What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?

Itinerary

🗓️Day 1: 15:30 Meeting | 16:00 Departure to Mila23 | Dinner Meeting and boarding The departure for this trip is from Port Tulcea Aval.  In order to complete the payments (if any) and to communicate regarding the boat you will go to Mila23, we will be waiting for you at our boarding point, at 15:30. Transfer and accommodation to the guesthouse The transfer to Mila23 is done on one of the most beautiful routes in the Danube Delta. The transfer lasts about 2 hours. Our guide will lead you to the pontoon of the guesthouse you will be staying in. In the evening, the host will await you with a delicious dinner. 🗓️ Day 2: 8:30 Breakfast | 9:30 Trip departure | Last 4 hours of the day, the evening trip | Dinner Danube Delta Nature trips You’ll have 2 trips, one in the morning and one in the evening. Depending on the Danube water level as well as the fresh information we have about where large groups of birds feed on the lakes near by Mila23 village, we will choose the best route every day. It's a tour to discover the Danube Delta's NATURE, to see it and understand it. After breakfast you'll start the morning tour. Come back to the accommodation for lunch (optional), take some rest then you'll depart for the evening tour (last 4 hours). The guide will let you know the schedule, depending the season and the sunrise/sunset hour. Between nature trips (lunch time) The museum enthusiasts have the opportunity to visit the Ivan Patzaichin Museum in Mila23, the first New European Bauhaus ambassador in Romania. New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a new movement proposed by the European Commission, which promotes three fundamental European values: creativity, sustainability and community. For Mila 23, the museum act as a pole of local development, in the hope that it will inspire similar initiatives in other communities that aim to capitalize on local heritage by empowering local residents. Going forward, it remains a collaborative hub for UNESCO designations in Romania. The museum will be open to the public from Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00. Admission is free and operates on donations from visitors. If you would like to have the lunch, inform the guesthouse staff at breakfast in the morning. Also, for the lunch at Letea (for the next day), please inform the guide in this evening. 🗓️ Day 3: Sunrise trip | 8:30 Breakfast | 9:30 Departure on the trip to Letea | 12:30 – Trip to Letea Forest (by safari car + on foot) | 14:30 – Lunch (optional) | Dinner Sunrise trip It starts half an hour before sunrise. It is the time when the Danube Delta is full of life, the birds are feeding intensively and the light is warm and pleasant. Return to accommodation for breakfast then depart to Letea. Trip to Letea The trip to Letea Forest is a day of contrasts, starting on the water, pass through the desert area of the Letea Levee and reach the Letea Forest. With a route through the northern area of the Danube Delta, very close to the pelicans colony Rosca-Buhaiova, the largest colony of White Pelicans in the world, in the 2-2.5 hours until reach Letea village, explore an wild, spectacular area. From Letea Village take a safari car to Letea Forest. There are about 7 km from the village to the forest, travel by car then on foot about 20-30 minutes, on the route approved by the Danube Delta Administration. The guide will show you the special plants, the special places and (hopefully) the wild horses. See the points of interest, walk through the fine sand then return to the village and you can have lunch at a local, authentic household, where the hosts cook simple and traditional food. We want you to see an alternative to Lipovan food, the “hohol” food (Ukrainian), which, although similar, has its particularities. After lunch return to the boat and go back, over the lakes, towards Mila23. Arrive at the guesthouse in the afternoon. Lunch at the local household in Letea You should know this is not a restaurant and no other dishes can be ordered. Lunch is always based on fish and it is composed of first course (a traditional fish soup), second course (fish with potatoes in the oven) and the famous donuts of Letea, as a dessert. The hosts have a very simple service system and can only offer complete menus. It is a long, demanding trip, so please have the minimum required equipment with you. 🗓️ Day 4:  8:30 Breakfast | 9:30 Transfer to Tulcea | 11:30 – Disembarkation in Tulcea, the end of the program. Transfer to Tulcea It is made, for the most part, on the same route as on arrival, with a higher speed than on trips. It is the last part of our program and we reserve, especially for this moment, some beautiful places that we want to show you on the way. You'll disembark at the same pontoon from which you left and we say goodbye. If you are leaving Tulcea with public transport, we recommend you consider a booking after 1 o’clock P.M.

What's Included?

🗣️ English guidance 🏡 Accommodation at the chosen guesthouse, in a double room for 3 nights 🍽️ Half board (dinner on day 1; breakfast + dinner on days 2 and 3; breakfast on the last day) 🛶 Boat trips on the lakes (2 trips, morning & evening) 🌳 Trip to Letea (full day), including the safari car to the forest 🚙 🌅 Sunrise boat trip 🚤 Boat transfers Tulcea – Mila23 and return 🎟️ Entrance fees for visiting the Danube Delta ➕ Optional: 🛏️ Single supplement: €90 per person per stay ❌ The price does NOT include: 🥤 Beverages (except water during meals) 🍽️ Lunch – €16 per person (cash only) 🛡️ Insurance of any kind (travel, goods, etc.) 📆 Cancellation policy: 🔁 More than 90 days before the program: you can postpone the trip (voucher valid for 2 years) ❗ Less than 90 days before the trip: the deposit is non-refundable 👨‍👩‍👧 Children policy: 🧒 Children 5–12 years: pay 50% of the package price 👦 Children 12+ years: charged as adults ⚠️ Child supervision during the tour is exclusively the responsibility of the parents ⭐ Minimum age to join: 5 years old

What to Bring

HOW IS IT RECOMMENDED TO DRESS IN DANUBE DELTA, for the requested period, considering that our boats are uncovered: - Raincoat - this must accompany you permanently in the Danube Delta! - Hardshell jacket (lightweight, waterproof, windproof). It doesn't keep you warm, base and mid layers are essential with it - Softshell jacket (waterproof, warm, comfortable) - Down jacket (lightweight, warm) can be worn as a midlayer - Body blouse (provides warmth and comfort while keeping your skin dry) - Long pants. - Sun cream with a high protection factor - the sun can be very strong and the reflection off the water makes the radiation levels higher than on land. - Sunglasses, especially those with polarized lenses are highly recommended, they will cut the reflection of the water and your eyes will be rested at the end of a day on the water. Creams, solutions against mosquitoes *throughout your stay it is important to stay hydrated, that's why it is necessary to always have water with you.

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

Our Commitment to Conservation in the Danube Delta  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.

Rewilding landscape

Rewilding vision

Danube Delta | Ukraine & Romania

Where the mighty Danube River enters the Black Sea it creates a world unlike any other — the vast and untamed Danube Delta. Spanning 580,000 hectares across Romania, Ukraine, and Moldova, this living labyrinth of waterways, reedbeds, lagoons, and lakes is Europe's largest and most vibrant wetland.

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• River or wetland boat trip

Wildlife in this landscapePlease note that the presence of wildlife doesn’t guarantee sightings — these animals live freely and may remain out of view.

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