15 Bear Sanctuary Tours in Bucharest to Build a Day Around

1.Small group Bears ‘Safari’ on Transfăgărășan -max 7 tourists

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · from $101Our pick

Travel from Bucharest in a small group of up to seven, with guides such as Sebastian or Roxana, to see wild brown bears, Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, Capra Waterfall, and Bâlea Lake. Expect a long day, mountain roads, changing weather, and no guarantee of bear sightings.

“We had a well organised and planned trip with our guide, Sebastian. He was knowledgeable on the history of the region and took us to the best locations. The only small criticism would be that Sebastian was very softly spoken, making it difficult to hear him when sitting at the back of his minibus. A microphone would easily solve this though.”

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2.Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Dracula’s Castle – Day Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $187Top rated

Travel from Bucharest in a small group of up to seven with hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and live commentary. Meet rescued brown bears at Libearty Sanctuary, then visit Bran Castle. Guides such as Alex, Florin, and Cristian are praised for careful driving, local tips, and flexible help.

“Everything about this tour was great. Alex was a great guide. He was punctual, friendly and very knowledgeable. He was a good driver and we felt safe with him.”

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3.Day Trip to Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $136

Travel from Bucharest into Transylvania with an English-speaking guide such as Claudia, Vlad, Andrei, or Emil. See rescued bears at Libearty, visit Bran Castle, and enjoy free time in Brasov. Hotel pickup, transport, and water are included, while lunch and optional entry fees cost extra.

“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.”

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4.Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Dracula’s Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 10 hours · from $159

Travel from Bucharest with an English-speaking guide such as Alex or Angelica to see rescued brown bears at Libearty Sanctuary, then visit Bran Castle. The 10-hour trip includes hotel pickup, WiFi, water, air conditioning, and a group limited to seven, but food and entrance tickets cost extra.

“Great day, would highly recommend great guide and comfortable travel.”

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5.Bran Castle and Bear Sanctuary Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 10 hours · from $145

Travel from Bucharest to Transylvania with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Florin or Alin. See rescued brown bears at Libearty Sanctuary, explore Bran Castle, enjoy mountain views, and stop for Romanian food. Groups are limited to seven, with hotel pickup and a car or minivan.

“lovely to see the bears in the forest. liberty bear sanctuary could do with more amenities, ie coffee tea ,drinks.”

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6.Bears Sanctuary, Dracula’s Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $307

Leave Bucharest early with a private English-speaking guide such as Dan, Vincent, Florin, or Nikolas, then visit Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Brasov. Expect a long but flexible 10 to 12-hour day, hotel pickup, private transport, and admission fees paid separately.

“Silvia nuestra guía y Rasnov el conductor se encargaron de hacer nuestro día maravilloso. Todo en tiempo, aprendimos mucho de historia, costumbres pero también tuvimos tiempo libre”

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7.Bear Sanctuary and Dracula’s Castle, 1-day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $276

Leave Bucharest at 6:30 a.m. with a private English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Florin, or Alex. Visit Libearty Bear Sanctuary at breakfast time, then explore Bran Castle. Expect 11 to 13 hours on the road, hill walking, separate entrance fees, and room for a flexible stop if time allows.

“We went to the bear sanctuary (would definitely recommend to visit this place!), the bran castle and brasov in a day trip from Bucharest. Daniel was very kind and polite and told us a lot about Romania. He even waited in the morning when we wanted to have a little breakfast in the hotel first. It is a great place to visit and I wouldn’t miss this trip. Would definitely do it again.”

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8.Transylvania with Dracula Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $155

Travel from Bucharest to Transylvania with an English-speaking guide such as Octavian, Andrei, Ioana, or Vlad. Visit Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Brașov in a small group of up to 19, with hotel pickup, transport, and optional entrance fees. Expect a scenic but very long day.

“First of all we have no issue with Andre our guide!!! He was very knowlegable and helpful !!!! Since we only did part of bear tour and did not go into or upto bran castle , we felt ! That we should have had more time in Bran and Brasov !! It was a very rushed tour ! Only really time for lunch in Brasov !! Which was a shame!! A bit of a disappointing experience !! It would havebtaken longer , had we we done all of the bear tour and gone into bran castle !! We shoul therefore had more time in the other places !”

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9.Bears Sanctuary, Dracula’s Castle and Brașov City – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $206

Travel from Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide such as Octavian, Serban, or Sebastian. Visit Libearty Bear Sanctuary, tour Bran Castle, and walk Brașov’s old center in one long day. Hotel transfers and private air-conditioned transport are included, while admission and lunch cost extra.

“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”

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10.2-Day Small-Group Tour to Dracula’s Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Peles Castle, Sighisoara and Libearty Brown Bear Sanctuary with Overnight in Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $583

Travel from Bucharest in a small group of up to 15 people, stopping at castles, Saxon villages, medieval citadels and the Libearty bear sanctuary. Your English-speaking driver-guide, sometimes Mihai or Rasem, handles the winding roads and overnight stay in Brasov.

“Romania has some incredible sights from mountains, villages, well established cities with a compliment from a beautiful palace and unique castle. Staying the night in Braşov was the best decision that I made. Hesitant at first about taking the chance and I’m glad I did. It made the full experience more relaxing, inclusive and enjoyable. The roadways across the beautiful continent are limited due to the mountains and distance take longer than more advanced countries with robust roadways and with heavy tourism, can mean twice the commute time to get from Bucharest to where the gems of Romania are. Recommend this experience. Having Mr Mihai as the guide proved even…”

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11.Bears Sanctuary, Dracula Castle and Brasov City – Full Day Trip from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $343

Travel from Bucharest by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Brasov’s historic center. The English-language trip lasts about 10 to 12 hours, includes parking and transport costs, but excludes admission tickets, food, and drinks.

“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.”

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12.Legends&Wildlife Awaits: Dracula’s Castle & Bear Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $224

Leave Bucharest at 7:00 a.m. for Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle. You’ll see rescued brown bears in a 69-hectare forest setting, then explore Dracula’s famous fortress. Guide Radu provides live commentary, pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and private transport for groups of up to seven.

“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.”

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13.Bear Sanctuary & Rasnov Fortress – Private day tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $184

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver exploring Transylvania from Bucharest. See rescued bears at Libearty, visit Rasnov Fortress, and enjoy hotel pickup, flexible stops, and a personal route with guides such as Claudiu or Christian.

“Thoroughly enjoyed my visits to the bear sanctuary and the fortress. The bear sanctuary , in particular, was of interest. The best part of the tour was the guide, Claudiu. It was a bit of a drive to the region from Bucharest and during that time he answered questions, pointed out different towns and structures and shared information. He was also an excellent driver. One of the 3 best private tour guides I have had. Thank you for a great experience.”

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14.LiBEARty Brown Bear Sanctuary and the most important castles from Romania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $260

Leave Bucharest early for Libearty Bear Sanctuary, where rescued bears roam wooded grounds, then visit Bran Castle and Peles Castle. A guide, air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup, parking, and bottled water are included. Castle and sanctuary tickets cost extra.

“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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15.Libearty Brown Bears Sanctuary & Fun with ATV or Buggy Quad Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $347

Leave your Bucharest hotel with an English-speaking guide such as Ionut or Johnny, visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary near Zarnesti, explore Bran Castle, and ride an ATV or buggy for one hour in the Carpathians. Transport is private, but the ATV or buggy ride is shared unless you pay for a private vehicle.

“6 stars, friendly and fun, while also professional and respectable! Also went out of his way to help me buy a watermelon! Catered the tour to our needs and gave us a very memorable day in Romania with all the best sights and watermelons!”

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