Top Brasov Horseback Riding

Gain an intimate glimpse of rural Romania on this horse-riding tour from Brasov. Benefit from the personalized attention of your small-group guide as you trot through the Transylvanian landscape, then head back to the stables for a close encounter with its four-hooved residents and a traditional three-course meal. Afterwards, visit a local fortified church with your guide before being dropped back to your hotel.

Explore the spectacular Transylvanian countryside surrounding Brasov during this private, half-day horse riding tour. See deer, rabbits, foxes, and other local wildlife as you ride through fields and forests and over hills. Tours are adapted to experience levels. Private door-to-door transportation from Brasov and a traditional Romanian lunch are included.

We invite you to a horse-drawn carriage ride in the village of Lazaresti and through the wild forests of the Volcano Land,near Lake Saint Anne.During the trip we will make a time travel (approx.16 km round trip) in the footsteps of wild boars and bears. We stop on the top of the mountain, where a charming view of the Ciuc basin awaits us. We will taste real mineral waters, we will see the tracks of animals, after which we will enjoy a traditional picnic in nature, with tastings of local products (brandy, bacon, cheese, etc.) On the way back we will visit the traditional Nyír bath,admiring the post-volcanic activity, which is still manifested today in the form of carbonated mineral waters, mud and healing gases. Duration 4-5 h Optional, we can go to a Wildlife Observatory (we go to the hide with an off-road vehicle or horse-drawn carriage, dependind of the weather). Bears can be observed and photographed in their natural habitat through a large, one-way glass.The hide is perfectly safe.

In the morning, your English speaking guide will pick you up from your location in Brasov. After a one hour drive, you will reach the city of Tusnad Bai, the smallest city in Romania, famous for its thermal baths and mineral water springs. Here, depending on group size, you will embark in 4WD vehicles or in a multi-seated trailer and start the adventure. You will be taken in the surroundings, where you will visit an old abandoned water dam, some mineral water springs, machine gun nests and trenches from World War II and, depending on weather conditions, those with a good fitness level can choose to climb up to the Falcon's Rock, for a fantastic view over the valley. You will then go deep in the forest to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, made from local products, accompanied by the famous palinka drink. Depending on the season, there is a possibility of going to a nearby bear hide. In the end, you will be taken back to the car and your guide will drop you off at your location in Brasov.

Medieval Transylvania Tour offers you a relaxing time in two wonderful places of Transylvania, Viscri village and one of the best-preserved towns in Europe and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. We will start with the visit to Viscri village, the traditional Saxon village, one of the oldest in all of Transylvania. Here you will meet a traditional blacksmith in his workshop and he will show you how is working in a traditional blacksmith workshop, all these things in an exclusive traditional tour in a horse cart. After lunch, we leave Viscri village and the tour continues to Sighisoara city. On the route, enjoy an exclusive tasting of organic Transylvanian “like Grandma used to make” jams. The last stop is Sighisoara, one of the best-preserved cities in Europe and the only city in Romania which looks exactly the same way as in the 16th century and it is also the last still inhabited medieval citadel not only in Transylvania but in whole Europe.

Go deep into the Carpathian Mountains in search of resident brown bears on this half-day tour from Brasov. With a forest ranger escort and guide accompanying you, you'll have the best chance of spotting bears and you'll learn about their biology and behavior through detailed commentary. Round-trip transportation means you can enjoy the scenic drive from Brasov and back.

Dive deeper into Romania's rich history on a tour of three important landmarks from Brasov. Visit the beautiful Peles Castle, once the summer residence of the Romanian royal family which was built in the 19th century. Then, head to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle, another former royal residence which was made famous by Irish writer Bram Stoker. Finally, visit the 13th-century Rasnov Fortress situated on a hilltop.

Celebrate Hallowe’en in one of the spookiest places in Europe on a tour that takes you to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), which inspired the setting for Bram Stoker’s world-famous Gothic novel. Transport and tickets to the evening’s spooktacular Hallowe’en party are included on this fangtastic tour, which also features a tour of the ancient castle under the cloak of darkness.

Make the most of your Romanian holiday with a full-day tour to three of the country’s major attractions.  With included end-to-end transportation and a private guide, you're able to fully experience each location. After pickup from Brasov, head to Rasnov Citadel to admire the 13th century fortress. Then, visit Bran Castle, the inspiration Dracula’s castle in Bram Stoker’s novel, before ending your day at Liberty Bear Sanctuary.

Visit three iconic Transylvanian attractions during this full-day, private multi-stop tour from Brasov. Observe brown bears in the wild from an unseen vantage point during a stop at the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. Learn about the real-life historical figure behind the Dracula legend at Bran Castle. And enjoy panoramic views over the Carpathian mountains from sprawling, hilltop Rasnov Fortress. Door-to-door transportation is included.

Explore three historic highlights of Transylvania on a fascinating day trip from Brașov. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage-listed church in the medieval village of Viscri, and wander through the fortified Saxon town of Sighişoara — known as the birthplace of the warlord who inspired Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula. Finally, learn the history of the imposing, 14th-century Rupea Fortress on a guided tour.

Hailed as one of Europe’s most beautiful roads, the Transfagarasan Highway is must-do during your time in Romania. Beginning in Brasov, this 10-hour tour takes you to spectacular Transylvania sites such as Balea Lake and Waterfall, the Vidraru Dam, and Poienari Fortress, where you'll ascend 1,500 steps to the castle's hilltop perch. Absorb magical views of the Fagaras Mountains and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Brasov on this small-group tour, limited to 7 people.  Please note: The Transfagarasan Road is partially closed. Reopening late June 2018. 

Head into the wild and see Carpathian brown bears up close on this 3-hour tour from Brașov. Meet your guide in the city at sunset, then journey into the Carpathian Mountains, where you'll join up with a ranger. Trek into the forest in search of a hide, then wait quietly in hope of spotting the bears that inhabit the region. You might also see deer, wild boar, lynx and other native wildlife. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour.

See brown bears in their native habitat during this small-group bear-tracking experience from Brasov. Join forest rangers on a guided excursion deep into the Transylvanian forests. Watch for wildlife from a hidden observatory. Spot boar, deer, wolves, and birds. Transfers from Brasov are included; upgrade to include hotel pickup or return service.

Spend the day in a wonderful mountain region of Romania. Great panoramic views towards the nearby mountains. scattered homes, easy-gentle walking at its best, adaptable route. Optional take a horse and cart ride in one village to see how the locals were used to travel in the past.