Being a small group birdwatching tour, we can make the program as you want, if you want some special area or birds species we can adapt the program to this. The following program is just a proposal and we think that is covering the most desired parts of Danube Delta and birds species.

We can pick you up from Bucharest airport and transport you to Murighiol (our starting point) or we can meet directly to Murighiol Village.

7 days /6 nights program

Day 1 . Depending by the time you arrive you eat or go directly to the first birdwatching point, Murighiol Salt Lake. Its a salt lake (you guess:-)), a remain of an old sea gulf, with many small islands where birds are nesting (far enough to not be disturbed). We expect to see here Pied Avocet, Black Winged Stilt, Great Black Headed Gull, Collared Pratincole, Red Crested Pochard, Swan, Greylag Goose, Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Pochard, Terns and many others. We sleep in Murighiol.

Day2 We depart by boat, early in the morning, in a round tour on lakes and channels around Uzlina Village. We search for White and Dalmatian Pelicans, Great and Pygmy Cormorants, White Tailed Eagles, Marsh Harrier, Common Coot, Great Crested and Red Necked Grebe, all kind of Tit, ardeidae and many others. We sleep in Uzlina Village.

Day 3 We depart by boat, again early in the morning, to Sf Gheorghe Village, where Danube is finishing it’s way and the Sea begin. On the way we can see (along with species from previous days) Kingfisher, European Bee Eater, Sand Martin, Golden Oriole, Red Footed Falcon, Hobby, European Blue Roller etc. On the way we’ll stop on different places for small birds watching.

Day4 Early in the morning (one hour before sunrise) we run slowly on a channel next to the village where is one of the biggest protected areas in Danube Delta (allowed to visit with a guide), it’s Sachalin Island, in fact a half-isle which form a lagoon with very shallow water where a large number of birds find their food. We’ll see Pelicans, Crispy and White, Cormorants, Glossy Ibis, Spoonbill, Polver, small limicols. After lunch we take a walk along the beach to see also birds on the sea shore or near the beach, in bushes. We are looking for (along with some previous species) small limicols, Oystercatcher, Pelicans, Red Back Shrike, Grey Back Shrike etc. Sleep for the second night in Sf Gheorghe.

Day5 We depart not so early, you can take a good sleep, to Sulina Town (the only town inside Delta). We’ll see again shore birds and reed birds. We’ll run by boat on a channel along the sea shore and then to a channel in north of Sulina Town. We’ll sleep in Sulina.

Day 6 We depart not so early (again) to Caraorman Village through some lakes and channels where will see again Pelicans, Cormorants, Marsh Harrier, Falcons, Golden Oriole, few kinds of Ardeidae, small reed birds, Spoonbills, Black Tailed Godwit. We have long way to Crisan Village where will sleep. Of course, we’ll have enough time to stop from place to place to observe the birds behavior.

Day 7 We depart through beautiful Channels and Lakes searching for the last birds we can see, is the last chance to tick some species . About lunch time will be in Murighiol Village.

5 days / 4 nights program

Day 1 . Depending by the time you arrive you eat or go directly to the first birdwatching point, Murighiol Salt Lake. Its a salt lake (you guess:-)), a remain of an old sea gulf, with many small islands where birds are nesting (far enough to not be disturbed). We expect to see here Pied Avocet, Black Winged Stilt, Great Black Headed Gull, Collared Pratincole, Red Crested Pochard, Swan, Greylag Goose, Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Pochard, Terns and many others. We sleep in Murighiol.

Day2 We depart by boat, early in the morning, in a round tour on lakes and channels around Uzlina Village. We search for White and Dalmatian Pelicans, Great and Pygmy Cormorants, White Tailed Eagles, Marsh Harrier, Common Coot, Great Crested and Red Necked Grebe, all kind of Tit, ardeidae and many others. We sleep in Uzlina Village.

