Top Transylvania 4WD Tours

Travel with ease between scattered Transylvanian highlights on a day trip from Brasov that includes Bran Castle, Libearty Bear Sanctuary, and a tour of the city itself. Enjoy views of the rural landscape from your air-conditioned coach, and gain insight into the region’s history and legends from your professional guide. Avoid hidden costs with all entrance fees included, as well as a traditional lunch in Bran Village.

Traveling by 4x4 is one of the great ways to explore the Eastern Carpathians rugged terrain away from the cities. In just half a day, we will pass through small villages, hidden valleys and along great belvedere points giving you a unique experience with some good photo opportunities. Your guide will introduce you to the local lifestyle, wildlife, history and culture. The trails will be set on the day of the tour depending on the weather. Optionally, get more insight in the history and battles of the World War I and II in the Eastern Carpathians as you revive the course of the bloody battles and fights with the help of detailed maps and old photos. - Enjoy an action-packed half day in the Eastern Carpathians - Learn about the local wildlife and history - See parts of the landscape you can't reach by a standard car - Get the personalized experience of a private guide - All transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off from Miercurea Ciuc is included

Fully immerse yourself in Romanian wildlife on a private brown bear watching excursion in the Carpathian forests. Follow your private guide to a secluded hide where you’ll enjoy three uninterrupted hours of nature observation to maximize your chances of bear sightings. Listen to entertaining stories about the Communist dictator Ceausescu to pass the time. You can feel secure at all times, as your guide is armed for extreme situations.

The Carpathians are famously home to wild brown bears, but seeing the majestic creatures up close can be tricky. Take a break from the town and optimize your chances of observing the native species on a private evening tour of the forest region led by a local ranger. Access secluded wildlife-watching spots with ease via 4x4 vehicle, and discover an intimate perspective of rural Romania by dusk.

Take your Romania vacation to the next level on a full-day ATV tour through the Transylvania Mountains. One night of complimentary accommodation before the tour and a second after ensures maximum rest and relaxation. The thrilling excursion includes rides along the Garba Valley, Kondra's Cross, Red Lake, and Bicaz Gorge. No previous experience is necessary, and your guide will teach you all that you need to know to maximize your all-terrain vehicle adventure.

Discover the natural wonders and remote villages of Romania on an eight-hour 4x4 tour. The itinerary can be completely customized based on your interests.  Your private vehicle allows you to traverse dense forests and mountain roads with ease. Enjoy a leisurely hike up to Ecem Peak with your private guide. Later, drive to quaint villages well off the beaten tourist path to get a glimpse at true Romanian culture.

Private 4x4 adventure tour for small groups to explore the stunning landscapes over Carpathian Mountains.Travel in authentic 4x4 vehicles well prepared for safe and relaxing off road trip in Romania. What you get? • Get off the beaten tracks and enjoy fascinating off road and nature experiences • Discover spectacular lakes, rivers, canyons and authentic villages where time has stood still • Explore wildlife • Enjoy coffee breaks in the mountains with breathtaking views • Admire panoramic views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains • Experience the traditional way of life in the countryside • Meet the local people and taste delicious traditional dishes • Disconnect of the office stress and connect to pure nature • Driving at flying altitudes • Visit an authentic sheepfold and taste organic cheese • Visit Bran Castle (also known as Dracula’s Castle), a medieval masterpiece with fascinating history • Visit charming medieval city of Brasov and explore its Old Town Center

You will be picked up by the guide in the morning and you will drive in this awesome old 4x4 car from the communist time to the hills near Brasov. Having a brunch made by one of our hosts in their own homes with organic ingredients will make this trip unforgettable. The off-road tour offers you the opportunity to visit the countryside of “Barsei Country”, Brasov region, craftsmen using ancient techniques for blacksmithing, tailoring, scraps, farmers and hidden gems. The use of off-road vehicles allows us to reach the most isolated places.

