Private 2-Day Transylvania Tour from Bucharest: Bears & Castles
Overview
Discover Transylvania on a private 2-day tour combining bears, medieval castles, and Carpathian landscapes. Starting from Bucharest, this journey blends nature, history, and authentic Transylvanian culture at a relaxed pace. Travel through the mountains to the Slănic Salt Mine, one of Europe’s largest underground salt mines, famous for its vast chambers and unique microclimate. Continue to Sinaia to visit Peleș Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family, set in a forested mountain area. Stop at Cantacuzino Castle, a Neo-Romanian architectural landmark and filming location for the Netflix series Wednesday. Explore the medieval old town of Brașov before visiting the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zărnești, where rescued brown bears live freely in a natural forest environment. The tour concludes with a visit to Bran Castle, known worldwide as “Dracula’s Castle,” followed by the return to Bucharest.
What's Included
- Local tax
- Fuel surcharge
- Guiding Services
- Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
- 1 Nights Accommodation - 3 stars accomodation will be around 40 Euro
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Bucharest - Salt Mines - Peles Castle - Cantacuzino Castle- Brasov
4 Stops
Libearty Bear Sanctuary - Dracula's Castle - Bucharest
3 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children under five years are not allowed inside the “Libearty” Bear Sanctuary, for safety reasons and for the welfare of the bear
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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).
- Local tax.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Guiding Services.
- Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour.
- 1 Nights Accommodation - 3 stars accomodation will be around 40 Euro.
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..
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 Private 2-Day Transylvania Tour from Bucharest: Bears & Castles is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private 2-Day Transylvania Tour from Bucharest: Bears & Castles 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
- Local tax
- Fuel surcharge
- Guiding Services
- Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary even after the start of the tour
- 1 Nights Accommodation - 3 stars accomodation will be around 40 Euro
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children under five years are not allowed inside the “Libearty” Bear Sanctuary, for safety reasons and for the welfare of the bear
