See the Carpathian Brown Bears in Transylvania & visit an amazing fortress! A private day trip to see the Bear Sanctuary in Transylvania, travel through the beautiful countryside.
Visit Rasnov Fortress - a medieval peasant fortress dating the 14th century. Learn about the history from an expert local guide.
Pickup included
The sanctuary was opened in 2005, nowadays over 70 bears enjoying a new life in the Libearty Bear Sanctuary – 70 hectares of oak and hazel forest in the Carpathian Mountains above the Transylvanian town of Zarnesti. Here, the bears climb trees, swim in fresh water pools and forage on the vegetation. These forested areas contain hibernation dens and hundreds of trees with lush natural vegetation. For many of the bears, having been caught from the wild as cubs, this is a new and stimulating experience.
The town of Rasnov was founded around 1225 by German Teutonic Knights. Rasnov’s impressive fortress - was built in the 14th century to protect the people of Rasnov and surrounding villages from the numerous Ottoman invasions happening at the time. During periods of war, the townsfolk would pick up their cattle and retreat into the fortress.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
We pick-up from any hotel or apartment rental in Bucharest. Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby.
Tour guide will provide entrance tickets.