Bear Watching in Romania: The 15 Best Tours

Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Trip - Morning pickup at Volo Hotel and what the timing really means

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 782 reviews · from $58Our pick

Bucharest to Transfagarasan Road for mountain views, Vidraru Dam, Balea Lake at 2,034 m, Capra Waterfall, plus wild brown bear sightings.

“It was a long drive to the top and it was worth it. Saw 3 bears along the way. The views on top and at the hydro dam were beautiful. Nickolas was a good driver, knows how to avoid the crowd so we were not stuck in traffic jam. Bring warm clothes as the wind was cold and blustery. I would recommend it. If I knew better I would have taken a 2-day trip with a night in Sibiu. That would be less tiring”

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Small group max 7 – Bears Safari on Top Gear -Transfăgărășan

2.Small group max 7 – Bears Safari on Top Gear -Transfăgărășan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 208 reviews · from $140

Small-group Transfăgărășan bear safari with Poenari Citadel, Vidraru Dam, Capra Waterfall, and Bâlea Lake.

“Sebastian is a great guide, not only is he a great storyteller but he also has a great sense of humor! The trip exceeded our expectations, we spent a wonderful day in a small group, thank you for creating wonderful moments and memories for us!”

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Brasov: Bear Sanctuary, Dracula Castle, and Râşnov Fortress

3.Bear Sanctuary, Dracula Castle, and Râşnov Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 176 reviews · 6 hours · from $47Best value

6-hour Brasov trip to Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti, Bran Castle, and Râșnov Citadel for close wildlife views and guided history.

“Really interesting trip and would thoroughly recommend it. I could have easily spent much longer at the Bear Sanctuary!”

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From Brasov: Brown Bear Watching in the Carpathian Mountains

4.Brown Bear Watching in the Carpathian Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · from $79

Brown bear watching in Romania’s Carpathians from Brasov, with a guided hide, transport, and English help for about $79.

“The guide, Alin, is a brilliant person and made the experience fantastic. We saw 5 bears and a fox. It was a marvellous experience.”

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Bucharest: Day Trip to Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Brasov

5.Day Trip to Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 12 hours · from $152

Bucharest day trip to Zărnești Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle and Brasov, with a small-group English guide and time for Sforii Street.

“The day trip was very informative. My fellow could only speak French. It would have been good to consider them more.”

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Brasov: Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress GUIDED Tour

6.Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress GUIDED Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Guided Brasov day trip to Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Rasnov Fortress, with air-conditioned transport and line-skipping.

“This tour was my favorite day of my entire trip to Romania. I loved everything about it. The Bear Sanctuary is an amazing place, Bran Castle is beautiful, and Rasnov Fortress is awe-inspiring. Mimi was my guide, and she is incredibly knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics. It was like getting a fun history lesson, along with a first-hand perspective on Romania and its past. She's also super friendly and made the day a ton of fun. I'd 100% recommend this tour to anyone who loves animals and/or who enjoys some really interesting history.”

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Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Dracula’s Castle – Day Tour from Bucharest

7.Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Dracula’s Castle – Day Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $187

A full day from Bucharest to Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle, with pickup, live guide commentary, and time for real Transylvania views.

“Fantastic trip to the bear sanctuary and Bran castle. The scenery on the drive there and back was just beautiful and Florin was the perfect guide- friendly yet professional and so knowledgeable about Romanias history and all of places we visited. He even took us to eat at his friends place where we had the most amazing local food cooked fresh for us! Would highly recommend this trip, worth every penny!”

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Bear Watching In Brasov: Observe Wild Bears From A Hideout (100%)

8.Bear Watching In Brasov: Observe Wild Bears From A Hideout (100%)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

Watch wild brown bears from a hideout outside Brasov, with a small group, pickup options, and an expert guide and ranger during feeding time.

“WOW! WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! I cannot recommend this enough. It was an incredible afternoon, we saw 4/5 bears, it was amazing to see them in the wild! Our guide was brilliant! 10 out of 10! Would do it again!”

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Bear watching experience near Brasov

9.Bear watching experience near Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $161

Small-group brown bear watching near Brasov, ranger-led hide time, off-road drive to Piatra Craiului, hotel pickup, strict wildlife rules.

“Tudor was a really good guide. Answered all questions relating to bears and their habitat. He is also a forest hike guide so had a lot of knowledge. Saw around 5 brown bears including alpha bear Tyson. They were there for a while too enough to Read more”

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One day trip Bear Sanctuary, Dracula Castle, Rasnov Fortress from Brasov

10.One day trip Bear Sanctuary, Dracula Castle, Rasnov Fortress from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

See Liberty Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Rasnov Citadel in one day from Brasov, with A/C pickup, English help, and flexible timing.

“The driver was friendly and very knowledgeable. However we expected to be out from 08.30 till 16.30, but were returned to Brasov at 14.30. In addition, the trip was to include a visit to Rasnov Fortress, but when we arrived we were told is was closed and had been for sometime. We should have been informed of this as the overall cost of the trip was to include this, (not any entry fee). The visit to the bear sanctuary was amazing and well worth a visit. Bran castle was a worthwhile experience, however given the issue of time and Rasnov Fortress being closed, more time could have been spent at…”

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From Bucharest: Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Dracula’s Castle

11.Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Dracula’s Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 10 hours · from $159

Bear recovery in Zarnesti forests and Bran Castle Dracula lore, all in one long small-group day from Bucharest.

“Great day out - firstly seeing the bears was an amazing experience, especially up close. Bran Castle was interesting, for the history of the place as well as the showcasing of the mythology built up around it. The guide was good, very knowledgeable with places to recommend where to go and where to eat, even showed us Brasov as well, which was a lovely place for lunch. It was a bit expensive the cost of the journey, which is my only complaint, since I was by myself, but that was offset with the experiences in Brasov. All in all a fun and long day out.”

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Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

12.Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $63

Small-group half-day from Brasov to Liberty Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle, with pickup, an English guide, and time to explore.

“We had a lovely morning with Alin visiting the bear sanctuary and Bran Castle. Alin is warm, friendly and informative. It was great to hear his knowledge and his insights into Romania today. Absolutely recommend.”

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Bucharest: Bran Castle and Bear Sanctuary Small-Group Tour

13.Bran Castle and Bear Sanctuary Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 10 hours · from $145

Small-group trip from Bucharest to Bran Castle and Liberty Bear Sanctuary in Transylvania, with hotel pickup, scenic stops, and guided visits.

“Florin was great. Very knowledgeable and was happy to answer any questions. The bear sanctuary was interesting but a lot of the bears have sad stories. Really enjoyed our time at Bran Castle.”

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Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery

14.Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $114

Bran Castle, Rasnov Citadel, Palinca tastings, and a bear sanctuary visit, with a small group, AC van, and English guides.

“We had such a great day out with our guide Vlad He was very knowledgeable attentive and patient with our endless questions. Bran Castle was awesome especially in the snow and the bear sanctuary is a wonderful place. The stories of the bear's rescues were very moving and the staff are so dedicated. Rasnov Fortress is fascinating and there is a great viewing point high up where the fortress sits. The ride up is fun in a cart pulled up by a large tractor. The Palinca distillery was fun and we got very generous tastings from the distiller who was very warm and friendly. We had such a great day…”

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