2025 Danube Delta Tours Offer - Slow boats
Relaxing Trip in the Northern Sireasa Lake Chain – 3-4 hours
Among the top preferences of nature lovers, the 6-7 hour trip
A complete tour to the heart of the Delta – the fisherman’s village of Mila 23… for gourmet connoisseurs! – 8-9 hours
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Relaxing Trip in the Northern Sireasa Lake Chain – 3-4 hours
For those who appreciate time spent in nature but have a limited schedule, we offer this trip, a quintessence of what the Danube Delta has to offer in terms of landscape beauty and biodiversity.
Our route starts on the Tulcea Branch and continues on a small portion of Channel 36 (the connection between the Tulcea and Chilia Branches, near the border with Ukraine) – the Trofilca Channel, a favorite spot of the blue kingfisher – Potcoava Lake, which often holds surprises.
We continue on the Northern Sireasa Channel to the lake locally known as "Cu Cotețe" (With Cages) due to the large number of birds nesting in the impressively tall willows.
Photographers can capture cormorants, great and little egrets, spoonbills, night herons, squacco herons, grey herons, and, with a bit of luck, the greedy pelicans of our Delta.
In the wide opening, you can quietly observe the majestic swans gliding gracefully.
Since time is limited, we will return, just 1.5 km from the border with Ukraine, on Channel 36 back to Tulcea.
If nature impresses you, we invite you to explore our longer excursions where time is more generous.
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Price: 30 EURO pers. - without lunch!
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Access Permit – INCLUDED!
* Payment in cash (RON or EUR) or by bank card before departure!
Among the top preferences of nature lovers, the 6-7 hour trip
This is an exploration of the Danube Delta, between the Chilia and Sulina branches of the Danube. The chosen route offers an overview of the rich biodiversity gifted to this corner of the country. The adventure starts in Tulcea, and after about 15-20 minutes of adjusting to the atmosphere of the old river, we enter the "natural" area on Channel 36, which also connects us with our neighbors from Ukraine, occasionally revealing flocks of pelicans searching for food in the hidden lakes on either side of the channel.
Continuing through the Northern Sireasa area with the Trofilca and Northern Sireasa channels, passing by Potcoava Lake and Cu Cotețe Lake, each with its unique charm.
Entering the Sireasa and Periteasca channels introduces us to true tunnels of willows covered in wild vines, whose secrets are known only by the birds.
The discreet and cautious wild cat may rarely be spotted hunting in these mysterious places. The golden jackal might also be a surprising sight in these areas!
On the Șontea Channel, photographers can often capture the majestic white-tailed eagle, "king" of these lands, proudly watching over the entire area from above.
After passing Lake Nebunu (a strictly protected area), we enter a wider area, a favorite spot for coots, moorhens, and great egrets.
A curve called Candura Bend takes us onto the New Șontea Channel, a rarely visited area with a wide variety of birds. On a small hut, you may notice the sign for the "GVU Party" (Wet Neck Party) — a joke among the local fishermen.
After so much fresh air and beautiful sights, we stop for a delicious traditional fisherman's lunch on the shore of the Șontea Channel, where we will savor the local dishes. After a hearty meal, we relax on our way back along Channel 36 and then to Tulcea, reflecting on the day's magical experience.
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Day trip with the following itinerary:
Tulcea – Tulcea Branch – Channel 36 – Trofilca Channel – Potcoava Lake – Northern Sireasa Channel – Cu Cotețe Lake – Sireasa Channel – Periteasca Channel – Șontea Channel nearby Lake Nebunu (strictly protected area) – Candura Bend – Sontea Noua Channel – Nebunu Channel exiting at Scaunele Point – Optional: stop for a traditional fisherman's lunch on the channel bank – Periteasca Channel – Sireasa Channel – Channel 36 – Tulcea Branch – Tulcea
Price: 35 EURO pers.
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Access Permit – INCLUDED!
* Payment cash (RON or EUR) or by bank card before departure!
* OPTIONAL: Fisherman's lunch – 70 RON / person
To be paid directly at the location!
Menu:
Fish roe salad with onion, catfish soup(boneless) - or traditional fish soup, fried fish with garlic sauce, țuică (local plum brandy), water. For those who do not eat fish or are vegetarians, alternative dishes can be arranged with prior notice.
