Transfagarasan Highway and Bran Castle Day Trip From Brasov

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10 to 12 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 1 more

This tour combines sightseeing with history and culture. If your time in Brasov is limited you can tick two very important boxes of Transylvania by visiting the Bran (Dracula) Castle and the Transfagarasan highway in the same day. While you can visit Bran 365 days per year, the mountain road is only open a few months during the summer and autumn. During the Transfagarasan day trip we drive close to the altitude of 2050 meters above sea level. On the road we stop at the Balea Waterfall. Here we check out the souvenir shops and taste some of the local snacks. At the Balea Lake we can have a proper lunch, after we hike around the lake. More souvenirs are available here too. Other short stops for spectacular roadside landscapes are also included.
The Bran Castle tour is done either at the start or at the end of the day, depending on the day of the week.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Licensed Tour Guide
Bran Castle entry ticket

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from any accommodation in Brasov. For pickups outside of Brasov an extra fee might be charged.

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Meeting point

If you don't require pickup from location we can meet outside of the Aro Hotel parking, near the crosswalk. That's right across the street from the Central park.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Brasov Historical Center

    Starting point.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Transfăgărășan

    We do several stops on the road for photo sessions and admiring of the beautiful landscape.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cascada Bâlea

    Souvenirs and various local snacks are found here. We stop for a short walk and for checking out the small shops.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Le Lac Balea

    Situated at an altitude of 2034 meters above sea level the lake provides a peaceful and spectacular ambience. We will hike around it and have drinks or lunch on the terrace that overviews the lake.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

    Guided tour of the garden and the inside of the castle is included in this trip. A spectacular medieval castle that's linked to the Dracula legend.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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