Bird Watching in Romania, Danube Delta Experience
Bird Watching in Romania, Danube Delta Experience
Bird Watching in Romania, Danube Delta Experience
5 Days Starting and ending in Bunica Maria
Visiting: Bunica Maria, Canalul Litcov, Uzlina, Gorgova
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BM2
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 8
Age range:
25-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Bird Watching in Romania is a five-day bird watching tour around the beautiful Danube River as it ends its journey through Europe in Romania. Your stay includes four nights’ accommodation in a family-owned eco-lodge with home-cooked traditional meals using fresh fish and other local ingredients. The holiday also includes three boat trips that will give you a real taste for bird watching in Romania. The trips last around six hours each, offering you the opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife in a gentle and relaxed way. This small-group birding tour is led by an English-speaking guide who knows the Danube Delta very well and can introduce you to some of its hidden charms. You will visit three distinct ecosystems during your stay – wetlands of water channels and lakes, forest areas with sand dunes, and areas of reclaimed agricultural land that have been a focus of conservation efforts. The Danube is Europe’s second-longest river, rising in Germany and emptying into the Black Sea at the Romanian coast. Bird watching in the peaceful green landscapes of this part of Romania is a tonic for the mind, enabling you to wind down from your busy life and just enjoy being in nature.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Location: Bunica Maria
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Accommodation Name: Bunica Maria
Meals Included: Dinner
We give you a warm welcome to our guesthouse and the Danube Delta. After you have made yourself comfortable in your room you can take a stroll before dinner to see something of our village and visit the shores of the Danube, or just enjoy the facilities we have to offer in our accommodation.
After dinner, over a glass of local wine, we will chat to you about what to expect during your stay. We will also run through some information about safety on our boat trips.
Day 2 : Meet The Danube Delta!
Location: Canalul Litcov
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Accommodation Name: Bunica Maria
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, we will take the five-minute walk to where our boat is moored. Our trip today will last about six hours.
During the boat trip you'll have the chance to see lot of birds. With luck we will find Kingfishers, White-tailed Eagles, Pelicans, Purple, Grey and Squacco Herons, White and Little Egrets, Glossy ibis, and many other interesting species. We may also see an East Asian Raccoon Dog, wild cats, wild boar and Eurasian Otters.
We return to the guesthouse for a lunch of traditional fish dishes, followed by a short rest. Later on, we recommend a walk in the Bestepe Hill Natural Reserve. This will offer you a beautiful panoramic view of the entire Danube Delta and its myriad landscapes. The reserve is a rare, protected area where steppe meadows can be found. The limestone and siliceous substrates of this area promote the growth of a wide range of plant species.
If weather conditions are right you can enjoy and photograph a spectacular sunset from the Reserve.
On your return to your accommodation, we will plan your activities for the next day.
Day 3 : Let's Discover More!
Location: Uzlina
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Accommodation Name: Bunica Maria
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we will explore some new areas of the Danube Delta and discover the beauty and wildlife of its lakes and channels. This is again a six-hour trip with a return to the guesthouse for lunch. With a glass of our traditional Romanian wine in hand, you can enjoy a chat with fellow guests about your sightings. The afternoon is for relaxation and perhaps a gentle walk.
Day 4 : Another Interesting Day!
Location: Gorgova
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Accommodation Name: Bunica Maria
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we will explore some new areas of the Danube Delta and discover the beauty and wildlife of its lakes and channels. This is again a six-hour trip with a return to the guesthouse for lunch. With a glass of our traditional Romanian wine in hand, you can enjoy a chat with fellow guests about your sightings. The afternoon is for relaxation and perhaps a gentle walk.
We return to the guesthouse for dinner and a chance to reminisce on the landscapes and species you've seen over the past few days.
Day 5 : A Fond Farewell
Location: Bunica Maria
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast it's time to depart, hopefully with many memories of the amazing Danube Delta.
As we say our goodbyes, we hope you will return soon.
What's Included
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Accommodation
All accommodation or lodgings based on double occupancy (Single occupancy available for an additional charge/cost) Spacious and comfortable tented accommodation, including bed linen, towels, shower gel and slippers with a private bathroom en-suite.
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Entrance Fees
All entrance and camping fees for the Danube Delta Natural Reserve.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
ervices of a professional guide, english speaking, complete with a supply boat.
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
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Water/cofee throughout the trip/tour
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Meals
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Available with extra costs.
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Tipping and Gratuities
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Game Drives on Safari
Optional safari extensions
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Any drinks at lodge. We offer coffee and water.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No.
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Bunica Maria requires a minimum deposit of 1% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 1 days before departure.