11 Transfagarasan Tours in Brasov Worth the Drive

1.Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Private full-day tour from Brasov to Transfăgărășan Road, Bâlea sights, Vidraru Dam and Poienari Fortress, with hotel pickup.

“Charlie has been an amazing guide and a fantastic companion for this long and beautiful day! It helped us with some extra-trip organizational issues and has been funny, patient and helpful the whole time. One of the best guides ever! Ah, and the scenery is absolutely breathtaking! We even managed to spot (from a safe distance) 10 bears! Apparently a record! The cherry on top for the perfect day and experience! Absolutely recommended - go with Charlie for a wonderful Transfagarasan experience!”

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2.Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake & Carta Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

8-hour Brasov day trip over the Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake at 2,034 m, and Carta Monastery, with small-group luxury transport.

“one of the best experience- i did not expect that it will snow but we were lucky to have a good weather and great experience., great tuor guide very accomodating,”

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3.Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $143

From Brasov, ride the legendary Transfagarasan Highway to Balea Lake, then visit Carta Monastery on a small-group guided day trip.

“Our tour guide was just perfect! Very knowledgeable on the history of each place visited who knew just what was needed at each point of the trip . He was extremely proffessional subtle and we ended up having a private experience that day which only made this surprise event for my boyfriend’s 40th bday ever more special and very intimate! High regards!”

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4.Transfagarasan amazing road trip from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $144

A 7-hour Transfagarasan road trip from Brasov to Lake Balea, with small-group pickup, great viewpoints, and glacier-lake time at 2,040m.

“Had an amazing day even though the weather was against us and we did not get the views we were hoping for. Alin was very knowledgeable and made this a lovely day. On a clear day this trip will be out of this world !”

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5.Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $108Best value

Electric e-bike ride on Romania’s Transfagarasan to Balea Lake, with Balea Waterfall stops and panoramic views from Brasov.

“We loved our e-bike ride on the transfagarassan! Andrei is a wonderful guide and we had a blast while seeing the amazing mountains of romania!”

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6.Transfagarasan Highroad Tour from Brasov (warm season)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $150

Transfagarasan Highroad day trip from Brasov with hotel pickup. Drive Romania’s legendary road, Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, monastery and mausoleum.

“Truly excellent. Wonderful scenery and the guide was most informative”

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7.Transfăgărășan Highway & Sibiu – Premium Private Tour from Brașov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $166

Private day trip from Brașov over Transfăgărășan and into Sibiu. Door-to-door van, guided old town and cathedrals, summer mountain views.

“Adrian is a truly excellent guide. It always feels like a risk to book a whole day solo guided trip (could be a long, awkward day) but Adrian is a great conversationalist and very passionate and knowledgeable about the region, especially Saxon history. I asked for a custom tour to pack a longer hike, the highway, and Sibiu into one day, and we accomplished all. Do not hesitate to book with him!”

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8.Transfagarasan Highway and Bran Castle Day Trip From Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $156

Transfagarasan and Bran Castle day trip from Brasov with small-group comfort, Balea waterfall and lake stops, and guided Dracula’s Castle.

“We hâd a great time on this trip . Vlad was excellent and very knowledgeable about the places we visited and even gave us an extra bonus place in Fagaras as part of the trip . Highly recommend him and the whole experience for anyone chooses to travel to Romania .”

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9.Transfagarasan and Balea Lake Ebike tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews

E-bike tour from Brasov to Transfagarasan and Balea Lake. Small group, guide Andrei, big mountain views, manageable climb.

“Andrei is a an experienced and professional guide as well as a really nice person. I very much enjoyed the bike ride up to balea lake - which is manageable for non experienced bikers thanks to the e-bike - and the stunning views. The downhill ride was a lot of fun too and Andrei adapts to your speed and fitness level. Highly recommendable!”

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10.2 Day Private Tour Transfagarasan Highway and Hiking in Fagaras Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $555

Two days on the Transfagarasan Highway and Fagaras Mountains, with private pickup, flexible hikes, and meals included at mountain stops.

“The Tour was great and i would definitely book again with Romanian Friend. My guide Bogdan was very nice to talk to and I could not have wished for a better guide for my hike!”

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11.One day tour Transfagarasan road , Balea waterfall, Balea lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $143

Transfăgărășan, Balea waterfall and Balea Lake by cable car from Brașov, with Făgăraș Fortress in a small group.

“Our wansom guide tour Claudiu and princess Daria was our driver for today both of them was amazing and sweet heart to show every details in your tour attraction don't miss Thanks million ♥️🇷🇴🌹”

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