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Transylvania Motorcycle Tour takes you riding probably the Best Road in the World - Transfăgărășan Road. This Private motorcycle tour includes 1-day guided motorcycle riding into the heart of Carpathians.

You will ride the most crooked and challenging of Europe's roads for motorcyclists -  Transfăgărășan Road. Why? Because Transfăgărășan Pass is situated 2042m above sea level and is the Best in the World!

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best road in the World

This road was built between 1970 and 1974 as a military route, by communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. In addition the road constructed after the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 snakes up the tallest peaks of the Carpathians.

  • 90 km long
  • up to 2042 m in altitude
  • over 5 km serpentine
  • over 80 hairpin curves
  • 5 tunnels
  • over 500 small bridges.

Now that’s a road you need to ride!

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Transylvania Motorcycle Tour - Transfăgărășan Road
Description:

Because its high altitude the road is open only 3 - 4  months per year. You can find walls of snow on the side of the road even in July. Therefore this ride takes you above the three line, making the road unfolding right in front of your eyes. It is a road of many bends and hairpin curves offering the rider great visibility and enormous satisfaction.

In conclusion, the road was perfectly built, a ribbon of bends, thrill and excitement. Transfăgărășan Road - Private Motorcycle Tour connects Transylvania with Valahia. Also the road crosses Făgăraș Mountains and has become a Mecca for motorbike riders all over the World.

Jeremy Clarkson at Top Gear (BBC) made Transfăgărășan Road famous.  He has referred to Transfăgărășan as The Best Road in The World!

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Valea cu Pesti Restaurant, Transfăgărășan, Romania

Transfăgărășan Road Motorcycle Day Tour
Price:

The models provided are BMW, the GS range:

BMW G650GS – EURO 190/rider

BMW F800GS – EURO 239/rider

BMW F750GS – EURO 289/rider

BMW F850GS  – EURO 289/rider

BMW R1200GS LC – EURO 289/rider

BMW R1250GS – EURO 299/rider

Own motorbike: EURO 99

Passenger: EURO 59

Departure dates:

or on request - please contact us for more details

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We accept MasterCard and Visa on our on-line secure internet payment formMasterCard, Visa via fax and phone.
We also accept payments by bank transfer and most noteworthy Western Union.
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Transylvania Motorcycle Tour - Transfăgărășan Road
Tour Map

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Transfăgărășan Road tour map

Other information

  • Number of KM covered: 457 km
  • Number of riding hours: 8 h
  • How to arrive: Fly to Cluj-Napoca Airport. Take a transfer to the city of Turda (40 km away from Cluj-Napoca Airport).
  • Starting point: Adventure Motorcycle Tours
    Turda, 31A Războieni Street
  • Start time: 08:00 AM

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Need to get around Turda? Try KAYAK.

If you are interested in renting a motorbike please click here!

Advice for Americans traveling abroad

According with U.S. government the following advice are to be followed:

Before you go

  • Confirm your passport is valid for 6 months from when you think your trip will end. Don’t get stranded.
  • Get comprehensive travel insurance to cover you and your gear. Get insurance that’s right for you and covers your activities in the places you’ll go. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.
  • Consider your physical and mental health. Get advice from your doctor if you’re unsure.
  • See your doctor or travel clinic 8 weeks before you go for a basic health check
  • Check if your medication is legal and available in the places you’re going. Take enough of your prescribed medicines to last the whole trip. Carry copies of your prescription and a letter from your doctor.
  • Tell your bank you’re travelling and check if your cards will work. Have several payment options.
  • If you’ll drive overseas check out the local traffic laws and practices. You’re likely to need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as your US driver’s license.
  • Share your itinerary with friends or family members. Give them copies of your passport

Travel insurance

Holidays don’t always go as planned. If you’re going overseas, travel insurance is as important as a passport. Without it, you or your family could suffer financially if things go wrong. No matter who you are, where you’re going and what you’re doing, get insurance.

Travel insurance is especially important if you need medical assistance. Healthcare overseas can be very expensive. Most countries won’t give you free care, or subsidies the cost of your care. You, or your insurer, must usually pay full price.

Travel Advice for Americans visiting Romania

Safety

Keep your personal belongings close. Lock hotel and train compartment doors from the inside.

Drink spiking is an issue, especially in Bucharest’s Old Town. Don’t accept food, drinks, gum or cigarettes from people you’ve just met.

