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Transfăgărășan -Top Gear Road, Small-group & Pick-up (max 7 pax)

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$465 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Avoid big bus (coach) on the winding road! Join a small group (maximum 7) in a minivan!

Drive the stunning Transfăgărășan Top Gear Road, stop near Poenari Fortress - the real Dracula Castle!

Begin your adventure with Poenari Fortress, once a stronghold of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). We will not enter in to the fortress, we see it from exterior.

We stop at the imposing Vidraru Dam, a marvel of engineering, where you can take in the stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding peaks.

We admire the goat waterfall and we can taste/buy some local products (cheeses, pastrama, jams, alcoholic drinks, etc.).

The destination is the Balea glacial lake - the place of view on the winding road
(open only fron June to October), at over 2000 metres altitude, where we have lunch and free time for hiking and pictures.

This unique tour blends cultural discovery and scenic beauty, offering an unforgettable day.

Similar (cheaper) tours are done by big coaches with 55 passengers!

Activity location

  • Transfăgărășan
    • Transfăgărășan
    • Curtea de Argeș, Județul Argeș, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piața 21 Decembrie 1989
    • Piața 21 Decembrie 1989
    • București, București, Romania

Check availability

Small-group max 7 tourists

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Hotel Pick-up central location
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$464.99 x 1 AdultNZ$464.99
Total
Price is NZ$464.99

Private Tour - Only your group

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Hotel Pick-up
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$671.66 x 1 AdultNZ$671.66
Total
Price is NZ$671.66

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group up to 7 passengers
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pick-up in city centre locations
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional tour guide in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will NOT visit the interior of Poenari Fortress, we will only see it from below - outside. To enter in Poenari Fortress you have to climb 66 floors on the stairs!
  • Bâlea Glaciar Lake (the view point to the winding road) is accesibile only from June to October, in the rest of the year we visit Curtea de Argeș Monastery end the grave of the royal family
  • We offer a 30-50% discount for solo travellers who have paid the full price and joined a group.
  • Drive the stunning Transfăgărășan Top Gear Road, stop near Poenari Fortress - the real Dracula Castle! Begin your adventure with Poenari Fortress, once a stronghold of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). We will not enter in to the fortress, we see it from exterior. We stop at the imposing Vidraru Dam, a marvel of engineering, where you can take in the stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding peaks. We admire the goat waterfall and we can taste/buy some local products (cheeses, pastrama, jams, alcoholic drinks, etc.). The destination is the Balea glacial lake - the place of view on the winding road (open only fron June to October), at over 2000 metres altitude, where we have lunch and free time for hiking and pictures. This unique tour blends cultural discovery and scenic beauty, offering an unforgettable day.

Activity itinerary

Begin your adventure with Poenari Fortress, built by Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) in 1456. Here we will not be able to enter the fortress but we will see it from the outside. Next is the massive engineering marvel of Vidraru dam, standing at 166 metres tall. Enjoy the stunning vistas of Vidraru Lake and the surrounding mountains while learning about the dam's role in Romania’s hydropower system. Travel along one of the world’s most spectacular roads, known as the “Road to the Sky.” Winding through the Carpathian Mountains, the Transfăgărășan offers hairpin turns, dramatic drops, and awe-inspiring views at every bend. We stop at the Capra waterfall to admire the beauty of the mountain. Conclude your tour at Bâlea Glacial Lake (open only from June to October) nestled at 2,034 metres above sea level. Surrounded by rugged peaks, the lake offers an idyllic setting to relax, enjoy a traditional Romanian meal, or even take a dip in the cool alpine waters. Bâlea Lake is accessible only from June to October. Similar (cheaper) tours are done by big coaches with 55 passengers!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Transfăgărășan
    • Transfăgărășan
    • Curtea de Argeș, Județul Argeș, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Piața 21 Decembrie 1989
    • Piața 21 Decembrie 1989
    • București, București, Romania

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