The 2 Best Wildlife Trips in Romania

1.Carpathian Wilderness: A Wildlife Experience from Brașov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Travel from central Brașov into the Carpathian forest by air-conditioned car or minivan, then walk with an English-speaking ranger to a secure hide. You may see brown bears, cubs, foxes, deer, or other wildlife. Guides such as Alex, Robert, Ali, and Alin have been praised for clear explanations and calm handling of the wait.

“Once in a lifetime experience with a very knowledgeable tour guide who had a background in species conservation.”

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2.Legends&Wildlife Awaits: Dracula’s Castle & Bear Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $224

Leave Bucharest at 7:00 am for Libearty Bear Sanctuary, where nearly 90 rescued brown bears roam 69 hectares of forest, ponds, and meadows. Continue through the Carpathian Mountains to Bran Castle, Dracula’s famous fortress. Radu, one named guide, provides live commentary, private transport, WiFi, and bottled water. Entrance fees are extra.

“Booked on the Tuesday night for brans castle and bear sanctuary trip, Radu contracted us the same night with regards to picking us up the following day, he was on time, got us there and back in good time and safely, kept us informed all the way though the trip with some knowledgeable information about the history of the country and places we paced though. Top guide, cheers Radu.”

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