Danube Delta Tours: The 12 Best Trips

1.Boat Trip to Caraorman Forest – Danube Delta (5-6 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · from $23Our pick

A 5-6 hour Danube Delta boat trip from Murighiol to Caraorman, with wildlife sightings, reed channels, and optional forest safari and lunch.

“The boat trip was nice. The highlight was the pelican colony. But we were hoping for more info from the guide. He didn't introduce himself or say much. The 'safari' was a big letdown. The group was way too big, and they only explained something in English when we asked.”

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2.From Bucharest: Day Trip to Danube Delta

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · from $135

14-hour Danube Delta day trip from Bucharest with a small group, 4-5 hour boat cruise, and birdwatching in UNESCO wetlands.

“Everything was great !! Our guide was very friendly and helpful! He made our journey joyful!!”

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3.Bucharest: Day Trip to Danube Delta Small Group Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 12 hours · from $174

Small-group Danube Delta day trip from Bucharest, Tulcea speedboat, wild canals and wildlife viewing with an expert guide.

“Very good. Our guide, Vladimir spoke perfect English, was very funny and entertaining. The driver, Daniel, was a very careful and good driver and the captain of the speedboat was excellent. Very considerate of his surroundings and of other boats. He would slow down whenever he approached another vessel or someone fishing on the river bank so that he would not create too big waves.”

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4.Danube Delta – Private Tour with Boat Trip & Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $228

Private Danube Delta day trip from Bucharest with hotel pickup, licensed guide, boat cruise, and traditional lunch in the delta

“Danube delta it’s an amazing place; the guide / driver was also very well prepared and shared interesting facts / stories. The local restaurant ‘la scaunele’ was also a very nice place, with tasty traditional food.”

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5.Guided Birdwatching day trip to the Danube Delta – private program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $578Top rated

Private birdwatching cruise in Romania’s Danube Delta from Tulcea. Up to 6 people, guided by a local captain, with flexible timing.

“This was an excellent day all-around! Left at 6:00, saw wonderful assortment of bird species and the boat comfort and viewing were perfect. Our guide and captain were knowledgeable, patient and flexible to our desires. A wonderful lunch iRead more”

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6.Danube Delta PRIVATE boat trip to Letea Forest (guided tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $661

Private Danube Delta day trip from Tulcea to Letea village and the 1938 Letea Forest reserve, with guide and transport.

“Florin was very personable and accommodating. He is a biologist by training and knew the plant species we encountered, not to mention an expert ornithologist. Plus, he’s just a great guy!”

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7.Danube Delta PRIVATE boat trip to Mila23 Village (guided tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $542

Private Danube Delta boat trip from Tulcea to Mila 23 with an English guide, open-air wildlife viewing, and optional traditional fish lunch.

“We were a few days in Mila 23 for the fishing and also trips in the delta. Everything was perfectly organized, the guides were professional and friendly. The guesthouse - Alexandra and Alexandru- was comfortable and nice with local and very tasty food.”

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8.Danube Delta and Black See – 2 Days Private Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $1,239

Private 2-day Bucharest tour to Constanta, Mamaia, and the Danube Delta. Mosque, Black Sea beach time, and a 6-hour boat trip.

“Nicholas was fantastic. On time, great driving skills and a killer play list. He has excellent knowledge and kept us laughing. He was super flexible and even helped me find a place to swim The delta was gorgeous 😍”

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9.Danube Delta – 2-Day Tour from Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $505

2 days from Bucharest into Romania’s UNESCO Danube Delta with Tulcea and Constanta, plus a guided boat trip for birds or fishing.

“We enjoyed our trip to the delta great scenery good review by our guide who was very knowledgeable”

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10.Day Trip from Bucharest to Danube Delta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $136

See the UNESCO Danube Delta on a long but rewarding day trip from Bucharest, with a 4 to 5 hour wildlife boat ride.

“it's worth it because seeing pelicans is amazing but you have to know that there is 3h30 car go and such return. our guide was on his phone or sleeping on the boat so I might as well say that I saw a blongios and a kingfisher by my observation and not thanks to him.Auto-translated”

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11.Murighiol: Danube Delta Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Guided Danube Delta boat tours from Murighiol, from 3-hour sunrise and sunset rides to full-day forest and town stops, with safety gear.

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12.From Bucharest: 2-Day Danube Delta Wonders Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $483

2-day small-group trip from Bucharest to Romania’s Danube Delta by boat from Murighiol, plus Tulcea Museum and Constanta seaside.

“The boat driver was experienced, nice and had good eyes. The visit to Constanta was interesting. The hotel in Mahmudia was good.”

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