Transylvanian Long Weekend

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duration 5 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-95 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-17112
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Bucharest, Romania
Ends Bucharest, Romania

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Peles, Pelisor and Bran Castle in Transylvania the 'land of Dracula'
In season go brown bear spotting at a local forest reserve
Discover medieval Brasov and the Romanian capital Bucharest

Starting and ending in Bucharest, the "Transylvanian Long Weekend" tour is a guided wildlife trip that takes 5 days. You will travel through Bucharest and Brasov in Romania. "Transylvanian Long Weekend" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

When the word Transylvania is mentioned it conjures up images of a mystic land steeped in history and legends, the home of Dracula, and it's this region that this unique Romanian short break gives a taster of.

Transylvanian castles - Visit the opulent Peles and Pelisor Castles and the renowned Bran Castle

Bear watching - See brown bears emerge from the thick forests at a local reserve

Bucharest - Explore the capital city including the huge marbled interiors of the Palace of Parliament

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Select Tour Version:

Day 1 : Join trip in Bucharest
Day 2 : Morning tour of Bucharest: drive to Transylvania, evening bear watching
Day 3 : Visit to Peles and Pelisor Castles; afternoon hike from our guesthouse. Chance for further bear watching
Day 4 : Visit to Bran Castle; Brasov walking tour including the Black Church
Day 5 : Drive to Bucharest Airport where our trip ends

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals

4 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel Minerva (1 night)
Casa Zada Guest House (3 nights)

Transport

Driver(s)
Bus

Guide

Explore Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Bucharest are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Transylvanian Long Weekend tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Transylvanian Long Weekend tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 November 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Transylvanian Long Weekend tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Transylvanian Long Weekend tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 72 hours of departure.

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