Transursoaia Road Motorcycle Tour

Transursoaia Road Motorcycle Tour – enjoy a ride on Romania’s scenic Transursoaia Road, with winding curves, mountain views, and authentic Transylvanian scenery.

Overview

Transursoaia Road Motorcycle Tour
Ride the Magical Land of Sunset mountains
1-Day Tour

Ride the spectacular Transursoaia Road, known as the jewel of the Apuseni (Sunset) Mountains. This scenic mountain route winds its way up to Dark Hill and through the picturesque Beliș Valley, continuing toward the traditional village of Horea in the heart of Transylvania.

Enjoy a breathtaking ride along the Beliș-Fântânele Dam, an artificial lake situated at 990 meters altitude in the Gilău Mountains. Built during the communist era for hydro-energetic purposes, the creation of the dam led to the relocation of several villages.

During the dry season, when water levels are lower, the haunting beauty of the past resurfaces – including the famous ruins of the Giurcuța de Jos Church, whose tower rises mysteriously from the water.

A unique combination of twisting mountain roads, scenic landscapes, and powerful history makes this tour an unforgettable riding experience.

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Tour Highlights for
Transursoaia Road Motorcycle Tour

  • Ride Transursoaia – a narrow mountain road winding through the Sunset (Apuseni) Mountains.
  • Beliș–Fântânele Dam Views – take in expansive panoramas over the stunning lake at 990 m altitude.
  • Scărișoara Ice Cave – explore one of Europe’s largest underground glaciers.
  • Traditional Local Stops – pause at handcrafted wooden pit stops and villages along the route for coffee.
  • Scenic Nature & Atmosphere – dense forests, rolling hills and pastoral landscapes.

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Transursoaia Road Motorcycle Tour

Departure dates: on request
Contact us for more details

Weekdays are preferred, as the road is significantly less crowded.

Departure Time:
08:00 AM from The city of Turda (40 km away from Cluj-Napoca or Targu Mures Airports)

Prices:

Services

Price/person

Rider with BMW G650 GS

€229
€199

Rider with BMW G750 GS

€329
€289

Rider with BMW F800 GS (895cc)

€279
€259

Rider with BMW F 850 GS

€329
€299

Rider with BMWR1200 GS LC

€329
€299

Rider with BMW R1250 GS

€349
€329

Rider with own motorbike

€169

Passenger

€59

Special Offer available for bookings until November 29 – 2026!

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We accept MasterCard and Visa on our on-line secure internet payment form, MasterCard, Visa via fax and phone.
We also accept payments by bank transfer and most noteworthy Western Union.
Click here to see our Reservations page for more details.

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Notes & Additional Information for
Transursoaia Road Motorcycle Tour

  • Distance Covered: Approximately 300–350 km (depending on route variations)
  • Riding Time: Around 6–7 hours of riding
  • Motorcycle Gear: Available for rent. For optimal fit and comfort, please bring your own motorcycle jacket, trousers, helmet, boots, and gloves.
  • Safety Note: Helmet is compulsory as per law.
  • When to Ride: The road is best enjoyed between May and October when daylight and good weather bring out the full beauty of the Apuseni scenery. 
  • Riding Skills Required: The route includes narrow mountain sections, continuous curves, and elevation changes. Riders should feel confident handling twisty roads and varying mountain conditions.

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

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Map
Transursoaia Road Motorccycle Tour

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Itinerary

Transursoaia Road Motorcycle Tour
Ride the Magical Land of Sunset Mountains
1-Day Tour

Begin your adventure at 08:00 AM in Turda, Transylvania, Romania, as you set out on an unforgettable motorcycle journey through one of the region’s most scenic and lesser-known mountain roads. The ride takes you south toward the Transursoaia Road (DN1R), a spectacular high-altitude route winding through the Apuseni Mountains.

Enjoy approximately 80 km of narrow, twisty pavement that ascends and descends through forests, rolling hills, and dramatic landscapes, connecting traditional villages such as Beliș, Poiana Horea, and Albac.

One of the tour’s highlights is riding alongside the Beliș–Fântânele Dam, perched at about 990 m altitude, where you’ll have the chance to stop and admire the panoramic lake views. During the dry season, the eerie ruins of the submerged Giurcuța de Jos Church stand visible above the water, offering a unique photo opportunity.

You may also visit the Scărișoara Ice Cave, home to one of Europe’s largest underground glaciers, adding a remarkable natural stop to your journey.
Return to the city of Turda in the evening.

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Trip Includes

  • Motorcycle enthusiast, English-speaking ride leader on a motorbike
  • All guide-related costs are included.
  • Transportation: Ride the motorcycle of your choice
  • Third party liability insurance
  • 24hrs support

 

Trip Excludes

  • Gasoline
  • parking fees
  • meals
  • accommodation

Advice for Americans Traveling Abroad

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.

