Transfagarasan Top Gear Road, Wild Brown Bears from Bucharest
Description
- Cruise along mountain ridges and through valleys on one of Romania's highest roads
- Enjoy magnificent views of the Carpathian Mountains and Transylvanian countryside
Itinerary 12 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product.
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Triumph Arch, Bucharest
The journey starts early morning in Bucharest heading north.
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Vidraru Dam, Curtea de Arges, Arges County, Southern Romania
After the visit, travel toward the Carpathian Mountains stopping to admire the Vidraru Dam, one of the largest in Romania.
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Transfagarasan Highway, Arges County, Southern Romania
Enter along the picturesque Transfagarasan, declared by Top Gear, "the best road in the world". Built high up in the Fagaras Mountains, the road stretches for 62 miles (100 km), offering breathtaking views and wild brown bears. Stops will be made on the way to admire the scenery, take photos on top at Balea Lake and simply enjoy the strong and healthy mountain air with fantastic aerial views before heading back to Bucharest, which will be reached in the evening.
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Capra Capra Watterfall
Capra Waterfall is a spectacular sight on top of the mountain with incredibile view and its cascading waters plunging over the cliffs. Visitors will be able to explore the surrounding area, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the waterfall.
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Bâlea Lake
Reach the top at Bâlea Lake which is a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude in the Făgăraș Mountains, in central Romania, in Sibiu County. During winter period two chalets are placed over the lake, a meteorological station all year roud and a mountain rescue outpost along with shepherds that are still crossing the mountain as the old ways are still kept. Location is accessible by car on the Transfăgărășan road during the summer, and the rest of the year by a cable car from the Bâlea.
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Bucharest
Return trip to Bucharest
Included
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Small-Group tour ( maximum of 8 people per group)
Excluded
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No refunds will be approved for late arrivals or failing to meet at the designated meeting point and departure time.
- Youth must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other medical conditions such as car sickness.
- Not allowed for pregnant travelers
- Departure time is at 8:00 am in front of the Hilton Garden Inn Old Town on strada Doamnei no 12
- Free carry on (40x30x20cm) or trolley bag (55x40x23cm) on board with weight up to 5kg per guest/person. Suitcases over 5kg are extra charged with 20 euros per suitcase. Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
- Minimum passenger age is 11 years old. Under this is age it is prohibited.
Returns to original departure point
Departure time
08:00 AM
Reviews
Beautiful road trip and amazing sceneries and landscapes. Our tour guide Bogdan was very helpful and reliable as well. All in all great experience. ♡
This was a very good Tour! The Seas were impressive and the bus drive too. The Tour Guide was very cool.