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

Itinerary

Example of 7d/6n tour: Day 1: We will wait for you at Port Aval – Tulcea, at 16:00 (or an hour we agreed). You will travel to Mila 23 with a slow speed, on a very good route to see birds. It will be you first 2-3 hours session of birding in the Danube Delta. Check in at the guest house, then hold a short technical meeting where the guide will inform you about the next day route, Danube Delta peculiarities and birdwatching, boating rules and behavior in a natural reserve. In the evening the host will delight you with a traditional dinner, based on fresh fish. Days 2-6 – The daily trips into the Danube Delta will begin early in the morning, before sunrise, to see the birds that begin to feed. This session is aroung 4-5 hours then you will return to the guesthouse for breakfast. After breakfast, you will go out on the water again, for another session. You will start looking for birds around Mila 23 village on short sessions, up to Letea or Caraorman Villages, over 60 km away from Mila23 on long tours (full days tours). You will travel to different places in Danube Delta, the routes being decided on a day to day basis, depending on weather conditions, water level and fresh information that we have from the field. After you’ll see the last birds in the dusk, you will come back. At the guesthouse, where you’ll taste a traditional fisherman’s dinner. The guide will search for the stars of these places: Pelicans, both the White and the rare Dalmatians. Of course, you will see also Little and White Egrets, Gray, Purple, Yellow, or Night Heron, the agile Kingfisher, the majestic White-tailed Eagle, noisy Coots, Godwits, Spoonbills, Ibises, Ruffs, Stilts and others. Of course mammals will be also under spot: otters, wild boars, roe deer, muskrats or the beautiful raccoon dog. Day 7: After a relaxed breakfast (8:30 am), this time without sunrise session, you will have the transfer back to Tulcea, but now, in the morning, you will have the best light for this route. * If you choose the transfer from/to the airport with us, we can make a route with several stops in interesting places where we also see several species of birds (if you have enough time).

What's Included?

The price includes: ENGLISH guidance (Professional BIRDING Guide) Accommodation (number of nights according to your option) in a 3* guesthouse in Mila23. You will get 3 meals per day, starting with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day Transfers from Tulcea to Mila 23 and back (on the first and on the last day) Boat trips (number of days from the program you choose) full days including guide and gasoline A safari car for visiting the Letea forest Fees for visiting the Danube Delta Not included: Beverages, other than water Insurance of any kind (travel, goods, etc.)

What to Bring

Binoculars 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 Trekking shoes, especially for the tours to Letea or Caraorman Sunglasses

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

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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This experience involves

• Wildlife tracking
• Wildlife photography
• Birdwatching
• Gastronomy (local)
• 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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