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Bear Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip: A Private Tour from Bucharest
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Bran
Experience the thrill of visiting the biggest brown bear sanctuary in the world, along with a tour of Dracula’s Castle and a day trip to Brasov. Book your trip now!
Experience the thrill of visiting the biggest brown bear sanctuary in the world, along with a tour of Dracula’s Castle and a day trip to Brasov. Book your trip now!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Romanians often find it amusing that 80% of the many tourists who book tours of Romania and travel from around the world to see Dracula’s Castle, or more precisely, Bran Castle, leave with a newfound understanding of history, often forgetting about Bram Stoker’s fictional tale.
Upon visiting, it becomes clear why…
- Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Romanians often find it amusing that 80% of the many tourists who book tours of Romania and travel from around the world to see Dracula’s Castle, or more precisely, Bran Castle, leave with a newfound understanding of history, often forgetting about Bram Stoker’s fictional tale.
Upon visiting, it becomes clear why this castle ranks among the most prestigious venues globally and why it stands as a symbol of Romanian tourism, being the most frequented attraction in the country.
For those interested in discovering more about this enchanting castle, details about Dracula’s Castle and options to book a private tour and guide are available here.
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Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
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BRAN/ Dracula’s Castle
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Brasov City Tour
- Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - If your experience with nature has been limited to television and you wish to witness it firsthand, the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti provides a live wilderness experience for both children and adults.
Imagine the splendor of untouched European forests without a brown bear reserve like this one.
And what if you could capture photos of real bears and their cubs up close, observing them as they eat and go about their day just a few steps away, all without the fear of danger?
- Brasov Historical Center - Are you seeking a unique urban experience that allows you to explore history, culture, and rediscover the beauty of nature simultaneously? The city of Brasov is the perfect destination for enthusiasts of history, music, culture, adventure, fine dining, winter sports, hunting, hiking, and even romance. It embodies the ultimate mountain adventure.
What's Included
- Private transportation by car or minibus exclusively for your group
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Dedicated, licensed English-speaking guide/driver for the entire tour
- All-inclusive pricing with taxes covered
- Vehicle expenses such as fuel, parking, and tolls included
- Flexible itinerary with the option to modify even during the tour
- Private transportation by car or minibus exclusively for your group
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Dedicated, licensed English-speaking guide/driver for the entire tour
- All-inclusive pricing with taxes covered
- Vehicle expenses such as fuel, parking, and tolls included
- Flexible itinerary with the option to modify even during the tour
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Meals and beverages (but we recommend and book for you)
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Meals and beverages (but we recommend and book for you)
Additional Information
Undeniably, you have the opportunity to experience this all, without any risk, in the world’s largest brown bear reserve. That’s why the Bear Sanctuary is an incredibly popular natural tourist destination in Romania, attracting thousands worldwide, regardless of the time of year. If the Transylvanian Medieval Tour strikes your interest and seems…
Undeniably, you have the opportunity to experience this all, without any risk, in the world’s largest brown bear reserve. That’s why the Bear Sanctuary is an incredibly popular natural tourist destination in Romania, attracting thousands worldwide, regardless of the time of year. If the Transylvanian Medieval Tour strikes your interest and seems suitable for you and your companions, now is the ideal time to reserve a trip.
Discover more about the Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary in Romania - Dracula - Brasov
Location
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(33 Ratings)
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Kajal
Nov 2, 2025
Enthusiastic and interesting tour guide - thank you Nicolas! - Nicolas organised a private tour for 7 of us, ages ranging from 14 to 50. We wanted to go to Bran Castle, Peles Castle, Brasov and Libearty bear Sanctuary - a lot to fit in to one day! Nicolas was very accommodating and picked us up from our hotel at 6am. It was Halloween (31st Oct), so very busy with lots of traffic! By the time we finished at the bear sanctuary and Bran castle, it was already lunch time and we would have had very little time in Brasov, so Nicolas suggested we skip Brasov (where we would have been rushed, and then been late for our Peles castle slot), and the drove us past the castle where Wednesday was filmed, and then to the monastery where Vlad is buried (after Peles Castle) - perfect for Halloween! We got there late, but Nicolas called ahead and they kept it open just for us! He also gave great recommendations for restaurants. He's a fantastic driver, very friendly and made us all feel at ease. He has a great sense of humour, providing a lively and interesting tour. I would definitely recommend him to anyone visiting!
