UNIQUE EXPERIENCES IN THE DANUBE DELTA
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Popular tours for 2027
Destinations: Danube Delta
Three nights in Mila 23, in the heart of the Danube Delta, with a day on the lakes and channels, a day trip to Letea Forest and a sunrise tour on the water.
From €470 per person
See the tour: Danube Delta Nature Tour 4d/3n, 2 day trips included, SHARED 2027
Destinations: Danube Delta
Skip the crowds: boat trips at sunrise and in the late afternoon, when the speed boats are gone and the Danube Delta is quiet again.
From €470 per person
See the tour: Danube Delta Summer Nature Escape, Skip the Crowds, 4d/3n, 2027
Destinations: Danube Delta
Four nights in Mila 23 and three days of birding from sunrise, on the lakes, at Letea and at Caraorman, with a specialised guide and at most 8 birders.
From €800 per person
See the tour: Danube Delta Birdwatching Tour 2027: Small SHARED Group, 5d/4n
Destinations: Danube Delta
8 to 10 hours of birding from sunrise, in an open boat built for the Danube Delta, to Mila 23, with a guide who is both a birder and a wildlife photographer.
Destinations: Danube Delta
A day by boat from Tulcea to Letea, with a coffee stop in Mila 23, a safari car to Letea Forest and an optional lunch in a local household.
Destinations: Danube Delta
Four nights in the heart of the Danube Delta, with a last night at Letea from April to June, sessions at sunrise and in the evening light and at most 4 photographers in the boat.
From €1,000 per person
See the tour: Wildlife Photo Tour to the Danube Delta, 5d/4n, 2027 SHAREDChoose your trip
Find your way into the Danube Delta
One day from Tulcea
Day Trips
Shared or private, by boat to Letea, Mila 23, Caraorman or Sulina, and by minivan into Dobrogea, with a guide who knows the way and the stories.
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Stay in the heart of it
Multi Day Nature Tours
Two to six nights in Mila 23, a fishing village reached only by water, with boat trips at the best hours of the day and dinners cooked by your hosts.
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From sunrise, with a birder
Birdwatching Tours
Small groups and private tours in the Danube Delta and Dobrogea, with a specialised birding guide, for beginners and seasoned birders alike.
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In the first and last light
Photo Tours
A low open boat and a wildlife photographer guide, hides in Dobrogea, and photo tours to Lake Kerkini, the Balkan Mountains and Transylvania.
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Film crews, projects, agencies
For Professionals
Boats, permits, guides and local access for your production, your photography project or your groups. Everything on request.
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Before you come
Danube Delta Guide
When to come, how to get here, where to stay, what lives in the Danube Delta, and the birds month by month. Written by the people who guide you.
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How we travel
The Danube Delta, without the speed boats
Most visitors see the Danube Delta from a covered speed boat, under a low roof, behind walls of cloudy plastic sheeting. You see almost nothing of the landscape, and the experience is close to zero. Add loud music, a boatman who speaks no English and a race from one stop to the next, and the birds fly away long before the boat arrives. We do it differently, and we are proud of it.
Open boats, at low speed
Our own boats, built for the Danube Delta, with low power engines. Nothing between you and the landscape: you see, hear and smell the Danube Delta all around you.
At the right hours
In summer, from about 9:30, hundreds of speed boats race through the main channels. Our summer trips leave at sunrise or in the late afternoon, when the Danube Delta is quiet again.
The right guide for your trip
Naturalists, specialised birders and wildlife photographers, each on the trip made for them. A nature tour, a birding tour and a photo tour are not the same trip.
Open boat means open. No roof, no shade, no heating. That is what makes it a complete experience. We offer you a fabulous day on the water; your part is to come prepared for sun, wind and rain.
Our guests
What our guests say
Amazing tour with lots of animals to see.
We had the private tour through the Danube Delta to Sulina. The tour was wonderful. We saw a lot of birds and water animals. The boats are very comfortable and good for exploring the small canals. Our guide Ili is very ambitious and knowledgeable. He knows a lot about the Danube Delta and its animals. We had a grwat day and will certainly book another tour at this agency.
