PRIVATE Danube Delta Guided Day Trip with OPEN Boat, to Caraorman, 8h

A Journey into the Wild and Authentic Delta

Discover the untamed beauty of the Danube Delta with an exclusive private boat trip to Caraorman Village and Caraorman Forest. This immersive full-day tour offers a perfect blend of nature, local culture and adventure, taking you deep into one of the most fascinating areas of the Delta.

This is a private tour, meaning you’ll have a boat and a guide dedicated only to your party.

The Route – A Scenic Adventure Through the Delta

Your journey begins in Tulcea, where you’ll board your private boat and head towards the heart of the Delta. Within just 15 minutes, you’ll leave behind the urban landscape, entering a world of hidden channels, peaceful lakes, and an abundance of birdlife.

  • Travel slowly through small channels and picturesque lakes.
  • Stop in Mila 23 Village for a coffee and a glimpse of this authentic fishing community.
  • Continue along the Old Danube to Crișan Village, before heading directly to Caraorman.

The entire journey to Caraorman takes about 4 hours, with plenty of time for birds observation, some photography and enjoying the serene landscapes.

Explore Caraorman Forest – A Unique Natural Wonder

Once you arrive in Caraorman, a safari-style vehicle (car or tractor with trailer) will take you into Caraorman Forest, one of the Delta’s most intriguing landscapes. This subtropical forest has grown on salty sand, creating a rare and diverse ecosystem unlike any other in the world.

  • Witness towering oak trees, some over 400 years old.
  • Spot wildlife such as golden jackals, roe deer and wild horses.
  • Visit the mysterious sand dunes, where the desert meets the forest.

The forest visit lasts approximately one hour.

Taste the Local Cuisine – Optional Traditional Lunch

After exploring the forest, return to Caraorman Village for an optional homemade lunch at a local hahol (Ukrainian) household. The meal is based on the day’s fresh-caught fish, prepared in traditional Delta-style recipes.

  • Menu Price: 15 EUR/person (cash payment, directly to the household).
  • Important: This is a set menu, no custom orders can be made on arrival.
  • Alternative options (upon request): Chicken or vegetarian.

After lunch, enjoy a relaxed 20-minute walk through the sandy village streets, taking in the unique architecture and peaceful atmosphere before returning to your boat.

The Return Journey – A New Perspective

Your return route follows a slightly different path, offering new views and surprises along the way. As the Danube Delta is always changing, the way back is just as exciting, with new opportunities for wildlife spotting and scenic photography. Expect to arrive back in Tulcea after about 2 hours.

Important Notes

  • Departure Time: Recommended between 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • Lunch: Optional, but must be arranged in the morning with the guide.
  • Payments: Additional costs are cash only, paid directly to local service providers.
  • Customizable Experience: Your guide will select the best route based on season, water levels and weather conditions, ensuring the best possible experience.

An Unforgettable Danube Delta Adventure

This private boat trip to Caraorman Forest offers an incredible mix of wild nature, cultural heritage, and relaxation. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a photographer, or simply looking for an authentic adventure, this trip is a must-do for those seeking to experience the true spirit of the Danube Delta.

Meeting and boarding

We start our trips from Port Tulcea Aval, at the time agreed.

Pricing – Your Private Day Trip

  • 1-5 persons: 350 EUR/boat
  • 6-10 persons: 450 EUR/boat

Additional Costs

Forest Safari Tour

  • 8 EUR/person (if joining an existing group of at least 5 people).
  • 40 EUR/car (for groups of fewer than 5 people without an existing group to join).

Bookings

Click on “Booking request” button and fill up the form. One of our agents will send you the payment details.

Booking request
  • Bookings are based on a 50% deposit.

The price includes

  • ENGLISH language GUIDE
  • The boat for the trip (fuel included)
  • Fees for visiting the Danube Delta

The price DOES NOT include

  • Meals
  • Beverages
  • 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

Children, regardless of their age, are counted as one person when the total number of persons in the boat is calculated.

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

The boat

This trip is done with an OPEN BOAT. We want to show you the beauties of the Danube Delta, to see birds in flight and flocks of pelicans soaring.

The boat looks like in the photos on the website. The speed for our trips is low/medium, our boats are NOT speed boats. These are boats manufactured according to our concept.

All our boats have benches and backrests for a maxim comfort. Every person on the boat will receive a life jacket, mandatory to wear it during the boat trip.

*For groups larger than 10 persons we can use 2 or more boats

Personal equipment

  • Long pants and blouses with long sleeves to protect you from the sun
  • Sun hat (not cap)
  • Sunglasses
  • Jacket
  • Raincoat

Please take these recommendations very seriously, the weather in the Danube Delta can be very capricious and you may suffer if you are not well protected.

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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