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Transfăgărășan Highway: The 15 Best Tours

37 tours  ·  from $56 a head

Ceaușescu drove a road over the top of the Făgăraș range and the top section is only open for a few months a year. The 15 below are compared on whether they clear the pass, how long you get at Bâlea Lake and what happens when the snow says no.

Bucharest: Top Gear Road Transfagarasan Day Trip - Vidraru Dam: a powerful first stop
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Bucharest: Top Gear Road Transfagarasan Day Trip

1.Top Gear Road Transfagarasan Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 293 reviews · from $56Our pick

Review of Bucharest’s Transfagarasan day trip, with bears, Vidraru Dam, Balea Lake, mountain views, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“What an amazing day trip!! We were picked up by Sergiu and he took us to some very spectacular scenery. We were very luck to have seen a bear and his baby. The only downside to it was the long drive... about 4 hrs to arrive to transfagarasan road however we had a few nice stops along the way.”

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Small group Bears 'Safari' on Transfăgărășan -max 7 tourists - Poenari Fortress gives the Dracula story some footing
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Small group Bears ‘Safari’ on Transfăgărășan -max 7 tourists

2.Small group Bears ‘Safari’ on Transfăgărășan -max 7 tourists

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · from $101

See wild bears and Romania’s mountain highlights on a small-group Transfăgărășan tour with Poenari, Vidraru Dam, Capra Waterfall, and Bâlea Lake.

“We had a well organised and planned trip with our guide, Sebastian. He was knowledgeable on the history of the region and took us to the best locations. The only small criticism would be that Sebastian was very softly spoken, making it difficult to hear him when sitting at the back of his minibus. A microphone would easily solve this though.”

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Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress - Balea Waterfall and the first mountain views
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Brasov Private Tour: Transfagarasan road & Poienari Fortress

From Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip - Leaving Bucharest at 7:30 a.m.
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From Bucharest: Top Gear Road – Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip

Small group max 7, Transfăgărășan the Top Gear Road - Vidraru Dam and the long blue sweep of Vidraru Lake
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Small group max 7, Transfăgărășan the Top Gear Road

Transfăgărășan Highway & Balea Lake - Private Tour from Bucharest - The drive from Bucharest: comfort matters
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Transfăgărășan Highway & Balea Lake – Private Tour from Bucharest

6.Transfăgărășan Highway & Balea Lake – Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $215

Review of the private Transfăgărășan and Bâlea Lake tour from Bucharest, with mountain views, Vidraru Dam, bears, and Vlad’s fortress.

“We had an absolutely amazing time on this trip, our driver alin was very friendly , funny and informative, the whole trip is breathtakingly beautiful and very good value for money, there were stops for bathroom breaks and to stretch your legs, the highway itself is stubby and the views are unbeatable, we even got to see a wild bear! A must see experience and I would highly recommend this to any traveler”

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Brasov: Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake & Carta Monastery - Carta Monastery before the mountain road
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Brasov: Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake & Carta Monastery

7.Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake & Carta Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

Review of Brasov’s Transfagarasan tour, Balea Lake, and Carta Monastery, with seasonal tips, costs, transport details, and honest advice.

“Great day! The road and the lake was just beautiful. The driver was very experienced and knows the road well, would def recommend this experience if visiting Romania, bring water with you, it said supplied but this was never offered, food is available at the lake but street food stalls only, if you need to snack bring a couple with you x”

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SB09-Transfăgărășan Wonders:Journey through Bâlea Lake,Avrig - The 10:00 departure from Sibiu
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SB09-Transfăgărășan Wonders:Journey through Bâlea Lake,Avrig

Transfagarasan Road Trip - Leaving Bucharest for Poenari Castle
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Transfagarasan Road Trip

9.Transfagarasan Road Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 12 hours · from $152

Review of the Transfagarasan Road Trip from Bucharest, with Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, Poenari Castle, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Very good tour, sebestatian the tour leader was great and everything was amazing! 100% the company to use for tours in Bucharest!!! From Malta 🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹”

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From Bucharest: Private Transfagarasan Highway Day Tour - Poenari Castle and the Dracula connection
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From Bucharest: Private Transfagarasan Highway Day Tour

10.Private Transfagarasan Highway Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 10 hours · from $203

Review of a private Bucharest day tour to Poenari, Vidraru Dam, Bâlea Lake, and the spectacular Transfăgărășan Highway.

“My tour with Andrei on the Transfăgărășan Highway was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. He’s not just a guide — he’s a wonderful person who made me feel like I was traveling with a good friend. Andrei knows so much about the places we visited, but what really stood out was his kindness, passion, and sense of humor. Every moment was fun, relaxed, and full of great stories. I couldn’t have wished for a better guide or a better day. If you ever get the chance to tour with Andrei, don’t hesitate — he’ll make your trip unforgettable.”

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Bucharest: Transfagarasan Road - Small Group max 7 Tourists - Poenari Castle and the fortress of Vlad the Impaler
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Bucharest: Transfagarasan Road – Small Group max 7 Tourists

11.Transfagarasan Road – Small Group max 7 Tourists

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $170

Review of Bucharest’s 12-hour Transfagarasan tour, with Poenari Castle, Vidraru Dam, Capra Waterfall, Bâlea Lake, bears, and small-group value.

“Alin did an outstanding job with this tour. He took us directly to the mountain to avoid traffic which ended up being an amazing decision. We had plenty of photo stops as he knows the secret spots. Additionally, we saw plenty of Brown bears along the way. He would take his time and ensure we were able to see them up close and safely, and even got some amazing cool photos for us to take home. He made this experience extremely enjoyable. To top it off, he dropped us off at an amazing water fountain show celebrating the Olympics. The whole day from start to finish was perfect. Alin constantly…”

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Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov - Balea Lake at 2,034 meters
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Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov

12.Transfagarasan Highway Balea Lake and Carta Monastery from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $143

Review of the Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake, and Carta Monastery day tour from Brasov, with seasonal tips, costs, guides, and practical advice.

“Our guide Claudiu is very knowledgeable and gave great information and time with options of activities at stops. He provided a prompt and safe drive up and down the mountain. He even gave a recommendation for dinner near where we stay. It was a great day and recommend those who can to see these sights. The pictures just don't do it justice.”

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Transfagarasan amazing road trip from Brasov - The climb from Brasov to the high road
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Transfagarasan amazing road trip from Brasov

13.Transfagarasan amazing road trip from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $144

Review of the Transfagarasan road trip from Brasov, with Lake Balea views, practical tips, pricing, timing, weather advice, and booking guidance.

“Had an amazing day even though the weather was against us and we did not get the views we were hoping for. Alin was very knowledgeable and made this a lovely day. On a clear day this trip will be out of this world !”

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Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour - Starting in Brasov at 8:00 a.m.
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Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour

14.Transfagarasan Highway and Balea Lake E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $108

Ride an e-bike from Brasov to Balea Lake on Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway, with mountain views, a summit market, and private pickup.

“We loved our e-bike ride on the transfagarassan! Andrei is a wonderful guide and we had a blast while seeing the amazing mountains of romania!”

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Transfagarasan Highroad Tour from Brasov (warm season) - Why the Transfagarasan deserves a full day
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Transfagarasan Highroad Tour from Brasov (warm season)

15.Transfagarasan Highroad Tour from Brasov (warm season)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of the Transfagarasan tour from Brasov, with Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, historic sights, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“A fabulous day with a bit of everything! Interesting history, walking and stunning mountain scenery. Florin was very charming and informative and couldn't have been more helpful. It is a long day but well worth it.”

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