Bucharest · BEAR SANCTUARY TOURS
Libearty at Zărnești took in a hundred-odd brown bears from restaurant cages and petrol-station chains. Visits run to a feeding schedule, so the timing is fixed — these 15 trips are ranked on what else they pair with it.
Bucharest day trip by Transfagarasan Road, Vidraru Dam, Bâlea Lake, Capra Waterfall, and wild brown bears.
“The day trip was absolutely worth it! We even got to see bears, which was an incredible experience. The driver was very attentive, stopping at great spots for photos along the way. Everything was well-organized and the tour was perfect from start to finish. Highly recommended!”
Small-group wild brown bear safari on the Transfăgărășan with Poenari Citadel, Vidraru Dam walks, Capra Waterfall, and Bâlea Lake.
“Our guide was Roxana And I have to tell she was amazing. She was very fun to chat with and funny, everything she told us about was interesting and she really knew what she was talking about!! Everything was wonderful and the views and places we stopped at were so beautiful and so worth the money. Especially if you dont have a car to go there. It was rainy and a bit cold but we still went through everything. The temperature up in the mountains was 10 degrees and was raining but still very beautiful and worth it!!”
Bucharest day trip packs Zărnești bears, Bran Castle, and Brasov’s Sforii Street into 12 hours with a small English-speaking group.
“The trip met or even in some instances exceeded expectations. The quide was friendly and knowledgable. The quide was always near when questions arose but also gave space when applicable.”
A hotel pickup day trip from Bucharest to Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle, with small groups, live commentary, and comfort on the road.
“We had a fantastic day with Alex, he went the extra mile! He was so friendly and helpful, really enjoyed the day. Bear sanctuary was fantastic”
Bears in the Carpathian forest and Dracula at Bran Castle, all in one 10-hour small-group trip from Bucharest.
“Alex was great, as there was only me and my partner on this booking we travelled by car, he was very informative, honest and quite funny with it 😄 he was very patient with us and allowed us to fully enjoy the Bear Sanctusry and Bran Castle, I would recommend!!”
Small-group day trip from Bucharest to Bran Castle and the Liberty Bear Sanctuary, with guided Transylvania drive and hotel pickup.
“Florian was an amazing guide! He gave us lots of information in the car journey on the way there about places we passed. The Bear Sanctuary is a must visit, to hear the stories of the bears and their lives now. At Bran castle Florian took us to a great local place to eat- highly recommend!”
Private Bucharest day trip to Liberty Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Brasov. Hotel pickup, English guide, close-up brown bears.
“Sometimes heart wrenching, but warming to see the great work these people do to help those animals who cannot help themselves. Our guide Vincent went the extra mile to make sure our experience was memorable then showed us Dracula's castle and went out of his way to show us hidden gems of Brasov”
A long but rewarding Transylvania day from Bucharest, with Zarnesti bear rescue, Bran Castle, and Brasov, plus outdoor fun.
“We really enjoyed this trip. Everything ran really smoothly with our guide Octavian who was really knowledgeable. The bear sanctuary was interesting and the people that ran it really cared about the animals they looked after. Bran’s castle and Braşov were worth the trip to see too. Would recommend!”
Private Bucharest day trip to Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle, with hotel pickup, an English guide, and bear rescue stories.
“The visit to Libearty bear sanctuary was the highlight of the tour for us. Learning about their stories and seeing the amazing work at the sanctuary was incredible. There’s even lots of dogs, cats and wolves to see too! Florin was punctual, provided lots of excellent information on the history of Romania and even took us to see Peles castle too on the way back. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it.”
Private day trip from Bucharest to Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Brasov Old Town with an English guide and hotel pickup.
“We were picked up by Octavian, lovely friendly young man. Made us instantly at ease. His historical knowledge was amazing. He stopped whenever we needed a break, no problem. First stop the bear sanctuary. Many sad stories but the Read more”
Dracula's Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Peles Castle, Sighisoara, and Libearty Bear Sanctuary, with an overnight in Brasov.
“Our guide was very helpful and made the experience complete with his introductions on the history of each place. He was available for any request and also made us skip the line for each attraction. Recommended, as transylvania is a truly magnificent place”
Full-day Bucharest trip to Liberty Bear Sanctuary in Zărnești, Bran Castle, and Brasov center, with pickup, English guide, private transport.
“Watching bears for the first time was an amazing experience,listening to the sad stories about how these bears were rescued from captivity and torture really touched the heart.”
Bucharest day trip to Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle, Dracula's Castle. Pickup, WiFi and guide commentary, 7-8 hours.
“Booked on the Tuesday night for brans castle and bear sanctuary trip, Radu contracted us the same night with regards to picking us up the following day, he was on time, got us there and back in good time and safely, kept us informed all the way though the trip with some knowledgeable information about the history of the country and places we paced though. Top guide, cheers Radu.”
Private Transylvania day trip from Bucharest to Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Rasnov Citadel, with hotel pickup, guide, and included tickets.
“Although a lengthy drive to get to the bear sanctuary from Bucharest it was definitely worth it. A wonderful experience to see the bears finally in a safe and caring environment. Great photo opportunities too. The drive was comfortable and my tour guide was very knowledgeable, courteous and good company. All due consideration was given for comfort stops and to break up the journey. Going to Snagov to see the resting place of Vlad the Impaler was an added bonus.”
Bears, Bran Castle, and Peleș in one action packed day from Bucharest. Hotel pickup, live guide, and Transylvania views.
“This trip was amazing from start to finish. The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He stopped for photo opportunities and took us to the Bear Sanctuary and the castles in Transylvania. I loved this trip. It was 2 years ago but I remember every detail. I’d love to go again.”
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