Feel the "warm" welcome in the Ice Hotel at Balea Lake. Experience and visit the ICE structure, and stop for a refreshing drink at the Ice Bar. Step over the Frozen Lake at over 2000meters high. Check the tour option with the Special ICE Menu included Time to experience the local winter adventure park with snowmobiles, tubing, banana rafting, boat rafting. And finish the day with overnight in the coolest place on earth - an ICE room within the Balea Lake ICE hotel. This product has 3 options: BASIC = individual tour, you drive yourself to access point COMFORT = there is ICE menu included DELUXE = also transfer included; there is pickUp available from different towns in the country. Check all tour options to find your pickUp town. We can pick up from any hotel within city limits from (alphabetical): Bran, Brasov, Bucharest, Cluj Napoca, Fagaras, Medias, Predeal, Sinaia, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Targu Mures Note: for every town there will be a different pickUp time

Each participant will drive by rotation a 4x4 car, prepared for the roads that cross the mountains. Off road route in Bran area and Piatra Craiului National Park.

We guarantee that you will see at least one wild brown bear during this tour! Several bears show up almost every time and occasionally even foxes and other wild animals. The guide speaks fluent English is born and raised in the Brasov area and has lots of knowledge about the brown bears. This is a small group tour, but it can be also become a private one, just for you, if no one else books on the day! Thanks for your time and hope to meet you soon!

This Carpathian Mountains Brown Bear Watching Private Tour from Sighisoara or Lupeni is perfect for wildlife and outdoor lovers who are short on time but still want to try to see brown bears while in Romania. A local wilderness guide knows the best areas to spot the bears in and even has an observation hide placed where many bears like to roam. Plus, this private experience is just for your group of up to eight people.

Get an intimate glimpse of Brașov County’s rural landscape on this full-day UTV tour, ideal for thrill-seeking adventurers. Rumble along cross-country trails deep in the region’s forests, hills, or mountains, with a choice of tracks to suit your interests and UTV driving experience. Stop to soak up the views at a countryside chalet and capture unique snaps from your off-road vantage point.

On our off road tour in the Brasov area, you will discover our remote villages and you will have an off-road experience in the forests and on dirt roads. The off road tour offers you the opportunity to visit the countryside of “Barsei Country”, Brasov region, craftsmen using ancient techniques for blacksmithing, tailoring, scraps, farmers and hidden gems. The use of off road vehicles allows us to reach the most isolated places. We start our tour with a visit to the Bear Reservation, admire the Sanctuary with over 100 bears. After the Bear Sanctuary, our stop will be in a traditional house on the hills near Bran Castle, where we will taste homemade cheese, Romanian brandy and we will have our lunch too. Lunch will be served in a local traditional local house in Pestera or Magura village. In the off road tour you will find sensational sights and you can admire the beautiful landscapes. Beside the driving through our wild roads you will learn more about Romania.

MINIMUM 4PAX!! The tour starts with Bran Castle presenting the story of the castle together with the legend vs. truth about the cruel Vlad Dracula - The Impaler. You can buy several "Dracula” gifts at the souvenir market just outside the castle, but also local handmade artifacts of wool and wood. Then, continue to Peles Palace in Sinaia. The inside visit will be the highlight of your day; the detailed ornaments in every room will take you back to the early 20th century and make you admire every inch of it's artwork. The tour ends with a wine tasting at the famous Cellars of Rhein-Azuga, supplier of the Romanian Royal Court between the world wars. Tourists can discover the art of sparkling wine production by the traditional method used in Champagne, which involves a second fermentation of the wine in the bottle for at least 12 months. Azuga Rhein Cellars were opened in 1892 and were recognized between the two world wars as the Romania’s "Royal Court Provider"

The tour is conducted entirely in English. My guests see breathtaking sights, and I also tell them stories about the local culture (and especially the history of Dracula/Vlad the Impaler). Guests get to hear the fascinating ancient and medieval legends about vampires, NOT THE HOLLYWOOD version. I tell my stories with passion, and I believe with a lot of personality. I have been a tour guide in both Louisiana (USA) and Transylvania (Romania) for over 8 years.

The world of the shepherds is really interesting. Nowadays, in Europe, this way of life is found in very few places. From spring to autumn, the herds grazing in the green valleys of the Carpathians are a fascinating sight for visitors. They are often found in places where they are difficult to reach. On our off-road tour, we drive through endless hills and dense forests to reach a shepherd's place where we taste fresh cheese and cottage cheese, as well as local brandy. From the tops of the hills, we can see the snow-capped Carpathian Mountains and quench our thirst with the water of fresh springs!