From Tulcea: Danube Delta Boat Tour to Mila 23, Letea, Sulina｜Romania

Begin your journey in the morning, departing from Tulcea harbor and turning off the main branch into the Sireasa and Șontea canals. Pass Lake Nebunu and Lake Fortuna, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve spanning over 5,000 square kilometers of reed beds, lakes, and forests.

Spot bird species, including pelicans, egrets, swans, and cormorants, as you navigate this area, most of which is only accessible by boat.

Make your first stop at Mila 23, a village of Lipovan Russians whose ancestors settled here centuries ago. Discover how the houses, boats, and daily rhythm are still built entirely around the water, and learn about the village's connection to canoeing legend Ivan Patzaichin.

Next, cross the big lakes of Mătița, and Merhei before turning into the Letea canal. Explore Letea Forest, a nature reserve grown on sand dunes, unique in Europe, with centuries-old oaks, climbing subtropical plants, and herds of horses living free among them. Here, you can add an optional safari to the dunes and a homemade lunch with a local family.

In the afternoon, continue towards the coast and arrive in Sulina, once an international free port and today the easternmost town in Romania. See the old lighthouse and the buildings along the waterfront, which still carry traces of its cosmopolitan past. Enjoy free time for a walk through town or on the wide, wild beach.

The return trip follows the Sulina branch past Crișan, Maliuc, and Partizani, with the delta in late afternoon light, arriving back in Tulcea in the evening. A local guide travels with you for the whole day, and the boat is modern, fast, and comfortable.