Birdwatching Tour in Dobrogea and the Danube Delta 7d/6n - Private

Best area in Europe for Birding

+360 species of birds

5 full days of Birding

Some places are simply made for birdwatching. In Southeastern Romania, where the mighty Danube Delta meets the rugged landscapes of Dobrogea, nature unfolds in astonishing variety. One moment, you’re gliding through a labyrinth of waterways, surrounded by pelicans and egrets. The next, you’re standing on an ancient steppe, watching a Long-legged Buzzard soar over the rolling hills.

This exclusive 7-day private tour is crafted for birders who want to experience the full spectrum of Romania’s avian diversity. With a professional birding guide dedicated solely to your group, you’ll explore two dramatically different ecosystems, the wetland paradise of the Danube Delta and the dry, untamed beauty of Dobrogea.

Each day, we follow the birds, adapting the itinerary to the season, water levels, and recent sightings. Whether you’re after rare raptors, cryptic warblers, or the sheer spectacle of thousands of birds in migration, this journey is tailored to your pace, your preferences, and your discoveries.

Two Worlds, One Spectacular Birding Experience

🦩 The Danube Delta – Europe’s Water Kingdom

Step into a world where great white pelicans, pygmy cormorants, and glossy ibises glide effortlessly over vast reed beds. Navigate secluded channels where kingfishers dart and whiskered terns dance above the water. Every turn of the river reveals new life, from squacco herons perched on floating vegetation to white-tailed eagles ruling the skies.

🏜️ Dobrogea – The Land of Contrast

Cross into Dobrogea, a land where ancient steppe, dwarf mountains, and coastal cliffs create a mosaic of habitats. Here, stone curlews, pied wheatears, and Isabelline wheatears make their homes on rocky outcrops. Lesser spotted eagles patrol the skies, while in the dense oak forests, black woodpeckers and Sombre tits hide among the trees. Along the Black Sea coast, migrating shorebirds and gulls gather in astonishing numbers, creating a spectacle unlike any other.

Why Choose This Private Tour?

✔ Small, Exclusive Groups – Max 6 participants for a fully personalized experience.
✔ Expert Guidance – A professional birding guide with in-depth knowledge of local species, migration patterns, and behavior.
✔ Flexible Itinerary – The program adjusts daily based on bird movement, weather, and your interests.
✔ Unique Birding Hotspots – From the remote wetlands of the Delta to the steppe and cliffs of Dobrogea, you’ll visit the most productive birding locations.
✔ All-Inclusive Comfort – Transfers, accommodation, meals, and guided excursions are included for a seamless experience.

Tour at a Glance

📅 Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
👥 Group Size: Private (max 6 people)
🏡 Accommodation: Comfortable guesthouses in the Danube Delta and Dobrogea
🚤 Exploration: Daily boat trips in the Delta & vehicle excursions in Dobrogea
🍽️ Meals: Full board with local, fresh ingredients
🦢 Best Season: April to October

A Birdwatcher’s Dream, Tailored to You

This tour is not just about seeing birds, it’s about understanding them. It’s about watching a roller perform its aerial acrobatics, listening to the deep call of a Scops owl at dusk, or catching a glimpse of the rare Pallas’s gull as it soars over the lakes. Every day is an adventure, every sighting a new story.

Whether you are a dedicated birder, a wildlife photographer, or simply someone who wants to experience nature in its purest form, this private tour is designed for you.

👉 Your birdwatching journey through Dobrogea and the Danube Delta begins here.

The price of this tour is

Nr pers	Price/person
1 pers*	4.500
2 pers	2.520
3 pers*	2.020
4 pers	1.490
5 pers*	1.300
6 pers	1.150
single supplement	+180

Depending on the number of people in your group, find the price per person in the table.

* For 1, 3 and 5 persons, one single is included.

Prices are in Euro, per person and include VAT.

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).

Booking

Bookings are based on 30% deposit.

