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Bear watching experience near Brasov

By Outdoor Holidays (neotour Brasov)
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Ages 7-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 5h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Brasov
  • English speaking guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Forest ranger escort
What's not included
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Pick-up outside Brasov (for accommodation outside Brasov there is an extra fee)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We offer pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Brasov. Please contact before the tour to arrange pick up details.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70407P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70407P1

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        $152.01
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        • Outdoor Holidays (neotour Brasov)
          158
          Brasov, Romania
          Joined in June 2018
        • _V7631YM
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Two bears in a few meters behind the glass is a really good experience
          It was an excellent experience. Our guide picked us up from our hotel in Brasov and we went to a beautiful forest to meet the ranger and the rest of the guests from other companies. We hiked for almost 400 meters to find the hide, which was designed by a wildlife photographer, so as someone can take photos from the bear level. We are wildlife photographers and this hide was the best choice for us. We stayed there almost 2 hours and two bears showed up, staying there for a long, in fact until we left the place. Because we ended up late it was very risky to go to the city searching for a restaurant that would still serve food, so our guide found for us one in the old city of Brasov that was open until late and took us there. This hide is very busy but when anyone stays quiet, everything is ok. On the other hand it is worth to say that we communicated with Irina a couple of weeks before so as to be sure that the tour was what we were looking for, and she was always available, providing us any info we needed.
          Written August 19, 2024
        • 386zahrak
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Absolutely Amazing!
          This activity was just amazing! A great way to explore the city, the old town, especially with an experienced guide who will tell you amazing information about what you’re seeing! After the city, we went inside the forest and it was just breathtaking and beautiful! The EBikes give a great advantage for those looking to enjoy the views and exploration more than a workout; especially with a family. Very easy to ride, high quality bikes were provided with full suspension to offer a comfortable ride. Special thanks to Radu our guide, he took us on a lovely route, and showed us beautiful parts of Brasov old town, shared some history, has been very interactive, calm and fun. Most importantly, kept us all safe!
          Written August 7, 2024
        • 181sallyanneh
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic day
          I had a such a great time. The walk was really steep but the views were worth it. Radu was my guide, he was such a lovely guy with a lot of experience. Thoroughly recommend!!
          Written June 13, 2023
        • headworm
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Customised tour was perfect
          My wife and I travelled across Europe by train to Romania to go bear watching to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We wanted to make this part of our trip special, and as I was unable to find a tour that matched our requirements I reached out to NeoTour. A custom private tour itinerary was proposed, and met our requirements perfectly - picking us up from Cluj, and giving us a chance to explore some incredible towns and villages, whilst learning about the history and culture of the places we were visiting on the way to our bear watching trip. Our guide Anne was exceptional, full of knowledge, which she skilfully imparted to us, without overwhelming us, but always with new information to share when we were ready. We also learned a lot about the more recent history of Romania, which we had observed from afar. We really wish we could have taken Anne with us for the rest of our trip, as she was a great companion and added so much to the things we saw. This part of holiday adventure was perfect, and will remain in our hearts and memories forever. Thank you!
          Written May 18, 2023
        • derrickl918
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic
          A wonderful experience. The whole evening was very professionally organized. Eddy the ranger Great . Thanks Derrick
          Written May 12, 2023
        • JuliaC2004
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Magical last minute appearance.
          What an amazing experience we had! It had been raining for most of the day and we had been warned by our guide, Radu that the bears might not make an appearance because of this. We waited for nearly 2 hours and Radu had just shut up the hide and we were about to head back when a young bear came bounding down the hillside. Radu unlocked the hide and we enjoyed watching the bear grubbing for food and standing on his hind legs sniffing the air for another 20 minutes. Seeing the bear was wonderful but even if we hadn't seen one it would have been a positive experience as Radu was so kind and knowledgeable, even dropping us off at a restaurant that he recommended when we finally got back to Brasov tired, hungry but utterly elated.
          Written April 28, 2023
        • lozzypower
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Definitely the right choice!
