Bear Watching in Transylvania 2-Day Tour
Overview
On this 2 day tour you will visit the most interesting of Transylvania's sites and have a one in a life time experience, by seeing the Romanian brown bears in their natural habitat - the Carpahtian forest.
Brown bears have a large global distribution which reflects their ability to adapt to a variety of habitats. There are estimated to be more than 200,000 brown bears worldwide, with approximately 6,000 individuals in the Carpathian region of Romania. They are amongst the largest living carnivores and can grow to an enormous size, males up to 350kg, and females to 200kg, with the biggest on record being recorded in Romania weighing 480kg.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Overnight accommodation at 4* Hotel in Sighisoara
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned car/van
- Bear Watching Experience
- Private licensed English speaking guide
- Entrance fees & photo/video fees
- Food & drinks (unless specified)
Meeting and Pickup
We offer pick-up from any hotel / apartment rental / accommodation in Bucharest. Please make sure to include your hotel or complete pick-up address when booking.
What To Expect
Bucharest - Peles Castle - Sighisoara Tour (UNESCO) - Bear Watching - Overnight in Sighisoara
3 Stops
Sighisoara - Brasov Tour - Bran Castle aka Dracula's Castle - Bucharest
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- PLEASE NOTE!
- Peles Castle is closed on certain dates. On the dates when Peles Castle is closed this site will be substituted for Pelisor Castle (if open on your travel date) or Rasnov Fortress, a fascinating medieval peasant citadel from the 14th century.
- PLEASE NOTE! Peles Castle schedule is:
- >Winter season (17 Sep 2018 - 06 May 2019): Peles Castles is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- >Summer season (07 May 2019 - 29 Sep 2019): Peles Castle is closed on Mondays.
- >04 - 26 Nov 2019: Peles Castle is closed the entire period for restoration works.
- >Sunday - 28 April 2019: Peles Castle is closed due to Orthodox Easter Holiday
- >Monday - 29 April 2019: Peles Castle is Open
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Activity code: C-8313P16
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private tour.
- Overnight accommodation at 4* Hotel in Sighisoara.
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned car/van.
- Bear Watching Experience.
- Private licensed English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees & photo/video fees.
- Food & drinks (unless specified).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bear Watching in Transylvania 2-Day Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Overnight accommodation at 4* Hotel in Sighisoara
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned car/van
- Bear Watching Experience
- Private licensed English speaking guide
- Entrance fees & photo/video fees
- Food & drinks (unless specified)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- PLEASE NOTE!
- Peles Castle is closed on certain dates. On the dates when Peles Castle is closed this site will be substituted for Pelisor Castle (if open on your travel date) or Rasnov Fortress, a fascinating medieval peasant citadel from the 14th century.
- PLEASE NOTE! Peles Castle schedule is:
- >Winter season (17 Sep 2018 - 06 May 2019): Peles Castles is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- >Summer season (07 May 2019 - 29 Sep 2019): Peles Castle is closed on Mondays.
- >04 - 26 Nov 2019: Peles Castle is closed the entire period for restoration works.
- >Sunday - 28 April 2019: Peles Castle is closed due to Orthodox Easter Holiday
- >Monday - 29 April 2019: Peles Castle is Open
