Private tour in Bucharest Vlad C

Bears and Transylvania

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Vlad C.

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WHY ME ? My friendly Hollywood accent, European dad jokes, my singing, energetic personality, famous Romanian myths and stories at your service. I'm specialized in organising corporate events, family trips and discovering hidden places around Romania outside the beaten path. I can sing in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian (of course). :) WHAT I BELIEVE ? Travelling through Europe, Asia and South America taught me that a direct contact with the local people, local cuisine and the places locals normally go to it's a must. Of course we're going to talk about everything and I will answer all of your questions because it's my pleasure to get to know your opinions/curiosities and to help you understand Romania. WHAT IS MY GOAL ? To make you experience an excellent holiday and tell you Romania's story in its complexity, with the ups and downs, the old and new, music, religions, ethnic diversity and all the major events that shaped the country. WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOUR BEST EXPERIENCE ? Tell me what would you want to see and I can make an itinerary suited to your needs and schedule. If you're into golf, keep in mind that Romania has the 2nd longest PAR6 in the World. Mud volcanos ? Yes, we have those Mars-like landscapes. Roman baths, fortified citadels, gigantic salt mines, extraordinary landscapes and incredible energies. . . At the end of many tours I really enjoy to hear the best description possible: "we never expected it to be this great". Transylvania is definitely the place to discover, while Bucharest is the place to party and start/finish a tour (especially if after that your Danube cruise starts). If you like to see the main attractions in Bucharest, it's normally a 2h drive (after 20:00 o'clock or in the weekends) or a 4-5h walk around tour. Besides that, The Palace of the Parliament (the heavyest building in the World), The Village Museum, The Old City Center and The Communist Era Tour are interesting enough to worth spend some extra time in the capital. IF YOU WERE WONDERING. . . The majority of my tours are custom made - people want to see or do something in particular. So. . . ASK ME ANYTHING about any topic and we can set up the best (and most efficient) Romanian experience possible. My personal suggestion is that if you have 5 days in Romania don't spend more than 2 nights in Bucharest. . . We have a wonderful country with the Danube Delta and the Carpathian Mountains being the most appealing in terms of landscapes and wildlife, Transylvania has the best medieval heritage and Moldova (NE Romania) has its fair share of wonderful old monasteries and wineries. Also, if you look for perfect landscapes or interesting experiences (sheephearding, horseriding, mountaineering, isolated communities, etc. ) ask me. All that's left is for you to just tell me what do you want to see, feel and experience. This Romanian adventure needs to shift your travel energies into the right direction and trust me I will help you with all I can. I'm very glad you chose Romania for your next trip ! PS: don't be afraid of the "land of Dracula" - I'll keep you safe from any evil spirits, brown bears or a boring traffic. :) Certified tour and mountain guide by the Department of Tourism (badge no. 11.423) Certified sound therapy healer Certified in Basic Life Support Certified trainer for company events Driver's license for motorcycle and small vehicles/vans Certified industrial climber Engineering College degree from UPB We can take a break whenever you want if you need to smoke or a bathroom break. :) I enjoy children travellers, so they won't get bored or anything. I have enough stories to tell...

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Overview of your Bucharest tour

Libearty Sanctuary in Zarnesti is the biggest brown bears sanctuary in the World (about 123 rescued bears). This will be our first stop, because the visiting hours are only early in the morning. We can see them around feeding time and observe their behaviour after being rescued from private houses, war zones or circuses. After we finish the visit, we can see the Bran castle (nearby) either only from the car, either we can also enter it. If you're not into vampire stories, we can check out the Prejmer fortified church (35 min drive) and see how people were preparing in medieval times for invasions around the center of the community - the church. Last, but not least, Brasov city is a wonderful place with lots of stories and a good vibe that will definetly offer you another view of the Transylvanian development through time.

Your Bucharest tour itinerary

Leaving Bucharest at around 7 AM (in order to get to the bear sanctuary in time), then after the visit that lasts around 1h15 'till 11:30 AM we can go towards Bran Castle or the Prejmer fortified church. Around lunch we'll get to Brasov or eat in a special Gastrolocal point (family owned farm that produces its own products cooking with traditional Transylvanian recepies - around 45 USD/pers all you can eat with soup, main course and desert). An afternoon walk around Brasov's old city center, then back to Bucharest. Depending on the traffic, we can get back to the capital by 8 PM or 9:30 PM. There is no sens in rushing, because the afternoon rush hour in Bucharest ends around 7:30 PM.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Station Wagon

a white Dacia Jogger fit for 4 average sized persons and me as a driver

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Tickets: bring your senior's or student/pupil card for reduced prices
Other: if you are more than 4 persons, ask me for a customized tour
Meeting location

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

hotel, bus station, city center

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Bird Watching
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Architecture
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
1414501
Languages
English
Italian
French
Spanish
Activity level
Light
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Who is this private tour in Bucharest best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the natural beauty and historical sites of Transylvania. It's ideal for those who want to see brown bears in their natural habitat, visit iconic landmarks like Bran Castle, and enjoy the medieval charm of Brasov. With a light activity level, it's suitable for most travellers, including families and seniors.

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