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Day Tour to Transfăgărășan and Vidraru Dam

5.0 (7 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Day Tour to Transfăgărășan and Vidraru Dam

About this activity

The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. According to TopGear it is the "best road in the world". Join us on a full day tour to see the beauty of the spectacular Făgăraș Mountains and learn how the Transfăgărășan Road was built. Enjoy a brief stop at Bâlea Lake and afterwards we head towards Vidraru Dam an imposing 166 meters high dam. On our way back to Sibiu we'll make a quick stop to visit the Clay Castle.

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At a glance

Duration
7–9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
German, English
Written guide
English
Operated by
Radu Girjoaba

Ages: Children (6–13 years) · Youth (14–20 years) · Adults (21–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

  1. Transfagarasan Highway

    Passing by

    If you want to experience “the best road in the world” and take some of the most beautiful pictures, then Transfăgărășan is the perfect place to visit. Enjoy a relaxed ride with our first class vehicle and listen carefully to the precious infos given by our English and German speaking guide and driver.

  2. Le Lac Balea

    one hour

    After the many of curves of Transfăgărășan we will finally arrive at Bâlea Lake, a wonderful Glacier Lake located at an altitude of 2034 meters.

  3. Vidraru Dam

    30 min

    After a short sightseeing break at Bâlea Lake we will be making our way to the imposing 166 meters high Vidraru Dam.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • B13 Hostel

Guests can be picked up at their accommodation or a meeting point can be arranged.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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