Embark on a thrilling small group tour along the famous Transfagarasan Road, where you’ll encounter wild brown bears, explore historic landmarks, and marvel at breathtaking landscapes.
Embark on a thrilling small group tour along the famous Transfagarasan Road, where you’ll encounter wild brown bears, explore historic landmarks, and marvel at breathtaking landscapes.
- Poenari Citadel - Poenari Fortress is a historic landmark in Romania, majestically situated on a steep cliff in the Carpathian Mountains. Originally constructed in the 13th century and later fortified by Vlad the Impaler, it served as a crucial stronghold and defensive bastion. Renowned for its breathtaking views and ties to the Dracula legend,…
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Poenari Citadel - Poenari Fortress is a historic landmark in Romania, majestically situated on a steep cliff in the Carpathian Mountains. Originally constructed in the 13th century and later fortified by Vlad the Impaler, it served as a crucial stronghold and defensive bastion. Renowned for its breathtaking views and ties to the Dracula legend, the fortress is reached by a challenging ascent of over 1,400 steps, providing visitors with a window into medieval history and folklore. The fortress is viewed from the outside.
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Vidraru Dam - Vidraru Dam and Lake, nestled in Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains, is an impressive feat of hydro-engineering completed in 1966. The curved arch dam, towering at 166 meters, forms Vidraru Lake, a tranquil reservoir encircled by lush forests and dramatic peaks. A favored spot for tourists, it offers stunning vistas, boating opportunities, and serves as an entryway to the Transfăgărășan Road.
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Transfagarasan Highway - The Transfăgărășan Highway, often hailed as one of the world’s most picturesque roads, meanders through Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains in the Carpathians. Constructed in the 1970s, this striking route features sharp hairpin bends, sweeping curves, and awe-inspiring views of rugged peaks, valleys, and waterfalls. A popular choice for road trips, it links Transylvania to Wallachia and showcases iconic landmarks like Bâlea Lake and Poenari Fortress along its path.
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Capra Waterfall - Capra Waterfall, situated in Romania near the Transfăgărășan Highway, is a breathtaking natural wonder. Plunging from a height of over 40 meters, this alpine waterfall is nourished by glacial waters and surrounded by lush greenery and rugged mountain scenery. Easily accessible during the summer months, it provides visitors with a refreshing stop, offering stunning views and the calming sound of rushing water.
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Bâlea Lake - Bâlea Lake is a glacial lake located at an elevation of about 2,000 meters (6,561 feet), making it one of the highest lakes in the country. The lake is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, encircled by rugged peaks, dense forests, and alpine meadows. Bâlea Lake is accessible only during the summer and autumn months via the Transfăgărășan Highway. In winter and spring, it is inaccessible due to the risk of snow avalanches.
- Pick-up from ‘Piața 22 Decembrie 1982’
- Small group tour (up to 7 passengers)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Pick-up from ‘Piața 22 Decembrie 1982’
- Small group tour (up to 7 passengers)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Lunch
This intimate group tour, accommodating a maximum of 7 passengers, seamlessly blends history, engineering wonders, stunning natural scenery, and often provides the opportunity to observe Brown Bears in their natural environment.
The journey begins at Poenari Fortress, a former strategic bastion of Vlad the Impaler, the figure who inspired Dracula….
This intimate group tour, accommodating a maximum of 7 passengers, seamlessly blends history, engineering wonders, stunning natural scenery, and often provides the opportunity to observe Brown Bears in their natural environment.
The journey begins at Poenari Fortress, a former strategic bastion of Vlad the Impaler, the figure who inspired Dracula. Although the fortress is currently undergoing renovations and is not open for interior visits, it can still be admired from the outside.
Following this, the tour proceeds to Vidraru Dam, a remarkable feat of Romanian engineering. Constructed in the 1960s, this impressive structure contains the shimmering waters of Lake Vidraru.
The tour continues with a drive into the heart of the Făgăraș Mountains National Park.
A stop at the Capra Waterfall allows for appreciation of nature’s beauty and the breathtaking landscapes.
The final destination is Balea Lake, situated at an altitude exceeding 2000 meters, where the renowned Top Gear Road can be admired.
- From November to May, it is not possible to reach the Bâlea glacial lake due to the thick layer of snow and the risk of avalanches
- The bears season is from May to October
- Children under 7 years old cannot participate in shared group tours. Please contact us to give you a private tour offer.
- Be prepared for a long drive!
- This tour require a minimum of 2 passangers
- The belvedere point with the winding road it is accessible only from June to October.
- 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!
- You will meet our guide at 7:45 a.m. We suggest you come 5 minutes early. Being a group tour, we can not wait for you after the mentioned time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
