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Bear Sanctuary & Rasnov Fortress - Private day tour from Bucharest

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Bucharest, Romania
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10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

See the Carpathian Brown Bears in Transylvania & visit an amazing fortress! A private day trip to see the Bear Sanctuary in Transylvania,
travel through the beautiful countryside.

Visit Rasnov Fortress - a medieval peasant fortress dating the 14th century. Learn about the history from an expert local guide.

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
  • English-speaking licensed guide & driver
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick-up from any hotel or apartment rental in Bucharest. Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby.

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Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti

The sanctuary was opened in 2005, nowadays over 70 bears enjoying a new life in the Libearty Bear Sanctuary – 70 hectares of oak and hazel forest in the Carpathian Mountains above the Transylvanian town of Zarnesti. Here, the bears climb trees, swim in fresh water pools and forage on the vegetation. These forested areas contain hibernation dens and hundreds of trees with lush natural vegetation. For many of the bears, having been caught from the wild as cubs, this is a new and stimulating experience.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View

The town of Rasnov was founded around 1225 by German Teutonic Knights. Rasnov’s impressive fortress - was built in the 14th century to protect the people of Rasnov and surrounding villages from the numerous Ottoman invasions happening at the time. During periods of war, the townsfolk would pick up their cattle and retreat into the fortress.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for children under 5 years old as they are not allowed to enter the Bear Sanctuary.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bear Sanctuary & Rasnov Fortress – Private day tour from Bucharest?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8313P26

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car / van
  • English-speaking licensed guide & driver
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for children under 5 years old as they are not allowed to enter the Bear Sanctuary.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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