About this experience
Tour Highlights:
- Transfagarasan road
- Balea glacier lake
- Balea waterfall
The Transfagarasan road was built as a strategic military route, and it is the highest (2042m) and most dramatic paved road in Romania. It runs North to South across the highest sections of the Carpathian Mountains, the Fagaras Mountains, connecting the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. The Fagaras Mountains are the highest mountains of Romania and the Carpathian range with highest peak Moldoveanu (2544m.) The road passes nearby Balea Lac, a natural glacier lake situated at 2035m altitude and it’s 360 meters long, 240 meters wide and 11 meters deep and Balea Waterfall with its 60 meters height being one of the most famous waterfalls in Romania.
Operating period: between the 1st of July to 31st of October! For June, the tour might run with our confirmation upon accessibility due to high snow level.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
- Transfer with air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- There is no lunch included
Itinerary and highlights
Balea Lake is one of the most visited lakes in Romania. The lake is also a reservation and near it, in winter, you can find the first ice hotel built in Eastern Europe.
Meeting and pickup information
- In the old town square, near the pedestrian crossing, in front of Benetton store.
- Optional - PickUp from your hotel within Brasov city limit -Please check the PRIVATE TOUR option. Please call 24hrs in advance to schedule pick up. For those that chose no hotel pick up, please meet at the starting point 15 min before departure
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Brasov Day Tours - Active Holidays
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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