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Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov

You will be taken from your hotel in Basov by a professional guide and you will go to the most spectacular road in Europe - Transfagarasan. We will stop first and visit the Carta Monastery built in the late Gothic style, by the Cistercian monks who came to Transylvania from Burgundy - France. Transfagarasan Highway is the most spectacular and beautiful mountain road in Europe, enough to feature on the UK motor show Top Gear, Transfagarasan Highway might just be “the best road in the world” as Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson claimed. It's a road going up in the mountains and unites Transylvania with Valachia. Great scenes, noisy waterfalls, Glaciar Balea lake, will make you feel great up there and forget about the stress of the city. During the winter, between the months of November and July, we will go up by van to the hotel Balea Cascada 1446, from where we will take the cable car (from here up the road is closed due to snow). The price of the cable car is not included .

Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour

Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour

Price varies by group size

Top Gear Road, Small-group max 7 pax with Pick-up, Transfăgărăşan

See the beauty of the Transfagarasan mountain road even if you don’t have your own vehicle on this small-group tour from Bucharest. Stop at Poenari Citadel to learn its history with Vlad the Impaler. In the mountains, visit panoramic viewpoints, Vidraru Dam, and Vidraru Lake. Balea Lake is accessible only from June to October. Please note that feeding wildlife, including bears, is illegal and unsafe for both visitors and animals.

Top Gear Road, Small-group max 7 pax with Pick-up, Transfăgărăşan

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Day Trip

Cruise along one of Europe's most scenic mountain roads on a day trip to the Transfagarasan Road—an alpine pass featuring countless switchbacks and spectacular views of the Southern Carpathians. Instead of tackling the drive, you're free to soak up the scenery. Along the way, explore medieval Romanian history and breathe in the fresh mountain air while taking in views of the Vidraru Dam.

Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Day Trip

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Carpathian Heights: A Day of Hiking to Bâlea Cascada & Lake

Taking off on an independent day’s mountain walking from Sibiu means organizing a hire car or local transport. This full-day private trip takes away the hassle: and adds a guide to take you along mountain and forest trails from the town of Paltinis in Transylvania’s South Carpathian Cindrel Mountains. Climb through deep woods to Oncesti Peak, enjoy a picnic, and visit the old village of Rasinari before returning to Sibiu.

Carpathian Heights: A Day of Hiking to Bâlea Cascada & Lake

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Transfagarasan Highway and Fagaras Fortress Day Trip From Brasov

An excellent choice for time-tight travelers visiting Brasov, this tour helps you to tick off the Transfagarasan highway and Bran Castle on the same day. Along the way, the driver stops at scenic nature spots such as Balea lake—where you can go for a walk, purchase lunch, or visit small shops. A highlight is a stop at Bran Castle where a guide accompanies you around the gardens and interiors.

Transfagarasan Highway and Fagaras Fortress Day Trip From Brasov

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Exclusive Tour on Transfagarasan, Balea Lake, Balea and Capra Waterfalls

The Transfagarasan road is famously dubbed the most beautiful road in Romania. Visit this scenic destination in the Făgăraș Mountains, waterfalls, and viewpoints without navigating road conditions on this small-group tour from Sibiu. Sections of the mountain road close November to June, during which the tour includes a cable car ride to Balea Lake. Travel comfortably in a modern minivan with hotel pickup included.

Exclusive Tour on Transfagarasan, Balea Lake, Balea and Capra Waterfalls

Price varies by group size

Transfăgărășan Highway & Balea Lake - Private Tour from Bucharest

Transfăgărășan Highway & Balea Lake - Private Tour from Bucharest

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Transfagarasan amazing road trip from Brasov

To discover the Transfagarasan road with its unforgettable scenery is indeed an adventure, especially for those daredevils who wish to reach peaks once untouched but by chamois and golden eagles. Transfagarasan Highway - rated by Top Gear as the most spectacular road in the world, the Transfagarasan impresses with its extraordinary scenery, the number of serpentines and the height at which it was built, the Fagaras mountains being the highest in Romania; thus, the Transfagarasan reaches altitudes up to 2042 meters at Lake Balea where it starts its descent to Cartisoara village; here, on a 30 km stretch we can enjoy the sight of the road in all its splendor. Lake Balea - a glacier lake formed in a cirque (a depression surrounded by high mountains) at an altitude of 2040 metres; it lies on an area of 4,6 hectares (the length of the lake is 360 metres) and its depth is of approximately 11 metres.

Transfagarasan amazing road trip from Brasov

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

10 hoursFree Cancellation

2 Days Private Tour in Transylvania: Brașov, Sighișoara, Top-Gear

2 Days Private Tour in Transylvania: Brașov, Sighișoara, Top-Gear

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Transfagarasan Highroad Tour from Brasov (warm season)

Tailored to the needs of travelers with limited time in Romania, this full-day tour of the Transfagarasan Highway allows you to tick off ten Transylvania highlights in only one day. Departing from Brasov, you’ll visit the Bâlea Waterfall, and Vidraru Dam, and explore cultural landmarks such as Dragoslavele Mausoleum, Curtea de Argeș Monastery, and Poienari Castle. Plus, travel along the Transfagarasan Highway, hailed as one of the world’s most picturesque roads, without having to self-drive.

Transfagarasan Highroad Tour from Brasov (warm season)

9 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Transfagarasan Road Private Day Tour from Bucharest

Explore the Romanian countryside without the hassle of driving yourself with this private chauffeured experience to Curtea de Arges Monastery and Poenari Fortress. After convenient hotel pickup, you can sit back to enjoy the ride as your driver whisks you north of Bucharest for a daylong adventure. Highlights include exploring a 16th-century monastery complex, climbing the steps of an ancient fortress, and marveling at the views from a twisting mountain road.

