Wild Brown Bear Observation Tour: An Authentic Experience from Brasov
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14 Ratings
Brasov
Embark on an authentic wild brown bear observation tour from Brasov. Meet your guide, learn about these majestic creatures, and witness them in their natural habitat. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Discovery Transylvania - In Romania we have the largest brown bear population in Europe, about half of this population (6000 bears) live in Romania. For about 2 hours we will be standing with brown bears in the Transylvanian forests. Rangers accompanied by deep in the forest and in an observer we will see the free bears in their natural environment. We will see adults, females with cubs and their struggle for survival in the natural and wild environment.

We’ll be able to see deer, foxes and wild boars

What's Included
  • Round-trip private transfer from Brașov to bear-watching site
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included for all Brasov locations
  • Expert driver-guide for the journey
  • Accompanied by a forest ranger for safety
  • Exclusive small group experience
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

From May to November, your chauffeur guide will pick you up at your Brasov accommodation in the dusk hours before embarking on a journey in a cool, air-conditioned minivan or car. A short 30-minute road trip will be taken through the forests encircling Brasov.

Along the way, you’ll be enthralled by interesting facts about the brown bears: how they can attain colossal sizes - with some males tipping the scales at an astounding 770 pounds (350 kgs). Discover their wilderness existence, and the significance of their excellent sense of smell essential for their longevity.

We’ll connect with the Park Ranger who will acquaint us with the regulations for respectfully coexisting in the bears’ territory. A brief 20-minute walk or a jeep ride will carry us to the observation point from where we’ll spy on the brown bears in their natural surroundings. Among the sights to capture will be male bears, females along with their cubs, and the interaction between them.

After a roughly two-hour watch, we’ll retreat from the viewing area and make our way back to the minivan. Your Brasov domicile will be your final drop-off point.

Expect to carry back unforgettable recollections of the breathtaking wild life of the brown bear as experienced in the forest.

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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 age allowed: 5 years old.
  • Between November and April, every year, this tour can not be organized because the bears hibernate.
Location
Discovery Transylvania
Bulevardul Valea Cetatii 7
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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338athenad
Oct 7, 2023
10-15 Meter distance, many bears (saw nine) - It was really great. We saw nine bears in total, and eight at once together. The guide, Claudiu, provided plenty of information on Romanian bears. Recommend.
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N3361wyjulies
Oct 3, 2023
Amazing Experience - Loved it!! Saw loads of bears. Totally amazing unique experience. Our guide was really enthusiastic about her job and could clearly see she Loved it! Highly recommended.
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Europeantravller
Aug 8, 2023
Watching Bears in the Wild - Timely pick up from our hotel with another couple and taken to the village next to Rasnov where we transferred to a Land Rover to negotiate the forest trail to the watching point. Great views of about 10 adult bears with a total of about 15 people present in the hide. We watched, took photos and videos for over an hour. Returned back to Brasov main square at our request so we could go to a restaurant for dinner. The couriers were friendly and informative. A great experience all round.
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Jack_m
Apr 2, 2023
An absolutely wonderful... - An absolutely wonderful experience! I really recommend it. I saw 7 bears including 2 cubs and the scenery is amazing.
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Мила
Oct 29, 2022
A trip to remember - The trip was great. Everything was planned perfectly. We saw a lot of bears in their natural habitat- just as it was expected. A nice trip I recommend to all wild animals lovers.
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Ivan
Oct 29, 2022
Wonderful trip - Outstanding experience. The guy Trayan was very nice and friendly. We saw 3-4 big male bears, a female and two cubs. Strongly recommend and its easily worth the time and money spent.
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Sallyfoote
Oct 24, 2022
Unmissable experience seeing bears in the wild - We loved this experience! So thrilling seeing the bears. Our guide was brilliant - full of facts and recommendations and going out of his way to make sure our six year old was enjoying herself.
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Lesd890
Aug 25, 2022
Must do when in Brasov - An absolute must do when you are in Brasov. We had gone bear watching in Slovenia so were not considering doing again while in Romania we are so glad that we did the trip here. Fantastic experience saw so many bears in the wild including a mother with cubs. Even the drive with the ranger through the forest was part of the fun.
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Angie
Sep 17, 2019
5 Bears sighted - Had a lovely few hours watching the bears. The area is close to Brasov so travel time is a minimum. We had 5 individual bears visit that evening. The ranger was knowledgeable and experienced. Bring good shoes as the walk is quite uneven..
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Remyc867
Aug 10, 2023
A bit artificial! - It's extraordinary to be able to observe ten bears for more than an hour, well sheltered in an observatory. You should even know that they are baited by food distributed every day in the same place at the same time. 100% chance of seeing bears but it's a bit artificial you have to know.
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