Transfăgărășan Highway & Balea Lake - Private Tour from Bucharest
Overview
This is a relaxing private day trip from Bucharest to the Transfagarasan area.
The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road crossing the Carpathian Mountains, is the second-highest paved road in the country with an altitude of 2,042 metres (6,699 ft).
The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude. Here we will benefit from the fresh air and low temperature, admire the view of Trasnsilvania and have lunch.
On the way back we will admire Bâlea waterfall, we'll stop at the Vidraru Dam to refresh us.
It is very possible to meet brown bears on the route.
On our way we will be able to see on a mountaintop a fortress built by Vlad the Impaler. This is Poienari fortress.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Private Tour
- Pick-up and Drop-off from your hotel
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Vidraru Dam
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Transfagarasan Highway
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Le Lac Balea
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Capra Wasserfall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Poienari Castle
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the mountains area it is colder than Bucharest, dress thickly!
- We will NOT visit the interior of Poenari Fortress, we will only see it from from the roadside viewpoint
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- WiFi on board.
- Private Tour.
- Pick-up and Drop-off from your hotel.
- Professional English Speaking Guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 7..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Transfăgărășan Highway & Balea Lake - Private Tour from Bucharest is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Transfăgărășan Highway & Balea Lake – Private Tour from Bucharest 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
- WiFi on board
- Private Tour
- Pick-up and Drop-off from your hotel
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the mountains area it is colder than Bucharest, dress thickly!
- We will NOT visit the interior of Poenari Fortress, we will only see it from from the roadside viewpoint
