Carpathian Wilderness: A Wildlife Experience from Brașov
Overview
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Join us to observe and admire Carpathian wildlife in its natural habitat from a specially designed observation hide deep in the Transylvanian forest..
Note: The chances to spot them are about 70%. Do not forget that wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress warmly: sturdy, waterproof footwear and warm clothing recommended
Do NOT dress in bright colors
Do NOT use any perfume
Do NOT bring any food with you
Minimum booking numbers apply (2 pax). If you would like to join as 1 person please note that the price for 2 is be applicable. In case we have other tourists, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour.
Minimum age allowed: 12 years old.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
At the end of the tour we can drop you off at your location in Brasov, for an extra fee. Please inform the driver about it.
We cannot guarantee 100% that you will be able to see any of the wildlife listed above. Do not forget that wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.
The starting time is between 16:00 - 18:00, depending of the month! We inform you about the exact pick up time from Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35 with 2-3 days before!
What To Expect
Meet your driver in front Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu, Bulevardul Eroilor, 500036 Brașov, in the late afternoon and set off by air-conditioned minivan or car into the Carpathian Mountains of Romania's Transylvania region. The starting time is between 16:00 - 18:00, depending of the month! We inform you about the exact pick up time/meeting time with 2-3 days before! Extra charges apply if you are staying in Poiana Brasov resort! After roughly 40 minutes, arrive at the hide where you meet our forest ranger and settle in to watch for bears. Stay quiet and enjoy ample time to look for these magnificent animals. Note: we cannot guarantee 100% that you will be able to see any of the wildlife listed above. Do not forget that wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.
Options
Option 1
What‘s Included
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
English speaking forest ranger at the hide
Professional driver
Food and drinks
Photography tax if photos for professional use
Gratuities
Drop off at your location in Brasov
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
401 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great natural adventure.
anncwallace58,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. About 40 minutes drive to the edge of the forest then a short 10 minute walk up to the hide. We saw,our first bear whilst walking to the hide. The walk itself is lovely surrounded by bird song. It was windy so we only saw one other bear out in the grassy area foraging but that was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information with us whilst we waited. Really glad that we chose this tour.
Do it!
melissa l,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was awesome! About a 45 minute drive to the spot where you get to sit in a little hut with one way windows and sit in beautiful nature and wait and watch for bears. We were lucky and saw about 5 that day. The guide was so knowledgeable and shared so much enthusiasm and love for these beautiful animals!
A glimpse into nature
David H,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our wildlife experience. Our guide Lucian gave us lots of information about the bears and their habitats through our visit. We saw two small bears who came right up to the cabin. A very unique experience that we thoroughly enjoyed!
Amazing tour, great value.
sarahcY8628YJ,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. Great value for money, we saw 1 bear which we are thankful for. Our guide was amazing, kept us safe in bear country. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional, highly recommend this trip.
Bear safari
Alex N,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing, the guide was knowledgeable and we got to see 12 different bears, mother, cubs, males, I had never seen bears in the wild, dream came true
Beautiful, peaceful spot to watch for Bears
hannahsZ6912FK,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on the Brown Bear watching experience with friends on September 15th, our guide was Tiberiu and he was very friendly, helpful and full of great knowledge and interesting bear stories. It was a lovely walk up through the woods to the bear hut, where Tiberiu showed us wild pig tracks, bear paw prints and areas of hibernation for the bears. Although we didnt see any bears this time, the hut was very peaceful, relaxing and a beautiful spot where we saw lots of wildlife so we all had a very nice time. We would highly recommend this tour.
Got lucky
Andrea H,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We were lucky enough to actually see some bears in the shelter within the 90 minutes. Of course, there is no guarantee of that. It's great that there's no encroachment on the bear habitat. However, I would have expected more information about the bears from the guide. He was very succinct, told little of himself and answered only questions.
Awesome time!
David B,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time observing the European brown bears in the wild. We saw three adult bears. Two males and one female. We also saw a fox and a deer. Our tour guide was great explaining important facts about these bears. Highly recommend for all you nature and wildlife lovers.
Great experience
Michael W,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience to experience bears in the wild. Good guide explained a lot and passed on a lot of information.
Recommended
annasE2451RA,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00There were six of us on the road and we saw three brown bears and a fox. You can observe the animals very well and relatively close but because of the disc not take perfect photos.
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