PRIVATE Danube Delta Guided Day Trip with OPEN Boat, to Mila23 Village, 6h

Mila 23: An Exclusive Voyage into the Danube Delta’s Hidden Gem

Escape into the breathtaking wilderness of the Danube Delta on an intimate, private boat trip to Mila 23 Village. This exclusive experience offers you and your group a peaceful, personalized adventure through some of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe.

With a private boat and an expert guide dedicated to your journey, you’ll navigate through hidden lakes, winding channels and pristine natural habitats, discovering the unique charm of Mila 23, a traditional fishing village deep within the Delta.

Departure – Your Exclusive Delta Experience Begins

Your journey starts from Port Tulcea Aval, at a time of your choice, typically between 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. As you leave behind the town, you’ll quickly enter the untouched realm of the Delta. Within 15 minutes, the urban scenery fades, giving way to a world of water lilies, reeds and a dazzling array of birds.

A Slow and Scenic Route Through the Delta

Unlike rushed boat tours, this trip moves at a leisurely pace, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the surroundings. Your guide will carefully choose the best route based on the season, water levels and weather conditions, ensuring a journey that showcases the most remarkable sights.

  • Glide through narrow channels where the water mirrors the sky.
  • Cross hidden lakes, home to elegant great white pelicans, cormorants and glossy ibises.
  • Watch for kingfishers, eagles, and herons as you travel deeper into the Delta.

After approximately 3 hours, you’ll arrive in Mila 23, a secluded village accessible only by water.

Discover Mila 23 – A Traditional Lipovan Fishing Village

Mila 23 is a small yet fascinating village where the Lipovan people, descendants of Russian Old Believers, have preserved their unique culture and traditions. Here, life revolves around the rhythm of the Delta, with fishing as the main way of living.

You’ll have time to stroll through the village, observe the traditional blue-and-white houses, and absorb the serene atmosphere of this unique settlement.

Ivan Patzaichin Museum – A Tribute to a Delta Legend

Starting 2024, walking and museum enthusiasts have the opportunity to visit the Ivan Patzaichin Museum in Mila23, the first New European Bauhaus ambassador in Romania. New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a new movement proposed by the European Commission, which promotes three fundamental European values: creativity, sustainability and community.
For Mila 23, the museum will act as a pole of local development, in the hope that it will inspire similar initiatives in other communities that aim to capitalize on local heritage by empowering local residents. Going forward, it remains a collaborative hub for UNESCO designations in Romania.

  • Opening Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Admission: Free, with donations welcomed, to support the project.

A Taste of Authentic Delta Cuisine

If you wish, you can enjoy a traditional lunch at a local household, where meals are prepared using fresh-caught fish and age-old recipes.

  • Menu Price: 15 EUR/person, paid in cash directly to the hosts.
  • Alternative options (upon request): Chicken or vegetarian.
  • Important: Meals are served in a fixed menu format and cannot be customized or ordered on-site. If you’d like to book lunch, inform your guide in the morning.

Returning to Tulcea – A New Perspective

After lunch and exploration, you’ll begin the return journey to Tulcea, traveling mostly along the same route. However, as any traveler knows, the Delta looks completely different when seen from another angle. The changing light, shifting birdlife, and different perspectives make the return trip just as fascinating.

Expect to arrive back in Tulcea after approximately 2 hours, concluding your journey into the heart of the Delta.

A Private and Immersive Danube Delta Experience

This private day trip to Mila 23 offers a rare chance to experience the Delta at your own pace, without the constraints of a larger group. Whether you are a nature enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this trip will leave you with unforgettable memories of one of Europe’s most remarkable natural wonders.

Are you ready to explore the heart of the Danube Delta your way?

Pricing – Your Private Experience

  • 1-5 persons: 300 EUR/boat
  • 6-10 persons: 350 EUR/boat

Important Notes

  • Departure Time: Recommended between 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
  • Lunch: Optional, must be arranged in the morning with the guide.
  • Payments: Additional costs are to be paid in cash directly to the service providers in Mila 23.
  • Customizable Experience: Your guide will choose the best route based on season, water levels and weather conditions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip.

Bookings

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

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 imposed by the authorities (ARBDD)

The price DOES NOT include

  • Meals
  • Beverages, other than water
  • 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 (maximum 10 persons in a group, depending on the boat).

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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