Small-Group Brown Bear-Watching Experience from Brasov: Discover Carpathian Wildlife at Sunset
4.8
311 Ratings
Brașov
Embark on a thrilling small-group brown bear-watching experience from Brasov. Discover Carpathian wildlife at sunset and witness the majestic brown bears in their natural habitat.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Biblioteca Județeană “George Barițiu” - Connect with your tour guide or park ranger right outside the Biblioteca Județeană “George Barițiu”, located on Bulevardul Eroilor, 500036 Brașov, during the early evening hours. Embark on a journey in a comfortable, climate-controlled minivan or automobile towards the Carpathian Mountains in the heart of Transylvania, Romania.
    Departure times are scheduled between 16:00 - 18:00, varying by month. You will receive notification of the precise pick-up/meeting time a couple of days in advance. Please note that additional fees are incurred for pickups from the Poiana Brasov resort!

After an estimated 40-minute drive, you will reach the observation hide. Here, you can settle down and patiently wait to spot bears. Maintain silence and take advantage of the opportunity to observe these majestic creatures.

Please be aware that while we strive to provide the best chance of wildlife sightings, we cannot promise a 100% success rate. Remember, wild animals follow their own patterns and we endeavor to encounter them as closely as we can within their natural surroundings.

What's Included
  • Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned car or minivan
  • Convenient hotel drop-off in Brasov city
  • Guidance from a professional driver-guide
  • Accompanied by a forest ranger during the forest excursion
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Photography tax if photos for professional use
  • Gratuities
  • Drop off at your location in Brasov
Additional Information

Take the chance to observe Carpathian brown bears in their natural habitat with this 3-hour bear viewing excursion from Brașov. Departing at dusk, venture by minivan or car into the Carpathian Mountains, then, guided by a forest ranger, traverse into the woods to a secure wildlife viewing area. Silently watch for the magnificent brown bears that inhabit these forests. Keep an eye out for young bears, large males, and female bears with their cubs, as well as other fauna such as deer and wild boar.

Please note: we cannot ensure with absolute certainty that you will see any of the above-mentioned wildlife. Remember, these creatures have their own lifestyles, and as humans, we strive to observe them as respectfully as possible in their natural surroundings.

  • 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! Extra charges apply if you are staying in Poiana Brasov resort!
Location
Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu"
Bulevardul Eroilor
In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Debbiew265
Jun 15, 2024
Well organised evening bear trip - Lucian was our guide & clear from the start that he is very keen to share his knowledge and love of the local bears with us. Collected on time in a minibus with a comfort break en route before we arrived at the hide. A female bear arrived quite soon and stayed for a little while before slowly walking off. Our patience was rewarded again when a much larger male arrived and spent quite a while foraging for food before he too walked away, but decided to come back for some more so giving us all a real chance to observe him from our hide. Really enjoyed the trip and would recommend this company for a very good level of service and professionalism. Thank you Lucian for your enthusiasm and answering all our questions.
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Dazmeister22
Jun 10, 2024
A wonderful experience - What a fantastic trip we had in search of seeing some bears. We were not disappointed. Our guide Lucian picked us up on time and we realised that only 2 of us were on the trip, an added bonus and a credit to the company that the trip still went ahead. After about a 50 minute drive including a comfort stop we made our way to the hide. It started to rain and we waited nearly an hour hearing the rain falling and enjoying the lush green scenery. First one and then a second bear appeared in the vegetation, at times poking their heads up and eventually both walking out to the track in full view. They stayed for around 50 minutes in total and we could watch their natural behaviour. Lucian was knowledgeable and as others have commented a man in love with nature and the bears. A magical experience and worth every penny. Sightings can of course not be guaranteed but what makes it special is everyone’s experience is different. The highlight of our holiday. Romania is a lovely country and well worth a visit. Brasov is a great place to stay. We received confirmation of the arrangements by email and by text from Active Travel. Just a shame there is no 6 stars!
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U7092octinam
Jun 7, 2024
A wonderful, magical experience - I loved this tour. They were kind enough to let me join at the last minute and I'm so glad they did. The forest where you go to see the bears is so beautiful and full of so many different plants, trees, flowers, lush leaves, butterflies, bees, birds, and a little stream of water gently rushing along. It was so special to be there, and then we saw a beautiful healthy young bear with it's little fox friend, enjoying the afternoon sun. It's so moving to see bears in this beautiful part of the world when there are so few of them left in Europe. It was truly one of the most wonderful things to experience. I could have stayed and watched the bear and the fox and the gentle movement of the forest for days. It was so peaceful. Our lovely guide Lucian deserves a special mention too - he was such a wonderful person - so thoughtful and full of interesting information. He clearly has a deep bond with the forest and with the bears. You could feel how connected he is. Highly, highly recommend.
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Ashlenawhite
Jun 6, 2024
Amazing experience - An amazing experience and the guide was very professional and ensured our safety. Lucky enough to see 5 different bears, would highly recommend.
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Jonathan_p666
Jun 5, 2024
Amazing experience - Just amazing. Our guide was incredible and when we arrived there was a bear already there. We only saw him but it was worth it!!! He was v close and was ambling around for 20 mins. Def recommend this company.
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Anietta_w
Jun 1, 2024
Amazing brown bear watching - We had a great time participating in the brown bear watching experience! When we arrived, we could already observe one bear at the feeding station. In total, we saw six different bears and a fox. It was amazing to see these animals in the wild and our guide was very nice and competent!
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Shirleyf413
May 31, 2024
Wonderful experience - Alex met us exactly on time and we set off. Very friendly and informative. We had a short walk to the hide which I struggled with but Alex was incredibly helpful and kind. We saw deer on the way and a couple in the group saw a bear in the distance. My daughter took a brilliant photo of her foot next to a bear print! Once in the hide Alex gave us interesting facts about the nature of the forest. Within a few minutes our first bear arrived, over the next couple of hours we saw I think 3/4 bears arrive and go together with a cheeky fox. A really excellent trip, thoroughly recommended
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Markdu2017
May 30, 2024
Highly recommend! - Great evening trip. We met as scheduled and headed out of town. On the way, we made a comfort stop next to a fish hatchery. While there, I watched a black stork and a white stork fly in and have supper! Another 5 minutes up the paved road we headed into the forest. A short walk takes you to the hide and within 5 minutes our first bear arrived. After he left, several hawks came in and I also observed several passerine bird species. Towards the end of our time there, another bear came in. So 2 for the evening. Alex, our guide, said many times they see more, but my wife and I were happy. Alex was informative and patient. It was a great experience.
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Sarahv70
May 28, 2024
A must do! - Alex was very friendly and helpful, particularly as my mum struggled, due to a health issue,with the short but steep walk to the hide (it's only about 10/15 from the road). He was really kind. Gave us all so much information about the bears and genuinely seemed to enjoy watching them himself. We saw bears for almost the whole 2 hours in the hide, from a large male to a youngster trying his luck! Plus a cheeky fox who stole fish from right under the bears nose! I can't recommend it enough.
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Elliotdukelambman69
May 22, 2024
Great tour. - The tour was excellent. It was well organised and seamless from pick up to drop off. We saw lots of bears and the host was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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