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Toni_m
Sep 26, 2025
St Vincent caring tour - Sometimes heart wrenching, but warming to see the great work these people do to help those animals who cannot help themselves. Our guide Vincent went the extra mile to make sure our experience was memorable then showed us Dracula's castle and went out of his way to show us hidden gems of Brasov
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Caron_m
Mar 2, 2025
Relaxed Day Trip - A lovely relaxed day!! Didn't regret spending the extra money on the private tour after we saw all the coaches 🫣
Our driver Dan was absolutely amazing! He spoke brilliant English, very polite, very informative and very helpful.
First stop, the bears. It was so sad to hear all the horrible stories but lovely to see the happy ending the sanctuary had given them! 🐻
We then stopped at Bran where we visited Bran Castle (Draculas) which was brilliant. Dan took us around the castle and told us the history.... Bran itself was a lovely town.
Afterwards we went to Brasov where Dan helped us to find a restaurant that service soup in bread! Which was delicious 😋 Here we had free time to wonder around on our own.... Brasov is sooo nice, I would of stay a night if I could. It is a long day but with no limits or rushing, it was worth it!
On that note I'd highly recommend this trip 😁
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Benjamin_s
Jun 2, 2024
Fantastic day around Romania! - Nikolas picked us up outside our apartment in central Bucharest bang on time. Car was very well kept and had water + chargers inside. Nikolas was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Romania and very accommodating about any small changes to the schedule e.g. stopping to grab a bite of food. He first took us to the bear sanctuary before Bran castle and then Braşov. All were excellent fun. He was full of recommendations at each and also gave us some superb tips for when we returned to Bucharest. Highly recommend.
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820efrainz
Apr 9, 2024
Perfect Transylvania tour from Bucharest - Excellent tour, beautiful drive and great sights. Nicolas is an amazing tour guide. Knowledgeable, flexible and easy to talk to.
10/10, would definitely recommend!
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Andreaoj6531ns
Aug 4, 2023
Great experience - highly recommend - Overall, the day trip covers a variety of experiences, from wildlife conservation to historical and cultural exploration. If you're interested in nature, history, and unique legends, this tour could be a great choice.
Our driver / tour guide were fantastic, ensuring we had a smooth and enjoyable journey throughout the day. He has even made addition stops possible.
We had an incredible experience on our one-day trip and would highly recommend to our family and friends.
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Jet05115240853
May 28, 2023
Great experience - Nicolas was a great tour guide and took our group on a tour with very short notice. Highly recommend! Thank you for the experience Romania was great and we learned a lot.
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Gabbyb211122
Nov 21, 2022
Excellent tour guide! We had so much fun! - My mother and I signed up for this tour on our last days in Romania with only a day’s notice, which Nicolas and Dan graciously accommodated. It was a bit rainy so there were very few people at Bran Castle, letting us take our time and get the most out of Dan’s tour. After that, we went to Brasov and Dan took us through the Black Church and a history museum, where Dan’s explanations were invaluable in understanding the artifacts and history. He was patient as we wandered through the markets and gift shops, even going out of his way to take us to a Starbucks so my mother could look for a souvenir mug. Dan took us to a traditional Romanian restaurant that we never would have found on our own, which had delicious food. I really appreciated how relaxed and easygoing Dan was as a tour guide. We chose not to see the bear sanctuary due to time. Overall, this was an excellent experience and I would recommend it to anyone! Thank you for giving us one last adventure in Romania!
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Wamport
Nov 10, 2022
Great day in Transylvania - It was a great day with great sights to see. Our driver and guide Dan was one of the best I've had. Knowledgeable, kind and flexible. Highly recommend Dan Nica and Nicholas Experience Tours.
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Javortma
Oct 20, 2022
Perfect trip! Unforgettable! - Dan, our guide, was on time to pick us up at the hotel. Nice car, drove very well. Great attitude and knowledge about the places. I totally recommend this tour company!!
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