Bear watching & Danube
8 Days
You can...
- Go tracking for bears and wolves
- See lynx, red fox, wild boar, honey buzzard and owls
- Visit Bran's Castle - the infamous home of Dracula
- Explore the unique wilderness of the Danube Delta
Romania is said to have more bears than British Colombia, but they can be elusive. Using experienced guides, you'll track these loveable creatures and, from the protection of a hide, watch cubs play and adults feed.
While tracking through the forest you may see wolves, lynx, deer and wild boar. The adventure continues as you explore Dracula's Castle and then spend two exciting days exploring the pristine wetlands of the Danube Delta.
- Day 1. Fly to Bucharest
- Fly to Bucharest, drive via Carpathian Mountains to Zarnesti.
- Day 2/3. Zarnesti Gorge
- Zarnesti Gorge, bear and wolf tracking through forest, see amazing wildlife and birds.
- Day 4. Dracula's Castle
- Go to Dracula's Castle. Continue to Danube Delta.
- Day 5-7. Danube Delta
- Explore Danube Delta by boat and on foot.
- Day 8. Bucharest to London
- Drive to Bucharest; fly to London.
- Is it right for your family?
- An exciting and varied adventure to see bears, wolves and other wildlife in their natural habitat under the careful supervision of experienced guides. During your stay in the Zarnesti Gorge you will based at the comfortable Elena Guesthouse, serving delicious home-cooked cuisine.
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- Accommodation and meals: Guesthouse/hotels (5nts), apartment (2nts). 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 evening meals included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with British Airways.
- Departures 2008: 12, 19, 26 Jul; 02, 09, 16 Aug.
- Departures 2009: 23 May; 18, 25 Jul; 01, 08, 15 Aug.
- Prices: Land only from £699. Including flights from London Adult from £999, Child from £899.
- Age Guideline: 3+ years
- Trip Code: FRBW