Romania · Wildlife

Explore Transylvania: Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Brasov tour

11 Hours Round trip from Bucharest Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti
02 See rescued bears in a wildlife sanctuary in the Carpathian Mountains
03 Explore Bran Castle, known as Dracula's Castle
04 Discover the medieval charm of Brasov
05 Walk along Rope Street, one of the city’s most famous lanes
06 Enjoy a full-day trip from Bucharest with transport included

Discover some of Transylvania’s most memorable highlights on a full-day trip from Bucharest, combining wildlife, legend, and medieval charm. Visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti to observe rescued bears in a natural setting, then continue to Bran Castle, famously linked with the Dracula story.

Your day also includes time in Brasov, a historic city framed by the Carpathian Mountains, where you can stroll atmospheric streets and soak up the character of one of Romania’s best-loved destinations. With transport, guiding, and key entrance fees included, this is an easy way to experience a varied day out in Transylvania.

Here you will have the opportunity to see bears climbing trees, playing in the water pools or just lazing in the meadows.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Brasov, Bucharest, Zărnești

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary

You will visit the bear reserve in Zarnesti, a wildlife sanctuary in the Carpathian Mountains. Here you will have the opportunity to see bears climbing trees, playing in the water pools or just lazing in the meadows.

Here’s the place where real bears and teddy bears live together. Visit the Teddy Bear Museum and see over 200 teddy bears from all around the world. Some of the main attractions are two giant bears which were a gift from the Royal Family of Great Britain.

Bran Castle

Your itinerary continues to Bran Castle, which has entered the top of the world’s spookiest places as Dracula's Castle. Step inside the mysterious rooms and dark passageways to discover the legend of the most famous vampire.

Brasov

Next, you will proceed to Brasov. The city was founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211, and it’s surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Walk on the narrowest street in Europe - Rope Street, and take as many pictures as you can. Because this city is the point of connection between Transylvania, Wallachia, and Moldavia, you will find Romanian, German and Hungarian sweets made after original recipes.

The route