Danube Delta tour from Tulcea: Mila 23, Letea Forest, Sulina

Three stops in one day: village, forest and where the Danube flows into the Black Sea

A full-day Danube Delta boat tour from Tulcea with a local captain as guide, stopping at Mila 23 village for a traditional fish meal, walking through Letea Forest to spot wild horses, and reaching the Black Sea beach at Sulina where the river meets the sea. Entry to the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and all boat transport are included. The safari in Letea is paid on site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Danube Delta tour with key stops

• Stop at Mila 23 village for fish meal
• Visit secular trees and wild horses safari
• Visit Black Sea beach, old town, Musura Bay

The experience

Ten hours on the water with a local boat captain who knows the Delta's channels, villages and wildlife. The route moves through three distinct landscapes: first the traditional fishing village of Mila 23, where you stop for a meal of freshly caught fish; then inland into Letea Forest for a safari walk where wild horses roam; finally to Sulina on the Black Sea coast, where you stand at the mouth of the Danube and see the old town built where the river flows into the sea. The guide speaks English or Romanian, and the boat itself is your transport between each stop.

The tour runs as a single full day, though the operator also offers shorter options if you want fewer stops. Groups can be as small as two people or as large as you need, so you can book alone with a partner, bring a cluster of friends, or join others on the same departure. Entry to the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve is included in the price. The optional safari walk in Letea Forest is paid separately on the day.

The boat is wheelchair accessible, and all areas you'll visit are accessible as well. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome aboard. Public transport runs near the departure point in Tulcea if you're arriving by bus or train.

What’s included

• Entry to the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.
• boat transport for the full route from Tulcea to Mila 23, through Letea Forest and on to Sulina.
• a local boat captain as your guide throughout the day, speaking English or Romanian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Apr 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Youth (10 to 13 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish and Romanian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “At the street intersection, where the white parking barrier is located.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 9.20

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Delta Spell Nautics

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want to see three different parts of the Delta in one day: the village, the forest and the sea. If you're coming with a larger party of friends or family, the same tour works for any size group, and you'll have your own boat and captain for the full ten hours.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Romanian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 13 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What exactly happens at Mila 23 village?

Mila 23 is a traditional fishing settlement where the boat stops so you can eat a meal of freshly caught fish, giving you a close look at how people live and work on the Delta itself.

Can I see wild horses in Letea Forest?

Yes, the inland safari walk through Letea Forest is where wild horses roam, though sightings depend on the day and the season. The forest itself is the main draw, with its unique ecosystem inland from the river channels.

What is Sulina and why does the Danube Delta tour end there?

Sulina is the old town at the mouth of the Danube where the river flows into the Black Sea. It's the furthest point you can reach by boat in the Delta, and the Black Sea beach there is where the river's journey ends.

Do I need to book the Letea Forest safari in advance, or can I add it on the day?

The safari in Letea Forest is optional and paid on site when you arrive, so you can decide on the morning of the tour whether to include it.

Is this tour suitable if I'm traveling alone or with just one other person?

Yes, the operator accepts groups as small as two people, so solo travelers or couples can book their own private boat and captain for the day.