• Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - Located in Zarnesti, Romania, the Libearty Bear Sanctuary serves as a haven for bears rescued from captivity. This sanctuary offers a natural habitat where bears can freely roam, forage, and socialize. As one of Europe’s largest bear sanctuaries, it is dedicated to promoting bear conservation and encouraging responsible tourism.

Visitors can observe content bears thriving in their natural surroundings after enduring difficult lives in circuses and zoo enclosures. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable animal welfare experts, allowing guests to see brown bears up close.

• Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Bran Castle, often referred to as Dracula’s Castle, is a renowned national monument and landmark in Romania. It attracts numerous tourists with its rich and diverse history that dates back to the 14th century.
  The castle is famous for its striking and formidable architecture, as well as its connections to Vlad III, the 15th-century Romanian ruler famously known as Vlad the Impaler, or Dracula.
• Brasov Historical Center - Situated at the base of Tâmpa Mountain, this area is one of Transylvania’s best-preserved medieval old towns, featuring distinctive Saxon architecture, cobblestone streets, and ancient fortifications.

• Hotel pick-up from city center locations
• Small-group max 7 passengers
• Professional guide in English
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees
• Lunch

The day begins with a convenient hotel pickup in central Bucharest, followed by a scenic drive into Transylvania.

Visits include:

• Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Zărnești – The morning starts with a truly heartwarming experience at the world’s largest brown bear sanctuary. Tickets for this visit must be purchased online one week in advance from: https://millionsoffriends.org/

• Bran (Dracula’s) Castle – Next, the tour heads to Romania’s most famous fortress. Along the way, the guide shares the captivating history of the castle, separating the spooky myths of Dracula and Vlad the Impaler from the beautiful royal reality of Queen Marie.

• Brașov Historical Center – The tour then continues to Brașov, where 90 minutes of free time allow guests to explore the vibrant Council Square at the foot of Tâmpa Mountain. Visitors will fall in love with Brașov’s fairytale atmosphere, gorgeous Saxon architecture, and charming cobblestone streets.

• If your hotel is not the central area you have to came to a meeting point, that is ‘Piața 21 Decembrie 1989’.
• Access to the Sanctuary is forbidden to children under 5 years old!
• To visit the Bear Sanctuary you must buy tickets online for the 10:45 a.m. slot. We recommend to buy the tickets one week before the tour
• We recommend that you have hiking shoes for the Bears Sanctuary
• Eating in the car is generally considered a sign of disrespect and can even be seen as offensive. We highly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping the car clean. Please feel free to enjoy your food or snacks entirely outside the vehicle during stops.

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