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Two Stops, No Fortress: the LiBEARty Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle
A day from Brașov with two stops rather than the usual four, which leaves proper time at each.
The first is LiBEARty, one of the largest wildlife welfare projects in Europe. More than 100 bears live there, all of them taken out of captivity where they had been mistreated and badly kept. Seeing them in woodland rather than behind bars is the point of the stop, and it takes as long as it takes.
The second is Bran Castle. The Dracula name comes from Vlad Draculea, the Romanian voivode Bram Stoker borrowed from when he wrote his character; the castle itself and the novel are two separate things, and the visit covers both.
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.
What's included
- Driver/ English speaking qualified guide
- WiFi on board
- Pick-up and Drop off
- Local taxes, parking fees
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live comment in the car
Itinerary
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Brașov
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Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
The first stop, and the longer of the two. More than 100 bears live at the sanctuary, all of them rescued from captivity where they had been mistreated and kept in poor conditions. They are seen in woodland enclosures rather than cages.
Extra fee
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Bran Castle
Bran Castle, the one sold as Dracula's. The name traces back to Vlad Draculea, the Romanian voivode Bram Stoker took it from; what the castle actually was is a separate story, and the visit covers it.
Extra fee
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Brașov
Not included
- Lunch
- Tickets: Bran Castle & Bear Sanctuary:~ 37 euro
- Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
- Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Up to 8 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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