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Bears Sanctuary and Dracula's Castle, with Pick-up & Small-group

Name: Bears Sanctuary and Dracula's Castle, with Pick-up & Small-group
Brand: Wonderplan
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)

★★★★★ 5.0 (34 reviews)

10 hours – 11 hours

About This Experience

We start the day with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel in central Bucharest and drive to Transylvania.

We visit first Libearty Bear Sanctuary, the world's largest sanctuary for brown bears. You’ll join a 75-minute guided tour led by local experts, where you’ll hear the moving stories of the bears rescued from captivity and see them living freely in their natural habitat.

After we drive to Bran (Dracula’s) Castle to explore the most famous fortress in Romania. On the way, your guide will share the captivating history of the castle, separating the myths of Vlad the Impaler from the royal reality of Queen Marie.

Unlike rigid group tours, we let you explore Bran Castle at your own pace. No rushing—take your time to admire the narrow staircases and gothic details.

After the castle visit, enjoy some free time in Bran village to grab lunch, shop for traditional souvenirs, or try a local kürtőskalács.

Tour Itinerary

2 hours

Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, Romania, is a refuge for rescued bears that have been previously kept in captivity. The sanctuary provides a natural environment for these bears to live in, allowing them to roam, forage, and interact with others. It's one of the largest bear sanctuaries in Europe and aims to raise awareness about the need for bear conservation and responsible tourism. Here you can see happy bears in their natural environment, after a bad life in circuses and zoo cages. The tours are guided by trained animal welfare experts and the visitors can see brown bears really close.

2 hours

Bran Dracula’s Castle is a national monument and landmark in Romania. It is a popular tourist attraction, boasting an impressive and varied history dating back to the 14th century. The castle is known for its unique, imposing architecture, as well as its associations with Vlad III, the 15th-century Romanian ruler better known as Vlad the Impaler, or Dracula.

What's Included

Included

Hotel Pick-up from city center locations
Small-group max 7 passangers
Profesional guide în English
In-vehicle air conditioning

Not Included

Entrance fees
Entrance fees
Lunch

Meeting Point & Logistics

Start Point

Near the clock

Traveler Reviews

5.0

★★★★★

34 reviews

Important Information

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If your hotel is not the central area you have to came to a meeting point, that is 'Piața 21 Decembrie 1989'.

We start the day with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel in central Bucharest and drive to Transylvania. We visit first Libearty Bear Sanctuary, the world's largest sanctuary for brown bears. You’ll join a 75-minute guided tour led by local experts, where you’ll hear the moving stories of the bears rescued from captivity and see them living freely in their natural habitat. After we drive to Bran (Dracula’s) Castle to explore the most famous fortress in Romania. On the way, your guide will share the captivating history of the castle, separating the myths of Vlad the Impaler from the royal reality of Queen Marie. Unlike rigid group tours, we let you explore Bran Castle at your own pace. No rushing—take your time to admire the narrow staircases and gothic details. After the castle visit, enjoy some free time in Bran village to grab lunch, shop for traditional souvenirs, or try a local kürtőskalács.

Access to the Sanctuary is forbidden to children under 5 years old!

Please avoid bringing snacks, food, or open drinks into the car. Really appreciate it!*

To visit the Bear Sanctuary you must buy tickets online for the 11 o'clock slot. We recommend to buy the tickets one week before the tour

We recommend that you have hiking shoes for the Bears Sanctuary

We offer a 30-50% discount for solo travelers who have paid the full price and joined a group.

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Free cancellation available

Duration: 10 hours – 11 hours

Up to 7 travelers

Mobile ticket accepted

Guide: EN