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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4.4

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Operator: Explore!
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Bucharest
Start point
Strada General Gheorghe Manu nr 2-4, București 010445, Romania (Hotel Minerva, Hotel reception, 18:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Minerva), Hotel (Hotel Minerva (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest's Old Town
- Visit National Museum of Romanian History
- Visit Military Museum
- Visit Folk Art Museum
- Dinner with tour group (optional)
Landmarks
Henri Coanda International Airport
National Museum of Romanian History
Military Museum
Folk Art Museum
Day 2
Bucharest to Moieciu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Romanian fare)
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bucharest city tour
- Guided visit to Palace of Parliament
- Stop at forest observatory to watch brown bears
Landmarks
Palace of Parliament
Carpathian Mountains
Bucegi Mountains
Day 3
Sinaia and Moieciu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Pelisor Castle
Optional Activities
- Guided hike in Bucegi Mountains (6-kilometre circular walk, around 2 hours, 300 metres ascent/descent)
- Relax at guesthouse
- Short wander in valley
- Bear watching session at forest observatory (€60 per person)
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Pelisor Castle
Sinaia
Bucegi Mountains
Day 4
Bran Castle to Brasov
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Bran Castle with museum exploration
- Visit Medieval city of Brasov
- Visit Black Church
Optional Activities
- Visit Brasov museums
- Visit First Romanian School
- Visit Saint Nicolas Church in Scheii area
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Black Church
First Romanian School
Saint Nicolas Church
Day 5
Departure from Bucharest
End point
Calea Bucureştilor 224E, Otopeni 075150, Romania (Bucharest Airport, Departures Hall, 10:30)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest city centre historic buildings
- Visit Bucharest museums
- Shopping in Bucharest (Boulevard Victoria, shopping malls)
Landmarks
Henri Coanda International Airport
National History Museum of Romania

Landmarks
Henri Coanda International Airport
National Museum of Romanian History
Military Museum
Folk Art Museum

Landmarks
Palace of Parliament
Carpathian Mountains
Bucegi Mountains

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Pelisor Castle
Sinaia
Bucegi Mountains

Landmarks
Bran Castle
Black Church
First Romanian School
Saint Nicolas Church

Landmarks
Henri Coanda International Airport
National History Museum of Romania

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Hotel Minerva
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day 1
Hotel Minerva (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Casa Zada Guest House (or similar)
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Days 2, 3, 4

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4.4

Overall rating based on 21 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.3
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
3.9
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.5

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Emma
September 28th, 2024
5
The guide was amazing, going above and beyond
Traveled in September 2024
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Clare
May 2nd, 2023
3.3
1. Seeing a bear cub 2. Seeing beautiful scenery of Romania 3. Lovely group
Traveled in April 2023
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Linda
May 3rd, 2023
4.3
Difficult to pinpoint highlights. It was all good.
Traveled in April 2023
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Kirstie
May 4th, 2023
3.8
Simply, I picked the trip to see the Bears, everything else was a bonus.
Traveled in April 2023
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Johan
May 30th, 2023
4.2
Watching the bears from the viewing hut. Hike with beautiful views of the Carpathians. I myself stayed longer in...
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Traveled in April 2023
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Virginia
May 15th, 2023
4.3
Seeing the bears was brilliant
Traveled in May 2023
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Simon
May 30th, 2023
4.7
Bear watching by far the best.
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Shirley
May 31st, 2023
4.7
The bear watching was incredible. Bran castle was also excellent.
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David
May 31st, 2023
5
Bear watching near Râşnov and the visit to Bran Castle.
Traveled in May 2023
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susan
September 12th, 2023
4
The bears - I went back to see them again - they were amazing
Traveled in September 2023
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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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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before May 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 29th, 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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