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Transfagarasan Highway – Private day trip from Bucharest

Transfagarasan HighwayBalea Glacier LakeCurtea de Arges MonasteryPoienari FortressVidraru Dam

About this experience

Transfagarasan Road is one of the top highlights of Romanian tourism and you will be exploring it on this exciting tour that combines nature, charming countryside and historical landmarks.

More than 150 kilometers (94 miles) in length the Transfagarasan Highway is Romania’s most spectacular and best known road and, thanks to an appearance on BBC Top Gear in 2009, now one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. Fully open only from June to October, the road’s highest point is at 2042 meters (6700 ft): the tunnel which links the northern and southern sides at Lake Balea.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr
  • Private experience

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Transfagarasan Highway - Private day trip from Bucharest
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring a jacket as weather in the mountains can rapidly change

What is included

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Transportation by modern & air-conditioned car/van
  • Assistance during the entire trip
  • English speaking guide

Not included

  • Entrance fees & Photo fees (approx. EUR 5)
  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Curtea de Argeș Monastery, is one of the most important church in Romania. Inside are sleeping all the kings of Romania

Will be driving on this beautiful curvy road, admiring the beautiful landscape and the brown bears that are everywhere

Will make a stop on the top of the mountain to admire the glacier lake Balea, and on the way back, we make another stop to see a beautiful waterfall.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We offer pick-up from all hotels & apartment rentals in Bucharest.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Yolo Tours Romania

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring a jacket as weather in the mountains can rapidly change

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We offer pick-up from all hotels & apartment rentals in Bucharest.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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