Transfăgărășan Highway & Balea Lake - Private Tour from Bucharest
Overview
This is a relaxing private day trip from Bucharest to the Transfagarasan area.
The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road crossing the Carpathian Mountains, is the second-highest paved road in the country with an altitude of 2,042 metres (6,699 ft).
The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude. Here we will benefit from the fresh air and low temperature, admire the view of Trasnsilvania and have lunch.
On the way back we will admire Bâlea waterfall, we'll stop at the Vidraru Dam to refresh us.
It is very possible to meet brown bears on the route.
On our way we will be able to see on a mountaintop a fortress built by Vlad the Impaler. This is Poienari fortress.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Private Tour
- Pick-up and Drop-off from your hotel
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Vidraru Dam
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Transfagarasan Highway
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Le Lac Balea
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Capra Wasserfall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Poienari Castle
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the mountains area it is colder than Bucharest, dress thickly!
- We will NOT visit the interior of Poenari Fortress, we will only see it from from the roadside viewpoint
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-140542P8
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