Bears in Transylvania & Danube Delta Photo Tour 8d/7n Shared 2026
Fur and feathers. Forest shadows and mirrored waters
Eight wild days through Romania’s rawest landscapes — where Brown Bears roam the woods of Transylvania and pelicans rule the skies of the Danube Delta. This isn’t just a photo tour. It’s a full-blown wildlife expedition through two of Europe’s richest ecosystems.
This 8-day / 7-night wildlife photography tour takes you from the dense forests of Transylvania to the vast wetlands of the Danube Delta, combining two incredible habitats in one seamless experience.
Begin with 4 days in Transylvania, where, for 2 days, you’ll photograph Brown Bears from professional hides, placed deep in Carpathian wilderness. The hides offer safe, ethical and close-range access to Europe’s largest predator, with great opportunities for intimate and dramatic forest scenes.
The second part of the tour brings you into the heart of the Danube Delta for 3 days of boat-based bird photography. Early mornings and golden evenings take us through reed channels and open lakes, tracking pelicans, herons, kingfishers and many more wetland species, all from a custom photo boat, guided by local experts.
With all transfers included from Bucharest, quality accommodation, and flexible daily plans based on light and wildlife, this is the perfect tour for photographers looking to experience Romania’s wild side, both feathered and furred.
The price of this tour is:
1.950 euro/pers
The price is per person (accommodation in double room), per tour and it is in euro (EUR).
300 euro/pers/program single supplement
*To ensure comfort and privacy, we do not offer shared accommodation to guests booking separately. Solo travelers are kindly asked to book a single room, which require a single supplement.
Data for this program in 2026:
Period | Places | Price |
|---|---|---|
11 May - 18 May | 1950 | |
8 Jun - 15 Jun | 1950 | |
20 Jul - 27 Jul | 1950 | |
7 Sep - 14 Sep | 1950 |
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Bookings
Bookings are based on a 30% deposit of the price of the program.
Included in this price:
- Accommodation at 3* level, en-suite bathroom, for 7 nights
- Half board (dinner on the first day, breakfast and dinner for days 2-7, breakfast on day 8)
- 2 days Birds&Bears in Transylvania + 3 days Boat Photo Tours
- ENGLISH guidance – specialized photographer guide
- All the transfers for this tour, from Bucharest to Tulcea
- Fees for visiting the Danube Delta
Optionally:
- Lunch meal – the price is 15-25 euro/pers (payment directly in cash, RON or EUR, on the spot)
The price does not include:
- Beverages, other than water
- Lunch meal
- Insurance of any kind (travel, goods, etc.)
Children policy:
- Minimum age to participate is 18
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.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Pick-up | Transfer to Transylvania
We’ll pick you up from Bucharest Airport or Hotel, in the morning and transfer you to Transylvania.
Latest pick-up hour is 11:00.
Check-in to the accommodation. Dinner is to the accommodation.
Days 2 and 3 – Breakfast | Morning session | Free time for lunch | Bears hide session | Dinner
Breakfast to the accommodation then morning birds hide session.
At lunch you’ll have some free time then you’ll enter to the Bears Hide.
Our local partner is one of the best in this activity, he knows the Bears very well and feed them fairly only with seeds and fruits. This hide is not to attract the Bears but to stop them on the way to the Village.
Dinner to the accommodation.
Day 4 – Breakfast | Transfer to Tulcea
After breakfast, the guide will transfer you to Tulcea, to continue the trip to the Danube Delta.
Transfer and accommodation at the guesthouse in Mila23
You will go to Mila23 and check in at the guesthouse. The boat transfer takes 2-2,5 hours. During the transfer, we have enough time to talk about our route, Danube Delta peculiarities, nature photography, rules and behavior in a natural reserve and the program for next two days.
In the evening, the host will wait for you with a traditional dinner based on fish (if you have any food restrictions, please let us know when you make the booking).
Days 5, 6 and 7 – Morning Photo Session | Breakfast | Rest/Free time | Evening Photo Session
Your trip into the Danube Delta will begin early in the morning, before sunrise, to catch its magic light and birds that begin to feed. The morning tour takes about 5-6 hours and you will have the breakfast to go or on return to the accommodation. After the morning session, you will return to the guesthouse to have some rest. With 4 hours before sunset, you will start for the evening session. You will travel to different places in Danube Delta, the routes being decided on a day to day basis, depending on weather conditions, water level and our guides experience. After taking your last shots in the dusk, you will come back to the accommodation. Don’t forget to download your photos and recharge your batteries!
We will be looking for the stars of these places: Pelicans, both the White and the rare Dalmatians. Of course, we will be looking for any kind of bird, starting with the common Little and Great Egrets, Gray, Purple, Yellow, or Night Heron, the agile Kingfisher, the majestic White-tailed Eagle and noisy Coots. We will also look for surf birds or birds that look for food in muddy stretches: Godwits, Spoonbills, Ibises, Ruffs, Stilts and others.
Of course we will not neglect the mammals, we will always seek to find and show you the playful otters, the cautious wild boars, the elegant roe deer, the funny muskrats or the beautiful raccoon dog.
Lunch is optional (you can order it to the guesthouse). Dinner is at the guesthouse.
Day 8 – Breakfast | Transfer to Tulcea | Transfer to Bucharest
After breakfast, the guide will drive you back to Tulcea by boat and then to Bucharest by car. The arrival hour to Bucharest is 16:00.
Destination
Harghita Mountains, Romania.
Up to1000m elevation in this tour.
Danube Delta, Romania.
Zero elevation
Climate
Temperature vary from -2 to +40 Celsius degrees.
Warnings
Morning can be chill, please bring proper clothes and footwear.
Outdoor
Outdoor activity, please make sure you have all recommended gear.
To ensure a comfortable and successful nature experience, we recommend bringing the following items:
- Camera Gear: DSLR or mirrorless camera with telephoto and wide-angle lenses, extra batteries, memory cards, and a sturdy tripod.
- Clothing: Layered clothing suitable for early morning and late evening chills, waterproof jacket, hat, and gloves for cooler temperatures.
- Footwear: Comfortable.
- Accessories: Binoculars for spotting distant wildlife, insect repellent, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- Other Essentials: A small backpack for daily excursions and any personal medication you may need.
Details
Group Confirmation
This program is running with minimum 2 persons subscribed.
Contact
Email: office@ilgotours.com
Phone: (Voice, SMS, WatsApp): +40 740 357 073
* For bookings or requests, we always prefer to communicate by email. Thank you!
