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Transfagarasan Highway

Bâlea Lake

Bâlea Waterfall, Cârțișoara

Cârța Monastery

Cabana Bâlea Lac

Brukenthal National Museum

Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral

The Fortified Church of Biertan

Bridge of Lies

The Council Tower, SIbiu

Râșnov

Sibiu

Mediaș

Cisnădie

Cisnădioara

Nearby destinations

Central Hungary tours

Sud-Muntenia Region tours

Tatra Mountains tours

Transylvania tours

Brașov County tours

Northern Hungary tours

Sofia Province tours

Nearby sights

Buda CastleAttraction in Budapest, Hungary

Bran CastleAttraction in Brasov, Romania

Fisherman's BastionAttraction in Budapest, Hungary

Chain BridgeAttraction in Budapest, Hungary

Hungarian Parliament BuildingAttraction in Budapest, Hungary

Danube River, HungaryAttraction in Budapest, Hungary

Bucharest: Transfagarasan Road & Balea Lake - Private Tour

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5 out of 5 stars
5
22 reviews
Activity provider:
Day Trip Romania
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Bucharest: Transfagarasan Road & Balea Lake - Private Tour
Top rated
5 out of 5 stars
5
22 reviews

Enjoy a private day trip along the breathtaking Transfagarasan Road, taking in scenic views, majestic mountains, and winding roads—all in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Shayne – Canada

Alin did an outstanding job with this tour. He took us directly to the mountain to avoid traffic which ended up being an amazing decision. We had plenty of photo stops as he knows the secret spots. Additionally, we saw plenty of Brown bears along the way. He would take his time and ensure we were able to see them up close and safely, and even got some amazing cool photos for us to take home. He made this experience extremely enjoyable. To top it off, he dropped us off at an amazing water fountain show celebrating the Olympics. The whole day from start to finish was perfect. Alin constantly ensured to check on us to ensure we were comfortable and happy. He has a large number of jokes, and we would love for him to be our guide once again in the future for any other tour. Highly recommend this activity.

5
5 out of 5 stars
L
Liviu – Canada

We had the absolute privilege of having Ionela as our guide for our Transfăgărășan tour, and it exceeded all expectations. Ionela's extensive knowledge and passion for history and culture brought each landmark to life. We explored all the major sights, and the detailed insights we received truly deepened our understanding and appreciation of the Transfăgărășan. This tour was an unforgettable experience, and I can't recommend it highly enough!

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Pickup location:

    Bucharest

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • Poenari Castle

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (20 minutes)

  • Vidraru Dam

    Break time, Photo stop, Walk (20 minutes)

  • Capra Waterfall

    Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

  • Bâlea Lake

    Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (1.5 hours)

  • Transfagarasan Highway

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Van

    (3 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Bucharest

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See Wild Brown Bears in their natural environment!
  • Drive along the spectacular Transfagarasan Highway
  • Visit Vidraru Dam and Capra waterfall
  • Make the most of your time by working or relaxing during the journey
  • Admire beautiful countryside scenery

Full description

The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road crossing the Carpathian Mountains, is the second-highest paved road in the country with an altitude of 2,042 metres (6,699 ft).

The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude. Here we will benefit from the fresh air and low temperature, admire the view of Trasnsilvania and have lunch.

On the way back we will admire Bâlea waterfall, we'll stop at the Vidraru Dam to refresh us.

It is very possible to meet brown bears on the route.

On our way we will be able to see on a mountaintop a fortress built by Vlad the Impaler. This is Poienari fortress.

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned car
  • WiFi on bord
  • Private Tour - only your group will participate
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Drinks in the vehicle
  • Food in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • The presence of wild bears near the main public road depends on natural factors beyond the tour operator's control.

From $227 per person

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based on 22 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5
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Shayne – CanadaAugust 18, 2024 – Verified booking
Alin did an outstanding job with this tour. He took us directly to the mountain to avoid traffic which ended up being an amazing decision. We had plenty of photo stops as he knows the secret spots. Additionally, we saw plenty of Brown bears along the way. He would take his time and ensure we were able to see them up close and safely, and even got some amazing cool photos for us to take home. He made this experience extremely enjoyable. To top it off, he dropped us off at an amazing water fountain show celebrating the Olympics. The whole day from start to finish was perfect. Alin constantly ensured to check on us to ensure we were comfortable and happy. He has a large number of jokes, and we would love for him to be our guide once again in the future for any other tour. Highly recommend this activity.
5
5 out of 5 stars
L
Liviu – CanadaSeptember 22, 2024 – Verified booking
We had the absolute privilege of having Ionela as our guide for our Transfăgărășan tour, and it exceeded all expectations. Ionela's extensive knowledge and passion for history and culture brought each landmark to life. We explored all the major sights, and the detailed insights we received truly deepened our understanding and appreciation of the Transfăgărășan. This tour was an unforgettable experience, and I can't recommend it highly enough!
5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Mawheb – FranceNovember 3, 2023 – Verified booking
It’s an amazing experience ! We saw bears !!!great views through the mountain and on the top of it!!to do absolutely specially before bears go to hibernate ☺️!our guide was exceptional also ! Thanks

Product ID: 463042

Activity provider:
Day Trip Romania
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  • Bâlea Lake

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