Day 3 We depart by boat, again early in the morning, to Sf Gheorghe Village, where Danube is finishing it’s way and the Sea begin. On the way we can see (along with species from previous days) Kingfisher, European Bee Eater, Sand Martin, Golden Oriole, Red Footed Falcon, Hobby, European Blue Roller etc. On the way we’ll stop on different places for small birds watching. Next to the village is one of the biggest protected areas in Danube Delta (allowed to visit with a guide), it’s Sachalin Island, in fact a half-isle which form a lagoon with very shallow water where a large number of birds find their food. We’ll see Pelicans, Crispy and White, Cormorants, Glossy Ibis, Spoonbill, Polver, small limicols.

Day 4 We depart not so early (again) to Caraorman Village through some lakes and channels where will see again Pelicans, Cormorants, Marsh Harrier, Falcons, Golden Oriole, few kinds of Ardeidae, small reed birds, Spoonbills, Black Tailed Godwit. We have long way to Crisan Village where will sleep. Of course, we’ll have enough time to stop from place to place to observe the birds behavior.

Day 5 We depart through beautiful Channels and Lakes searching for the last birds we can see, is the last chance to tick some species . About lunch time will be in Murighiol Village.

Boat

The boat we’ll use is Elfi Cabin Boat, a slow, nice and ecological boat. We do not drive with high speed in Danube Delta. The boat have a cabin and if we are 3 pers or 2 pairs we can sleep on the boat if we find something very interesting and we don’t want to miss it at the sunrise. We also have a toilet and a cooking place with chef  included and she’s cooking very well.

Accomodation

Is made in local houses in double rooms with own bathroom. All houses are very clean and are verified by us (you have our warranty).

Meals

Usually we take breakfast and lunch on board and dinner where we sleep but sometimes we can change it. We can take dinner anchored in the middle of a lake or on the see if you like. We cook mostly fresh fish but we can have anything else by demand. Almost all our vegetables are from our garden grown in eco style. Milk, cheese and eggs come from our neighbors family farms.

Transport from/to airport is made with a third part at a good price negotiated by us. Our best price for the moment is 300 eur, both ways, for 1-4 pax transfer (normal car). When you book, please ask a confirmation price for transfer (if want it).

Price

The price include: Accomodation, 3 meals/day, coffee, tea, water, boat, gas and guide, local fees.

Is NOT included: Alcoholic drinks or other drinks, airport transfer.

For details, booking or any questions please write to me at iliuta(@)fotonatura.ro or call +40 740 357 073

*These groups don’t have fixe date, we can do it when you want

It fit to groups of 4 people sleeping on the ship or more (up to 8 persons) with sleeping in local hostels or traditional houses.

A version of the program would be this:

Day 1, get before lunch in Tulcea, we get aboard and head to the heart of the Delta, the village Mila 23.

We start the trip, a classic route, very beautiful, the Sontea channel.

We go slowly on the channels full of life, full of birds, until the turmoil of the village Mila 23 or calmer area of the monastery of Saint Michael and Gabriel on the sand bank Stipoc. Visit the monastery and the surroundings. Depending on your preferences we spend night in the village or monastery.

Day 2, we depart early in the morning to catch the sunrise on the water. We go on the Old Danube Channel, to the last redoubt of tradition in terms of delta villages, houses, people, lifestyle. Village Letea.

During the trip, we’ll change the landscape from wide Danube to old channels bordered by haughty willows or put down by the water, we see many birds, boats, people, fishermen, etc.. We rest during night in Letea in a traditional house, beautiful and clean or aboard yacht.

Day 3, early in the morning we go to Letea Forest , is one of the most important stages of our trip on Delta. The wonder of Letea Forest in the morning light, with its mysterious noises, with wild horses neighs, with fog that rises above the forest groves of secular oaks among the sand dunes… …. you will understand more after you see.

At lunch we get back, eat and go to Sulina where we’ll sleep hearing the sea waves.

