5-Hour Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle Tour from Brașov

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Observe brown bears from a specially designed hideaway in the Transylvanian forest
• 02 Visit the Bear Liberty Sanctuary and see rescued bears
• 03 Discover the legends and rich history of iconic Bran Castle
• 04 Learn how Bran Castle is linked to Count Dracula and Queen Marie

Admire brown bears in their natural habitat from a specially designed observation hideaway deep in the Transylvanian forest, then visit Bran Castle to discover its legends and history. Famous as the dark residence of the world's most notorious Count - Count Dracula - the castle was also cherished as the favourite home of Romania's most beautiful queen, Queen Marie. This 5-hour experience combines wildlife watching with one of Romania's most iconic landmarks.

Explore the wildlife at the Bear Liberty Sanctuary.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Brasov

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bear Sanctuary Visit and Bran Castle Exploration

• Pick up from your location in Brașov.
• Explore the wildlife at the Bear Liberty Sanctuary.
• Learn about the history of Bran Castle.
• Transfer back to your location in Brașov.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Roundtrip transport from your location in Brașov
• 7+1 minivan
• English-speaking professional guide

What's Not Included

• Entry tickets

What to bring

• The tour will run rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.

Know before you go

• Please do not wear perfume or bright colours or bring food on this tour.
• Although there is a very good chance of seeing bears on this tour (statistically over 70%), it is impossible to guarantee a sighting of a wild animal living in its natural habitat.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your location in Brașov

Tour start

Brașov, Romania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.