Top Brasov Eco Tours

Escape the city and travel straight to the heart of rural Romanian life on this private trip to Piatra Craiului National Park from Brasov. Ideal for lovers of the outdoors, this excursion combines striking natural beauty with insights into ancient Transylvanian traditions: visit a bat cave replete with Jurassic limestone formations, enjoy a hike through beautiful mountain villages, and sample handmade cheese in the national park’s oldest guest house. The moderate walking routes of this private tour can be customized according to your fitness level.

Discover an amazing day-tour with us at one of the biggest brand in Transylvania : Bran Castle in connection with one of the biggest wildlife and welfare projects in Europe: Bear Sanctuary LiBEARty and one of the most beautiful fortress in Europe. 2 beautiful places in 1 day-tour: Bear Sanctuary- First, we will visit the Bear Sanctuary where we will see more then 100 bears that were mistreated and kept in difficult conditions. Likely for them, they now have a good life in the Bear Sanctuary where they can enjoy the life that they didn’t have in captivity. Bran Castle- or, for those who are keen on horror films and dark tales of ghouls, vampires and evil spirits, Dracula’s Castle, the Romanian voivode (Vlad Dracul- Dracula) who inspired Bram Stoker in creating the famous bloodthirsty character

Immerse yourself in the legends of Transylvania with a visit to Bran Castle, Peles Castle, and Râșnov Fortress. Departing from Braşov, the full-day tour begins with a stop at Peles Castle, known for its opulent, Bavarian-style architecture. Next up is Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, where you can wander the castle’s Gothic chambers and learn about its ties to Bram Stoker’s undead antihero. Finally, stop at the imposing, 13th-century Rasnov Fortress.

Ecotourism is a way of responsible travel in which the main purpose is observing and appreciating nature and the local traditions. You'll get the chance to appreciate incredible views over Bucegi Natural Park as you'll spend a full day right in the heart of Transylvania. Visit one of the most authentic mountain villages in Romania with amazing views over Piatra Craiului National Park, experience the Eco Trail Romania and get to observe the locals and their way of living. This is an easy/medium 8 to 12 km trail, 400-500 m elevation height, total 5 to 6 hours hike on wide paths with no exposure or dangerous cliffs. This trip is suitable to families or any other groups of people that can walk on various terrains for half a day. You need to bring hiking boots and clothes that suits the outside weather, back pack, rain coat and a small snack. We also recommend to bring a hat, sun cream, ticks spray and hiking sticks.

Planning your own hike in the Carpathian Mountains can be stressful if you don’t know the area. Prebook this Carpathian Mountains Hiking Experience from Brasov and have a guide plan out your trek for you, and hike in the safety of a small group that looks out for one another. Round-trip transport and hotel pickup from Brasov are included.

Hike among the spectacular Carpathian Mountains on a trekking tour of Piatra Craiului National Park. Follow one of two routes on a half-day hike through alpine meadows, fragrant forests, and country villages that seem untouched by time. Exploring in a small group ensures that you can walk at a pace that suits the entire group. See the cavernous Zarnesti Gorge, and learn about the traditional rural industries of cheese-making and shepherding.

Head into the wild and see Carpathian brown bears up close on this 3-hour tour from Brașov. Meet your guide in the city at sunset, then journey into the Carpathian Mountains, where you'll join up with a ranger. Trek into the forest in search of a hide, then wait quietly in hope of spotting the bears that inhabit the region. You might also see deer, wild boar, lynx and other native wildlife. Numbers are limited to twelve on this small-group tour.

A Walk Between an Empire and a Kingdom! Get to know one of the Transylvanian villages at a leisurely pace. Get close to the real character of the mountain villages as you enjoy a relaxing rambling day trip with beautiful scenery and a network of trails that could be rewarding to explore on foot. Located at a-one hour drive from Brasov, it's a great place for all kinds of outdoor activities – among them walking, the activity you experience with our licensed guides. The rolling hills afford wide views over the entire region with stunning landscapes of the mountains: Bucegi Natural Park, Piatra Craiului National Park, Postavaru Massif. Whilst many of the villages in the area are heavily visited, it is possible to walk here and experience real authentic village life. The walking grade is easy to moderate, in a round trip for walkers looking to explore a corner of Transylvania way off the tourist trail. After our 10-12 km hike a well deserved lunch awaits for us at a local guesthouse.

Get a guided tour of five history-filled locations on this action-packed day trip to some of Transylvania’s most important Saxon sites. Explore the UNESCO-listed centers of Sighisoara and Viscri, visit a centuries-old church and citadel, and learn the secret history of Brasov’s black church. Tours include admission tickets, door-to-door private transfers, and a sumptuous lunch in a medieval tavern.

There’s much more to Brasov than just Gothic architecture—discover the mountainous surroundings of the Transylvanian town on a full-day private hiking tour to the villages of Magura and Pestera. You’ll delve deeper into local culture and soak up panoramic views of Piatra Craiului National Park, benefiting from personalized attention and hotel pickup included.

See one of the most amazing places in Brasov - the magnificent Seven Ladders Canyon, in this small-group half day trip from Brasov. Carved by the river in ancient limestone from the Jurassic era, this gorge is one of the most popular attractions for tourists and locals as well. After a hike through the forests situated at the foothills of Piatra Mare mountain, you will arrive at the canyon and go through it on almost vertical ladders. If you're afraid of heights, you can relax outside the canyon and enjoy the scenery.

You will have the chance to admire the beautiful surrounding mountains: Postăvaru, Bucegi, and of course, Piatra Craiului. Once we arrive in Magura, we gonna start our tour, go through the narrow country roads, we will have the Piatra Craiului mountain range on our right side and the majestic Bucegi mountains on our left side. After a short break in a local household where we will have the chance to taste the famous palinka or a homemade sour cherry liqueur ( included ), we will continue our journey between the rolling hills until we reach the mountain village of Peștera. On the road, we will stop at a local restaurant and serve a delicious traditional lunch ( not included ), while admiring the best view of the picturesque village and Piatra Craiului and Bucegi mountains. We will alternate the climbs and descents until we reach the beautiful Moieciu de Jos village. We will stop there at a panoramic view, return to Magura where we left the car and drive back to Brasov.

Go deep into the Carpathian Mountains in search of resident brown bears on this half-day small-group tour from Brasov. With a forest ranger escort and guide accompanying you, you'll have the best chance of spotting bears and you'll learn about their biology and behavior through detailed commentary. Round-trip transportation means you can enjoy the scenic drive from Brasov and back.