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Sixty-Nine Hectares of Forest for About a Hundred Rescued Bears
A private day from Brșov with an English-speaking guide, covering the Libearty bear sanctuary at Zărnești, Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress. Up to eight people travel together.
Pickup is at 8.40 from the Benetton store on Piața Sfatului, and the meeting point is the Council Square fountain at 9 am. The sanctuary is the first stop and the reason many people book this particular day: 69 hectares of forest, streams and ponds, 2 km from the Piatra Craiului National Park, holding around 100 brown bears rescued from captivity. It is the largest of its kind anywhere. Photographs are allowed.
Bran comes next, with the guide separating what happened from what Bram Stoker invented about Vlad the Impaler. Lunch can be arranged in Bran village.
Râșnov is on the way back. The 13th-century fortress is the largest in Transylvania and among the best preserved in Romania, and from the top the view runs the full circle over the Țara Bârsei, the Burzenland plain. Part of the citadel is closed for restoration, so the visit covers the accessible areas only, and the entrance fee is paid on the spot. The day ends with a transfer back to the hotel in Brașov.
One condition to weigh before booking: all sales are final and no refund is given for a cancellation.
What's included
- Driver/ English speaking qualified guide
- Local taxes, parking fees
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
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- Live comment in the car
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or private vehicle.
Itinerary
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Piața Sfatului 24, Brașov
Pickup at 8.40 from the Benetton store, Piața Sfatului 24.
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Brasov Historical Center
Meeting point: Council Square, by the fountain, at 9 am.
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Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
The sanctuary sits in the forest 2 km from the Piatra Craiului National Park: 69 hectares of woodland, streams and ponds, home to around 100 brown bears taken out of captivity. It is the largest of its kind in the world. Photographs are allowed.
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Bran Castle
The castle appears above Bran village on the approach. The visit goes through it with the guide, who sets out what the building actually was against what the legends made of it.
Extra fee
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Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
Râșnov Fortress, built in the 13th century, is the largest in Transylvania and one of the best preserved in Romania. From the top the view goes round the whole Țara Bârsei.
Extra fee
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Piața Sfatului 24, Brașov
Not included
- Lunch, entrance fees.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes recommended
- Please note that The Bears Sanctuary does not allow children under 5 years old.
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- Small group tour
- Up to 8 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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