Danube Delta
Danube Delta | EXPERT-LED
The mighty Danube River opens up onto the Black Sea in a labyrinth of channels, home to hundreds of species of birds. It is here in the Danube Delta and its surrounding forests and mountains, that we explore a vast variety of flora and fauna, both on foot and by boat.
When to go
May
Price from
£2,695
From the moment you touch down in Romania, everything is included so that while you are with us you can forget about your wallet, relax and enjoy your time in the Danube Delta.
Duration
5 nights
Scheduled journeys
Travel privately
Journey highlights
- Boat and kayak through the delta’s labyrinth of channels, spotting some of the area’s 300 plus species of birds.
- Learn from your expert guide Mişu, who has been fascinated by the delta’s wildlife since childhood.
- Enjoy walks before breakfast to enjoy the stillness of the delta.
- Meet fishing families and learn about the traditions and culture of the region.
- Taste fresh fish from the delta, cooked in a variety of ways.
on the move
We're eschewing bikes in favour of two feet and small boats on this journey through the Danube Delta. It's the best way to slow down here, and seek out the region's vast array of flora and birdlife.
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itinerary
Danube Delta
Our 5-night itinerary, walking and boating through the magnificent Danube Delta is described below.
An afternoon transfer from Bucharest airport brings us to the edge of the Danube and the village of Somova where we will spend the next two nights. Here we will stay at a picturesque family-owned guest house and enjoy our first taste of the unique flora and fauna of this extraordinary environment next to the lagoons and channels of the Danube Delta. The guest house enjoys lovely views from the garden, two swimming pools, and homemade regional cuisine.
For the early risers, Misu will take you on an early morning bird-spotting walk. After breakfast, we’ll slowly paddle our way along the waterways of the delta via kayak, an opportunity to meander at your own pace. We’ll have a picnic lunch along the way before returning to our guest house. There will be free time in the afternoon to explore or relax beside the pool before heading to a local vineyard for wine tasting. Dinner will be back at the guest house.
In the morning we will journey by boat deep into the northern canals and channels of the delta near to Somova. We’ll spend most of the day meandering our way to Crisan, with a picnic lunch onboard. In the early evening we’ll arrive at our guest house, our home for the next two nights nestled in the heart of the Danube Delta, and only accessible by boat.
Today we travel by boat to Letea with bird watching along the way. After walking through the remote old village we will arrive at the virgin forest of Letea with its 800-year-old oak trees and 10-metre high sand dunes, not to mention wild horses and many interesting species of plants and insects. A local villager will host us for lunch at his home before we make our return by boat to Crisan for dinner at the guest house.
Today we have the option to enjoy an early morning boat ride to a lagoon as the sun rises. After breakfast we’ll take our boat to the southern Delta and the small village of Danavatu de Jos where our guest house has its own mooring. After a light lunch we’ll make our way by fast boat to the Black Sea, before returning to our guest house for our final evening in this magical place and a farewell dinner.
After breakfast we will say our goodbyes and transfer you back to Bucharest airport.
HOW TO BOOK
There are two ways to travel with us in the Danube Delta. You can either travel on a set-date Scheduled Journey or put together your own private party.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Scheduled Journeys
A wonderful opportunity to explore a fascinating part of the world, to meet like-minded travellers and make new friends in a group of Slow Cyclists assembled by us.
TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS
Private Journeys
Many of our guests travel with friends and family, often in private groups of 4-12 people. Doing so means ultimate flexibility in the way you spend your time.
