Bucharest: Transfagarasan Highway Scenic Small Group Tour
ID: GYG463042-827606
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
Highlights
- Visit Poenari Castle, the fortress of Vlad the Impaler
- Drive along the spectacular Transfagarasan Highway
- Visit Vidraru Dam and Capra waterfall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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
Fântâna de la Universitate
Your guide will wait for you with welcome sign
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