Dating and marriage scams occur.

Only use ATM's in banks, shops and shopping centers, especially at night. Always keep your credit card in sight. Be wary of people you’ve met online.

Local laws

Penalties for drug offences are severe. They can include jail sentences of up to 20 years.

By law, you must always carry photo ID. Keep your passport in a safe place. Carry a photocopy.

It’s illegal to take photos of airports, military sites or other secure locations.

It’s illegal to engage in sex work or have sexual relations with a person under 18.

Same-sex relationships are legal in Romania, but not widely accepted.

Local contacts:

You can get full consular help from the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest.

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Trip Includes:

  • Motorcycle enthusiast English speaking ride leader on a motorbike
  • all costs related to the guide inlcuded
  • Transportation: ride the motorbike at your choice

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Trip Excludes:

  • flight tickets
  • airport fees
  • gasoline
  • parking fees
  • meals
  • accommodation
  1. Joe MC:

    Day tour of Transfagarasan
    Claudia and Alex were my guides for one of the most memorable vacations I’ve ever had. Not only were they extremely welcoming and kind people, they are very knowledgeable about the history of the area but they love to ride! They will allow you to ride at your pace, if that be fast and exciting or slow and leisurely. I will hopefully return to do one of the extended tours they offer.

  2. Chris O.:

    You have got to ride this road when in Romania. It is amazing! So many road bends, fantastic.

  3. Lynn K.:

    This road is amazing! Definitely choose this ride when in Romania! Fabulous!

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Reservations are required. We recommend booking early as tours are often sold out well in advance. You can make a reservations on-line. In case of making reservations by phone please call toll-free: 808 101 6781 (UK); 866 376 6183 (US).
You can also make reservations by fax - download and complete the booking form and send it by fax to: 0040-364-405641 or by e-mail!

We require an advance deposit in the amount of Euro 145/person. When you make the reservation online you will be required to pay the deposit. You will receive an automatic response with your Holiday Booking Reference. Once the advance deposit is registered with our accounts we proceed with the reservation for the requested services and issue the Confirmation Letter + Paid Invoice (once the amount is registered with our accounts).

The final payment is due 65 days prior departure. ( After the final payment is made we will issue Travel Voucher). Should the booking be made within 60 days prior to tour departure, entire tour cost is requested at the time of booking. To read Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live’s Terms and Conditions please visit us on line at: https://romania-motorcycle-tours.us/terms-conditions/

The client is at all time entitled to cancel the Travel Contract, but must pay Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live a cancellation charge as stipulated below:
89 days or more prior to departure 90 EURO per person / per tour cancellation fee;
88–61 days, loss of deposit.
60–31 days will be subject to 50% of tour price;
30 days or less will be subject to 100% of tour price.

Our tours include the services of English-speaking guides.
German, French, Hungarian and Hebrew-speaking guide are also available, on request.

We can design an itinerary at a time that suits you, to your own comfort levels and within your own budget. Please send your request by e-mail or by fax.

Yes, most of our tours operate even if there’s only one person.

The tour has audience targets motorcycle riders interested in riding the best motorcycle roads in the area visited. Group size can be between 4-14 people. Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live is member of the responsible travel network and we are committed to operating a travel policy that is supportive of local economies, cultures and the environment. We operate our tours with small groups in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment and allow our guests to interact more easily with the locals, facilitate the communication with the guide. The average age of group is, most of the time, between 35-60.

We do not provide individual tickets for rail, air, boat or ferry.

We only accept VISA and MASTERCARD. Please select only these two types of credit cards for the online payment.

If you pay on-line using our secure internet booking form your credit card can hold any type of currency, the amount of money to be taken will be exchanged in EURO by your bank, at their rates.
We accept RON and EURO for offline credit card payment and wire transfer.

Yes, we do offer discounts provided they travel as a group; Contact us

Yes, depending on the number of your group. Contact us

On-line bookings and payments are processed by Romcard, authorized agent for Mastercard and Visa in Romania and secured by Rapid SSL , the leading secure sockets layer (SSL) Certificate Authority enabling secure e-commerce and communications for Web sites. As a tour operator we are governed by the consumer and financial regulations of Romania and of the European Union. Romania’s legislation compels tour operators to protect tourists in case of insolvency.

