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Volcanic Lake Tour: Explore Romania's Natural Wonders
5.0
31 Ratings
Brasov
Embark on a day trip to the Land of Volcanoes, just 70 kilometers from Brasov. Explore a volcanic lake, a mysterious swamp, and the largest natural gas bath in Europe. End the day with an unforgettable bear watching experience.
Embark on a day trip to the Land of Volcanoes, just 70 kilometers from Brasov. Explore a volcanic lake, a mysterious swamp, and the largest natural gas bath in Europe. End the day with an unforgettable bear watching experience.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- NeoTour Brasov - The tour begins at the office located in the heart of the city, or guests can be picked up from their hotel or guesthouse.
- Saint Anna Lake - Saint Anna Lake is Romania’s only volcanic crater lake, formed approximately 8,800 to 9,800 years ago. Visitors can enjoy a scenic walk around its 220,000 m² area and explore the Mohos…
- NeoTour Brasov - The tour begins at the office located in the heart of the city, or guests can be picked up from their hotel or guesthouse.
- Saint Anna Lake - Saint Anna Lake is Romania’s only volcanic crater lake, formed approximately 8,800 to 9,800 years ago. Visitors can enjoy a scenic walk around its 220,000 m² area and explore the Mohos Peat Bog (open from spring to mid-autumn), where they can encounter hallucinogenic and carnivorous plants amidst a volcanic landscape.
- Mohos Peat-Bog - After a brief car transfer, participants will embark on a 30-minute hike to Puturosu Cave (The Smelly Cave), the largest natural gas bath in Europe. After returning to the car, guests can enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant (lunch not included) while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
- Balvanyos - The afternoon’s highlight involves venturing deep into the forest with an experienced ranger to observe Carpathian brown bears in their natural environment. From the safety of a specially constructed bear hide, guests can savor a shot of palinka (a traditional Hungarian spirit) and watch as bears approach just a few meters away. The bear hide’s design ensures that the bears cannot see through the windows, allowing for incredible photo opportunities.
What's Included
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at Brasov accommodations
- Private car or air-conditioned minivan transport
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at Brasov accommodations
- Private car or air-conditioned minivan transport
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Spend an entire day full of adventures right in the heart of the Land of Volcanoes, situated just 80 kilometers from Brasov. You will be taken by car or minivan to the only volcanic lake in Romania, visit a mysterious swamp where carnivorous plants live and take a stroll through the forest to the biggest natural gas bath in Europe - the Puturosu Cave…
Spend an entire day full of adventures right in the heart of the Land of Volcanoes, situated just 80 kilometers from Brasov. You will be taken by car or minivan to the only volcanic lake in Romania, visit a mysterious swamp where carnivorous plants live and take a stroll through the forest to the biggest natural gas bath in Europe - the Puturosu Cave (The Smelly Cave).
End the day with a thrilling bear watching experience that you will surely remember - don’t forget to take your camera with you!
In the evening you will be driven back to Brasov.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing
Location
NeoTour Brasov
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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Petem1993
May 27, 2025
A wonderful day exploring outside Braşov - We had a fantastic day trip out of Braşov with Andra, our wonderful guide!
Communication was excellent prior to the event, with a clear pick-up location agreed and checking in with us whether we were happy to proceed with the poor weather.
On the trip itself, Andra was a kind, knowledgeable and patient guide. She really made the trip special and was full of information about all things România and our different stops.
Each stop was interesting but the bear watching was especially incredible. Andra ensured we had the best view for our experience and nature, as always, did not disappoint.
Merci Andra for our amazing day :)
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Alann1562
Apr 10, 2025
A fabulous experience with an amazing guide - Great experience. Our guide Andra was amazing - very knowledgeable, interesting and she took us to some great places. We did the full day experience - a long day but definitely worth it. The bear hide at the end was of course the highlight of the day.
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J7132evkevinm
Apr 1, 2025
Wildlife watching - We visited Romania to experience the country but especially to see the bears. Choosing March was the perfect time as the bears were waking up and hungry. We had a great day walking in the Land of the Volcanoes followed by the wonderful experience of viewing and photographing wild bears from a few yards away. It was a truly memorable excursion and a must for any wildlife fan. All guides (we also saw the bison on another trip) were knowledgeable, helpful and had excellent English.
As I said, a must for any wildlife enthusiast!
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60christofh
Sep 10, 2024
Nice day with nice company - We had a wonderful day with a very competent and friendly
Tourist guide (Andra). We were allowed to watch two bears. One lay directly on a country road and the second then passed by during the guided bear watching.
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Kevinsk2640wj
Aug 14, 2024
Superb day accompanied by a passionate and dedicated guide Thank you 🙏 - Superb day accompanied by a passionate and dedicated guide
We will stay in touch for next time;)
Thank you 🙏
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Tanya_e
Apr 14, 2024
Unbelievable experience - The whole day was a delight with guides Irina and Andra who provided a great experience and information throughout the day. The Mohos peat bog and st ana crater lake were stunning. But the highlight was, of course, the bears. It was an incredible experience and we saw six bears! Can’t recommend enough!
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Lmacdonald21
Jul 6, 2023
Very knowledgeable guide. Great experience. - Had a fantastic day with Isti our very knowledgeable guide.
Felt very safe and looked after.
Seen a wild bear sunbathing at edge of forest when driving past in car and bears in evening from lookout with our guide and ranger with around twenty people, Hide easily can accommodate up to thirty with good visibility and seating also one way glass. Well organised tour and great day out packed with lots of outdoor and beautiful scenery in the mountains. Would definately do again.
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Tour145693
Oct 2, 2022
Perfect day trip for those who love the outdoors! - Amazing trip, 100 % recommended! Irina is the best. She know everything about the area and is very passionate about it. I have enjoyed every bit of it.
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102sonjaf
Jun 21, 2022
Nature and Bears - It's the perfect way to spend a day in nature. I enjoyed Lake Saint Anna, the peat-bog was very intetesting and the cave too. The highlight, of course, were the bears. I was hoping to see just one bear, but we ended up seeing about eight. We saw a red fox too. Also, Irina and Radu were both terrific guides. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Traveler784110
Jun 8, 2022
Amazing! - Amazing and scenic nature and animals
Great program and authentic experience
Interesting and engaged guide
We’ve got to use all our senses on this trip: seeing, smelling, touching and tasting!
We happily recommend this exciting tour and give well deserved 5 stars!
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