          Irina was an amazing guide, she literally regaled us with fantastic stories of the bears and her experiences the entire time we were driving to the hide - and she used a professional driver as well who was very safe so she could tell us everything we could possibly want to know, so that then we could be very quiet in the hide. The forest was beautiful and the hide top quality, no window glare and pristine. Also we were accompanied onsite by two rangers for maximum safety. But we felt already very safe with Irina, she gave us great advice about the bears and you could tell she knew exactly what she was talking about. Because when we arrived (in September) it was during a freak cold spell we unfortunately did not see bears as they tend to hide away if it suddenly goes cold, but that could hot be helped, and we would love to come back to this hide with Irina when we return to Romania!
          Written October 24, 2022
        • Tour145693
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect day trip for those who love the outdoors!
          Amazing trip, 100 % recommended! Irina is the best. She know everything about the area and is very passionate about it. I have enjoyed every bit of it.
          Written October 2, 2022
        • michaelbI5764OP
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Impressive day with various experiences
          We had a very impressive and long day trip with a knowledgeable tour guide. It was a very well prepared tour tailored to our interests. Time flew as we chatted to the Roma family about their culture, arts and crafts, and way of life. We also had the opportunity to visit the fortified church of Biertan as well as the fortress of Rupea. We definitely recommend the tour and would choose it again. Thank you!
          Written September 8, 2022
        • Jeppe B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          6 days private tour of Transsylvania
          Just returned from a 6 days private tour in Transsylvania including: Bear whatching, Peles and Brand castles, Sighisoara, Brasov, mountainbiking and various hikes. The tour was very well planned by Andrea from our requests and our exceptional wonderful guide Anne guided us not only through the days but also through Romanian history and culture then and now. Thank's to everyone involved in making this tour so memorable to us and especially thank's to Anne for being such good company.
          Written July 30, 2022
        • J_Henderson93
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Beautiful Summer Sunday
          Great day! I had a fantastic first experience around Piatra Craiului which is a beautiful national park based around 30 minutes from the city of Brasov. Radu the guide picked me up from my hotel and we hiked around the base of the mountain and walked around 700m upwards towards the cabin. The walk was beautiful with Radu showing his experience with the route and pace of the hike. We stopped off halfway at the cabin for lunch and plodded back down to the car park. We saw bears, foxes and plenty rock climbers! This day trip was from 9-4, but could have been longer if I hadn't have to catch a train. Would recommend!
          Written June 27, 2022
        • 102sonjaf
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Nature and Bears
          It's the perfect way to spend a day in nature. I enjoyed Lake Saint Anna, the peat-bog was very intetesting and the cave too. The highlight, of course, were the bears. I was hoping to see just one bear, but we ended up seeing about eight. We saw a red fox too. Also, Irina and Radu were both terrific guides. I would highly recommend this tour.
          Written June 21, 2022
        • Traveler784110
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing!
          Amazing and scenic nature and animals Great program and authentic experience Interesting and engaged guide We’ve got to use all our senses on this trip: seeing, smelling, touching and tasting! We happily recommend this exciting tour and give well deserved 5 stars!
          Written June 8, 2022
        • micky42g
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic experience
          Spent 2 nights through Carpathia at the Bunea Wilderness Cabin above Pecineagu Lake in the Fagaras mountains, amazing location, my wife and I had our own guide, Radu, who was excellent, we saw bears and wild boar from the comfort of the cabin, went on a guided hike up in the mountains, we were well looked after, the hide was clean and comfortable, tranquil, no electricity or phone, peaceful restful location, one thing to note is there is a very steep walk up to the hide, but the view is worth it. fantastic experience
          Written May 28, 2022
        • 810orenk
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful experience!!!
          We went out for the whole day and it was definitely the best day of our trip!!! We started at Saint anna lake and Irena, our lovely guide, was very passionate and had tons of knowledge to share with us. The landscape is beautiful and very special. Then, we continued to a solfer cave that has a kind of medical affect due to the gas coming out of it. Awesome place and awesome way to get there. All along the day we were in good vibes and joy. At the end we went to the bear watching hide and saw a majestic and beautiful animal, very unique experience.
