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From Brasov: Small-Group Brown Bear Watching Tour

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Activity provider:
Active Travel Day Tours
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From Brasov: Small-Group Brown Bear Watching Tour
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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
174 reviews

Take the opportunity to see and admire brown bears in their natural habitat from a specially-designed observation hideaway in the Transylvanian forest.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

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Ian – United Kingdom

Seeing bears in the wild Maybe have binoculars some bears were on the edge of clearing

5
5 out of 5 stars
C
Charis – Romania

loved the bears, saw various ones and one was there immediately upon arrival. friendly guide and felt very safe - thanks so much!

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu"

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • Transylvania

    Guided tour, Wildlife viewing (2 hours)

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu"

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn about Romania's ecosystem from an experienced forest ranger
  • Gaze out at the lush forest from a specially-designed bear-watching building
  • Marvel at powerful and elegant wildlife that most see only in photos

Full description

After pickup from the meeting point in central Brasov (Meeting point is in front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. The starting time is between 16:00 - 18:00, depending of the month! You will be advised on the exact starting time with 2-3 days before the tour. Driving time to the spot: about 40 minutes. You’ll head straight into the Transylvanian forest for your brown-bear-watching adventure. Among the world’s largest carnivores, male brown bears can weigh up to 750 pounds, with an estimated 5,500 individuals living in the Carpathian region of Romania. 

After arriving in the forest, your guide, an experienced forest ranger, will take you on a 20-minute walk to the hideaway from which you’ll watch the bears. Gaze out into the forest, keeping your eyes peeled for the massive creatures, alongside the other varied fauna that live in the region, from wild boar to deer and lynx. All the while, your guide will fill you in on fascinating information about the peculiarities of the region’s wildlife and ecosystem. Afterwards, you’ll head back to the meeting point in Brasov.

Includes

  • Roundtrip transfers from a meeting point in Brasov
  • Expert Forest Ranger guide
  • Photo tax for photos used for professional purposes
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years
  • Pregnant women

Meeting point

Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Bright colors

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  •  Please do not wear perfume, bright colors, or bring any food with you on this tour
  •  Although there is a very good chance to see bears on this tour (statistically over 70%), bear in mind that it is impossible to guarantee a sighting of a wild animal living in its natural habitat
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4.9 out of 5 stars

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Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Ian – United KingdomJuly 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Seeing bears in the wild Maybe have binoculars some bears were on the edge of clearing

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July 12, 2025

Spotting bears in the wild is such a special experience! 🐻 Binoculars are definitely a great idea—sometimes they hang out just at the edge of a clearing or deep in the forest, so having a closer look makes all the difference.

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Charis – RomaniaJuly 9, 2025 – Verified booking
loved the bears, saw various ones and one was there immediately upon arrival. friendly guide and felt very safe - thanks so much!

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July 10, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, Charis! We're thrilled to hear you loved the bear experience and felt safe throughout. It's always a special moment when a bear shows up right away! We'll pass along your compliments to the guide as well. Thanks again for joining us! 🐻😊

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5 out of 5 stars
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Tamsyn – United KingdomJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
This trip was incredible. We were lucky enough to see bears almost straight away after arriving in the hide. Our guide was so knowledgeable and answered so many of our questions. Without a doubt, this was the highlight of our trip to Romania

Response from provider

June 9, 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that seeing the bears and learning from our guide made such a strong impression. It’s always special when nature shows up so quickly! We're honored this was the highlight of your trip to Romania. Safe travels and we hope to see you again! 🐻🇷🇴

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