- Poienari Castle - The fortress of a legendary Prince Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) is surrounded by legends and forests, overlooking the abys from its high-altitude location. The fortress of Poenari is part of the legacy of the mythical Vlad the Impaler. This medieval prince, praised for his victories against the Turks and his ultimate sense of justice, was also dreaded for his extreme punishments against traitors.
- Small group tour with a maximum of 8 passengers for a personalized experience
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Expert guidance with a professional English-speaking tour guide
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at ‘Fântâna de la Universitate’
- Lunch
Join a cozy group tour of up to 8 travelers to the renowned Transfagarasan route and to observe the native brown bears in their habitat. Additionally, we’ll glimpse the Poienari Fortress, often recognized as the real castle of Vlad the Impaler - Dracula. However, the fortress is currently undergoing repair works so we’ll have to appreciate it from the exterior.
Thereafter, we will soak in the panoramic vistas of the Argeș Valley and venture into the Fagaras Mountains national park.
Our subsequent stop is at the Vidraru Dam and Lake, where you could take in the gorgeous lake views as well as the magnificent dam. Nestled amongst the mountains and verdant forests, this lake is home to the highest concentration of brown bears in Europe. They prowl in the forest and sometimes venture out onto the roads.
Later, we’ll arrive at the Transfăgărășan, a spectacular mountain path constructed during the 70’s for defense purposes.
Our journey will be punctuated with a halt at the striking Goat Waterfall followed by a visit to Bâlea glacial lake, where we’ll spend a full hour and a half.
- On the mountain the temperature is 15 degrees Celsius lower than in Bucharest, dress thickly!
- The Poienari Fortress is currently under renovation and you cannot visit the interior.
- Wearing seat belts is mandatory throughout the journey
- We Guarantee that you will see at least 5 Wild Brown Bears, from May to October.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.