4 Transfagarasan Road Tours in Brasov to Build a Day Around

1.Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Spend about 10 hours exploring Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway from Brasov, with stops at Balea Waterfall, Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress when open. Private groups of up to seven ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Dan, Charlie, Tudor, and others have led past departures.

“This was a perfect tour, we saw so much in one day. The sights would have been lovely regardless, but the whole tour was made even better by our guide Dan who was incredibly friendly and fun to spend a day with.”

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2.Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake & Carta Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

Travel from Brasov in a small group of up to seven with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Gothic Carta Monastery, ride the Transfagarasan Highway, and reach 2,034-meter Balea Lake. Summer road access and winter cable-car arrangements differ, so check the season before booking.

“Our guide Claudio was very disappointing. The minibus door broke so we were transported in 2 x 4 seater cars. Therefore one couple was split up. This was not his fault. However, he was very abrupt to the point of rudeness, did not like anyone else having an opinion and the phrase ‘ I already told you’ came up several times which is not acceptable. He is obviously not suited to this occupation. He would have missed out the monastery if we had not reminded him and his response when we mentioned that we had not been was - ok if you want to.”

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3.Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $143Best value

Travel from Brasov in a Mercedes van or similar vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Claudiu, Viorel, or Trian. See the Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake, and Carta Monastery in a small group, with cable-car costs extra in winter.

“The trip on Transfagarasan road to the glacial lake was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Viorel was great, very friendly, knowledgeable and one of a kind driver. He did everything to make our day the most enjoyable and memorable. We would highly recommend Viorel and this tour.”

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4.Transfagarasan amazing road trip from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $144

Travel from Brasov along the Transfăgărășan Highway to Lake Bâlea in a group of no more than eight. Guide Alin can arrange pickup, share local tips, and adjust the outing for a smaller party. The road trip runs about seven hours and is available by car mainly from mid-June to mid-November.

“Had an amazing day even though the weather was against us and we did not get the views we were hoping for. Alin was very knowledgeable and made this a lovely day. On a clear day this trip will be out of this world !”

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