Danube Delta & Dobrogea Birding Tour 8d/7n SHARED 2026
A Birding Journey Through Two Wild Worlds
Start Your Adventure in the UNESCO Danube Delta
Your trip begins in the heart of the Danube Delta, one of Europe’s most extraordinary birding hotspots. Here, every sunrise feels like a quiet explosion of life. The wetlands open into lakes filled with reflections, the reed beds whisper in the wind, and the skies fill with pelicans, herons, cormorants, and countless migratory species moving with purpose and grace. It’s a place where water shapes everything, and every turn of the boat reveals something new, unexpected, and beautifully alive.
Continue Through the Untamed Landscapes of Dobrogea
From the softness of the Danube Delta, the journey shifts into the rugged charm of Dobrogea. The terrain becomes wilder, more dramatic, rocky hills, ancient forests, steppe plains, and silent valleys that feel almost untouched. This is where you look for raptors circling high above the cliffs, passerines moving through shrubs and grasslands, and steppe birds thriving in open, sun-drenched spaces. The contrast with the Danube Delta is stunning, and that contrast is what makes this tour so rich: water and land, wetlands and steppe, silhouettes and songbirds.
Your Experience Throughout the Week
You move smoothly between habitats, exploring the Danube Delta by boat and Dobrogea by car and light trekking, always at sunrise, always when birdlife is most active. You stay four nights in a comfortable 3-star guesthouse in Mila23, the village surrounded by pure wilderness, and three more nights in Tulcea, the perfect base for exploring Dobrogea. Each day brings a new piece of the puzzle, helping you feel how these two regions connect, complement each other, and create one of the most diverse birding areas in Europe.
Everything You Need Is Already Included
Your program covers the water transfers from Tulcea to Mila23 and back, seven nights of accommodation split between the Delta and Tulcea, half board throughout the tour, and the full guidance of a professional birdwatching guide. You enjoy three days of boat birding in the Delta, plus water transfers, and two and a half days exploring Dobrogea’s mainland landscapes. From early-morning departures to the last light of the day, every moment is crafted to give you the best opportunities to observe, learn, and enjoy.
The tour begins and ends in Tulcea, keeping everything simple, smooth, and easy to follow, so you can focus entirely on the birds and the landscapes that make this journey unforgettable.
The price of this tour is:
1.250 euro/pers
The price is per person (accommodation in double room), per tour and it is in euro (EUR).
*To ensure comfort and privacy, we do not offer shared accommodation to guests booking separately. Solo travelers are kindly asked to book a single room, which includes a single supplement.
180 euro/pers/program single supplement
Data for this program in 2026:
Period | Places | Price |
|---|---|---|
16 Apr - 23 Apr | 1250 | |
7 May - 14 May | Fully booked | |
21 May - 28 May | 1250 | |
4 Jun - 11 Jun | 1250 | |
18 Jun - 25 Jun | 1250 | |
9 Jul - 16 Jul | 1250 | |
6 Aug - 13 Aug | 1250 | |
17 Sep - 24 Sep | 1250 | |
1 Oct - 8 Oct | 1250 | |
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Booking
- Bookings are based on 30% deposit. You’ll receive a payment link.
- The remaining balance can be paid on arrival at our boarding point in cash or by payment link (LEI/RON or EURO).
Included in this price:
- Accommodation at 3* guesthouse, in double room, for 4 nights to the Danube Delta + 3 nights in Tulcea;
- Half board (dinner on the first day, breakfast and dinner for days 2-7, breakfast on day 8)
- 3 days BIRDING Boat Trips + 2,5 days BIRDING mainland trips
- ENGLISH guidance – specialized birding guide
- The transfers on water from Tulcea to Mila23 and back
- Fees for visiting the Danube Delta
Optionally:
- Lunch meal – the price is 15-25 euro/pers (payment directly in cash, RON or EUR, on the spot)
- Bucharest (including Airport) transfers – 300 euro/car/one way for 1-6 persons
The price does not include:
- Beverages, other than water
- Lunch meal
- Insurance of any kind (travel, goods, etc.)
Cancellation policy
- More then 90 days before the program you can postpone the trip (you will receive a voucher available 2 years).
- Less then 90 days before the trip, the deposit is non refundable.
Children policy:
- Minimum age to participate is 12
- Children over 12 years are charged as adults
- Responsibility of children’s supervision during trips belong to parents
- All children will wear life jackets during boat trips
Meet Our Guides – Experts in the Wild
Our guides are more than just birding experts, they are dedicated conservationists, researchers and passionate naturalists. Some of them hold degrees in biology and actively contribute to nature conservation projects, either through professional work or volunteer initiatives. Their deep understanding of bird behavior, habitat preservation and ecological balance ensures you get more than just a tour – you gain insight into the delicate harmony of the Delta and Dobrogea.
