Bucharest · TRANSFAGARASAN ROAD TRIPS
The high section opens roughly July to October and closes with the snow, so the date decides the trip before the price does. These 15 compare the long day from Bucharest, the runs out of Brașov and Sibiu, and what else fits — Bâlea Lake, the dam, Poenari.
Review of the small-group Transfăgărășan tour from Bucharest, with Curtea de Argeș, Poenari, Vidraru Dam, Bâlea Lake, and mountain views.
“Excellent tour with a little bit of history, fantastic views, bear sightings and a great late lunch. Matei was a fantastic guide.”
Ride Romania’s Transfagarasan from Bucharest, stopping at Vidraru Dam, Bâlea Lake, Capra Waterfall, and roadside bear country.
“We didn’t see bears, but this trip was still great. We enjoyed it a lot. Views are amazing, you will never forget them.”
See Romania’s wild brown bears, Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Capra Waterfall, and Bâlea Lake on a small-group Transfăgărășan tour.
“Beautiful experience in the romanian nature. The bears were so close to the road, and the view was beautiful. Absolutely would recommend.”
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…”
Review the Transfăgărășan Highway day trip from Bucharest, with mountain views, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, waterfalls, and possible bear sightings.
“Beautiful scenery Guide was very personable. Only suggestion I can make is to give information at the places we visited, little was said.scenery. Don't expect to see bears as our guide said they recently killed 600 to control over population and now fine people who feed them. He said they seldom sees bears anymore. So that was disappointing but the beautiful scenery still makes it a worthwhile trip.”
Take a small-group day trip from Bucharest along Transfăgărășan Road, visiting Poenari, Vidraru Dam, Capra Waterfall, and Bâlea Lake.
“The route was great experience and wonderful guide(George) who explained about different places and shown us. The tunnel on the top was closed as mentioned(closed from Nov to mar). But our guide made sure that we the maximum experience of the trip”
Ride Romania’s famous Transfăgărășan Highway from Bucharest to Bâlea Lake, with Vidraru Dam, Capra Waterfall, Poenari Castle, and mountain views.
“I have booked quite a few trips before but Dreamlike Journeys & Sebastian are indeed the best not only in Romania but of all of my experiences. I have never seen such incredible customer support and attention to detail before - every part of the experience was beyond expectations. He even sent me a video with the place where we were going filmed by Top Gear! The trip itself was breathtaking and Sebastian was warm, welcoming and knowledgeable - he really makes the Romanian tourist industry proud. I am super grateful and would recommend the trip and Dreamlike Journeys to everyone coming to see the magic of Romania. They are…”
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,”
Review of a private Sibiu day trip along Romania’s Transfăgărășan Highway to Bâlea Lake, Cârța Abbey, and Avrig Palace.
“Sehr viele Informationen in deutsch erhalten und schöne Stopps eingelegt. Sind noch zusätzlich zum Wasserfall gewandert. Toller Tag, sehr guter Guide mit viel Wissen über Land und Kultur. Danke!”
Review of the 12-hour Transfagarasan road trip from Bucharest, with Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, mountain views, and practical booking advice.
“Very good tour, sebestatian the tour leader was great and everything was amazing! 100% the company to use for tours in Bucharest!!! From Malta 🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹”
Review of a private Bucharest tour to Poenari Castle, Vidraru Dam, Balea Lake, and the spectacular Transfagarasan Highway.
“Couldn’t have asked for the day to go any better! Our guide Andrei was fantastic! So knowledgeable & very flexible with how long we spent at each place. he Made the day feel so relaxed. To top it all off we saw bears on our journey!! All in all a fantastic experience with a fantastic tour guide!”
Review of the 12-hour Bucharest Transfagarasan tour, with Poenari Castle, Vidraru Dam, Balea Lake, mountain views, and bear sightings.
“It’s an amazing experience ! We saw bears !!!great views through the mountain and on the top of it!!to do absolutely specially before bears go to hibernate ☺️!our guide was exceptional also ! Thanks”
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 !”
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.”
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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