Transfagarasan Highway - Private day trip from Bucharest
Overview
Transfagarasan Road is one of the top highlights of Romanian tourism and you will be exploring it on this exciting tour that combines nature, charming countryside and historical landmarks.
More than 150 kilometers (94 miles) in length the Transfagarasan Highway is Romania’s most spectacular and best known road and, thanks to an appearance on BBC Top Gear in 2009, now one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. Fully open only from June to October, the road’s highest point is at 2042 meters (6700 ft): the tunnel which links the northern and southern sides at Lake Balea.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Transportation by modern & air-conditioned car/van
- Assistance during the entire trip
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees & Photo fees (approx. EUR 5)
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Curtea de Arges Cathedral
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Transfagarasan Highway (pass by)
Balea Waterfall
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a jacket as weather in the mountains can rapidly change
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off.
- Transportation by modern & air-conditioned car/van.
- Assistance during the entire trip.
- English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees & Photo fees (approx. EUR 5).
- Lunch.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Transfagarasan Highway - Private day trip from Bucharest is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Transfagarasan Highway – Private day trip from Bucharest 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
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Transportation by modern & air-conditioned car/van
- Assistance during the entire trip
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees & Photo fees (approx. EUR 5)
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a jacket as weather in the mountains can rapidly change
