Wildlife Photo Tour to the Danube Delta, 4d/3n SHARED 2025
Capture the stunning biodiversity of the Danube Delta on this unforgettable wildlife photo tour! Known as Europe’s largest wetland and a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Delta offers unparalleled opportunities to photograph a wide array of species in their natural habitat. From graceful pelicans, herons, and egrets to rare species like the white-tailed eagle, you’ll explore the Delta’s labyrinth of waterways and reed beds, perfect for both landscape and wildlife photography. Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, this tour provides a unique chance to immerse yourself in one of Europe’s last true wilderness areas, teeming with life and beauty.These tours will be led by the best team of guides in Danube Delta.
These are tours dedicated to enthusiast or professional photographers, who want to discover and photograph the rich fauna of Danube Delta. This package includes 2 days of boat trips plus the two boat transfers from Tulcea to Mila23 and return.
It is a photography tour, with flexible routes according to Danube Delta conditions, weather, water level or any other field information. Also, we can adapt the schedule according to bird flocks spots, the species of birds you would like to see or other types of attractions you want to photograph. We can spend more time in one place, track and photograph different birds and/or animals.
We are going with up to 4 people on a boat with 4 double benches. This way, you can shoot both ways left/right.
This is not a leisure tour but a tour in which we focus 100% on taking photos. Mainly will be tracking birds and wildlife but can spend a little time for the landscapes offered by Danube Delta. This trip is for professional photographers who want quality pictures. Will stay focused on our subjects and won’t miss any opportunity. There will be 2 types of photography sessions, one from a moving boat and one standing still, with good lighting, waiting for the perfect moment to take an amazing shot. In this 2 days will explore diverse habitats, will always seek new species of birds and animals for you to photograph.
The price of this tour is:
700 euro/pers
The price is per person (accommodation in double room), per tour and it is in euro (EUR).
120 euro/pers/program single supplement
*We offer double rooms only for clients booking together. If you book for 1 persons, you’ll have a single room.
Data for this program in 2025:
Period | Places | Price |
|---|---|---|
24 Apr - 27 Apr | 700 | |
8 May - 11 May | Fully booked | |
12 Jun - 15 Jun | 700 | |
24 Jul - 27 Jul | 700 | |
7 Aug - 10 Aug | 700 | |
11 Sep - 14 Sep | 700 | |
9 Oct - 12 Oct | 700 | |
Click on available number of places in the table and fill up the form. Our agents will process the request and answer to you (usually in less then 24h). Please check also the SPAM folder for our email.
Booking
- Bookings are based on 30% deposit. You’ll receive a payment link.
- 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.
- The remaining balance can be paid on arrival at our boarding point in cash or by payment link (LEI/RON or EURO).
The price includes
- ENGLISH guidance
- Accommodation (3 nights) at 3* local guesthouse in Mila23, in double rooms
- Half board (breakfast and dinner; dinner on Day1; breakfast and dinner on Day2 and Day3; breakfast on Day4)
- Transfers by boat from Tulcea to Mila 23 and return
- 2 days Guided Boat Photo Tour
- 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)
- Bucharest (including Airport) transfers – 300 euro/car/one way for 1-6 persons
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 12
- Children over 12 years are charged as adults
- Responsibility of children’s supervision during trips belong to parents
- All children will wear life jackets during boat trips
Group Confirmation
This program is running with minimum 2 persons subscribed.
Details
Accommodation
Your accommodation for this photo tour is made in double or single rooms, in one of our exclusive locations in Mila23 Village, Danube Delta, depending by our availability. All the guesthouses are 3* rated, have small capacity (7-8 rooms), owned and run by locals, offers authentic local food. All room have en-suite bathrooms.
The boat
This trip is done with an OPEN BOAT. The boat we are using for this photo tour has been built specifically for this activity. The boat is very stable, with low level sides, so you can shoot almost at the water level, you’ll have same level eye contact with the birds on water. All tour participants will change places between them during the photo sessions, so each one of you will be seated at a time on the first or last bench.
Have with you
- Photo equipment; we recommend a minimum of 500mm lens (possibly a converter too), plus other smaller lens for landscapes or macro shots
- Plenty of storage space for your photos
- An abundance of batteries. Because we will leave in the morning and come back at lunch, you will not have access to outlets for battery charging or downloading memory cards
- Special backpack for you photo equipment ( waterproof or rain covered )
- Tripod or monopod
- Raincoat
- Insects repellent
- Sunscreen
- Season appropriate clothing, long robes are mandatory, trousers, shirt and a sun hat or you will get a sun burn. Clothing with colors close to nature are recommended; red, white, yellow and blue are to be avoided
- Sunglasses
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.
Shared Program
Being a SHARED program, this means the whole group goes with the same car/boat, at the same hours (hours detailed in the program). Please be on board at scheduled time for both.
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).
Contact
Email: contact@discoverdanubedelta.com
Phone: (Voice, SMS, WatsApp): +40 757 894 456 | +40 749 120 009
* For bookings or requests, we always prefer to communicate by email. Thank you!
