Zarnesti · Brasov county
Libearty Bear Sanctuary
Large rescue sanctuary for brown bears saved from cruel conditions, with educational guided tours.
Private car and English-speaking driver · picked up from your accommodation in Brașov · no deposit to see the price.
What the day actually looks like
A 10 h 40 min day with 1 h 40 min in the car. Doable, though Piatra Craiului National Park is what makes it long — we'd happily keep it, or save it for another visit.
- ~08:30Pickup at your accommodation in Brașov.
- ~09:10Bran Castle
2 h here · 35 min drive to reach it
First, while it is quiet — coach groups arrive from mid-morning.
- ~11:20Piatra Craiului National Park
5 h here · 15 min drive to reach it
Only 14 minutes from the previous stop, so it costs almost no travelling time.
- ~16:30Libearty Bear Sanctuary
2 h here · 10 min drive to reach it
Kept for late in the day — it sits on the return leg, so nothing is retraced.
- ~19:10Back at your door in Brașov.
€269
per vehicle, 1–4 guests — not per person · 10 h 40 min door to door
A long day. Doable, though you'll feel the driving. Entrance tickets are paid on site and are not included.
Example based on a Saturday in June, two guests. Times are indicative — the planner rebuilds the day around your date, the opening hours that apply to it, and how long you actually want at each stop.
Planning your visit
- From Brașov
- About 40 minutes from your hotel in Brașov.
- Time needed
- Most guests spend 2 hours here.
- Tickets
- Tickets around 50-70 lei per person.
- Best time
- Quietest in the morning, which is when we tend to arrive.
- Parking
- There is free parking about 50 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible; the walking is easy.
Opening hours
Visits by reservation only; we book the slot with you.
Hours change with the season and with public holidays. Our planner checks the exact date you choose and reorders the day rather than driving you to a closed gate.
What you'll see
- Bear observation
- Conservation education
Reservations essential
What to combine it with
These sit close enough to fit the same day without the driving taking over.
Common questions
- How far is Libearty Bear Sanctuary from Brașov?
- About 40 minutes from your hotel in Brașov. It is comfortably reachable as a private day trip, and our planner will build the day around it.
- How long do you need at Libearty Bear Sanctuary?
- Most guests spend 2 hours here.
- Do you need tickets for Libearty Bear Sanctuary?
- Tickets around 50-70 lei per person.
- When is the best time to visit Libearty Bear Sanctuary?
- Quietest in the morning, which is when we tend to arrive.
- Is there parking at Libearty Bear Sanctuary?
- There is free parking about 50 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.
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See Libearty Bear Sanctuary without driving it yourself
One car, one driver, your day. We collect you from your accommodation in Brașov, time the stops around the hours that actually apply, and have you home the same evening.