PRIVATE Danube Delta Guided MORNING or EVENING Tour, from Tulcea, 4h

A Short but Intense Delta Experience

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Danube Delta with an exclusive private boat tour along the stunning Sontea Channel. Whether at sunrise or during the golden hours of the evening, this trip offers a unique chance to experience the Delta without the rush of speedboat traffic, surrounded only by nature’s sounds and breathtaking views.

A Private and Personalized Adventure

This tour is designed for those who want to explore the Delta in an intimate and unhurried setting. With a private boat and a dedicated guide, you’ll discover the region’s hidden beauty at the best times of the day, early morning or late afternoon.

Why choose this trip?

  • Avoid the midday heat, especially in summer.
  • Experience the Delta without speedboat crowds.
  • Enjoy prime birdwatching hours when wildlife is most active.

Departure – Welcome to the Wild Side of the Delta

Your adventure begins in Tulcea, where you’ll board your private boat and head towards the wild heart of the Danube Delta. Within just 15 minutes, the urban landscape disappears, replaced by narrow water channels, floating reed beds, and the call of hundreds of bird species.

A Scenic Journey Through Sontea Channel

Your route follows the stunning Sontea Channel, a winding waterway rich in flora and fauna. This carefully selected path, chosen by experienced guides, takes you through small lakes, narrow channels and remote landscapes, offering spectacular opportunities to observe the Delta’s diverse ecosystem.

  • Glide past towering reed walls, home to herons, egrets and cormorants.
  • Watch white pelicans fishing in the calm waters.
  • Spot rare birds like the glossy ibis, pygmy cormorant or even a majestic white-tailed eagle.

The journey lasts approximately 4 hours, allowing plenty of time for exploration while maintaining a relaxed pace.

The Best Timing for an Unforgettable Experience

This trip is available in two time slots:

  • Morning Tour: Starts at sunrise, offering cool temperatures and a chance to see the Delta wake up.
  • Evening Tour: Begins four hours before sunset, allowing you to experience the magical golden light of dusk.

A Unique and Intimate Delta Experience

This short but intense private tour is perfect for travelers seeking a peaceful, wildlife-rich adventure away from the crowds. For a nature lover, this trip offers an unparalleled glimpse into the untouched beauty of the Danube Delta.

Are you ready to discover the Delta at its most magical moments?

Pricing – Your Private Escape

  • 1-5 persons: 250 EUR/boat
  • 6-10 persons: 300 EUR/boat

Meeting and boarding

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

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 (maximum 6 or maximum 11 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

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. We want to show you the beauties of the Danube Delta, to see birds in flight and flocks of pelicans soaring.

*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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