30. maj – 7. junij 2026

eight days trip - plane - bus 

DThe Danube Delta is a monument to the second longest European river when it surrenders to the waters of the Black Sea after a journey of almost 3,000 km. The mosaic of river channels, wetlands, floodplain forests and dunes is a paradise for many species of plants and animals. As you cruise on calm waters through the rich vegetation and look for many animals, especially birds, you will also learn about the history of man and his coexistence with the rich river delta. The traditional Romanian culture is still very much alive here and we will revel in its colors, tastes and sounds.

5% discount on the basic package for registrations by 31 December 2025.

1. dan: 30. maj 2026

Odhod iz Ljubljane z letalom do Bukarešte. Prevoz z avtobusom do mesta Tulcea ob reki Donavi, namestitev v hotelu, večerja in prenočevanje.

2. dan: 1. junij 2026

From the city of Tulcea, after breakfast, we will first drive to Măcin National Park and visit the park's information center, where the rich geological, zoological and botanical heritage of this area is presented and many national minorities are also represented. With a local guide, we then set out on one of the many hiking trails to the top of the ridge of the Măcin Mountains, learning about many natural history features along the way. From the top of the ridge we will have a wonderful view of the landscape near the Danube Delta.

Hike: about 6 km, 2-3 hours (with break, snack, etc.). In the afternoon you will return to Tulcea, where you will have dinner and some free time to explore the city before spending the night here.

 

3. dan: 2. junij 2026

In the morning we first visit a very nice museum with aquarium in the city of Tulcea, which presents all the habitats of the Danube in the delta and along the river. In the aquarium we see, among other things, some species of sturgeon that once dominated the river but are now extremely endangered. Then we return to the past for a good two thousand years and visit the remains of the once extremely important Black Sea port of Histria, which also experienced its decline due to the deposition of debris from the Danube. We will then drive to the village of Enisala, where we will walk through the ethnographic open-air museum and learn about village life in the recent past. Nearby are the remains of the once powerful Babadag Castle, built by the Genoese. Inside there is also an interesting natural history exhibition with a description of the habitats in the vicinity. Afterwards, you will drive to Tulcea, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

4. dan : 3. junij 2026

After getting to know the surroundings of the Danube Delta, it is now time for us to venture into its heart. On this day we will mainly stay north of the old main channel of the Danube and go bird watching along the very narrow river channels and also at the larger lakes that have formed between the many arms of the river. In the middle of the day we will stop in the village of Mila 23, where we will have a traditional lunch with the locals. After driving among the canals and lakes, we will drive to the village of Crişan, located on an artificial river arm, where we will have dinner and spend the night in a small ethnic hotel.

5. dan: 4. junij 2026

After breakfast we leave the village of Crişan to explore the protected areas in the southern part of the Danube Delta. The route takes us first south to St. Gheorghe, where the southernmost arm of the Danube flows into the Black Sea. From the village of St. Gheorghe we will walk to the confluence of the river and the sea, where we will also have lunch with the locals after the tour. After lunch we will drive along the river channels to the small town of Sulina, where the main branch of the Delta flows into the Black Sea. After a short sightseeing we will return to Crişan village where we will have dinner and spend the night.

6. dan: 5. junij 2026

Northeast of Crişan and the old main bed of the Danube is the Letea Forest, which developed on the former sea dunes and is now a protected area with very characteristic vegetation, where, with a little luck, wild horses can be observed. We will take a typical horse-drawn carriage to the forest and back. After the tour, lunch awaits us at the locals' house. Afterwards, we will drive across the lakes where great white pelicans and Dalmatian pelicans are mainly found, and before arriving at the village of Crişan, with a little luck, we can also observe them. Dinner and overnight in Crişan.

7. dan: 6. junij 2026

On the last day of bird watching, we will drive along river channels and lakes north of the main river channel and have the opportunity to learn about the lives of local fishermen and have lunch with one of them. We will continue through river channels and lakes with stops for observation and photography to the town of Tulcea, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

8. dan: 7. junij 2026

Po zajtrku bomo zapustili hotel in se z avtobusom odpeljali do letališča v Bukarešti. Prihod v Ljubljano v večernih urah.

Author of the program and photos: © Janja Benedik, 2019-2022.

Management: Janja Benedik and Christian Mititelu Raileanu (former employee of Life Bird International).

Tour operator: © naTOURa, Janja Benedik s. p., 2019-26.

Cena je odvisna od števila prijavljenih oseb:

  • 10-11 oseb: 1.775,00 € + letalska karta,
  • 12-13 oseb: 1.645,00 € + letalska karta,
  • 14-15 oseb: 1.555,00 € + letalska karta,
  • 16-17 oseb: 1.485,00 € + letalska karta,
  • 18-19 oseb: 1.440,00 € + letalska karta.

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

  • vsi prevozi v Romuniji po programu: transfer Bukarešta – Tulcea – Bukarešta, 2 dni bus za 2 dnevni ekskurziji, 4 dni celodnevni najem dveh čolnov,
  • 7 x polni penzion (zajtrk, kosilo/lunch paket, večerja): 4 x spanje v Tulcei v hotelu 4*, 3 x spanje v hotelu 4* sredi delte Donave v kraju Mila 23.
  • Slovenian and native English-speaking guides,
  • vse vstopnine po programu (vstopnina in vodenje po NP Macin, vstopnina v Aquarium, Muzeul de arta populara Enisala, grad Babadag, Arheološki park in muzej Histria, Zavarovano območje Letea),
  • costs for the preparation and organization of the trip.

OBVEZNO DOPLAČILO:

  • v primeru, da let do Bukarešte ne bo z letališča Brnik, bo organiziran prevoz iz Ljubljane do bližnjega letališča (opcija: direkten let iz Zagreba), kar bo potrebno doplačati.
  • Izbor letalskih kart je odvisen od razpoložljivosti kart in trenutne cene v času, ko je prijavljeno minimalno število potnikov. Praviloma se izbere cenovno najbolj ugodno varianto.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES ON DEMAND:

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

  • entrance fees for any additional tours,
  • additional food and drink,
  • anything not specifically stated,
  • napitnine za lokalne vodnike in voznike (od 10,00 do 20,00 € na osebo).
  • med bivanjem v Romuniji potniki niso posebej zdravstveno zavarovani, niti ni zavarovana lastnina ali kakršne koli poškodbe (osebne poškodbe, tatvine, avtomobilske nesreče, ugrabitve, teroristični napadi, nemiri v državi, naravne katastrofe kot so potresi, požari, poplave, plazovi, …) – zavarovanje si ureja vsak potnik sam preko agencije ali neposredno z zavarovalnico;
  • we are not responsible if in case of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, landslides, ... the travel program must be changed,
  • we are not responsible for accidents or injuries during trekking and their consequences,
  • in the event of an increase in the price of gasoline, hotels, airline tickets or other prices, the price of the arrangement may increase,
  • we are not responsible for cancellations, delays or changes of flights of airlines and their consequences (higher costs, non-implementation of the entire programme),
  • if the airline cancels the flight and it is taken over by another airline, we will not cover any additional costs,
  • we do not assume the consequences of loss of luggage during air transport, all possible costs are borne by the passenger.
  • special medical care (e.g. vaccination) is not required before departure.

 

You can see some photos from the trip in 2022 by clicking HERE!