Wild Transylvania: Hiking & Wildlife Tour from Brașov
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Enjoy a full day trip from Brasov to Piatra Craiului, one of the most challenging massifs in Romania and continue with a bear watching experience.
In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Brasov. After a short transfer to Zarnesti, you will reach the starting point. You can continue to Zarnesti Gorge, or Spirlea Refuge. The trail will be adjusted according to the participants fitness level.
After 30 min drive, you will arrive at the meeting point with the forest ranger. Once arrived at the bear hide, wait quietly until the bears arrive at the site and feel free to take photos or videos of them.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask your guide, he would gladly explain interesting facts about the wildlife in Romania. Just before darkness falls, you will go back to the car and your guide will drop you off at your accommodation in Brasov.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Piatra Craiului National Park
Join us for an exciting tour that combines a scenic half-day hike through the forest and up the mountains with an unforgettable bear watching experience. The hiking tour will start around 10 am and lasts approximately 5 hours, finishing around 3 pm. You’ll have the chance to walk through the stunning Zărnești Gorge or reach the Spirlea Refuge. Our expert mountain guide will carefully select a route based on your hiking experience, ensuring it’s the perfect fit for you. After the hike, enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant, located close to the bear hide. The Bear Watching activity will begin either at 4 pm or 5 pm, depending on the day and season. You’ll spend about an hour in the hide, observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
Options
Manual
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Brasov
Forest ranger in the forest
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional licensed guide
Entry / Admission - Piatra Craiului National Park
Lunch
Fee for commercial photos
Tips and gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A genuine, magnificent wilderness experience like no other! (and yes - we saw bears :))
davidjQ505MR,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip began with two days of hiking in the stunning Piatra Craiului mountains following by visits to bear hides in the eves, then two nights in the wilderness at Comisu and Bunea hides. Bears were plentiful at both hides (including mothers with cubs) but worth knowing that these bears are fed to coax them close. That said, they are only fed small amounts of corn by rangers who evidently love them dearly. So whilst this can’t be considered truly natural behaviour, it’s nonetheless well managed, small scale and respectful. Far more exciting were the genuinely wild spots – bison and bear – from the hides. This requires a considerable commitment both in terms of time and patience, but the scale and magnitude of the Romanian wilderness is unmatched in my experience and simply sitting in silence, disconnected from the world, watching the forest and the mountains breath was utter heaven. And when a bear does make an appearance (if! – we got one in the last 10 mins just as we were putting our boots back on to leave), it’s as special as a wildlife experience as there could ever be. Our two guides were both excellent. Valentin, with us for the first two days, was a font of historical knowledge and an education. Cristina, who took us to the hides, was wonderful and taught us all abut the local fauna and flora. Her knowledge and love – be it for a huge bison or a tiny mountain flower – was infectious. My friends and I are hoping to join her on one of her 5 day hiking trips next year. You haven’t seen the last of us yet Cristina! 😊 Lastly a special thank you to Rita who organised the whole trip seamlessly for us. Multimesc! 😊
Amazing experience in a beautiful environment.
samanthagM348RC,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked directly with Outdoor holidays. Rita was very helpful and organised, with our guide Robert, a tailor made bear and nature 3 day trip for our family of 8 adults. It was very easy communicating with Rita via WhatsApp and she answered all my questions quickly and put together the most perfect trip. Robert, our guide was great. We did so much in the 3 days and had a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend them. Thank you.
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Operated by Outdoor Holidays (NeoTour Brasov)