Top Romania Safaris

Embark on a thrilling private tour through the heart of Romania, combining the untamed beauty of the Carpathian Mountains with a unique chance to spot wild brown bears in their natural habitat. Your guide will help you watch responsibly these animals in their natural environment. This adventure takes you along the legendary Transfagarasan Highway, offering breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Why You Should Choose This Tour • Wildlife Encounters: Increase your chances of seeing brown bears in their natural habitat. • Breathtaking Landscapes: Experience one of Romania’s most stunning scenic drives and witness the breathtaking beauty of the Transfagarasan Road. • Historical and Religious Insights: Discover the historical significance of Poenari Castle and Curtea de Arges Monastery • Personalized and Flexible: Benefit from a private tour that allows for personalized stops and flexible pacing, ensuring you get the most out of your experience.

Explore the countryside of Brasov on this private off-road adventure. Enjoy pickup from your Brasov accommodations and a visit to the Liberty Bear Sanctuary and a tour of Bran Castle before going off-road in the hills near Bran Castle, with a stops at traditional houses for lunch and to sample homemade cheese and Romanian brandy.

The forest ranger will meet you right near the old city centre of Brasov in the afternoon and will take you in an air-conditioned minivan or car into the hills of Transylvania, near Brasov. In Romania, more than 5.000 brown bears are living, and we will go to see them in the natural environment. On the way to the forest, you will learn more details about these fascinating animals, what are their habits and how they can become so big. After the arrival, you will go together with the ranger to the observatory where quietly we will wait to start to see the bears. There's around a 90% chance of seeing the enormous animals, and you may be lucky enough to observe everything from large males to mothers playing with their cubs. Besides the bears, we can have the chance to see other wildlife such as boar, roe and red deer, and the game birds are known to live here. Please note: Please wear comfortable shoes, we will need to go from the car to the observatory by walking.

Discover the Danube River Delta and the beautiful Letea Forest on this full-day private boat tour. Cruise down the river in an open boat to enjoy unobstructed views of the flora and fauna in the area as you make your way down to the village of Letea. Here you can find wild horses roaming the subtropical forests and enjoy a traditional seafood lunch at a local household—optional.

Instead of exploring the Romanian countryside on your own, prebook this private tour of Poienari Castle, Curtea de Arges Monastery, and Vidraru Dam, and go with a private guide who shows you the highlights while tying them into the history of Dracula, too. Your guide picks you up in Bucharest by round-trip transport, so you don’t have to worry about the logistics. Plus, your guide also knows the best areas to see wild brown bears in their natural habitat.

Start your morning by meeting your driver at your preferred address in Bucharest. You will be picked up in the morning and you will be transported in an air-conditioned van / minibus right to The Top Gear Road - TRANSFAGARASAN. On the way, we will stop for photos at Poenari Citadel and Vidraru Dam - 2 famous attractions that you need to check while in Romania. On the way to Transfagarasan, we will see many wild brown bears on the road but please do not open the doors of the car. We will admire them from the car and you can take as many photos as you want to. On the Top Gear Road, the famous Balea Glacier Lake is awaiting. You can have a traditional hot meal on the top of the mountain, with stunning views over the lake. Also, you can hike for 15-30 minutes on the mountain to see the beautiful view. Do not worry, the driver will show you around for a great experience. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred back to Bucharest. On the way we will stop for a refreshment drink.

Prebook this Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary, and Brasov private tour from Bucharest, and have all the details of a full-day tour planned out for you, including round-trip transport and stop times. These three Romanian highlights are must-sees and your private guide does a great job of making sure you not only see them but get all the info you’re looking for from each stop, too.

Combine visits to both Salina Slanic Salt Mine and Vulcanii Noroiosi (Muddy Volcanoes) in a full-day, private tour from Bucharest, including round-trip transport. By booking this private tour, enjoy the stability of riding in a private vehicle—away from strangers—to each popular attraction, and then having your guide escort you to both stops. Admission is provided for each attraction, too.