Private Photography Day Trip to the Danube Delta

An exclusive offer from Discover Danube Delta, we give you the opportunity to discover the amazing world of wildlife in the Danube Delta, in one day, together with one of the professional photographer guides from our team.

You have included the boat (and gas) and a good guide, to show you as more as possible from the rich fauna of the Danube Delta, on the best routes available for each season.

The trip

Being a private program we can start at any hour but for the best results, we recommend you to start at sunrise time. The trip lasts 8-10h and cover an important part of the Danube Delta. We do the route to include marshlands, lakes and special areas of the Delta with places for feeding or roosting for many species of birds.

Usually we do the tour from Tulcea to Mila23 village. Here we can make a stop for mid day hours and you can experience local food for lunch. The guide is also photographer and he know what you expect. He knows very well where are the good places to photograph birds, for interesting species and how to approach by boat to the birds, to take pictures without disturbing.

All we need to know is the hour you want to start the tour, the hour you want to finish the tour (if you have a limit hour) and, the most important, if you have target species you want to photograph.

Departure is from our pontoon at Port Aval – Tulcea. Please be sure you can reach the meeting point at the established hour.

The price of this tour is:

400 euro/boat

Price is per boat (price/trip) and 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).

Booking

Bookings are based on a 50% deposit.

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.

Included in the price:

ENGLISH guidance
Boat for the trip (including gasoline)
Fees for visiting the Danube Delta

NOT included in the price:

Lunch (we can set the lunch in one of the villages on our way, the average price for a lunch is 15 euro/pers)
Beverages, other than water at lunch
Any kind of insurance (travel, personal goods etc).

Airport transfer:

We can do the transfers from Bucharest or Constanta (also Airports) to Tulcea

1-6 persons – Bucharest 300 euro; Constanta 200 euro/one way

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 according to our concept.

All our boats have benches and backrests for a maxim comfort. Every person on the boat will receive a life jacket, mandatory to wear it during the boat trip.

The trip to the Danube Delta

All the time we will try to learn something about the places we travel through, about the birds and the flora of the Danube Delta. Each season has its beauty, each area of the Delta has something particular that we will help you understand in order for you to see what makes the Danube Delta so special.

Spring in the Danube Delta | Summer in the Danube Delta | Autumn in the Danube Delta

Personal equipment

Photo gear
Long pants and blouses with long sleeves to protect you from the sun
Sun hat (not cap)
Sunglasses
Jacket
Raincoat

Please take these recommendations very seriously, the weather in the Danube Delta can be very capricious and you may suffer if you are not well protected.

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

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.

Photo tours

If you have target species you want to photograph, please let us know, we’ll do our best to take you on good places for this species (if it’s possible).