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Transylvania with Dracula Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Brasov

35 Reviews 4.91 out of 5 stars Based on 35 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | Bucharest, Romania
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On average, this is booked 30 (0) days in advance.

12 to 13 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Enjoy a one-day family trip in the land of Transylvania. Your tour includes a visit to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, a reservation where you can "adopt your own bear" and check out the Teddy Bear Museum. You will also take a tour of Dracula's Castle and spend a couple of hours in Brasov, the medieval city surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, which National Geographic voted as one of the most attractive for 2025.

What's Included

  • Entrance fees (only if the option was selected)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Transportation with a modern vehicle
  • Lunch (approx. €13/person)
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees if the option with entrance included wasn't selected
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will arrange the pick-up directly from the tourist’s hotel whenever possible. If the accommodation is an Airbnb or the hotel does not have a parking area, we will coordinate the pick-up from the nearest accessible location.

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Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti

You will be picked up at the hotel by your travel guide and you will start your adventurous day trip.You will visit the bear reserve in Zarnesti, a wildlife sanctuary in the Carpathian Mountains. Here you will have the opportunity to see bears climbing trees, playing in the water pools or just lazing in the meadows.Here’s the place where real bears and teddy bears live together. Visit the Teddy Bear Museum and see over 200 teddy bears from all around the world. Some of the main attractions are two giant bears which were a gift from the Royal Family of Great Britain.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

Your itinerary continues to Bran Castle, which has entered the top of the world’s spookiest places as Dracula's Castle. Step inside the mysterious rooms and dark passageways to discover the legend of the most famous vampire.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Brasov

Next, you will proceed to Brasov. The city was founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211, and it’s surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Walk on the narrowest street in Europe - Rope Street, and take as many pictures as you can. Because this city is the point of connection between Transylvania, Wallachia, and Moldavia, you will find Romanian, German and Hungarian sweets made after original recipes.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Bucharest

Afterward, you will be transferred back to Bucharest.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • The access for the children in the Liberty sanctuary is allowed only for children over 5 years of age
  • Guaranteed departures operate with a minimum of two confirmed people on the selected date.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Transylvania with Dracula Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Brasov?

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-12254P32

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entrance fees (only if the option was selected)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Transportation with a modern vehicle
  • Bottle of water
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Lunch (approx. €13/person)
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees if the option with entrance included wasn't selected

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • The access for the children in the Liberty sanctuary is allowed only for children over 5 years of age
  • Guaranteed departures operate with a minimum of two confirmed people on the selected date.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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