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Small-Group Libearty-Liberty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti Trip from Brasov
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22 Ratings
Brașov
Embark on a small-group trip from Brasov to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. Meet the guide, explore the sanctuary, and learn about the bears' stories and the purpose of this incredible place.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti - Over 100 brown bears saved from captivity or cruel conditions found a new and safe home in the 60 hectares sanctuary from Zarnesti, the largest of this type in Europe.
The tour with the guide from the Bear Sanctuary takes about one hour and represents a walk along a forest path of approximately two kilometers. This way, you will discover the stories of the bears that are now living in the sanctuary, the purpose of this place and you may ask questions.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Included parking fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Photo Tax
- Entrance Tickets
Additional Information
Our Boutique Trip departing from Brasov to Libearty Bear Sanctuary guarantees an adventurous journey from the city to Zarnesti’s Libearty Bear Sanctuary. Our chauffeur ensures a comfortable ride to the Sanctuary whereupon your arrival, you’ll meet the experienced Sanctuary guide who will take you around and inform you about the mesmerising operations within the Sanctuary.
This enriching tour with the Sanctuary guide spans over an hour, and involves a picturesque walk along a forest trail stretching two kilometers. During this journey, you’ll learn about the narratives of the bears presently inhabiting the sanctuary, the mission of the sanctuary, and you’re welcome to satiate your curiosity by asking any questions.
A gentle reminder from our bear friends:
We’re not a zoo! We live in a forest - kindly treat it with respect.
Avoid feeding us - we’re well taken care of.
Please, no flash photography! It disturbs us.
Refrain from eating or drinking while observing us - it’s simply impolite!
ATTENTION:
Children below the age of five are not permitted within the “Libearty” Bear Sanctuary for their own safety, to maintain a serene visit, and ultimately for the well-being of our bears.
Location
Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35
Bulevardul Eroilor
In front of George Baritius Statue, right in front of the County Library, which is in Livada Postei Parking Space.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Irismaria_j
Aug 16, 2023
Great experience - Had a great time at the sanctuary. The guide, Dragos, was very nice. He even bought me a bottle of water. Good conversations in the car to and from the sanctuary, and a lot of laughter!
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Jo
Aug 7, 2023
One of the highlights of our trip. - Our driver/ guide (Dan) was excellent. He was on time, very accommodating, extremely knowledgeable and eager to share information about Romania, the bears, the sanctuary and anything else we asked of him.
He guided us to the sanctuary and handed us to the sanctuary guide. He was waiting for us when we returned and made sure we had a good experience.
The actual sanctuary tour guide was also fantastic and we loved the experience.
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Pebtilley
May 21, 2023
Happy bears! - It was amazing to see so many bears - they all have sad stories but are being well looked after by the sanctuary. They are fed at visiting time so you're sure to see them pretty close up. You can also see wolves and other rescued animals here. Some of the hills you have to walk up/down can be a little steep, so bear in mind if you struggle with walking
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Chriselliott17
Apr 28, 2023
A great activity to do while staying in the area - Great from start to finish. Was picked up by Alex, who offered to stop off at a local bakery on the way there (which was a delight). When we arrived he guided us to the rest of the guided tour while he waited in the car for us to finish. The tour was very informative about the sanctuary and there were alot of bears around (with extra animals such as wolves, deer and dokneys. When finished we met with Alex at the car park and stopped of at the bakery one more time on the way back to our hotel.
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Craig_c
Apr 11, 2023
A good experience - Dan was a great informative guide. The bears seems well cared for and the sanctuary is doing a good job.
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Rockescu
Feb 25, 2023
LiBEARty Sanctuary, a place where sad past pales in the face of hopefulness - Having Dan drive us to and from the LiBEARty Sanctuary in Zarnesti was a delightful, comfy, laid back and informative experience. Even more so for foreigners, I'd say, as Dan gladly offers insight on local wildlife, history and sightseeing. And with the trip lasting about 45 minutes one way, it most certainly leaves you wanting to find out more ;-) .
The Sanctuary itself is a successful tale of wildlife enthusiasts battling against indifference, meanness, even outright animal cruelty, and managing to raise awareness and hint to a brighter future. Visitors get to hear a collection of sad to outrageous stories that today's Sanctuary residents (mainly bears, but also wolves, deer, turtles, even domestic animals) have gone through, some of which may leave one wondering who's the actual beast. Yet, at the end of the 1.5 hr expertly guided tour (of about one quarter of the Sanctuary) you're left with an overall positive feeling that something can be done, and is actually done. Hats off to all those involved!
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Sammac101
Nov 28, 2022
A wholesome and comforting experience - 10/10! Would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. Our driver Dan was talkative, friendly and knowledgable about Romanian history, culture and current events. He was passionate about the welfare and wellbeing of the bears, the purpose and mission of the sanctuary and also had some tips and recommendations for other places to visit and eat whilst in Brasov. This trip exceeded my expectations and proved to be worth every penny spent, knowing that the majority of the money goes straight to the bear sanctuary. Dalia our tour guide at the sanctuary was quirky and knowledgable and had excellent knowledge of each individual bear along with its history and back story. The gift shop had home made unique items that we couldn’t resist.
A highly recommended experience for anyone visiting Brasov or the Transylvanian region. Thankyou very much.
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Cheryl
Aug 22, 2022
Brasov Bear Sanctuary - The experience was fab! The sanctuary was beautiful - a unique experience. Dan my driver looked after me incredibly well and was very knowledgable and helpful. The company were even so kind to rearrange my trip after I booked it on the wrong date! Couldn’t recommend them enough 😊
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102sonjaf
Jun 13, 2022
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Visit from Brasov - Dan was great! He told me all about the bears. I learned so much, not just about brown bears, but also about life in Romania. He's friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.
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Mohammedakhlaq_k
Jun 8, 2022
Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary - Dan kept in touch frequently to finalise details and promptly picked me up. Gave me tips and information on things to do locally. Also decided to extend my tour to the nearby Gorge.
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