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Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
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Explore the wilds of central Romania, home to brown bears, Saxon villages and the Carpathian Mountains
Visit the largest brown bear sanctuary in Europe and opt to join a bear-watching evening with a forester
Hike through the spectacular landscape: meadows, forests and mountain trails
Visit Vlad the Impaler’s Bran Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Enjoy an authentic Carpathian welcome at Villa Hermani in the remote village of Magura
Itinerary
Step into a land of legend and wilderness with Carpathian Walking & Bears, an eight-day wildlife tour designed for seniors eager to explore Romania’s wild heart. Trek through untouched forests, dramatic canyons, and Saxon villages in the Carpathian Mountains, renowned for their dense populations of brown bears, wolves, and lynx. Seek out wildlife, wander the medieval streets of Brasov, and tour the fabled Bran Castle, famously linked to Dracula. The tour’s unique appeal lies in its blend of gentle walking, rich history, and extraordinary wildlife encounters—all in one of Europe’s most pristine regions.
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