A complete tour to the heart of the Delta – the fisherman’s village of Mila 23… for gourmet connoisseurs! – 8-9 hours
We depart from Tulcea, enthusiastically following the Tulcea Branch towards Channel 36, then through the network of canals and lakes in Northern Sireasa, continuing along the Sireasa, Periteasca, and Sontea channels, areas already explored during the 3-4 and 6-7 hour trips. The highlight of this tour is the spectacular entrance to Radacinos Channel and Lake, followed by the stunning Fortuna Lake, adorned with white and yellow water lilies and a variety of bird species, all the way to the fisherman’s village of Mila 23.
Usually, the ones who welcome us are the pelicans! Then, it’s time for our hosts.
The locals, hard-working people with overwhelming hospitality, are genuinely happy to see visitors after the long and lonely winter days. They are excellent cooks and have learned over time that not everyone eats fish, so they are prepared with dishes for vegetarians, vegans, or those with allergies. However, our advice remains: DON'T MISS the fish dishes! They are cooked “just like mom used to make it – from the heart of the Delta.”
The tradition here is for the husband, a fisherman, to bring the “raw material” while the wife showcases her culinary talent, watching for the guest’s satisfaction. Very soon, you will feel like you've known your host forever and leave with the hope of returning.
After the hearty lunch, we continue our journey through the Catavaia Channel and Ligheanca Lake, followed by the Vacaru Channel and Lake, where pelicans and cormorants join forces to empty the lake of fish but kindly allow us to admire them from a distance without disturbing their feast.
Passing by Baclanesti Lake, we enter the Șontea Channel, abundant in birdlife diversity. The journey continues on the peaceful New Șontea Channel, where only the occasional local fisherman’s boats are seen. Swans, great and little egrets, coots, moorhens, various species of herons, ibises, rollers, and bee-eaters can be spotted here, all watched over by the majestic white-tailed eagle gracefully circling high above.
The excursion concludes along the winding Periteasca and Sireasa Channels, rich in lush vegetation, re-energizing us for a relaxing finish on Channel 36 towards our final destination – Tulcea.
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Day trip with the following itinerary:
Tulcea – Tulcea Branch – Channel 36 – Trofilca Channel – Potcoava Lake – Cu Cotețe Lake – Sireasa Channel – Periteasca Channel – Sontea Channel – Near Nebunu Lake (strictly protected area) – Radacinos Channel – Radacinos Lake – Fortuna Lake – Olguța Channel – Mila 23 Village – Stop for lunch at the locals – Return via: Mila 23 – Catavaia Channel – Ligheanca Lake – Vacaru Channel – Vacaru Lake – Sontea Channel – Baclanesti Lake – Candura Bend – New Șontea Channel – Sireasa Channel – Channel 36 – Tulcea Branch – Tulcea.
Price: 41 EURO pers.
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Access Permit – INCLUDED!
* Payment cash (RON or EUR) or by bank card before departure!
* OPTIONAL: Fisherman's lunch – 70 RON / person
To be paid directly at the location!
Menu:
Catfish soup(boneless) or traditional fish soup, fried fish with garlic sauce, țuică (local plum brandy), wine, water.
For non-fish eaters or vegetarians, alternative dishes can be provided with prior notice.
The rates displayed on the website are valid when at least 5–6 people are registered. For groups of 1–4 people, we offer private tour rates for each type of excursion, which we can provide via phone, WhatsApp, or e-mail.Thank you for your understanding!
What is included:
The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Access Permit is NOMINAL, COMPULSORY and is INCLUDED!
Thank you for choosing us and we wish you a beautiful trip!
Children policy
Free for children under 5 years
Children between 5-12 years, pay 50% of the rate
Children over 12 years are considered adults and pay the full price
Tours in the Danube Delta - 2025
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8-9 hours
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41 EURO / pers.
Traditional fish lunch included details -
- Points of interest:
- Fortuna Lake - Mila 23 village - lunch with the locals - Sontea Noua canal - “Rookeries” lake
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2 days
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130 EURO / pers.
Accommodation on full board basis details -
- Points of interest:
- Fortuna lake - Mila 23 village - Bogdaproste and 3 Iezere lakes
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3 days
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220 EURO / pers.
Accommodation on full board basis details -
- Points of interest:
- Fortuna lake - Mila 23 village - Letea village and forest
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4 days
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300 EURO / pers.
Accommodation on full board basis details -
- Points of interest:
- Fortuna lake - Mila 23 village - Letea forest - Sulina