A great one-day-long experience. The 3 of us had our private little boat, because no one else applied for this day. Our guide was really helpful and has a great knowledge. He even gave us his binoculars if there were interesting birds. We had one stop halfway before we entered Letea. It can be a bit uncomfortable to sit this long in a boat, but it's still acceptable. The food was delicious even though I didn't eat fish, I had chicken instead. Each meal is traditional. There was a little problem with the safari car as it got stuck in the sand, but after like 10 minutes, we got out. The car goes on a bumpy road so you need to be careful not to hit your head or drop your belongings. Anyway it was an awesome experience to spend a whole day in the nature.
Detailed ecology tour into Danube delta
Wonderful experience, guide with in-depth knowledge of birds, plants, environmental issues and ecosystems. Skillfull boat operator.
A truly amazing trip
Into the pristine #danubedelta with @discoverdanubedelta today, traveling from #Tulcea to the island of #Letea.
Saw so much #flora and #fauna including #whitetailedeagles, #pelicans, feral #horses, #waterlilies, #ibis, #frogs and #PurpleHerons to name but a few. Our guide, Marius, also saved a #moorhen from a fish trap.
Even better than I expected
It was one of the most amazing trips I have made in my live. Everything was perfect. The Danube Delta was absolutely wonderful, but what I appreciate most is the kindness and professionalism of the trip organizers. I would repeat the trip without hesitation.
We really had an AMAZING time in the delta with our guide. He was wonderful in every way - from caring for our personal needs to his unbelievable skill in navigating the area and his encyclopaedic knowledge of the species and the ecology. He was able to showcase so many amazing species for us but above all he was so sensitive to, and understanding of, the ecological dynamics of the area and the processes at play in the delta today. Any visit to habitats is bound to have some impact on the habitat and species but I felt confident he did everything possible to minimise that impact. On top of that he was wonderful company. Everything just wonderful - thank you
It was really great being able to have an amazing day discovering the Danube Delta thanks to you guys! The reservation and all information provided by the staff were so helpful and made the ride so much more easier. The tour was amazing with our guide Florin, whom we thank very much for giving us such an amazing experience. The food was very good and we are very happy for choosing them among others for our Danube trip. Florin has an amazing English vocabulary and his knowledge about the birds, plants and fauna are tremendous so it was amazing being able to enjoy the whole ride while learning so much. Thanks to all the team and thank you for giving some great memories ! Keep up the good work 🙂
We had a wonderful experience in the Delta! The guide (Mr. Ionuț) was very involved in showing us the most wonderful places! The boats are very clean, used only for tourists. The speed of travel is average, at points of interest (frogs, white-tailed deer, swans, water lilies, etc.) there are stops for photography. Professional agency. I recommend.
Great trip into the heart of the Delta.
Excellent three nights and two full days trip with excursions from Mila 23. Victor was the perfect guide and bootsman and we saw all the highlights of birds. Easygoing and very respectful of nature. The modern open boat used made for better viewing and experiencing of the surroundings
Unique nature experience
The excursion was a unique nature experience, our guide a really dear, friendly person who liked to answer questions but also told a lot about the Danube Delta, it was very special! We even saw a herd of cows swimming through the water.
With lunch we were out for 11 hours, but they flew like nothing. The food was very lovingly prepared traditionally, before the departure we could say what we would like, vegetarian was also possible...the guide then passed this on to the cooks..My daughter was also very enthusiastic, it was our highlight this holiday week--nothing could keep up!
My tip to take a light jacket with me, as it was already getting cooler on the way home due to the relative wind.
Danube Delta
This tour was just what I wanted. A boat ride through the delta area, a chance to see birds, and the wild horses. Lunch was local fish, fixed in a variety of ways with accompaniments. I recommend this tour.
Danube Delta at it’s best!!!