With years of field experience, they know the best locations, seasonal bird movements, and the hidden wonders of this unique landscape. Their knowledge transforms each outing into an unforgettable wildlife experience, helping you connect with nature in a meaningful way.
Itinerary
Day 1 – 15:30 Meeting at the embarking point | 16:00 Departure from Tulcea (by boat) | Accommodation at the guesthouse | Dinner
Meeting and boarding
The departure for this holiday is from Port Tulcea Aval. In order to complete the payments (if any) and to communicate regarding the boat you will go to Mila23, we will be waiting for you at our boarding point, at 15:30.The cars can be parked in the Port yard, in a private parking, at a cost of 6 euro/day/car (the parking price is not included in the tour price).
Transfer and accommodation at the guesthouse
The transfer is done with medium speed, through one of the most beautiful parts on Danube Delta, searching for birds all the way, until arrive in Mila 23 Village. Usually, the transfer takes 2-2,5 hours. During the trip, we will have enough time to talk about the program for next day, details about boat rules, Danube Delta particularities.
In the evening, the host will await you with a delicious dinner.
Days 2, 3 and 4 – Half an hour before sunrise start the sunrise trip | Breakfast | Departure to the day trip | at sunset Dinner
This days, every day, half an hour before sunrise start an early morning trip searching for different kind of birds. The guide will choose the best destination every day, based on our fresh information about birds.
Come back for breakfast then start again on a day trip, on three different type of habitats, to maximize the chances to see the largest number of species of birds.
Breakfast and dinner at the accommodation, lunches (optional) on the way, during the trip. The guide will give you all the details every day.
Day 5 – 8:30 Breakfast | 9:30 Transfer to Tulcea | Around 12:00 Arrive to Tulcea
Also this transfer is done with medium speed, mostly on the same way as on Day1, searching for the last birds to show you.
We’ll pick you up from Port Aval, at the returning from the Danube Delta Tour and transfer you to the accommodation in Tulcea. You’ll have some free time for check-in and breakfast then you’ll depart to the afternoon/evening session. Depending by the season and your target list, the guide will design the route.
Dinner at the accommodation.
Days 6 and 7 – Departure to the day tour | Dinner
Usually departure is before breakfast (only if the group members decide to take breakfast to the accommodation we depart after), with breakfast to go.
The guide will stop from place to place to scan and show you the target species of birds. At lunch, you’ll have a stop somewhere on the way, at a local restaurant or in nature, if you have lunch to go.
The tour is ending sometime in the afternoon, in Tulcea, to the accommodation.
Dinner to the accommodation.
Day 8 – Breakfast | End of the program
Our program ends in Tulcea. If you have the transfer with us, the drive will pick you up from the accommodation.
Our Commitment to Conservation in the Danube Delta
Nature comes first in everything we do. Our tours are designed to minimize impact and protect the delicate ecosystem of the Danube Delta, ensuring that its rich biodiversity thrives for generations to come.
🚤 Eco-Friendly Boating: We use lower-power engines than typically required for our boats. This reduces water disturbance, minimizes fuel consumption and lowers emissions, keeping the Delta’s waters cleaner and healthier.
🐟 Slow-Speed Exploration: Our approach is gentle and respectful. By moving at a slow, steady pace, we:
- Protect aquatic vegetation, essential for fish breeding and water filtration.
- Prevent erosion and disturbance to bird nests along the shoreline.
- Reduce stress on migratory and resident bird species, allowing for natural behavior and better wildlife observation.
🌍 Sustainable Nature Experiences: We believe in responsible tourism that prioritizes conservation over speed. Every tour is an opportunity to admire, respect and learn about this unique biosphere without leaving a harmful footprint.
By choosing our tours, you actively support a more sustainable way of exploring the Danube Delta. Let’s protect nature together, one slow, mindful journey at a time.
Details
Group Confirmation
This program is running with minimum 2 persons subscribed.
Shared Program
Being a SHARED program, this means the whole group goes with the same car/boat, at the same hours (hours detailed in the program). Please be on board at scheduled time for both.
Birdwatching tours
The most important thing for us, when we decide the route, is to know your target birds list. Please see the birds check list of Dobruja and the Danube Delta and tell us the species you want to see most of all. Please download the list from here:
Contact
Email: contact@discoverdanubedelta.com
Phone: (Voice, SMS, WatsApp): +40 757 894 456 | +40 749 120 009
* For bookings or requests, we always prefer to communicate by email. Thank you!
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