Bucharest: Transfagarasan Highway Scenic Small Group Tour

Duration

12 hours

Take a guided road trip along the scenic Transfagarasan Highway from Bucharest. See highlights like Poenari Castle and the Capra Waterfall and watch for brown bears as you cruise on the mountain road.

Highlights

  • Visit Poenari Castle, the fortress of Vlad the Impaler
  • Drive along the spectacular Transfagarasan Highway
  • Visit Vidraru Dam and Capra waterfall

 

Full description

The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road crossing the Carpathian Mountains, is the second-highest paved road in the country with an altitude of 2,042 metres (6,699 ft). The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude. Here we will benefit from the fresh air and low temperature, admire the view of Trasnsilvania and have lunch. On the way back we will admire Bâlea waterfall, we’ll stop at the Vidraru Dam to refresh us. It is very possible to meet brown bears on the route. On our way we will be able to see on a mountaintop a fortress built by Vlad the Impaler. This is Poienari fortress.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Shared tour – Small group up to 7 passengers
  • This tour requires a minimum of 3 tourists
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Included/Excluded

  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Pick-up and drop-off from 'Fântâna de la Universitate'
  • Shared tour - Small group up to 7 passengers
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Tour Plan

Starting location: Fântâna de la Universitate
Van (2 hours)
Poenari Castle Photo stop, Guided tour (20 minutes)
Vidraru Dam Break time, Photo stop, Walk (20 minutes)
Capra Waterfall Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)
Bâlea Lake Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (1.5 hours)
Transfagarasan Highway Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)
Van (3 hours)
Arrive back at: Fântâna de la Universitate

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