10-Day Wild Summer in Romania Birding Tour
A 10-day, six-guest journey from the Carpathians to the Danube Delta and Black Sea, combining forest birding, wetland boat trips, raptor country and bear-hide sessions.
About this tour
Cross southeastern Romania on a small-group expedition that links mountain forest, open steppe, river delta and Black Sea wetlands. The route begins in the Carpathians, where guided walks explore the wooded valleys and limestone scenery of Piatra Craiului, then moves east to the Danube Delta before finishing among the dry hills and coastal lagoons of Dobrogea.
Birding is central throughout the journey. Mountain days bring chances to work mature forest for woodpeckers, owls and Wallcreeper, while the delta section uses a motorboat to reach reed beds, channels and breeding colonies. Pelicans, herons, warblers, kingfishers and marsh harriers are among the possibilities there. The final stage adds raptors, woodland species and waders around the Macin Mountains, Babadag Forest, Histria and the Black Sea coast.
The program also includes two evening visits to a forest hide for brown-bear observation and photography. All wildlife remains wild, so no individual sighting can be guaranteed. The pace combines full field days, road transfers, easy walks and three days of boat-based exploration.
The listed price is per person sharing for the scheduled June 2027 departure. It covers the stated accommodation, meals, ground transport, local guiding, boat travel, bear-hide access and Danube Delta entry.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Romania.
Birds you can spot
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Bucharest and transfer to the Carpathians
Meet the group at Bucharest International Airport and transfer to the Predelut area. Settle into the first guesthouse and gather for a welcome dinner overlooking the Bran Castle landscape.
Day 2
Zarnesti Gorges and the first bear hide
Explore the Zarnesti Gorges and a traditional forest track through spruce, fir and beech habitat. Look for mountain and woodland birds, study signs of large mammals, then spend the evening in a hide where brown bears may approach the forest clearing.
Day 3
Forest edges, meadows and an evening hide
Walk the forest edge and meadows near Coltul Chiliilor, concentrating on owls, woodpeckers, Nutcracker and mixed passerines. Return to the bear hide later in the day for a second observation and photography session.
Day 4
Across Romania to the Danube Delta
Leave the Carpathians and cross the lower country toward Dobrogea. Reach Tulcea, the gateway to the Danube Delta, and prepare for the next three days on its waterways.
Day 5
Delta channels and pelican colonies
Begin exploring by motorboat, working narrow channels, reed beds and open lakes for pelicans, cormorants, egrets, herons and reed-dwelling warblers.
Day 6
Wetland birding by boat
Continue through the delta as local conditions guide the route. Watch for kingfishers, penduline tits, Little Bittern and feeding raptors while moving between willow forest, lagoons and reed margins.
Day 7
Letea Forest and the wider delta
Use the final delta day to broaden the habitat mix, with a planned visit toward Letea Forest and further birding along the waterways. Mammals, reptiles and flowering plants complement the wetland bird activity.
Day 8
Parches viewpoint and Macin Mountains
Leave Tulcea for the Dobrogea region. Scan over the delta from Parches, then continue to the Macin Mountains for raptors, wheatears, buntings and hoopoes before settling into the next guesthouse.
Day 9
Babadag, Histria and the Black Sea
Travel south through Babadag Forest and the Razim-Sinoe lagoon system. Explore the salt marsh at Histria for herons, ducks, warblers, pelicans and a changing selection of waders, then include time along the Black Sea coast.
Day 10
Return to Bucharest
Leave Dobrogea early for the drive back to Bucharest. The expedition ends with a scheduled airport drop-off after the final road transfer.
Locations & map
- Bucharest - Bucharest Romania (Arrival and departure gateway.)
- Piatra Craiului National Park - Carpathians Romania (Mountain forest, gorges, meadows and bear-hide sessions.)
- Danube Delta - Tulcea County Romania (Boat-based birding through reed beds, channels, lakes and colonies.)
- Dobrogea and Black Sea Coast - Dobrogea Romania (Steppe, old mountain habitat, forest, salt marsh and coastal birding.)
4 stops in itinerary order. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability is confirmed after your inquiry.
Included
- Accommodation and meals - All stated lodging and meals during the itinerary.
- Ground and airport transport - Airport transfers and travel between all scheduled destinations.
- Danube Delta motorboat - Boat-based exploration during the delta section.
- Local guiding and activity access - Local guide, bear-hide access and Danube Delta entrance.
Not included
- International flights and visa - Travel to Romania and any required visa are not included.
- Alcohol and personal expenses - Alcoholic drinks, personal clothing and incidental expenses are excluded.
- Unexpected additional costs - Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances are not included.
Transport & stays
- Private road transport and motorboat Road transfers connect Bucharest, the Carpathians, Tulcea and Dobrogea; delta days use a motorboat. | Meet: Bucharest International Airport. | Pickup: Final arrival timing and joining instructions are confirmed after inquiry.
Accommodations
- Carpathian guesthouse
- Tulcea accommodation
- Dobrogea guesthouse
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Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.