          Written April 23, 2022
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        Adventure25154066683
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        May 2023 • Family
        I had promised my 12 year old son before the pandemic that I would take him bear watching. We were not disappointed. This was an amazing experience. On arriving at the hide, which is located in such stunning surroundings, the first bear arrived in just 15 seconds, before the ranger had even put out any food. At one point there were 9 in total and they remained for the full 2 hours that we spent in the hide. I had bought some fancy zoom attachment for my phone so I could take some decent shots but they came so close, I didn’t need it. This was a once in a lifetime experience and one I would recommend to any nature lover.
        Written June 3, 2023
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        Hi Sarah, Thank you for sharing your experience and review. I am glad to hear that you liked the tour. Your recommendation to nature lovers is much appreciated, as it highlights the uniqueness and value of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Best Regards, Irina Cernea
        Written June 8, 2023
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        iainjwatson
        London, UK24 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We booked our bear watching trip at short notice and Neotour/Outdoor Holidays made the arrangements efficiently and without fuss.
        We were very lucky as the usual bear hide was unavailable so we had to travel further to a back-up hide down an unpaved forest road but while it is virtually guaranteed to see bears at either hide, there is far less chance of seeing bear cubs at the regular hide. We were fortunate enough to see two mothers each with two cubs - they were very playful (though the ranger said an adult male had killed a third cub) We spent a bit more than two hours in the hide as we were also treated to the sight of adult males (the mothers and cubs moved off when they heard them arrive) who took to their hind legs at various points and to a male and female together, apparently ‘courting’ just ahead of mating season.
        Our guide Andra (also a mountain guide/climber) spoke flawless self-taught English, was very knowledgeable and intelligent, and very friendly. The 90 min journeys in her car to and from the forest flew by.
        It was a very memorable experience and I would highly recommend the tour and the guide.
        Written April 19, 2024
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        Hi Iain, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. It's fantastic that you were able to witness such a special moment with two mothers and their playful cubs. Your detailed description of the sightings, including the adult males and their behaviors, truly paints a vivid picture of the experience. Looking forward to seeing you again in Romania! Best Regards, Irina
        Written April 20, 2024
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        Moritz
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2021 • Couples
        We had a great afternoon/evening! Contact via WhatsApp was very easy and we got a tour for the same day. we were the only guests and were picked up at our accommodation. During the trip we got a lots of interesting information about the region, the country, the bears,...
        Our guides, Robert and Andreea, were super friendly and also faszinated about the bears an the nature. We learned a lot about bears and how to behave in ordner not to disturb their natural habits. We could see six bears at once and we had a lot of time to make fotos or just sit and watch the bears. We can highly recommend this tour!
        Thanks for the exciting day!!!
        Written July 23, 2021
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        Hi Mortiz, Thanks for the review and for booking with us. Seeing bears in the wild is a thrilling experience, and this tour is not only about taking pictures, is also about learning interesting facts about bears. We really hope you took good pictures, but also enjoyed the details about bears’ life, food, mating habits. Best Regards, Irina
        Written July 27, 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Patrick P
        Carlow, Ireland2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I visited Romania and brasov as it was always a dream of mine to see bears in the wild. Shortly after booking this tour irina contacted me via WhatsApp and made arrangements for collection from my accommodation. Irina was an amazing tour guide, friendly , passionate and very knowledgeable about the bears and the wildlife of Romania.the experience of seeing the bears in their natural habitat is one I will never forget. In total we saw 7 bears, 5 female and 2 males. You watch from a comfortable hide and watch the bears as they feed close by. An experience I will never forget.
        Written September 25, 2021
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        Hi Patrick. First of all, thank you for booking this tour with us. Seeing bears in the wild is a thrilling experience, indeed. I'm glad I was able to give you more information about bears' life and behavior. Looking forward seeing you again in Romania! Best Regards, Irina
        Written October 14, 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Franz Opitz
        Manchester, UK200 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022
        My "average" rating is not a reflection of the guides but what actually happened. We did see bears but unfortunately they appeared very late when the light was fading fast and viewing became difficult and photography impossible. I understand that this activity has its uncertainties.
        Neotours use an address, which is false. I think this may not be intentional or cynical but anyone needing to go to their office may be very worried to find out, as I did by chance, that their offices are not where they say they are. They are in a completely different street around the corner from the address given.
        My driver Radu and the ranger Calin were pleasant enough and I accept that they cannot make the bears arrive by order.
