Enjoy a small-group day trip from Bucharest combining wildlife, medieval legends, and breathtaking mountain scenery. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for a smooth and comfortable experience.

Travel through the Carpathian Mountains to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zărnești, the largest brown bear sanctuary in Europe, where rescued bears live freely in a protected forest environment.

Continue to the legendary Bran Castle, famously linked to the Dracula story. Explore its medieval halls and discover the fascinating history behind Vlad the Impaler with insights from your guide.

After the visit, enjoy free time at the charming Bran bazaar for local crafts, traditional products, and mountain views.

The small-group format guarantees a relaxed and more personal experience away from crowded bus tours.

Direct contact with the company providing the experience meant that we could set out a little earlier than originally planned, to avoid crowds. Our guide, Florin, was great. He helped us to source lunch and placed our food order for us; he helped us to buy tickets from the machines at Bran castle; he gave us lots of information while we were on the road and at the attractions.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll explore Europe's largest brown bear sanctuary on a full-day excursion
There's a small-group experience with a maximum of seven participants
You'll visit the famous Bran Castle, home of the Dracula legend
You can admire the scenic Carpathian Mountains with hotel pick-up included
There's free time at the traditional Bran local market

Important to know

Not allowed:

Children under 5 years are not permitted inside the Libearty Bear Sanctuary

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Libearty Bear Sanctuary entrance
Bran Castle entrance

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Guided tour
Water
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Driver guide

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Pick-up service is available from hotels in Bucharest. Please provide your accurate pick-up location and your contact number at checkout.

Provider

Trans Protocol

What people say about this experience

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Hannah
Travelled as a couple
8 February 2026
5
United Kingdom
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KB
Travelled as a couple
15 June 2024
5
United Kingdom
Direct contact with the company providing the experience meant that we could set out a little earlier than originally planned, to avoid crowds. Our guide, Florin, was great. He helped us to source lunch and placed our food order for us; he helped us to buy tickets from the machines at Bran castle; he gave us lots of information while we were on the road and at the attractions.