Overview
No visit to Transylvania would be complete without traversing the Transfagarasan Highway, but if you have to focus on driving and navigation then you’re likely to miss some of the route’s most scenic viewpoints. Leave the driving to someone else on a day trip from Brasov that transports you between dispersed attractions with ease. Note: due to construction, the tour may take longer than usual.
What you will be doing
Your tour begins with pickup at your Brasov hotel, where you'll board a climate-controlled vehicle destined for the beautiful sites of the Transfagarasan Highway.
During the 1.5-hour drive to your first stop, your guide provides commentary that details the history of the strategic military route. On arrival at Balea Waterfall, you'll stop to capture photographs before proceeding to Balea Lake, arguably the most beautiful glacial lake in the Carpathian Mountains.
Revitalise with lunch (own expense) and then wind your way down the Transfagarasan Highway, through Tara Romaneasca, to the Vidaru Dam, a striking man-made dam surrounded by mountains.
Following a 1-hour drive, you'll arrive at Poienari Castle, the former fortress of Vlad the Impaler. As you ascend 1,500 steps to the castle, your guide encourages you with historical information surrounding the Romanian ruler who inspired the character of Dracula.At the top, you'll be rewarded with stunning panoramas and ancient ruins. Then, relax during the 3-hour journey back to your Brasov hotel.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Brașov, Romania
🗺️ Instructions: We will pick you up from your hotel in Brasov.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Moderate fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allows, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (extra 20 euro/person). We will visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery.
Inclusion ✅
Pick up and drop off transport
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Meals
About your host
Active TravelWe toffers unique private and small group tours from general touring to wildlife viewing, to wilderness trips around Romania. Our main goal is to promote responsible, sustainable and durable tourism in Romania.
Association of Ecotourism in Romania (AER) Certification: A System of Certification in Ecotourism – a mechanism that puts into practice the basic principles of ecotourism – to ensure nature conservation and sustainable development of local communities through tourism.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.