Activities ,Great outdoors ,Nature ,Walking tours

Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov

Brașov, Romania

Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov

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Overview

Duration

10h

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Visit Poienari Fortress, the real Vlad Tepes' Residential Castle and we drive on Transfagarasan highway, built as a strategic military route, is the second-highest paved road in Romania and considered by some to be the most dramatic.

Driving on Transfagarasan Highway as know as "the Road to the Sky", "the Road to the Clouds", "the Best Driving Road in the World" and even "A spectacular Monument to Earth-Moving Megalomania"!

IMPORTANT:

!!!Due to some construction works on the road, the tour might take longer than usual!!!

Transfagarasan road is open in 2024 between June 7 - October 31! POIENARI FORTRESS IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!

When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allows, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (extra 20 euro/person). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.

What to remember

Important info

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Sturdy hiking footwear recommended
Please note - Access to the citadel is made by climbing the 1,480 concrete stairs
Small group tour
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
IMPORTANT! When the Transfagarasan road is closed (November 1 - June 30) we drive up to the Balea Waterfall (no visit of Poienari Fortress and Vidradu Dam). If the weather conditions allow, we take the cable car up to the Balea Lake (approx. extra 20 euro/person, includes the cable car ticket for the guide, also). We visit the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Carta and the amazing Sambata de Sus Monastery, also.
The cable car operates at least 10 people. Tourists have priority over freight shipments. No cargo is carried on Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. In case of adverse weather conditions we do not assume responsibility. In case of technical failure will be refunded the amount paid. Please keep checking tickets. Thank you for understanding. More info: http://balealac.ro/en/balea-lake-balea-waterfall-cablecar/
Poienari Fortress is closed Monday and Tuesday from 1st of October until further notice.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for pregnant women • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Please call 0040728804952 at least 24 hours in advance to confirm hotel pick-up
Please contact us about the exact pick up time.
When you book the rate as 1 person, in case we have other clients, we refund the difference you payed as solo traveler, after the tour.
Public transportation nearby

What's included

Professional guide Hotel (only from Brasov city) pickup and drop\-off Round\-trip transport by air\-conditioned car or minivan

What's not included

* Tip or gratuity Food and drinks Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Active Travel Romania