Carpathian Wildlife Watching Tour from Brașov
Overview
Experience one of Romania’s most memorable wildlife adventures in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains. This guided tour offers the opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat from a safe and respectful distance.
The late afternoon is the best time for observation, when wildlife is most active and chances of sightings are higher. From April onwards, conditions are generally more favorable as animals become more active after winter. For earlier dates, availability may vary depending on conditions.
After a 1–1.5 hour drive, you will meet the forest ranger at a designated meeting point and continue together to the observation hide.
From the hide, you will enjoy a calm and safe environment for approximately 1.5–2 hours, with time to observe and photograph wildlife. Your guide will share insights into the local ecosystem and animal behavior.
Before nightfall, you will return to your vehicle, and your guide will ensure a safe transfer back to your accommodation in Brașov.
What's Included
- Forest ranger escort
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Brasov
- English speaking guide
- Tips & gratuities
- Pick-up outside Brasov (for accommodation outside Brasov there is an extra fee)
Meeting and Pickup
We offer pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Brasov. Please contact before the tour to arrange pick up details.
Strada Politehnicii 3
Brașov 500019, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Piatra Craiului National Park Visitor Center
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bears have a very sensitive smell so please don’t bring any kind of food or snacks. Also, please don’t use perfume or other scents.
- Dress adequately. Wear sturdy shoes and try to avoid brights colors.
- During the activity don’t use flash or any other lights, as these might scare the animals. Please turn off your camera’s focus assist light.
- Bears are dangerous and unpredictable wild animals. Please don’t try to feed them or act like they are pets. In case you encounter one avoid eye contact, don’t try to run or climb into trees and listen to the forest ranger’s advice.
- This activity takes place in the wild, in an uncontrolled environment. Therefore, we can't guarantee that you will see bears. A refund is not possible in case no bears show up at the bear-watching site.
- The minimum age to participate in this tour is 7 years.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Forest ranger escort.
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Brasov.
- English speaking guide.
- Tips & gratuities.
- Pick-up outside Brasov (for accommodation outside Brasov there is an extra fee).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Carpathian Wildlife Watching Tour from Brașov is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Carpathian Wildlife Watching Tour from Brașov will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Forest ranger escort
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Brasov
- English speaking guide
- Tips & gratuities
- Pick-up outside Brasov (for accommodation outside Brasov there is an extra fee)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bears have a very sensitive smell so please don’t bring any kind of food or snacks. Also, please don’t use perfume or other scents.
- Dress adequately. Wear sturdy shoes and try to avoid brights colors.
- During the activity don’t use flash or any other lights, as these might scare the animals. Please turn off your camera’s focus assist light.
- Bears are dangerous and unpredictable wild animals. Please don’t try to feed them or act like they are pets. In case you encounter one avoid eye contact, don’t try to run or climb into trees and listen to the forest ranger’s advice.
- This activity takes place in the wild, in an uncontrolled environment. Therefore, we can't guarantee that you will see bears. A refund is not possible in case no bears show up at the bear-watching site.
- The minimum age to participate in this tour is 7 years.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