The package includes

Professional Birding Guide, ENGLISH language
Accommodation for 6 nights at local guesthouse
Full board
Transfers on water from Tulcea to Mila 23 and back
Two and a half days of boat trips on the Danube Delta
Two and half days of car trips on Dobrogea
Danube Delta visitation fee, imposed by ARBDD

Not included

Alcoholic drinks
Snacks and Drinks outside of normal meals
International Medical and Travel Insurance Coverage
Services of personal nature (telephone calls, laundry 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 not refundable.

Airport transfers (optional)

Bucharest (including Airport) transfers – 300 euro/car/one way for 1-6 persons;
Constanta (including Airport) transfers – 200 euro/car/one way for 1-6 persons.

Itinerary

Day 1: You’ll meet the guide in Tulcea, at the hotel, in the afternoon (we’ll send you all the details about the address by email) and have a short meeting to know each other and to inform you about the program for next day.

The most important for us, when we draw the route, is to know your birds target list. Please see Birds list of Dobrogea and the Danube Delta.

Day 2: If you want, you can start very early (this is not a problem for the guide, we recommend early starts), you choose if you take the breakfast at the hotel (usually after 7:00) or have the breakfast to go and you’ll find a good place for picnic after you’ll see the first birds.

Head to Macin Mountains, today is FOREST BIRDS DAY. The target is on forest birds but, to the Mountains, you’ll search also for other kinds (meadow, rocks etc). You’ll have some sessions of walk into the forests or on the mountains (easy trails).

You’ll have the lunch packed and you’ll have a picnic into the shade of the forest.

Day 3: The same as Day 2 about the breakfast. Today is the SHORE BIRDS DAY, you’ll head to South, to the sea shore.The lunch is also picnic.

Day 4: This is a different day, you’ll have half on dry land, half on water. The same about the breakfast (especially in mid summer). You’ll see a special area, with salty lakes and other nice places. At lunch time you’ll be back to the accommodation in Tulcea, take the lunch, take the luggage and the guide will take you to the boat for the transfer to Mila23, the next part of your program. From now, you’ll be only on the boat for trips.

The transfer takes about 3 – 4 hours, it’s a slow speed transfer and all the time you’ll be surrounded by birds. In the evening you’ll be in Mila23 Village, in the middle of the Danube Delta, here will be your accommodation for the next 3 nights. They’ll wait for you with a traditional fisherman meal.

Day 5: Breakfast rule is the same as before. Usually, the daily tour starts very early, untill 10:00 – 11:00 (depending by the season) and the breakfast is to go, you can take it on the boat. OR, the tour ca be up to breakfast time, come back to the accommodation for breakfast, then depart for a longer tour, to North Lakes. As you can imagine, today is the PELICANS AND WATER BIRDS DAY. You’ll have lunch in another village, at a nice facility.

Day 6: Today you’ll break the breakfast rule, eat at the pension at 7:00 then you’ll depart for a long tour, according to your target list.

This is a BIRDS DAY, all kind of birds will be in your way because you’ll cross marshlands, sandy canals, shallow lakes, waterlilies beds, small canals, large canals. You’ll be back at the guesthouse late in the evening.

Day 7: After a relaxed breakfast (8:30 am), this time without sunrise session, you’ll have the transfer back to Tulcea. Now, in the morning, you will have the best light for this route. Of course, if you have a flight to catch, you can have the transfer early in the morning.

* If you choose the transfer to the airport with us, we can make a route with several stops in interesting places where you’ll see several species of birds.

Conservation Focus

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.

Destination

Danube Delta, Romania.
Sea level, wetland.

Climate

Temperature vary from 0 to 40 Celsius degrees.

On water

Boat activity, please make sure all your gear is proper protected.

Warnings

Morning can be chill, please bring proper clothes and footwear.

Please have on you

Birding equipment as binoculars
Raincoat
Insects repellent
Sunscreen
Season appropriate clothing, long robes are mandatory, trousers, shirt and a sun hat or you will get a sun burns. Clothing with colors close to nature are recommended; red, white, yellow and blue are to be avoided
Trekking shoes/boots/sandals
Sunglasses