:00 PM

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