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A winding mountain road with vehicles, a bear on the right, and a lake in the background. 1
A large dam with water flowing over its spillway, surrounded by rocky cliffs and greenery. 2
A large, ancient stone fortress surrounded by dense forest. 3
A winding mountain road with multiple lanes and guardrails. 4
A stack of stones in a mountainous landscape with a lake. 5

Top Gear Road -Transfăgărăşan, Small-group max 7, Pick-up include

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$347 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!

Our first destination is Poenari Fortress, once served as a castle for Vlad the Impaler, the historical figure who inspired the legend of Dracula. We will admire it from the outside and learn about its fascinating history.

Next, we will visit the impressive Vidraru Dam, a remarkable feat of engineering from the 1960s that holds back the sparkling waters of Lake Vidraru.

We then ascend into the Făgăraș Mountains National Park, where nature's beauty truly comes alive.

Next is Balea Lake, the place of view on the winding road, open only from June to October, located at over 2,000 metres altitude. Here, you'll admire the famous winding Top Gear Road.

On the way back we'll stop at Capra Waterfall, perfect for taking in the fresh mountain air.

Activity location

  • Poenari Citadel
    • Transfăgărășan
    • 117040, Arefu, Județul Argeș, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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Small-group and Pick-up

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup from city centre hotels: If your hotel is not in the city centre area, you must come to the meeting place: 'Piața 21 Decembrie 1989'.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$346.51 x 1 AdultS$346.51
Total
Price is S$346.51

Private Tour by SUV

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Only your group will participa: Spacious vehicle
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
S$654.52 x 1 AdultS$654.52
Total
Price is S$654.52

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pick-up in City Centre area
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group up to 7 passengers
  • 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
  • Children under 7 years old cannot participate in shared group tours. Please contact us to give you a private tour offer.
  • 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 accessible only in the summer and early autumn months, from June to October
  • Our first destination is Poenari Fortress, once served as a castle for Vlad the Impaler, the historical figure who inspired the legend of Dracula. We will admire it from the outside and learn about its fascinating history. Next, we will visit the impressive Vidraru Dam, a remarkable feat of engineering from the 1960s that holds back the sparkling waters of Lake Vidraru. We then ascend into the Făgăraș Mountains National Park, where nature's beauty truly comes alive. Next is Balea Lake, the place of view on the winding road, open only from June to October, located at over 2,000 metres altitude. Here, you'll admire the famous winding Top Gear Road. On the way back we'll stop at Capra Waterfall, perfect for taking in the fresh mountain air.
  • Please Do Not Feed the Bears! We know they are beautiful and it’s tempting to share food with them, but feeding the bears actually hurts them. When bears get used to human food, they stop foraging naturally, lose their fear of humans, and often have to be relocated or put down for safety reasons. Plus, please keep in mind that feeding wildlife is strictly illegal and carries very high fines. Thank you for helping us keep both our visitors and our bears safe!

Activity itinerary

Poenari Citadel

  • 20m

Vidraru Dam

  • 20m

Transfagarasan Highway

  • 3h

Capra Wasserfall

  • 15m

Le Lac Balea

  • 1h 30m

Location

Activity location

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    Poenari Citadel
    • Transfăgărășan
    • 117040, Arefu, Județul Argeș, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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