Interested in May tour. We had also in mind to visit lake Balea and transfagarasan highway. How can we add it to the tour?

We are unable to add tailormade services but if you would like to extend your tour we can always book pre or post trip accommodation for you at the same hotel we use in Bucharest.

Do you have any available spaces on the September 8th tour? If so, what's the average age of the group? Also, which day do you visit the local bear sanctuary?

How many weeks before a trip is it classed as a late booking for your company? If I were to book and was unavailable to join, would I get a refund and how soon would I find out I was unavailable to join?

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Transylvanian Long Weekend

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Platinum Operator: Explore!
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
Start point
Strada General Gheorghe Manu nr 2-4, București 010445, Romania (Hotel Minerva, Hotel reception, 18:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Minerva)
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Bucharest (optional)
- Explore Old Town
- Visit National Museum of Romanian History
- Visit Military Museum
- Visit Folk Art Museum
Landmarks
Old Town
National Museum of Romanian History
Military Museum
Folk Art Museum
Day 2
Bucharest - Transylvania
Bucharest - Transylvania
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Romanian fare)
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting
- Guided city tour of Bucharest
- Guided visit to Palace of Parliament
- Brown bear watching at forest observatory
Landmarks
Palace of Parliament
Carpathian Mountains
Day 3
Transylvania
Transylvania
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Pelisor Castle
Optional Activities
- Hike in the Bucegi Mountains (6km circular walk, approximately 2 hours)
- Short walk in the valley
- Brown bear watching at forest observatory (€60 per person)
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Pelisor Castle
Sinaia
Bucegi Mountains
Day 4
Transylvania
Transylvania
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House)
Included Activities
- Visit Bran Castle
- Walking tour of Brasov
- Visit Black Church
Optional Activities
- Visit museums in Brasov
- Visit First Romanian School
- Visit Saint Nicolas Church in Scheii area
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Brasov
Black Church
First Romanian School
Saint Nicolas Church
Day 5
Bucharest
Bucharest
End point
Calea Bucureştilor 224E, Otopeni 075150, Romania (Bucharest Airport, Departures Hall, 10:30)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit historic buildings in Bucharest city centre
- Visit museums in Bucharest
- Shopping in Bucharest
Landmarks
Boulevard Victoria
Piata Amzei

Landmarks
Old Town
National Museum of Romanian History
Military Museum
Folk Art Museum

Landmarks
Palace of Parliament
Carpathian Mountains

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Pelisor Castle
Sinaia
Bucegi Mountains

Landmarks
Bran Castle
Brasov
Black Church
First Romanian School
Saint Nicolas Church

Landmarks
Boulevard Victoria
Piata Amzei

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Hotel Minerva
Hotel 3*
day 1
Casa Zada Guest House
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Overall rating based on 20 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
Transport
4.2
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
3.8
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.5

Ella5.0•May 2026
I loved this tour and our guide, Ruxx, was awesome! She did a fantastic job keeping the group going, was...
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed your journey and had such a positive experience travelling with Ruxx on this long weekend adventure. We appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure.
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Emma5.0•September 2024
The guide was amazing, going above and beyond
Traveled in September 2024
Clare3.3•May 2023
1. Seeing a bear cub 2. Seeing beautiful scenery of Romania 3. Lovely group
Traveled in April 2023
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Linda4.3•May 2023
Difficult to pinpoint highlights. It was all good.
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Kirstie3.8•May 2023
Simply, I picked the trip to see the Bears, everything else was a bonus.
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Johan4.2•May 2023
Watching the bears from the viewing hut. Hike with beautiful views of the Carpathians. I myself stayed longer in...
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Virginia4.3•May 2023
Seeing the bears was brilliant
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Simon4.7•May 2023
Bear watching by far the best.
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Shirley4.7•May 2023
The bear watching was incredible. Bran castle was also excellent.
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David5.0•May 2023
Bear watching near Râşnov and the visit to Bran Castle.
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Debra
Asked on February 15th, 2024
Interested in May tour. We had also in mind to visit lake Balea and transfagarasan highway. How can we add it to the tour?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2024
  We are unable to add tailormade services but if you would like to extend your tour we can always book pre or post trip accommodation for you at the same hotel we use in Bucharest.
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Marlene
Asked on August 21st, 2022
Do you have any available spaces on the September 8th tour? If so, what's the average age of the group? Also, which day do you visit the local bear sanctuary?
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  Marlene
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  How many weeks before a trip is it classed as a late booking for your company? If I were to book and was unavailable to join, would I get a refund and how soon would I find out I was unavailable to join?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2022
  Its 60 days prior to departure before its classed as a late booking, we would tell you as soon as we could to find out whether you were unable to join. Our company has cancellation fees. 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher. 41-28 days before trip start date – 60%. 27-14 days before trip start date – 90%. Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%.
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2022
  For our Transylvania Long Weekend BU 08SEP22 - we have 6 passengers confirmed, all female age range 40's, 50's & 60's.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before October 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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