Brasov: Transfagarasan Road, Balea Lake & Waterfall Tour
ID: GYG1242963-1905440
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Embark on a day trip from Brasov to the famous Transfagarasan Road. Visit Balea Lake, Balea Waterfall, and the Vidraru Dam.
Embark on a one-day trip from Brasov on the famous Transfagarasan Road to Balea Lake and Balea Waterfall. Stretching 90 km (56 mi) across the Făgăraș Mountains, this road connects the historic regions of Muntenia (Wallachia) and Transylvania.
Built between 1970 and 1974, the Transfagarasan is a paved road featuring numerous hairpin turns, sharp descents, and viaducts. Key sights along the route include the stunning Bâlea Lake (at 2,042 m), the longest road tunnel in Romania (884 m), Bâlea Waterfall, Vidraru Dam, and Poenari Castle (associated with Vlad the Impaler).
Famously dubbed "the best road in the world" by Top Gear, it attracts thrill-seekers, cyclists, and tourists for its dramatic scenery. Due to extreme weather conditions, the high-altitude section is typically only open from July to October. Known as a strategic military route built under the communist regime, its construction involved immense sacrifice.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of driving on the famous Transfagarasan Road
- Marvel at the stunning views of the Fagaras Mountains
- Visit the beautiful Balea Lake and Balea Waterfall
- See the longest road tunnel in Romania and the Vidraru Dam
- Learn about the history of the road and its construction
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The high-altitude section of the Transfăgărășan road is typically only open from July to October due to extreme weather conditions.
The road features numerous hairpin turns and sharp descents, which may not be suitable for those with vertigo or fear of heights.
we pick up tourists from any address in the city of Brasov
INCLUDED
- Visit to Bâlea Lake
- Visit to Bâlea Waterfall
- Drive on the Transfăgărășan road
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All local taxes included
- Road tolls included
- Parking fees included
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
