Danube Delta Bike+Boat
Europe´s last natural paradise
Discover the Flora and Fauna of the Delta
This cycling trip by “hotel boat” leads you through the stunning beauty of Europe’s last natural paradise Danube Delta to kilometer “0”, where the mighty Danube River ends into the Black Sea. The tour takes you through Romania’s Delta, the second largest and best preserved of Europe’s deltas. You will travel along canals with floating reed islands, lagoons and lakes. The landscape alternates between gently rolling hills, swamp and prairie land and amazes everyone with its diversity and beauty. Life in small fishing villages is tranquil, the solitude and silence of the almost impenetrable thicket many times interrupted only by the calls of Dalmatian Pelicans, Cormorants and Egrets. Under expert guidance you will discover the fauna and flora of this landscape, which is also rich in history. Enjoy Romanian hospitality and cuisine on board of your floating hotel and in the cosy guesthouse.
Dates 2024:
Arrival: see dates below
Duration: 8 days
Season 1: April 15., Sept 19.
Season 2: May 23., June 09., Aug 21., Sept 11.
Min.number of participants: 12 persons (until 4 weeks prior departure)
1st Day: Bucharest
Individual arrival to Bucharest/Airport; 2 p.m bus transfer (approx. 4 h) to the starting point Tulcea in the Danube Delta; Embarkation on the comfortable floating hotel. Dinner and overnight on hotelboat.
2nd Day: Nufaru – Sfantu Gheorghe , approx. 31 km
Along the most southern Danube arm through the nature reserve Bestepe Hills. A wonderful view deep down into the Delta will make you forget some ascents. At the small fishing village Murighiol we enter into a maze of channels, floating islands, dense forests and a pure wilderness experience by boat. Overnight on hotelboat.
3rd Day: The journey to kilometer 0, approx. 25 km
A bumpy gravel path – on the right the open range of the Black Sea, on the left side the lush green reeds and marsh land. In the loneliness of the Danube Delta Cormorants and Great White Egrets are our permanent companions. Kilometer “0” at Sulina: the Danube has reached its final destination at the lighthouse and starts to merge with the salt of the sea. Overnight on hotelboat.
4th Day: Gulf of Musura – Crisan, approx. 23 km
Along the bird’s paradise Musura-Bay the path leads you to the picturesque village Letea. It seems as if time stands still here. The houses are made of reed and loam, lovely painted in blue and all surrounded by contemplative silence. Close to the village, located on a sandbank, a special wonder of nature can be observed – a tropical forest with climbing plants and lianas. We will reach the fishing village Crisan by boat. Overnight on hotelboat
5th Day: The Fauna & Flora of the Danube Delta (day of rest)
During the cruise through a labyrinth of narrow waterways we pass by small fishing villages and again experience the incredible diversity of the Fauna and Flora of the UNESCO World Heritage Danube Delta. In the afternoon we return from a surreal dream world to the vibrant city life of Tulcea. Overnight on hotelboat.
6th Day: Monasteries of the Dobrogea, approx. 26 km
Round trip through a gently undulating landscape to the orthodox monastery Celic Dere, the biggest convent of the Dobrogea territory. The beautiful monastery of Saon with its distinctive windmill is located amidst vineyards right on the bank of the Danube. From a ridge you have a fantastic view over the extensive and green floodplain directly of the border to the Ukraine. Transfer back to Tulcea. Overnight at Tulcea guesthouse 4*.
7th Day: Lagoon-tour to the cape Dolosman, approx. 42 km
By bus we travel to the old town Ceamurlia de Jos. The nature reserve of Cape Dolosman with the Greek-Roman excavations of Argamum separates the Delta-lakes Golovita and Razim. By bike you reach the medieval fortress of Enisala, which is located high above the Danube. Let us enjoy a breath-taking view over the Lagoon Razim! Overnight Tulcea guesthouse 4*.
8th Day: Transfer Tulcea – Bucharest
After breakfast bus transfer back to the Romanian capital Bucharest; arrival at the airport approx. 2 p.m. Please do not book any flights before 4 p.m.; possibility of additional nights in Tulcea or Bucharest.
Important Information
Itinerary is subject to change – in case of higher forces (water level, technical breakdown).