        The charges for this activity are somewhat unfair. I paid for the minimum of 2 persons, being a single traveller. I accepted this but had hoped that 50% be refunded if others book too. We eventually were 3 in our party but no refund was offered. In addition, the official programme stated a pick up at 3 p.m., which was then delayed by almost 2 hours with the explanation that the bears are more active later in the day. But they knew this all along, yet gave the impression that I get 5 hours, not the actual 3. I think this comes under the heading "not as described".

        If I had the opportunity to do this again, I would pay the extra and opt for a private hike with an armed ranger.
        Written May 14, 2022
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        Hi Mr. Franz, Thank you for your review. The bear watching activity takes place in the wild, in an uncontrolled environment and we cannot guarantee that you will see any bears. However, we are glad that you saw two males and a female with cub, although they came very late. As we told you and showed you on the license, the address of our travel agency is correct. We do not think it is appropriate to misinform other tourists by saying that we are using a "false address". Our rates differ depending on the number of people in our group. The rate you paid wasn’t for two persons, it was a supplement because you were alone. If another tourist had booked this tour through our travel agency, the rate/person would have been lower and we would have refunded the difference. The bear hide is not private and this tour can be booked through other travel agencies also. Indeed, the pick-up time was different because at this period of the year the bears come later. But also the return time was later.....5 hour tour doesn’t mean 5 hours in the bear hide. We apologize for any inconvenience but we're glad you got the chance to see the bears (not everyone has that chance). Regards, Irina Cernea
        Written May 15, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2021 • Family
        Fantastic and unforgettable experience. We saw the bears from close range. We had the hierarcy amongst them explained by the guide. The guide was very knowledgeble and shared his enthusiasm and caring for wildlife in Romania. We can highly recommend the tour.
        Christine & Niels
        Written October 22, 2021
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        Hi, Thanks a lot for your kind words and for recommending us. I had much fun with you during the tour and I am looking forward to meeting you again in Romania! :) Robert Lazar
        Written November 1, 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        ECMARISA C
        11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2022 • Family
        Highly recommended!! Irina was a great guide, very kind and helpful. She is very knowledgeable about bears and she happily shared with us everything we needed to know about this fascinating animals. As scary as the idea of a trip like this might sound at first, the experience is completelly safe. We really enjoyed it
        Written August 13, 2022
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        Hi Maria-Luisa, thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and hope to see you again in Romania. Best Regards, Irina
        Written September 9, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        David R
        2 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023
        Me gustó la coordinación del transporte y las explicaciones del guía. No me gustó que los osos estuvieran esperando nuestra llegada. Se nota que están acostumbrados a los "biscuits" diarios que les ponen delante de la caseta de observación.

        I liked the coordination of transportation and the guide's explanations. I didn't like that the bears were waiting for our arrival. It shows that they are used to the daily "biscuits" that they put in front of the observation booth.
        Written August 19, 2023
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        Hello, we appreciate your feedback about the tour. It's great to hear that you found the coordination of transportation and the guide's explanations to be positive aspects of the experience. However, we understand your concern about the bears' feeding. We will address this issue with the ranger to ensure that the bears' behavior remain in line with conservation principles and authentic experiences. We appreciate your contribution to maintaining ethical and sustainable nature experiences. Best Regards, Irina Cernea
        Written October 23, 2023
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        Gabriela A
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2023 • Couples
        Alex was a great guide who not only gave us the amazing experience of seeing these majestic creatures in their habitat, but also gave us lots valuable info and cool stories.

        He was very respectful towards nature and a transmitted his passion for bears making the experience super exciting.. super!

        100% recommend !
        Written March 18, 2023
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        Hi Gabriela, Thank you for your review. You are right. The role of a guide is to share valuable information and engaging stories with you, enhancing your overall experience. Thank you for recommending us. We appreciate your trust in our services and hope to see you again in Romania for other experiences. Best Regards, Irina Cernea
        Written June 8, 2023
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        HW S
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022 • Solo
        The trip itself was amazing we saw like 14 different bears. The guide was very professional and open for any question. Also I want to thank the organization for their way of responding and giving information even before I was in Romania. Overall the experience in combination with the organization was perfect and I can recommend it anyone!
        Written June 22, 2022
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