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Transfagarasan Road Trip

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Day trip
Transfagarasan Road Trip
Top rated
4.681818 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.681818 out of 5 stars
22 reviews

Experience Romania's breathtaking scenery on a drive along the twisting Transfagarasan Road.

About this activity

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
You will be picked up at your hotel in Bucharest.
Small group
Limited to 14 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Danette – United States

Pleasant host, beautiful scenery, great driving, flexible with what the group wanted to do/see. All around, a great day.

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Andre – Malta

Very good tour, sebestatian the tour leader was great and everything was amazing! 100% the company to use for tours in Bucharest!!! From Malta 🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Bucharest

  • Van

    (2.5 hours)

  • Poenari Castle

    Photo stop, Visit (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

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    Vidraru Dam

    Walk, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

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    Transfagarasan Highway

    Visit, Pass by, Scenic drive (2 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Bâlea Lake

    Break time, Free time (1.5 hours)

  • Van

    (3.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Bucharest

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a hike around Balea Lake
  • Drive along the spectacular Transfagarasan Highway
  • Vidraru Dam

Full description

Embark on an exhilarating day trip from Bucharest featuring the Transfagarasan Road and Balea Lake:

Begin your journey through the Carpathian Mountains via the Transfagarasan Highway, renowned for its stunning vistas and challenging twists.

Stop at Balea Lake, a picturesque glacier lake nestled high in the mountains, where you can enjoy a short hike and take in the breathtaking scenery.

En route, marvel at the Vidraru Dam, one of Europe's tallest dams, standing impressively at 525 feet high.

Keep your eyes peeled for opportunities to spot bears in their natural habitat, adding an unforgettable wildlife encounter to your adventure.

Includes

  • Entrance fees
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Private transportation by modern, well-equipped car, minibus or coach
  • Bottle of water
  • Lunch (approximately €13/person)
  • Photography fees
  • Tips for the tour guide

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Select participants and date

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Due to renovations, Poenari Castle is closed and cannot be visited until 2020
  • Entrance fees are included in the ticket price
  • Lunch (approximately €13/person) is not included. Please carry cash for lunch
  • Photography fees, and tips for the tour guide are not included in the ticket price

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 22 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5
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Andrew – July 9, 2021 – Verified booking
Gelu was an excellent tour guide and this is a great travel company! The experience was personalized, with plenty of opportunities to take gorgeous pictures and learn in-depth history of the region. This is one of the best tours I’ve ever taken and I can’t recommend it enough!
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Danette – United StatesSeptember 28, 2024 – Verified booking
Pleasant host, beautiful scenery, great driving, flexible with what the group wanted to do/see. All around, a great day.
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Andre – MaltaOctober 10, 2024 – Verified booking
Very good tour, sebestatian the tour leader was great and everything was amazing! 100% the company to use for tours in Bucharest!!! From Malta 🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹

Product ID: 151442

Activity provider:Rolandia

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