2-Day Transylvania Culture Trek from Brasov - Small Group Tour

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Bran Castle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Bran Castle aka Dracula's Castle, Rasnov Fortress and trekking in Piatra Craiului National Park. The tour starts/ends Brasov.

The trek is a medium one, except the part when/if we climb the highest peak of National Park: we spend 2 days in one of the most beautiful mountains of Romania, Piatra Craiului National Park.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Active Travel Day Tours

Ages: Adults (6–79 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees to Bran Castle,Rasnov Fortress and Piatra Craiului National Park
Included: Transport by private vehicle or by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Overnight accommodation
Included: Professional guide/driver

Not included

Not included: Drinks

Itinerary

Day 1 · Brasov - Rasnov Fortress - Bran Castle

Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View

one hour Admission included

Departing from Brasov, the half-day hour tour begins with a stop at Rasnov to explore its imposing, 13th-century fortress.
Bran Castle

one hour Admission included

Next up is Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ — a hilltop estate that conjures up visions of howling wolves and bats fluttering in the moonlight. Wander the castle’s Gothic chambers and learn about its ties to Bram Stoker’s undead antihero.

Local 3* gesthouse in Bran village area (eg. Magura mountain village).

Day 2 · Piatra Craiului National Park

Piatra Craiului National Park

6 hours Admission included

We trek between 5 - 8 hours, we make a stop to an authentic sheep farm for a "special" lunch (from June to September), we cross 2 authentic mountain villages - Magura and Pestera - where we stay overnight to a local guesthouse having local food (the facilities are in the hall or in the room), depending of the weather and you we climb the highest peak of the National Park (2238), we cross Zarnesti Gorges.

As a lunch pack!

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Brasov
Belfort Hotel
Ambient Hotel & Restaurant
Kronwell Brasov Hotel
Grand Hotel Belvedere

Using your ticket

Please bring waterproof hiking boots and clothes; warm clothes.

Starting August 1st, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the Castle’s official guides or independently, without being accompanied by our tour guide, due to Bran Castle’s new policies—more details on their website.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The route could be changed because of the weather conditions.
Please bring: compulsory waterproof hiking boots and clothes; warm clothes recommended.
Small group tour
Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
Starting August 1st, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the Castle’s official guides or independently, without being accompanied by our tour guide, due to Bran Castle’s new policies—more details on their website.

Options

Rate for solo traveller

Pickup included
Rate for 2 people and more

Tour for 2 pax: 2-Day Adventure and Culture Hike in Brasov County

Pickup included