Romania · TRANSFAGARASAN ROAD TOURS IN SIBIU
Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 transfagarasan road tours in Sibiu justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Leave Sibiu at 10:00 with a private English or German-speaking guide and air-conditioned car or van. Follow the Transfăgărășan Highway to Bâlea Lake, then visit Cârța Abbey and Avrig Palace. Daniel has guided some departures, with time for photo stops, local history, and a possible waterfall walk.
“Ein super Guide auf einer tollen Tour. Es hat sich wirklich gelohnt.”
Travel from Brașov in a private Mercedes V-Class van to the Transfăgărășan Highway and Sibiu. Guide Adrian leads the day in English, shares detailed stories about Transylvania and Saxon culture, and adjusts the pace for your group. The mountain road operates mainly from July to October, with cable-car access used in winter.
“I came to fulfill a dream to visit and learn all about Transylvania, its history and culture. Thanks to Adrian, I had this magical experience in exploring the region, learning the history in all details possible, followed with some amazing adventures through the Carpathian Mountains. Adrian is not just a great guide with an incredible knowledge about the region, but a man that provides top services in all levels. We had full days discovering the history of Transylvania, visiting incredible sites, like Bran and Peles castles, discovering the cuisines and the region costume but also exploring the wild nature of the Carpathian Mountains. He made one of my dreams come…”
This private June-to-October tour takes you from Bucharest to Curtea de Arges, Poienari Castle, the Transfagarasan Highway, Sibiu, Cozia Monastery, and Calimanesti. An English-speaking guide-driver, Wi-Fi vehicle, attraction entries, fuel, parking, and tolls are included. Nicolas, Daniel, or Razvan may lead your journey, so confirm your guide when booking.
“It’s the second time when we book a tour with Nicolas! As usual it was perfect! He has a nice minivan, clean and the profesionalism it 7 stars!”
Travel from Sibiu along the most dramatic section of Transfăgărășan Road with a guide and no more than seven people. Stop at Bâlea Waterfall, walk beside Bâlea Lake, see Capra Waterfall up close, and use the cable car if road closures block the final section. Lunch and fees are not included.
“Fun easy tour! We walked around the lake and just rode along to the sites. Waterfall wasn’t too full this time of year but still beautiful.”
Travel from Sibiu in a private vehicle with a driver-guide such as Florin, following the Transfagarasan Highway to Balea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and Curtea de Arges Monastery. Expect 8 to 10 hours on the road, a group of no more than seven, and time for scenic stops. Food and drinks are not included.
“Florin was fantastic!!!! A local to the area. Courteous helpful. Gave us time for everything we wanted to see. Full of wonderful information . We could not see Transfăgărășan și we saw the ice hotel and church it was beautiful. Such a nice Read more”
Travel from Sibiu into the Făgăraș Mountains, stop at 60-meter Bâlea Waterfall, then hike 1.5 to 2 hours to glacial Bâlea Lake at 2,034 meters. An English-speaking hiking guide leads the small group of up to eight, with return by bus or cable car depending on weather.
Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver exploring the Transfagarasan Highway, Balea Lake, Carta’s Cistercian Abbey, and Brukenthal Palace in Avrig. The day combines mountain walking, grand views, medieval architecture, and Baroque gardens. Guides such as Peter and Florin are praised for flexible, engaging commentary.
“Firstly, Peter was such a wonderful person, so knowledgable and a fantastic guide. We went for the road, but the walk up to the summit of Varful Netedu was beautiful, and something we had not anticipated doing! Thank you.”
Pick a castle, a mountain road or a cellar.
