Birding Break: Winter Birds 3d/2n, starting from Bucharest - Private

Step into a winter wonderland where thousands of Geese soar above cereal fields, White-tailed Eagles hunt gracefully and Long-eared Owls quietly roost in frosty trees. This 3-day private birding break from Bucharest is your chance to experience the magic of winter birding, guided by an expert who ensures you catch every breathtaking moment. Bring your optics, gear and curiosity, it’s time to make this winter unforgettable!

You’ll have 3 full days of birding tour, on the best places to see the most interesting species.

Tour Highlights

Geese Migration Spectacle: Witness tens of thousands of geese, including the endangered Red-breasted Goose and Greater White-fronted Geese, filling the skies and wetlands.
Raptors on the Prowl: Spot White-tailed Eagles, Long-legged Buzzards and other predators in their winter habitats.
Charming Long-eared Owls: Search for these enigmatic owls roosting quietly in clusters, offering unique observation and photography opportunities.
Winter Waterfowl Diversity: Encounter wintering ducks, swans and waders in picturesque wetlands.
Private Experience: Enjoy personalized attention from an expert guide, ensuring an unforgettable birding adventure.

Best Time for This Tour

The ideal season for this adventure is December – February, when geese gather in massive flocks, raptors are most active and Long-eared Owls form their distinctive winter roosts.

The price of this tour is:

No of persons	Price
1*	1700
2	900
3*	750
4	600
5*	550
6	500

The price is per person (accommodation in double room), per tour and it is in euro (EUR).

Click on BOOKING REQUEST button and fill up the form. Our agents will process the request and answer to you (usually in less then 24h).

The price includes:

Professional BIRDING Guide (English);
Accommodation at 3* hotel in double rooms for 2 nights; selected,
Half Board (2 breakfasts and 2 dinners included;
Day tours in Dobrogea by car, see Itinerary.

Optional:

Single supplement 30 Euro / person / night*

*For 1,3,5 pers group, a single is included in price.

Price does not include:

Drinks at the hotel bar
Other food then breakfast
Other services or products not specified in the program
Any kind of insurance

Bookings:

Bookings are based on a 30% deposit of the price of the program.
The rest of the payment have to be done 30 days before the tour start. If the tour is booked less then 30 days before departure, the full price will be paid.

Cancellation:

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 Overview

Day 1: Pick-up from Bucharest and Birding in Northern Dobrogea
Leave Bucharest early and head directly to northern Dobrogea, stopping at key locations to spot geese, raptors and other birds. End the day at the accommodation with a recap of the sightings.

Day 2: Full Birding Day
Begin with the breathtaking sight of geese taking off at sunrise. Spend the day exploring wetlands and plains, tracking Long-eared Owls, raptors and diverse waterfowl species.

Day 3: Morning Birding and Return to Bucharest
Squeeze in one last birding session, revisiting your favorite spots or searching for species you may have missed. Return to Bucharest in the evening with a heart (and camera) full of avian memories.

Destination

Dobrogea, Romania.
0 to 300m elevation.

Climate

Temperatures are from -10 to +20 during the winter.

Photo opportunities

Bring your camera, many photographic opportunities will occur.

Outdoor

Outdoor activity, please make sure you have all recommended gear.

Personal Equipment

Being an winter tour and involves travel by land, you need a good personal equipment. It should contain:

Waterproof clothing – in Dobrogea even if it’s not rains, winter is likely to be fog and/or wind.
Waterproof footwear for mud boots and/or rubber boots You will walk through mud or snow, even if not on long distance, though you should be well prepared for this.
The color of clothes is also very important. Please bring clothes in colors more natural, as close to the colors of nature surrounding. The brown camouflage pattern are the best. If you come in red, yellow or other colors from the city you will certainly don’t get too close to wildlife.

What to Pack

Binoculars: Opt for an 8×42 or 10×42 model for clear, detailed views
Camera: A telephoto lens (300mm or higher) is perfect for capturing detailed bird shots and spare batteries
Books or phone app of birds in your language (if it’s other then English)
Daypack: Include a thermos, snacks, and your birding journal for notes.

Day tours

Runs from 6 am to afternoon. The guide will drive on roads or not, the decision to cross a field belongs exclusively to the guide/driver and will be taken depending on weather and road conditions (mud, ice, snow etc.).

If the weather gets worse (heavy snow or fog), guide and / or driver can interrupt the tour. Customer safety is first, we always want to make sure that you can get back to town without problems.

*Extreme conditions:

In case of extreme weather conditions (snow, roads closed) occurred before the start of the tour, the deposit will be returned in full.

If these extreme conditions occur during the tour, the price will be lowered only for the remaining part of the program not made.

If customers come from another country / region and appear extreme weather conditions, our agency has no obligation to compensate customers in any way for expenses related to flights or other transportation. Also, if extreme weather conditions occurring during the program and the clients can’t go back home, our agency has no obligation to pay accommodation and other additional expenses.