The 15 Best Bear Sanctuary Tours

Brasov: Bear Sanctuary, Dracula Castle, and Râşnov Fortress - Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zărnești: the real reason people book

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 176 reviews · 6 hours · from $47Our pick

A guided 6-hour Transylvania loop: Zărnești Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Râșnov Citadel views from Brasov, with smooth pickup.

“This was a fantastic trip! The bear sanctuary was emotional! But amazing to see the bears up close.. bran caste was stunning… had low expectations after listening to other travellers so was pleasantly surprised how lovely bran was, and the views from the fortress were amazing… the fortress itself was closed but I loved to just see the view… our guide was superb and really knowledgable! Def would reccomend…”

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Brasov: Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress GUIDED Tour

2.Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress GUIDED Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

A memorable Brasov day blending forest bears, Bran Castle legends, and Rasnov fortress views in a small-group guided tour.

“Great time at the bear sanctuary, amazing place, and at Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress is closed for renovation at the moment but we still went up to it on the funicular tramway for the great views. A great driver with loads of information about Romania!”

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Bucharest: Day Trip to Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Brasov

3.Day Trip to Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $136

A full-day Bucharest trip to Zărnești bear sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Brașov with a small-group guide and plenty of photo time.

“Great mix of activities. Comfortable luxury vehicle which made all the difference on the long drive. Helpful and well informed guide”

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From Bucharest: Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Dracula’s Castle

4.Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Dracula’s Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 10 hours · from $159

Spend a long day in Transylvania: see rescued brown bears at Libearty Sanctuary, then tour Bran Castle linked to Dracula.

“Lots of information throughout the journey of the history of Romania and the place we visited.”

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Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

5.Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $63

Half-day from Brasov to Liberty Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle with a small group, air-conditioned ride, and live guide commentary.

“The bear sanctuary itself was very touching. The castle was WELL worth the scenic drive up through the beautiful mountains and the surrounding area was like a little fairy tale village market which was such a pleasant surprise. From the beginning to the end, Alin was the best tour guide we could’ve possibly had. He was very patient with my friend and I and answered any questions we had (even regarding nature and history in the area) and made us laugh. I would HIGHLY recommend a full weekend in Brasov with this tour and I wish we spent more than 24 hours in this beautiful part of Romania!!!”

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Bucharest: Bran Castle and Bear Sanctuary Small-Group Tour

6.Bran Castle and Bear Sanctuary Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 10 hours · from $145

Small-group Bucharest day trip to Bran Castle and Libearty Bear Sanctuary with hotel pickup, scenic mountain drive, and guided time on site.

“Valerin was an amazing guide..trip was fantastic..snowy and beautiful..saw bears and wolves and took amazing g videos..Bran castle was fantastic .great souvenirs outside it too..book it..you won't be disappointed ..loved every minute ♥️”

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Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery

7.Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $114

Small-group Transylvania day trip with guided Bran Castle, Rasnov Citadel views, free Palinca tastings, and the Bear Sanctuary in Zărnești.

“We had such a great day out with our guide Vlad He was very knowledgeable attentive and patient with our endless questions. Bran Castle was awesome especially in the snow and the bear sanctuary is a wonderful place. The stories of the bear's rescues were very moving and the staff are so dedicated. Rasnov Fortress is fascinating and there is a great viewing point high up where the fortress sits. The ride up is fun in a cart pulled up by a large tractor. The Palinca distillery was fun and we got very generous tastings from the distiller who was very warm and friendly. We had such a great day…”

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Visit Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

8.Visit Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 5 hours · from $83

5-hour day trip from Brașov to Bran Castle and LiBEARty Bear Sanctuary. Skip lines, guided visits, and comfy pickup by car.

“The tour was excellent all thanks to our friendly and easy to communicate tour guide. Alin made sure that we were comfortable, were able to see some of the key highlights in Brasov and gave us useful information about Romania. Highly recommended!”

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Bears Sanctuary, Dracula’s Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest

9.Bears Sanctuary, Dracula’s Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $307

Private Bucharest day trip to Zarnesti bear sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Brasov, with door-to-door pickup and an English guide.

“Silvia nuestra guía y Rasnov el conductor se encargaron de hacer nuestro día maravilloso. Todo en tiempo, aprendimos mucho de historia, costumbres pero también tuvimos tiempo libre”

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Bear Sanctuary, Bran (Dracula) Castle, Peles Castle From Brasov

10.Bear Sanctuary, Bran (Dracula) Castle, Peles Castle From Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $132

Brasov day trip for about $132: Zărnești bear sanctuary and guided tours of Bran (Dracula) Castle and Peleș Castle in English.

“If you're debating between different tours and reading reviews to make a decision, BOOK THIS ONE! You won't regret it. We booked this tour for February 8, 2025 and it was amazing. First and foremost, Vlad was prompt contacting me after booking to figure out logistics of where to pickup and drop off. Once he had us scheduled he had our guide, Vali, reach out to confirm within hours. Vali picked us up at our Brasov hotel in the morning and away we went to LiBEARty Sanctuary. Along the hour drive he gave us information about the day ahead and tons of insider information about the history of the Bear…”

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Transylvania with Dracula Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Brasov

11.Transylvania with Dracula Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Brasov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $155

Transylvania from Bucharest in a single day: bear sanctuary, Bran Castle, Brasov, plus scenic breaks and hotel pickup for $155.

“We really enjoyed this trip. Everything ran really smoothly with our guide Octavian who was really knowledgeable. The bear sanctuary was interesting and the people that ran it really cared about the animals they looked after. Bran’s castle and Braşov were worth the trip to see too. Would recommend!”

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Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary, and Rasnov Fortress Half Day Tour

12.Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary, and Rasnov Fortress Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $85

See LiBEARty Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle, and Râșnov Citadel from Brașov with pickup, a small group, and English commentary.

“It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Highlights included an insightful tour of the bear sanctuary and exploring Bran Castle before returning to Brașov. This route is highly recommended for anyone visiting the area.”

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Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle with a Professional Licensed Guide—Day Trip

13.Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle with a Professional Licensed Guide—Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours (approx.) · from $115

Day trip from Brasov to Bran Castle and Liberty Bear Sanctuary Zărnești with a licensed guide, lunch, and air-conditioned transport in English.

“Unfortunately, I cannot award this zero stars so have given it one star. We waited at the start time in the freezing cold snow at the meeting point and no one showed up. We then contacted the tour operator who told us that it had been cancelled. Then we got an email from Viator saying that the operator had requested a refund (after the tour should have started). Extremely disappointed as we were only here for one day and this was going to be the highlight of the trip, I feel really let down by the tour operator and Viator. Had we known before today, we might have been able…”

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Day trip Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Bear Sanctuary

14.Day trip Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Bear Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $49

A 6-hour Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, and Libearty Bear Sanctuary day trip from Brașov with an English guide for $49.

“La guida Alin è stata perfetta, puntuale ed efficiente. Le spiegazioni sono state dettagliate. È stato emozionante vedere da vicino gli orsi in sicurezza noi, in sicurezza loro. Consigliato.”

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