Our prices include the online secure payment commissions. However depending on your bank some commissions may occur for international money transfer. Please check with your bank!

In case we’ll have a full house situation at one of the hotels, an accommodation of an equal classification or better will be booked for you. In case of closed roads due to bad weather, working situations or dangerous weather conditions the itinerary could suffer changes.

Please follow our recommendation on How to arrive (heading found for any of our holidays at the Special notes and info section at the end of the tour page). Our guide will expect you with an Adventure Motorcycle Tours sign. In the unfortunate case of a flight being lost or delayed and prevent you in this way from getting to your meting point in good time, please call 0040 726 253 356.

Our tour fares are based on two in one hotel room. For occupancy by one person, the "single supplement" cost specified in each itinerary will be required.

If you travel alone you have to book the tour with a single supplement; if you wish to book a double room which you want to share with another traveller, we’ll do our best to make all arrangements, but in case this is not possible, you’ll have to pay the single supplement; however it is our strongest recommendation to book the tour with a single supplement when travelling alone.

Yes, also gluten-free, vegan. When you make the reservation of your tour please do not forget to fill in this information at Dietary Restrictions section.

Romania tourist visa is not required for citizens of U.S.A for a stay up to 90 days. Romania is a member of the European Union so it shares the same legal legislation – a passport is all you need.

To check the list of the countries that require a visa please see the web site page of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mae.ro.

Romanian currency is Lei (written symbol Ron). All the places in Romania trade lei (pronunciation: lay). You can bring some euros or US dollars so you can change here the amount of money you need (advisable due to the lower exchange rate). Credit cards are accepted in large hotels, restaurants and malls. ATM machines are available at banks, airports and shopping centers all over the country. (except in remote areas or villages). Foreign currencies may be exchanged at banks or authorized exchange offices. International airports and larger hotels also offer currency exchange services. The tour guide is also responsible for helping clients with money exchange; recommend the exchange offices which charge the lowest commission.

Local Costs in a 3* restaurant: Soft Drink: $1.3; Beer: $1.7; Bottle of Wine: $8.7 - $18, 3 course dinner: $13.28 - $18.11. In shops these products can be 50% cheaper.

ATMs are available in all the cities; near by hotels, our guide will come with good advice and recommendations.

MasterCard ATM Locater– Search by address and by airport
https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/consumers/get-support/find-nearest-atm.html
Visa ATM Locator– Search by airport, city and country
https://www.visa.com/atmlocator/#(page:home)

In Romania electric power in use is of 220 voltages, AC, usually 2 pronged.

Romania enjoys warm summers and cold winters. In summer, cool cottons are best and in the winter a warm jacket or alike is recommended. Autumn is dry and cool, with fields and trees producing beautifully colored foliage. The weather in October-November is very unpredictable, with daytime temperatures between 6°-17° Celsius (42.80 - 62.60 Fahrenheit), and night time temperatures between 3° - 10°Celsius (37.40 - 50 Fahrenheit); but it is very much possible that you will see some snowfall especially in the mountain areas.

Romanian time is EET (Eastern European Time), two hours ahead of GMT. Bucharest, Romania is seven hours ahead of Washington, DC - USA. Check right now what time is in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania: https://time.is/Bucharest

Yes, every motorcycle has a safety and mechanical inspection prior to every rental. We have trained technicians on premises. All motorcycles are maintained to manufacturers' specifications and our technicians are very well acquainted with all rented bikes. Your safety is our #1 priority.

You must have a valid motorcycle license to rent a motorcycle from Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live. The license from your country is sufficient - you don't have to get an international drivers license.

All models have power outlets built into the fairing that allow you to plug in your Global Positioning Unit.

Certain vehicles provide for lockable storage.

Yes, Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live location offers free, safe and secure storage of your excess luggage and personal items during your tour.

Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live can provide you with a side-car motorcycle on request. Please contact us for more details.

Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live has a good selection of helmets, gloves or rain suites for rent. Please note that the rental of these accessories depends upon availability. However we suggest you bring your own for fitment and comfort.

Prices:
2-3 days – EURO 10 /day
4-6 days – EURO 8/ day
7-14 days – EURO 6/day
Over 14 days – EURO 5/day

Yes, for your own safety, and per Romanian law, both you and your passenger are required to wear a certified helmet at all times when you ride our motorcycle.