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Legends&Wildlife Awaits: Dracula's Castle & Bear Sanctuary

By Romania Trip & Travel
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Free cancellation available
Price is Rp7.664.782 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover Romania’s wild beauty and legendary history on an unforgettable full-day tour from Bucharest.
Travel into the heart of the Carpathian Mountains to visit Europe’s largest bear sanctuary, home to nearly 90 rescued brown bears living freely in a protected forest environment. Learn their inspiring rescue stories and observe them up close in a responsible, ethical setting.

Continue to the iconic Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula’s Castle, where medieval history blends with myth. Walk through its atmospheric rooms and uncover the legends of Vlad the Impaler, the real-life figure behind the Dracula storey, while enjoying spectacular mountain views.

Your experience is completed with a scenic Carpathian drive, offering stunning landscapes and relaxing moments as you return to Bucharest — a perfect mix of nature, culture, and storytelling.

An ideal choice for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and travellers looking for a truly authentic Romanian experience.

Activity location
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
    • F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
    • 500075, Zarnesti, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
    • F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
    • 500075, Zarnesti, Romania

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Private Trip
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

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Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
Rp7.664.782 x 1 AdultRp7.664.782
Total
Price is Rp7.664.782
Until Fri, 6 Mar
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    Private transport
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    Bottled water
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    WiFi on board
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    pick up and drop off
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Live commentary on board
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    Parking Fees
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    Entrance fee

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, where nearly 90 rescued brown bears roam freely across 69 hectares of forest, rivers, and ponds. Once kept in tiny cages as tourist attractions, these bears now enjoy a natural habitat and expert care. Observe them climbing trees, swimming, and relaxing in open meadows while learning their inspiring rescue stories and the sanctuary’s conservation mission.
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Drive through the dramatic Carpathian Mountains to reach Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula’s Castle. This mysterious fortress is steeped in legend and inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Explore its narrow staircases and eerie rooms, and uncover stories of Vlad the Impaler and the dark history that surrounds the castle. Return to Bucharest with unforgettable memories of Transylvania’s most famous legend.

Location

Activity location
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    Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
    • F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
    • 500075, Zarnesti, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
    • F, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov
    • 500075, Zarnesti, Romania

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