Small-Group Brown Bear-Watching Experience from Brașov, Romania

📍 Brașov, Romania

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See them in the wild

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Duration4 hours

FitnessEasy

CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

🔒Secure payment

✅Instant confirmation

🏅Association of Ecotourism in Romania (AER) Certification

Overview

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) have a large global distribution, which reflects their ability to adapt to a variety of habitats. The brown bear's principal range includes parts of Russia, India, China, Canada, the United States (mostly Alaska), Scandinavia and the Carpathian region, especially Romania. There are estimated to be more than 200.000 brown bears worldwide, with approximately 5.500 individuals in the Carpathian region of Romania. They are among the largest living carnivores and can grow to enormous sizes: males up to 350kg and females up to 200kg. Adult males tend to be, on average, 8 to 10% larger than females. They have good hearing, an excellent sense of smell, and can live for up to 30 years. We offer you the opportunity to see and admire the brown bears in their natural habitat from a specially designed observation hide in the Transylvanian forest. Seize the opportunity to witness Carpathian brown bears in the wild on this 3-hour bear-watching experience from Brașov. Leaving before sunset, travel by minivan or car roughly 40 minutes into the Carpathian Mountains, and, accompanied by a forest ranger, walk into the forests to a secure hide. Then, wait quietly to spot the beautiful brown bears that roam the woodlands. Look for youngsters, large males, and females with their cubs, and for other wildlife, including deer and wild boar. We cannot guarantee that you will see any of the wildlife listed above. Wildlife have their own way of living, and we, humans, try to approach them as much as possible in their natural habitat.

What you will be doing

Meet up

Meet your driver-guide/forest ranger in front Biblioteca Județeană - George Barițiu, Bulevardul Eroilor, 500036 Brașov, in the late afternoon and set off by air-conditioned minivan or car into the Carpathian Mountains of Romania's Transylvania region. The starting time is between 4 to 6 pm, depending of the month! We will inform you about the exact pick up time/meeting time 2-3 days before departure. Extra charges apply if you are staying in Poiana Brasov resort

Bear watching

After roughly 40 minutes, arrive at the hide and settle in to watch for bears. Stay quiet and enjoy ample time to look for these magnificent animals. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see any of the wildlife. Wildlife have their own way of living and we, humans, need to respect their natural behaviour at their natural habitat.

Things to know

AccessibilityPregnancy friendly | Children friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

Dress warmly: sturdy, waterproof footwear and warm clothing recommended
Do NOT dress in bright colours
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 clients, we refund the difference you paid as solo traveler, after the tour
Minimum age allowed is 12 years old
Driving time to the spot: about 40 minutes. Extra charges apply if you are staying in Poiana Brasov resort.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide

❌ Not included

Gratuities
Photography

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Bulevardul Eroilor, 500036 Brașov, RO

Instruction: Meet in front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu. The starting time is between 16:00 - 18:00, depending of the month. You will be advised on the exact starting time with 2-3 days before the tour.

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.