PRIVATE Danube Delta Guided Day Trip with OPEN Boat, to Letea, 10h

An Exclusive Journey into the Danube Delta

Enjoy the Danube Delta in an intimate and personalized way, just you, your group, and a private guide on the boat, leading you through one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Europe. This experience combines the untamed beauty of the Delta’s waterways with the dry-land wonders of Letea Sand Island, a preserved traditional village, a remarkable subtropical forest, and the chance to encounter wild horses in their natural habitat. Top it off with the opportunity to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal in a local household.

This is a PRIVATE tour, offering a tailor-made experience with a boat and guide exclusively for your group.

Departure – Your Private Adventure Begins

Your journey starts from Port Tulcea Aval at the time of your choice, typically between 8:00-9:00 a.m. After a short briefing, you will board your private boat and set off on a 10-hour adventure through one of Europe’s last true wilderness areas.

As you cruise down the Tulcea Branch of the Danube, the urban landscape quickly fades, giving way to the serene beauty of the Delta. Within 15 minutes, you will find yourself deep in the heart of the Delta, where narrow, winding channels and hidden lakes reveal a mesmerizing world of reeds, floating vegetation, and a dazzling variety of birdlife.

A Slow and Scenic Journey Through the Delta

Unlike fast-paced transfers, this trip allows you to take in every detail. You will move slowly through some of the most picturesque waterways, pausing to observe the natural rhythms of the Delta. Expect to see elegant great white pelicans, elusive kingfishers, and majestic white-tailed eagles soaring overhead.

First Stop: Mila 23 Village

After approximately 2.5 hours, you will arrive at Mila 23, a traditional Lipovan fishing village nestled deep in the Delta. Here, you can take a break, enjoy a coffee, and absorb the tranquil atmosphere of this unique settlement before continuing on your journey.

Letea – Where Sand Meets the Forest

From Mila 23, the route takes you across remote northern lakes and wild channels for another 2 hours, leading you to Letea Village, one of the best-preserved traditional villages in Romania. The slow pace of life here, with its whitewashed houses and blue-painted wooden fences, feels like a step back in time.

At the village, you have the option to take a safari-style excursion to Letea Forest, the northernmost subtropical forest in Europe. This unique landscape is home to:

  • Majestic oak trees that have adapted to the salty sand.
  • Vast sand dunes, reminiscent of a sea bottom.
  • Wild horses, roaming freely through the area.
  • Rare flora and fauna, found nowhere else in Romania.

The 7-kilometer journey to the forest takes you across a striking savanna-like terrain before you continue on foot for about 20-30 minutes through the protected area, following a route approved by the Danube Delta Administration.

A Taste of Authentic Local Cuisine

Back in Letea Village, you have the chance to enjoy a traditional lunch at a local household. Here, the menu is simple, authentic, and based on freshwater fish, prepared following age-old recipes.

  • Price: 15 EUR/person, paid directly to the hosts in cash.

  • 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, you will begin the return journey to Tulcea, traveling mostly along the same route. However, as any traveler knows, the scenery in the Delta looks completely different when seen from the opposite direction. The light changes, birds move to new areas and fresh surprises await at every turn.

You will arrive back in Tulcea after approximately 3 hours, bringing your adventure to a close.

An Exclusive Way to Experience the Delta

This private tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Danube Delta at your own pace, without the constraints of a larger group. Whether you are a nature enthusiast or simply looking for a peaceful escape, this journey will provide a deep and personal connection to one of Europe’s last great wild places.

Are you ready to explore the Danube Delta your way?

Important Notes

  • Departure Time: Recommended between 8:00-9:00 a.m.
  • Lunch & Safari Car: Optional, to be arranged on the day of departure.
  • Payments: Additional costs are to be paid in cash directly to the service providers in Letea.
  • Customizable Experience: Your guide will choose the best route based on season, water levels, and weather conditions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip.

Pricing

  • 1-4 persons: 400 EUR/boat
  • 5-7 persons: 500 EUR/boat
  • 8-10 persons: 600 EUR/boat

Additional Costs

  • Letea Forest Safari:
    • 7 EUR/person if joining a group (minimum 5 people required).
    • 35 EUR/car for smaller groups (fewer than 5 people), paid in cash directly to the driver.
  • Traditional Lunch in Letea Village: 15 EUR/person, paid in cash at the household.
Booking request

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

Bookings

  • Bookings are based on a 50% deposit.

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.

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.)

Children policy

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

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. 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 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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