FAQ

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 to number: 0040-364-405641.
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 office@motorcycle-tours.travel!

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.
Due to socialization reasons our special tours for couples require a minimum of five couples.

We do not provide individual tickets for rail, air, boat or ferry. We only provide such tickets if part of a tour.

A minimum age of 14 years is required on non-family programs, unless otherwise indicated on the individual tour page. A client under 18 years of age and travelling alone during the tour period shall provide Motorcycle Tours Europe with written consent of his/her guardian. Clients under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. On “for couples” tours a minimum age of 20 years is required.

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.

Your tour guide will expect you with an A4 sign with your name written on it. If you choose other flights or means of transportation to get to your holiday start location, please join the group at the same meeting points! In the unfortunate case of a flight being lost or delayed that prevents you from getting to your meting point in good time, please call 0040 364 405641.

Our tour fares are based on two people sharing a double room. For single occupancy, the “single room supplement” specified in each itinerary will be required.

If you are travelling alone, you are required to book the tour with a single supplement.

If you prefer to book a double room and share it with another traveller, we will do our best to arrange a roommate for you. However, if we are unable to match you with another participant, you will be required to pay the single supplement.

Please note that we strongly recommend booking the tour with a single supplement when travelling alone.

It refers to a welcoming rural guesthouse where you stay in the same home as your Romanian host. The house is comfortable and authentic, though not necessarily decorated in a traditional peasant style.

In most cases, dinner and breakfast are included, and prices are based on double occupancy (two guests per room). Usually, one bathroom is shared between two rooms, and it may be located on the hallway.

Staying in a traditional Maramuresean or Hungarian–Szekler country-inn offers a unique and enriching cultural experience.

Yes, in most cases we can provide vegetarian meals. Please let us know your dietary preferences in your message when booking.

We accept VISA and MasterCard only. Please use one of these two card types when making your online payment.

For online payments made through our secure booking system, your credit card may be issued in any currency. The amount will be converted into EURO at our expense.

For payments made by bank transfer, we accept EURO only.

Yes, we offer discounts for senior citizens and members of certain associations, provided they are travelling as part of a group. Please contact us for further details.

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

Yes. Online bookings and payments are processed by Romcard, the authorised agent for MasterCard and Visa in Romania. Transactions are secured by RapidSSL, a leading Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate provider that ensures safe online payments and secure communication.

Our company is a member of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and adheres to its Code of Ethics. As a licensed tour operator, we comply with Romanian and European Union consumer and financial protection regulations. Romanian legislation also requires tour operators to provide protection for travelers in the event of insolvency.

Our prices include the online secure payment commissions. However, depending on your bank, additional fees may apply for international money transfers. We recommend checking with your bank for details.

No, USA citizens don’t require a visa.

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.

In Romania the local currency is LEU, code RON.

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.com/atmlocator/index.jsp atm locator

Visa ATM Locator– Search by airport, city and country https://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/global/jsp/SearchPage.jsp

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

At an additional cost services of support car and driver/mechanic are available. The mechanic will accompany you in order to ensure the motorcycle service and the security checks and to intervene in case of emergency.
Prices:
Mechanic services: 90 EURO/day + accommodation and meals
Support car following you on your itinerary: 569 EURO/week + gasoline and parking fees
The support car will be driven by the mechanic. For some sectors pillions could travel in the support car, depending on pillions number and seats available.

All reservations are on a pre-paid basis. We require a deposit of minimum 145 EURO, or 15% from tour price for motorcycle tours & rentals. Final payment is due no later than 65 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 65 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of confirmation. This ensures that your bike is available and waiting for you when you arrive at the rental location. Motorcycle Tours Europe accepts payments with, MasterCard and Visa. Also payments can be made on line using our secure internet booking form.
A cash deposit will be required for bike damage security or loss of accessories. The amount will be refunded at the end of the program should the bike be returned on time, undamaged and with a full fuel tank.

The client is at all times entitled to cancel the Travel Contract, but must pay Motorcycle Tours Europe a cancellation charge as stipulated below:
65 days or more prior to departure 90 EURO per motorcycle / tour cancellation fee 64 – 41 days, loss of deposit 40 – 31 days will be subject to 50% of tour price 30 days or less will be subject to 100% of tour price.

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.

Every renter is provided with an emergency telephone number at pick-up. In case of a mechanical breakdown our staff will arrange for towing to Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live location or repair facility.

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.

Unfortunately, at this time Motorcycle Tours Europe does not offer sidecars.

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.

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Trip Code :

WT-CODE 675

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€199,00

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