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
YOUR SHIP – THE COZY FLOATINGHOTEL + 4*GUEST HOUSE in Tulcea
Comfortable and cosy hotelboat with restaurant (air-conditioned) and spacious sundeck with deckchairs; cabins (approx. 9 m²) with private facilities. Since 2022 we have installed 24 kWh of solar panels and 60 kWh of lithium batteries to become more environmentally friendly and give our customers a whisper quiet experience in nature. So our floating hotels are using renewable energy and are self-sustained.
The comfortable 4*guest house in Tulcea, with air-conditioned rooms, is about 5-10 minutes’ walk from the market square.
General Information:
With our experienced local wildlife- and bike guides you learn to recognize birds by their noise or in flight, discover rare plants and animals, learn about the life of the Delta residents and the incredible eventful past of this region, which already fascinated the Romans, Greeks and Dacians. You are accommodated on a modern floating Hotel and in a family run, comfortable 4* guesthouse. The meals are traditional with fish, meat and vegetables, for lunch picnics or lunch packs will be offered. You cycle in groups of 12-20 people. Therefore it is necessary to have some experience in bike tours. Sand- and gravel roads require to be in an average physical shape, but should be succeed by everybody, as the daily stretches are quite short. Some stretches are done by boat or bus.
YOUR BICYCLES:
24-speed ladies or gents
E-MTB´s upon request
- Quality brand bicycles
- Touring bikes with derailleur
- puncture-proof tires
- 1 waterproofed pannnier bag
- 1 handlebar bag
- air pump
- Repair-kit + bikelock per cabin
Rental bike disclaimer
€ 18,-/touring bike
If a traveller rents a bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.
ARRIVAL INORMATION:
Airport
- next airport: Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) or Baneasa (BBU)
- Otopeni, (officially called Henri Coanda), Bucharest’s main airport, is 17 km north of the city on the DN1. Opened in 1970 but recently extended, it is a spacious, efficient airport. After getting off the plane and easing your way through the passport control, you’ll find yourself in the baggage reclaim area. Ignore all of the services on offer here. You should especially ignore the currency exchange desks: they do not offer decent rates.
Transfer
- Arrival- and departure transfers into the Delta are included on the day of arrival and departure
- If you plan to extend your stay in the Delta, you can book a transfer back to Bukarest separately (see Prices)
- We recommend to take a Taxi, if you have booked additional nights in Bucharest
- To order a taxi by yourself, look for the multi-language touch screens in the arrivals hall. They are fully automated and very easy to use, and you can choose from the full range of Bucharest taxi companies: all have their tariffs clearly displayed. Once the taxi company of your choice has informed you (via the screen) how long the taxi will take to arrive, and what ID number the taxi has (take the ticket which will be printed), you simply go outside to wait for your taxi. Just make sure you get into the correct taxi: check the company name and ID number with the one on your ticket. While most of the rip off taxis of yore have now gone, there are still sometimes touts hassling visitors inside the arrivals hall: ignore them. You should also ignore the sign saying ’Rapid Taxi.’ These are overpriced taxis allowed – for some unfathomable reason – to wait directly outside the internal arrivals terminal, underneath international arrivals.
- 5 nights on hotelboat, 2 nights in comfortable guesthouse 4* in Tulcea
- Schedule incl. all transfers according to itinerary from/to Bucharest (day 1 + 8)
- Bike-Guide / Wildlife-Guide
- Support van and support boat
- Full Board: breakfast, lunchbox or picnic, dinner
- Maps and informational material per cabin
| Season 1 | Season 2 | |
| 2-bed cabin/double room | 1.599,- | 1.839,- |
| 1-bed cabin/single room | 2.149,- | 2.399,- |
Additional bookable
| Rental bikes | ||
| 24-speed | 115,- | |
| E-MTB (upon request) | 280,- |
| Additional nights incl. breakfast | DBL | SGL |
| Tulcea 4*guest house | 49,- | 79,- |
| Bucharest 4*/Hotel Berthelot | 72,- | 125,- |
| Transfer for 1-3 persons | price per way |
| Danube Delta – Bucharest (only necessary for extension in the Delta) | 449,- |
Operator: Rad+Reisen
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