Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip
Overview
Join a memorable small-group tour (maximum 18 participants) to two of Romania’s most iconic attractions: the Brown Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti and the legendary Bran Castle. The tour is conducted exclusively in English and starts early at 7:00 AM, as access to the sanctuary is limited to a specific time slot.
Begin your experience at the sanctuary, where rescued brown bears now live in a protected natural forest. Walk along scenic paths and observe these incredible animals while learning about their rescue stories and the importance of wildlife conservation.
Afterward, continue to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. Discover the history behind this impressive medieval fortress, explore its mysterious rooms and passageways, and enjoy stunning views of the Carpathian Mountains.
This well-paced tour offers a perfect mix of nature, history, and legend in an intimate group setting.
Not suitable for pregnant womens, people with heart problems, kids unde 6 years old.
What's Included
- Visit Bran-Dracula's Castle
- Visits Zarnesti Libearty Bears Sanctuary
- Pickup and drop-off to your hotel/address!
- Transportation by cars, minivans and minibuses in perfect working and cleaning!
- Professional drivers / English licenced tour-guide!
- Entrance fees Drinks Lunch Photo and video fees
- Entry ticket to Brawn Bears Sanctuary 90 Lei / person
- Entry ticket to Bran Castle 100 Lei / Adult
Meeting and Pickup
You must provide us your contact phone or mail. We will contact you one day before for details. The tourguide will contact you 30 minutes before you start. Check the weather before you leave from your Hotel.
Brasov Historical Center
Piazza Sfatului, Brasov, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Brasov Historical Center
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not suitable for kids unde 5 years old (Brown Bears Sanctuary rulles)
- Tour douration 10 hours, depending by traffic. On some days, traffic can be congested due to cars or road maintenance work.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula’s Castle day trip?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-119309P10
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Explore the pristine Piatra Craiului National Park on this private day hiking tour from Brașov. With an expert guide, head to Romania’s Carpathian Mountains and...
$120
Nestled in the heart of Romania, the Ciucaș Massif enchants visitors with its dramatic rock formations, lush forests, and winding trails. Known for its unique...
$103
Discover Bucharest’s history, monumental architecture and communist-era heritage with one flexible city pass. Essential includes a guided Palace of Parliament tour with skip-the-ticket-line access, a...
$79
This day will be a mixture of hiking and getting to know more about Brasov while we are on the move. It’s not a standard...
$46
Explore the pristine Piatra Craiului National Park on this private day hiking tour from Brașov. With an expert guide, head to Romania’s Carpathian Mountains and...
$120
Nestled in the heart of Romania, the Ciucaș Massif enchants visitors with its dramatic rock formations, lush forests, and winding trails. Known for its unique...
$103
Discover Bucharest’s history, monumental architecture and communist-era heritage with one flexible city pass. Essential includes a guided Palace of Parliament tour with skip-the-ticket-line access, a...
$79
This day will be a mixture of hiking and getting to know more about Brasov while we are on the move. It’s not a standard...
$46
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Transylvania in One Day — Without the Rush, Without the Crowds! Discover Peles Castle, Bran Castle, known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ and Râșnov Fortress on this...
$78
Combine castle viewing with brown bear watching in Transylvania. A great way to spend a day in Romania. This tour is flexible with pickup available...
$57
Castles Tours from Brasov
Visit Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery in this small group tour departing from Brasov city center. Drive through the wonderful Transylvanian Alps, the...
$75
Step back in time and explore the medieval gems of Romania’s rural Transylvania region on this day trip from Brașov, led by an expert guide....
$105
Transylvania in One Day — Without the Rush, Without the Crowds! Discover Peles Castle, Bran Castle, known as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ and Râșnov Fortress on this...
$78
Combine castle viewing with brown bear watching in Transylvania. A great way to spend a day in Romania. This tour is flexible with pickup available...
$57
Visit Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery in this small group tour departing from Brasov city center. Drive through the wonderful Transylvanian Alps, the...
$75
Step back in time and explore the medieval gems of Romania’s rural Transylvania region on this day trip from Brașov, led by an expert guide....
$105
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Visit Bran-Dracula's Castle.
- Visits Zarnesti Libearty Bears Sanctuary.
- Pickup and drop-off to your hotel/address!.
- Transportation by cars, minivans and minibuses in perfect working and cleaning!.
- Professional drivers / English licenced tour-guide!.
- Entrance fees Drinks Lunch Photo and video fees.
- Entry ticket to Brawn Bears Sanctuary 90 Lei / person.
- Entry ticket to Bran Castle 100 Lei / Adult.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula's Castle day trip is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bucharest: Brown Bears Sanctuary & Bran-Dracula’s Castle day trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit Bran-Dracula's Castle
- Visits Zarnesti Libearty Bears Sanctuary
- Pickup and drop-off to your hotel/address!
- Transportation by cars, minivans and minibuses in perfect working and cleaning!
- Professional drivers / English licenced tour-guide!
- Entrance fees Drinks Lunch Photo and video fees
- Entry ticket to Brawn Bears Sanctuary 90 Lei / person
- Entry ticket to Bran Castle 100 Lei / Adult
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not suitable for kids unde 5 years old (Brown Bears Sanctuary rulles)
- Tour douration 10 hours, depending by traffic. On some days, traffic can be congested due to cars or road maintenance work.
