8 Transfagarasan Road Trips in Brașov to Build a Day Around

1.Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Review of a Brasov tour to Transfagarasan, Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress, with route, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“TB, our guide, was very knowledgeable. He explained the history and the significance of each place we visited along the tour. The scenery was really beautiful and he tried his best to make sure we captured the good pictures despite the temperamental weather. The tour was truly amazing. A few suggestion for improvement are: 1. Provide clear itinerary at the beginning of the tour i.e. how long the journey, whether we will have a stop for restroom/lunch etc. 2. Start the tour with a bit of a background at the beginning of the tour and not wait till we reach the first stop to explain. 3. There was a climb…”

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2.Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake & Carta Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

Ride Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway to Balea Lake, visit Carta Monastery, and enjoy a small-group mountain day from Brasov.

“one of the best experience- i did not expect that it will snow but we were lucky to have a good weather and great experience., great tuor guide very accomodating,”

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3.Transfagarasan amazing road trip from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $144

Ride Romania’s famous Transfăgărășan Highway from Brașov to Lake Bâlea with a local guide, mountain views, and a small group.

“Had an amazing day even though the weather was against us and we did not get the views we were hoping for. Alin was very knowledgeable and made this a lovely day. On a clear day this trip will be out of this world !”

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4.Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $143

Ride Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway to Balea Lake, then visit Gothic Carta Monastery on a guided day trip from Brasov.

“The trip on Transfagarasan road to the glacial lake was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Viorel was great, very friendly, knowledgeable and one of a kind driver. He did everything to make our day the most enjoyable and memorable. We would highly recommend Viorel and this tour.”

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5.Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $108Best value

Ride Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway by e-bike to Balea Lake, with mountain views, waterfall stops, private transport, and guide Andrei.

“We loved our e-bike ride on the transfagarassan! Andrei is a wonderful guide and we had a blast while seeing the amazing mountains of romania!”

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6.Transfagarasan Highroad Tour from Brasov (warm season)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of the Transfagarasan Highroad tour from Brasov, with Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, royal monasteries, and practical booking advice.

“A fabulous day with a bit of everything! Interesting history, walking and stunning mountain scenery. Great spots from were to take photos of the Transfagaraşan. Having Florin's explanations and knowledge was incredibly valuable.”

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7.Transfăgărășan Highway & Sibiu – Premium Private Tour from Brașov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $166

Ride Romania’s Transfăgărășan Highway and explore Sibiu on a private Brașov tour with hotel pickup, mountain views, and local food.

“Adrian was great tour guide! Knowledgeable and friendly, perfect english for our tour, flexible guide. The tour was incredible, beautiful, historical and BEARS around and seen safely. We walked in a beautiful cave, had lunch, saw the fortress and dam, Balea lake and lots of BEARS! It was a wonderful day.”

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8.Transfagarasan Highway and Bran Castle Day Trip From Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $156

Drive Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway, walk around Balea Lake, and tour Bran Castle on a small-group day trip from Brasov.

“We hâd a great time on this trip . Vlad was excellent and very knowledgeable about the places we visited and even gave us an extra bonus place in Fagaras as part of the trip . Highly recommend him and the whole experience for anyone chooses to travel to Romania .”

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