Totally awesome trip. We were out the whole day and Bogdan, the guide showed us the Beauty of the danube delta! We saw Eagles, Pelicans, kingfishers and many more! Highly recommend this tour!
Wonderful experience!
We had a fantastic private 5-day/4-nights nature tour with Discover Danube Delta. Calina handled everything very professionally and the organisation was excellent. Everything went very smoothly starting with the transfer from Bucharest. Marius was an amazing guide, he had eyes and ears for everything and really helped us make the most of our tour. We saw nearly 90 species and learnt a lot. The delta is a magical place and we would love to return.
Great experience!
Beautiful visit on the delta. Guide was fantastic, prepared and helpful. The safari I would say quaint, the typical lunch with fish was really hearty and good. The used boat had no cover therefore sunscreen, long sleeved shirt, hat that covers the ears if the wind bothers you.
Exceeded my expectations
We did the three night Danube Delta birdwatching tour in early April. The first day we were picked up by boat and brought to the accommodation in Mila 23 at icy winds, but it only got better from there! Every day we spent hours on the water observing around 100 species of local birds. The guides were very professional, knowledgeable and took care of everything. Can't imagine a better tour!
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Who we are
A local team, based in Tulcea since 2004
We are guides, birders and wildlife photographers who live and work in the Danube Delta and Dobrogea, in every season. We show you the Danube Delta as we see it: wild, quiet and full of life, away from the crowds. Read more about us or meet the team.
Licensed tour operator
Alternative Travel, operated by SC Dobrogea Misterioasă SRL, with a licence and an insolvency insurance policy renewed every year.
Our own boats and guides
Boats built for the Danube Delta and guides who know where the wildlife is this week, not last year.
Nature comes first
Members of the Ecotourism Association of Romania and of the Rewilding Tourism Network. We never enter nesting areas and never chase wildlife for a sighting or a picture.
Danube Delta guide
Read before you come
Our boats
Why we travel in open boats
What an open boat means for your day on the water, and why it changes what you see and hear.
Places
The trip to Letea Forest
Old oaks between the dunes, the horses of Letea and the long way there, from the river delta to the marine delta.
Birds
Birds of the Danube Delta and Dobrogea
Our list of the species, month by month, to plan your visit or build your target list.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Where do the tours start?
Almost all our boat trips and tours start at Port Tulcea Aval, Intrarea Marmurei 3, Tulcea. It is not the public harbour and not the town promenade. The page of each tour tells you the meeting hour.
How do I get to Tulcea?
By car, bus or train, or with our transfer from Bucharest or Bucharest airport, on request. If you come by car, there is a guarded car park at the port, paid separately.
When is the best time to visit the Danube Delta?
April to June is the busiest season for birds, with the colonies, the pelicans and the spring migration. In July and August go out at sunrise or in the late afternoon, away from the speed boats and the heat. September and October bring the autumn migration and quiet water. From December to February we run winter birding and photo trips, for those who come dressed for real cold.
What is the difference between a shared and a private tour?
On a shared tour you join other guests on a fixed program and pay per person. On a private tour the boat and the guide are only for your group, and you pay one price for the group.
I am not a birder or a photographer. Which tour is for me?
Choose a day trip or a multi day nature tour. They are made for nature lovers, at a relaxed pace, with a guide who explains the places, the wildlife and the life of the villages. Birding and photo tours have other hours, other routes and other guides.
Are the boats covered?
No. Our boats are open, with no roof, no shade and no heating. Bring a hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket or a rain poncho, and a warm layer for the early mornings.
How do I book?
Open the tour, choose your date and send us a booking request. We send you the confirmation and the payment link. Your booking is confirmed only when the payment shown on the tour page is made. A request is not a booking.
Contact
- Emailcontact@discoverdanubedelta.com
- Phone, SMS, WhatsApp+40 763 869 400
+40 757 894 456 - Meeting pointPort Tulcea Aval, Intrarea Marmurei 3, Tulcea
- For bookings and requests we always prefer email. Thank you!