Bear Sanctuary and Bran (Dracula's) Castle - Private Day Tour
Overview
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10 hours
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Discover Transylvania and its treasures on this private one-day tour. start the day with a visit to the largest bear sanctuary in Europe (over 100 bears) where you will learn the sad story of Maya (the reason why the sanctuary was created) and get up close to bears less than 5 meters away.
Continue the tour with a guided visit of Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), and learn the story behind the myth of Dracula.
Return to Bucharest
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
5 Hours estimated time spent in the car
What To Expect
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
The Libearty sanctuary in Zărnesti covers an area of 69 hectares of forest, being the largest brown bear reserve in the world and the only one in Romania.
Bran Castle
Bran Castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Transylvania, and is known as the home of Count Dracula.
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Bear Sanctuary and Bran (Dracula's) Castle - Private Day Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private Transportation
Licensed Tour guide / driver
Bran Castle entrance fee
Bear sanctuary entrance fee
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Transylvania visit
Rhiannon D,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a long day but well worth it. Bogdan was our guide and was full of information and not boring. He looked after us well. You get to see plenty of bears in the bear sanctuary all now in happier surroundings. It is all on foot but at a slow pace so easy. Bran castle was interesting to look around there is steep hill to get to the entrance and a lot of steps to get around the castle. Bogdan recommended a reasonable restaurant for lunch too.
Beautiful Scenery.
Passport439584,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was punctual, informative and attentive. Though we were well prepared for a very long day, it really didn’t feel that long. Despite stopping for food and toilet breaks along the way, he was still able to get us to the sanctuary early. One thing I didn’t realise was that the sanctuary was extra to enter, and was on quite rocky terrain. Had I have taken more notice, I would have packed more sensible shoes. One thing that really stood out for me was how flexible Alex was. We wanted to see Bran Castle, but we didn’t want to go inside. On that basis, Alex took us to Brasov instead. While there Alex gave us the option of staying there a while or going to see other Pele castle. We agreed and it was lovely.
Brilliant day out (even if the castle is a bit naff)
gpmail,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day out with our driver and guide Andrei ( I hope I have spelt that right), who was very knowledgeable and informative. The bear sanctuary was great, lots of bears, and Bran Castle was busy and not the best example of a castle interior, but Andrei made the best of it for us. Vehicle was great (Audi A6 Quattro) and plenty of comfort breaks on the long drive. Reccomended for the bears and beautiful scenery of the mountains on the way to Bran.
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