Day 4, again early in the morning (I know it is holiday but is a shame to lose such times), we go to the Black Sea, depending on the weather, by yacht or by foot! We take a swim, we see the shore birds/ waders after that we go back to Tulcea on Sulina channel.

We can take with us a small motor boat and do little tours in hidden places, places with shalow water that feed hundreds of birds and water lilies thrive undisturbed.

The program is not set in stone. We can change it anytime we want, if we like something too much we can prolong the time spent in that place.

Prices

Yacht rental:

• 250 Euros per day if you only use for transport
• 270 Euro / day Hotel, one day and one night, if sleeping on launches.

Additional services

• 20 euro / day / person for 3 meals a day – whether cooking with our products or your
• 50 euro / day small motor boat rental, 4 pers, for walking, fishing + gasoline.

Sleeping in the tent is made in your own, sleeping in local hostels is paid separately on-site, cost is around 15 euro / pers (sleeping only).

Diesel is not included in the price of the rent, depending on work consumption is different so I can’t include a fixed price. Consumption yacht is about 8L of diesel per hour march, obviously decreases when going slowly.

Reservations and additional information on 0740 357 073 or  iliuta (@) fotonatura.ro

Discover Danube Delta

Along with a professional team, with specialized guides, in civilized conditions, safe motor boats, additional quality services. We provide everything you need for a successful trip in the Danube Delta.

Stay in Danube Delta – 3 days / 2 nights

Standard package includes two nights accommodation with full board, a 4-8 hours boat tour and guide. Accommodation starts with dinner and ends with breakfast.

Accommodation in Danube Delta

We have two ways for accommodation, one is in a very nice lodge in Uzlina Village (15 min of boat transportation) or in a traditional house in Murighiol Village.

For accommodation in Uzlina lodge we offer:

* Bathroom in the room
* Central heating
* Air conditioning
* Restaurant with traditional food
* Bar
* Mini pool
* Child space
* Terrace

For accommodation in Murighiol traditional house we offer:

* One bathroom for every two rooms
* Rooms with central heating or rooms with stove
* In house kitchen with traditional food
* Bar
* Terrace
* Large yard
* Lake access with kayak or canoe renting

Full board means 3 meals a day, meals based mostly on local specialties of fish but we can provide menus without fish or vegetarian.

Water, tea and coffee are included in meals. Juices and alcoholic beverages are not included in menu but are available at the bar.

Trip in Danube Delta

The standard trip is adjusted to people who are not accustomed to stay very much in the boat. The tour of 4-8 hours offer the optimal comfort and optimal time on the boat and you can visit the key areas of the Danube Delta. We will see specific delta lakes and channels, flora, wildlife, etc..

Depending on the Danube water levels we will see some channels bordered by reeds, rush and willow (typical channels) and atypical areas, channels bordered by forests of ash or alder. Large lakes, true mirror of nature or lakes invaded by water lilies with small channels through which our boat slip. Depending on the blooming period will see various local species of flora.

Being always in the swamp, we know all the time where are feeding large groups of White and Dalmatian Pelicans, Cormorants, Ibis or other birds and we will try to get closer to them for admire / video / photo them.
We have “green” boats, equipped with small engines, clean to not aggressive the nature by these excursions. You will be assisted by trained guides who will offer you all the information you need related to Delta.

Price

For Uzlina Lodge accommodation:

2 pers – 200 euro/pers

4 pers – 180 euro/pers

8 pers – 160 euro/pers

* the price include also the transportation on water from Murighiol to Uzlina and back.

For Murighiol traditional house accommodation:

2 pers – 159 euro/pers

4 pers – 139 euro/pers

8 pers – 129 euro/pers

Prices are in EURO (VAT included) and includes:

Accommodation + full board, 4-8 hours trip with open boat (boat, gas and guide included) and car parking.

For any other requests or for longer trips please ask the price (see contact).

Contact

If you want to discover Danube Delta with us write to iliuta (at) fotonatura.ro or call 0740 357 073

Additional

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Boat renting

Elfi Cabin Boat renting

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