Private Tour - Top Gear Road, Transfăgărășan Highway
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable Private Tour along Romania’s most spectacular road – the Transfăgărășan Highway, hailed by Top Gear as the best driving road in the world.
Our adventure begins with the ruins of Poenari Fortress, perched dramatically above the Argeș River Valley. We’ll stop to admire the fortress from below and hear its connection to Vlad the Impaler, the real Dracula. We do not visit interior at citadel.
Next, we wind our way up the mountains to the impressive Vidraru Dam, a massive hydro-engineering structure offering panoramic views.
The journey continues higher into the Făgăraș Mountains, with stops at scenic viewpoints before reaching the breathtaking Bâlea Lake (open only from June to October), nestled at over 2,000 meters altitude.
Before descending, we’ll also stop to admire Capra Waterfall – a beautiful cascade surrounded by unspoiled nature.
This tour covers a distance of 480 km, of which 280 km are on the highway.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel Pickup in Bucharest
- Professional tour guide in English
- Lunch
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Poenari Citadel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vidraru Dam
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Transfagarasan Highway
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Capra Wasserfall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour covers a distance of 480 km, of which 280 km are on the highway.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bâlea Glaciar Lake (the view point to the winding drum) is accessible only in the summer and early autumn months, from June to October
- We begin with the ruins of Poenari Fortress, perched dramatically above the Argeș River Valley. We’ll stop to admire the fortress from below and hear its connection to Vlad the Impaler, the real Dracula. Next, we wind our way up the mountains to the impressive Vidraru Dam, a massive hydro-engineering structure offering panoramic views. The journey continues higher into the Făgăraș Mountains, with stops at scenic viewpoints before reaching the breathtaking Bâlea Lake (open only from June to October), nestled at over 2,000 meters altitude. Before descending, we’ll also stop to admire Capra Waterfall – a beautiful cascade surrounded by unspoiled nature.
- Bear sightings are most common between May and September along roads, streets, and hiking trails. Starting in October, as mountain temperatures drop below 0°C (during the night), bears enter their dens for hibernation, so encounters on the streets stop. Therefore, bears can only be seen during the warm season
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel Pickup in Bucharest.
- Professional tour guide in English.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
The minimum age to participate is 7..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour - Top Gear Road, Transfăgărășan Highway is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour covers a distance of 480 km, of which 280 km are on the highway.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour – Top Gear Road, Transfăgărășan Highway 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
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel Pickup in Bucharest
- Professional tour guide in English
- Lunch
- Snacks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour covers a distance of 480 km, of which 280 km are on the highway.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bâlea Glaciar Lake (the view point to the winding drum) is accessible only in the summer and early autumn months, from June to October
- We begin with the ruins of Poenari Fortress, perched dramatically above the Argeș River Valley. We’ll stop to admire the fortress from below and hear its connection to Vlad the Impaler, the real Dracula. Next, we wind our way up the mountains to the impressive Vidraru Dam, a massive hydro-engineering structure offering panoramic views. The journey continues higher into the Făgăraș Mountains, with stops at scenic viewpoints before reaching the breathtaking Bâlea Lake (open only from June to October), nestled at over 2,000 meters altitude. Before descending, we’ll also stop to admire Capra Waterfall – a beautiful cascade surrounded by unspoiled nature.
- Bear sightings are most common between May and September along roads, streets, and hiking trails. Starting in October, as mountain temperatures drop below 0°C (during the night), bears enter their dens for hibernation, so encounters on the streets stop. Therefore, bears can only be seen during the warm season
