Private Danube Delta Guided Day Trip in WINTER

During a season when only the brave ones get to enjoy the touch of winter on the Danube Delta, you can discover the nuptial plumage of Dalmatian Pelicans and Great Cormorants in a fairy-tale-like environment.

This trip is made by an OPEN BOAT, with no roof, tarpaulin or glass top. We would like to show you the beautiful wild Danube Delta so that you could see the birds flying.

We will use a 12-passenger boat (for up to 10 tourists plus guide and driver)

Meeting and boarding

The departure for this trip is from Port Tulcea Aval, at the time we have mutually agreed upon.

The trip

On a WINTER one day trip, you have the opportunity to see a large part of the Danube Delta under the reign of cold and discover a spectacular piece of nature, in a landscape that only few people have the privilege to see.

We would like to show you the sweet and peaceful “seclusion” of birds and mammals enjoying the wintry atmosphere of the Danube Delta.

We leave from Tulcea and we go on the route Sontea – Nebunu – Baclanesti – Furtuna – Mila 23, on canals and lakes that are not frozen. The route is not fixed and we will adjust it depending on the ice and the weather conditions.

We will travel at a moderate speed so that we would not miss the multitude of bird species remaining or overwintering here. We may encounter the Tufted Duck, the Red-Crested Pochard, the Common Pochard, the Smew, the Common Merganser, the Pygmy Cormorant and the Great Cormorant, the Dalmatian Pelican, the Mute Swan, the Whooper Swan, the Greylag Goose, the Greater White-fronted Goose, the White-tailed Eagle, the Western Marsh Harrier, the Ggreat Egret and the Grey Heron or the Common Kingfisher. At Mila 23 we will get you warm with a local brandy (tsuica) or a hot tea if you need to drive your car on the same day. Optionally you can also enjoy an authentic local Lipovan lunch.

On our way back we will focus again on the fauna and landscape and we get back to Tulcea before the sunset.

*Depending on the season, the water level and the weather conditions, the tour guide will decide which is the best route to follow.

The trip lasts up to 7 hours.

The price of this trip is:

400 euro

The price is per boat, per trip and is expressed in euro (EUR).

Booking request form

Please fill up the form below for a booking request. One of our agents will process your request and answer to you (usually in less then 24h). Please check also the SPAM folder for our email.

The price includes:

ENGLISH guidance (guide member of APGDD)
Boat for the trip
Fuel for the trip
Bottled water
Danube Delta visiting fees

The price does NOT include:

Lunch in Mila 23 (a menu of EURO 14/pers.)
Beverages, other than water, tea and tsuica (local brandy)
Insurance of any kind (of travel, goods etc.)

Children policy

Children, regardless of their age, are considered passengers and they are included in the total number of boat passengers (maximum 6 or maximum 11 group of persons, depending on the boat)

Bookings are based on a 50% deposit.

Request a booking implies acceptance of the terms and conditions.

Details

The boat

This trip is done with an OPEN BOAT

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 by the largest Romanian manufacturer of boats, according to our concept.

All our boats has upholstered bench 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.

Personal equipment

You will need personal equipment that is appropriate for very low temperature conditions during this period, which are sensed as even harsher when boating.

Windstopper
Softshell
First layer
Thermal trousers
Balaclava
Knit cap
Polarized sunglasses
Hiking boots are not appropriate as they are designed for hiking not for sitting a few hours in a boat, not moving. A very good solution would be warm boating boots (boots made from various materials having a felt sock inside), which can be found in fishing stores. High-quality versions have very well insulated soles and thick felt socks. If you add ski socks as well, you won’t have any problems.

Danube Delta equipment (click on the link) – In order not to have surprises on the spot, read this article on our blog.

Cancellation Policy:

With more than 90days before the tour, we’ll give you voucher available 2 years.
Less than 90 days before tour, the payment is not refundable and you can’t use it for another booking.

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

The Danube Delta, Romania.
Sea level altitude, wetland.

Climate

Temperature vary from 1-25 °C spring/fall; 20-40 °C summer.

On water

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

Warnings

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

*Extreme conditions:

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

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.