Libearty Brown Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress, Bran Castle Day Tour From Brasov

By Transylvania Discovery Tours

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8h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

We will pick you up from your hotel in Brasov at 9 a.m.

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime as you venture into the Bear Sanctuary, a haven for these magnificent creatures nestled in a lush forest just 2 kilometres away from Piatra Craiului National Park. With 69 hectares of natural wonderland comprising forests, streams, and ponds, this sanctuary is the largest of its kind in the world!

The next stop is Bran Castle, where your guide will tell frightening stories about Vlad the Impaler, Dracula. You will visit Bran Castle and discover the truth behind the legend!
Lunch can be arranged in Bran Village.

Visit the astonishing Rasnov Fortress on the way back to Brasov. You will have the chance to see a wonderful 360-degree panorama over Barsa Land from the top of Rasnov Fortress.
Back to Brasov, free transfer to your hotel or Brasov train station.

Activity location

Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
- F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
- 500075, Zarnesti, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
- F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
- 500075, Zarnesti, Romania

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Private Tour

8h
English

Private Tour
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00 am

Price details

AU$250.26 x 1 AdultAU$250.26

Total

What's included, what's not

Transport by air-conditioned minivan or standard car
Professional guide
Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)
Landing and facility fees
Driver
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Lunch

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The upper part of RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED for the moment, but we will still have some fun! We will take the CHOO CHOO TRAIN and visit the lower fortress, the panoramic platform, the outside walls and exterior court.

Activity itinerary

Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Visit The Bears Sanctuary which is located in the forest, 2 km away from Piatra Craiului National Park. It covers an area of 69 hectares of forest, streams and ponds where the brown bears live. It is the biggest of this kind in the entire world. Visit the Bears Sanctuary - an amazing place for such beautiful animals! This " 5 stars all-inclusive resort " for bears hosts around 100 rescued bears from captivity. They have a chance for a new and better life now! Taking pictures is allowed. Prepare your cameras!

Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

On the approach to Bran village, while the castle appears through the mist like something out of a fairytale, it will quickly become clear as to why this magnificent castle is the best-known castle in the world! Visit Bran Castle and discover the truth behind the legends! Immerse yourself in the legend of Vlad the Impaler, inspiration for the fictional Count Dracula! The castle is built on a hilltop with view on each part of the valley. The castle got its fame from the novel “Dracula”, written by Bram Stoker and Dracula film due later directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The Bran Castle tour will show us the castle’s many well-preserved rooms and chambers. Gothic furnishings and details help set the scene for ghastly legends of all that happened here, including the imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler.

Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View

1h
Admission ticket not included

There are many historical tales about Râșnov Fortress, the citadel built by Teutons in the 13th century to stave off Tartar invasion. Set on a wooded hill above Râșnov, the chunky stone fortress is stacked with red-tiled turrets and buildings, making it look like a walled village. After around 30 minutes on the road, head inside Râșnov (own expense) with your guide. Walk around the courtyards and ramparts, and admire the sweeping views from the walls. See the fortress’ well as your guide explains the legend surrounding it, and hear how medieval villagers would live in the fortress as a refuge in times of war.

Location

Activity location

Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
- F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
- 500075, Zarnesti, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
- F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
- 500075, Zarnesti, Romania

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