Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Day Trip
Overview
Enter the realm of one of Europe's most scenic mountain roads on a day trip to Transfagarasan Road. Along the way, delve into meeting the Wild Brown Bears of Romania. Set the scene for fantastic pictures by passing Poenari fortress original Dracula's fortress. Reach top of the Carpathians and breathe in the fresh mountain air while admiring views from Transylvania. Enjoy each stop with fantastic views and stories told by your guide.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Round-trip transport from central Bucharest
- English-speaking driver and multilingual audio guide via QR code (14 languages)
- English-speaking driver (groups under 20); driver + live guide (groups of 20+)
- Multilingual audio guide via QR code in 14 languages
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Bulevardul Schitu Măgureanu 6
București 030167, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf) (pass by)
Vidraru Dam
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Transfagarasan Highway
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Capra Wasserfall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Le Lac Balea
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- Not recommended for guests with motion sickness/ car sickness
- Minimum passenger age is 12 years old. Under this is age it is prohibited.
- Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- From November to March bears are into hibernation state
- From November to May or mid June access to Balea Lake Top and Capra Waterfall cannot be reached due factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- No luggage or large bags allowed. One small handbag or small backpack per person allowed onboard the coach.Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
- From November to May access to Balea Lake Top and Capra Waterfall cannot be reached due factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- Food and drinks in vehicle are not allowed.
- One small handbag or small backpack per person allowed onboard the coach. Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
- Company reserves the right to refuse service or disembark any passenger for conduct deemed inappropriate, without entitlement to a refund.
- During winter period itinerary will be adjusted with a stop at Curtea de Arges Monastery and free time at Chalet Ursului at 1200 metres altitude for lunch and ski time. Without Balea Lake peak and Capra Waterfall. Applicable if road is partially closed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Activity code: C-10193P31
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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.
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Round-trip transport from central Bucharest.
- English-speaking driver and multilingual audio guide via QR code (14 languages).
- English-speaking driver (groups under 20); driver + live guide (groups of 20+).
- Multilingual audio guide via QR code in 14 languages.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. 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: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Day Trip is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- Not recommended for guests with motion sickness/ car sickness
- Minimum passenger age is 12 years old. Under this is age it is prohibited.
- Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day 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
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Round-trip transport from central Bucharest
- English-speaking driver and multilingual audio guide via QR code (14 languages)
- English-speaking driver (groups under 20); driver + live guide (groups of 20+)
- Multilingual audio guide via QR code in 14 languages
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- Not recommended for guests with motion sickness/ car sickness
- Minimum passenger age is 12 years old. Under this is age it is prohibited.
- Presence of wild bears alongside the main public road is subject to availability determined by factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- From November to March bears are into hibernation state
- From November to May or mid June access to Balea Lake Top and Capra Waterfall cannot be reached due factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- No luggage or large bags allowed. One small handbag or small backpack per person allowed onboard the coach.Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
- From November to May access to Balea Lake Top and Capra Waterfall cannot be reached due factors that are beyond the control of the tour operator
- Food and drinks in vehicle are not allowed.
- One small handbag or small backpack per person allowed onboard the coach. Company or staff involved in the activity are not responsible for any of the guests belongings
- Company reserves the right to refuse service or disembark any passenger for conduct deemed inappropriate, without entitlement to a refund.
- During winter period itinerary will be adjusted with a stop at Curtea de Arges Monastery and free time at Chalet Ursului at 1200 metres altitude for lunch and ski time. Without Balea Lake peak and Capra Waterfall. Applicable if road is partially closed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