Transfagarasan Road Private Day Tour from Bucharest

12 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Transfagarasan, Vidraru and Poenari Fortress Tour from Sibiu

Play king of the road on this private full-day tour along the Transfagarasan Highway, starting in Sibiu. Meet your professional driver and guide in Sibiu, then strap into your personal car and kick back for the ride of a lifetime, on one of Romania’s most iconic roads. Watch the dramatic Carpathian Mountains roll by beyond the window as you listen to your choice of music. Just be sure to make a few pitstops along the way, at some of Romania’s friendly towns.

Transfagarasan, Vidraru and Poenari Fortress Tour from Sibiu

Price varies by group size

Transfagarasan Road Private Day Trip from Bucharest / The Best Road in the World

Transfagarasan Road Private Day Trip from Bucharest / The Best Road in the World

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

The Best Road in the World - Transfagarasan Day Trip from Bucharest - Private

The Best Road in the World - Transfagarasan Day Trip from Bucharest - Private

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Tour - Top Gear Road, Transfăgărășan Highway

Embark on an unforgettable Private Tour along Romania’s most spectacular road – the Transfăgărășan Highway, hailed by Top Gear as the best driving road in the world. Our adventure begins with the ruins of Poenari Fortress, perched dramatically above the Argeș River Valley. We’ll stop to admire the fortress from below and hear its connection to Vlad the Impaler, the real Dracula. We do not visit interior at citadel. Next, we wind our way up the mountains to the impressive Vidraru Dam, a massive hydro-engineering structure offering panoramic views. The journey continues higher into the Făgăraș Mountains, with stops at scenic viewpoints before reaching the breathtaking Bâlea Lake (open only from June to October), nestled at over 2,000 meters altitude. Before descending, we’ll also stop to admire Capra Waterfall – a beautiful cascade surrounded by unspoiled nature.

Private Tour - Top Gear Road, Transfăgărășan Highway

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Transfagarasan Road Scenic Tour from Bucharest

Escape the hustle and bustle of the capital and discover one of the world’s most scenic drives on a private day tour of the Transfagarasan road from Bucharest, stopping off along the way to explore Curtea de Argeș Monastery, Poenari Castle, Vidraru Dam, and a chalet on Bâlea Lake. Relax with round-trip transfer from your Bucharest hotel, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included in the price.

Private Transfagarasan Road Scenic Tour from Bucharest

Price varies by group size

Day Tour to Transfăgărășan and Vidraru Dam

The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. According to TopGear it is the "best road in the world". Join us on a full day tour to see the beauty of the spectacular Făgăraș Mountains and learn how the Transfăgărășan Road was built. Enjoy a brief stop at Bâlea Lake and afterwards we head towards Vidraru Dam an imposing 166 meters high dam. On our way back to Sibiu we'll make a quick stop to visit the Clay Castle.

Day Tour to Transfăgărășan and Vidraru Dam

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Transfagarasan Private Sightseeing Tour from Bucharest - Day Trip

Transfagarasan Private Sightseeing Tour from Bucharest - Day Trip

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Day Trip to Transfagarasan Road and Dracula's Fortress Poienari from Bucharest

Get in touch with your wild side on this guided day trip to the Fagaras Mountains and Transfagarasan Road. Your adventure begins with a visit to the moat-enclosed Fagaras Fortress, a former prison. Follow the Transfagarasan Road to the well-preserved Cartisoara Village. You’ll then see the highest mountains in Romania, the Fagaras range, followed by Balea Valley and Balea Lake. You won’t want to miss a drive through Romania’s longest tunnel and the stunning Poienari Castle.

Day Trip to Transfagarasan Road and Dracula's Fortress Poienari from Bucharest

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Transfagarasan Road Trip - 1 Day Private Tour from Bucharest

Embark on what is arguably one of the world's best road trips—along the Transfagarasan Road from Bucharest—with a guide behind the wheel, which allows you to focus on the scenery. With a private guide and vehicle, you can dictate where you stop and how long you stay for views and photo ops. Your guide will tailor their commentary to your interests and give your group plenty of personalized attention.

Transfagarasan Road Trip - 1 Day Private Tour from Bucharest

10 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

TRANSFAGARASAN, the mountain road to the heart of TRANSYLVANIA

Get off the beaten tourist path on a private 4-day tour in Romania. This excursion is perfect for travelers who want to dive deep into Romanian culture, history, and nature without the stress of arranging transportation and hotels. Starting with a thrilling ride along the Transfagarasan Highway and ending with a tour of Neo-Renaissance Peles Castle, the comprehensive itinerary includes tours of Medieval Sibiu, Balea Lake, Bran Castle, fortified churches, and more.

TRANSFAGARASAN, the mountain road to the heart of TRANSYLVANIA

4 daysFree Cancellation

from $1,089

Price varies by group size

Golden Circle of Transylvania

Transylvania’s Golden Circle is a route that connects some of the country’s top attractions—including beautiful nature spots, castles, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rather than getting bogged down with research, this time-saving private tour does the hard work for you as a comprehensive itinerary is mapped out over four days. See the UNESCO-listed fortified town of Sighisoara, the world-renowned Bran Castle, the main attractions of Brasov, and even a bear sanctuary.

Golden Circle of Transylvania

4 daysFree Cancellation

from $1,421

Price varies by group size

Balea Lake (Lacul Balea)

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Balea Lake (Lacul Balea)

There are several accommodation options at Bâlea Lake, which range from rustic cabins to a hotel made entirely of ice.
If you plan on hiking around the lake, be sure to wear sturdy shoes and layers to accommodate the chilly mountain air.
There’s a parking lot at the entrance of the lake, and most of the accommodation options have private parking.

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