The tour can be operated all year round, though the recommended timeframe would be May to October, with regards to the temperature and weather conditions. For nesting birds and to have more movement of birds, earlier timeframes apply. During winter time, the Danube Delta is still interesting, since rare birds come here over the winter - the Red-Breasted Goose (Branta Ruficolis) is one of them. May, June and October, the weather is generally nice, warm and sunny, with occasional showers. Temperatures are around 20-25 degrees Celsius, sometimes dropping in October. September is generally rainy weather, July and August tend to be high in Southern Romania (around Bucharest) - normally between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius, rarely exceeding those. First half of November is also nice weather, sometimes chilly, afterwards temperatures tend to drop significantly and the rainy weather starts. Snow can be expected any time beginning with the second half of November, though more probably mid-December to mid-February. March brings somewhat nicer weather, though we can expect snow sometimes. April is warm, though rainy at most times.
Clothing: As is usual for all European and Western countries, for the chosen timeframe. Shorts allowed, though when visiting monasteries, we advise to wear long trousers.
Tour operated by the Romanian incoming tour operator, 3 MT Tours.
Most of the program is being carried out of doors. Please dress accordingly, knowing that the only means of transportation in the Danube Delta is the boat or ship, rarely a horse and carriage. This has one more implication - the program is dependent on the actual water level in the Danube Delta (in summer lower, spring and autumn higher). This is why we reserve the right to change the program at short notice.
People with sensitive skin may wish to bring with them sun screen. There are very few places where one can purchase it in the Danube Delta. Mosquitoes may be there, depending on the time of the year you wish to come. They are not dangerous, though some people wish to use the normal sprays to keep them away anyway.
All hotels mentioned are subject to availability and 3 MT Tours shall provide a hotel of the same quality, or better, in case of unavailability of a particular hotel.
Price: 745 Euro per person sharing in double or twin room, 152 Euro single room supplement
5% discount for early birds (early booking: 1 year or more in advance)
Special deals for travel agents
Those rates are valid for a group of 50 participants or more. If the group is smaller then 50 persons, an increase of the price may apply. Contractual clauses apply.
The price includes:
> Transfer from/to the airport in Bucharest
> 1 overnight in the best hotel in Constanta (FB)
> 2 overnights in the best hotel in Uzlina (FB)
> 3 overnights in the best B&B in Sf. Gheorghe (FB)
> 1 overnight in the best hotel in Bucharest (FB)
> guiding services (8 days)
> all entrance fees and trips
The price does not include:
> Cost of international Flight tickets to/from Bucharest
> personal expenses and tips
> Medical insurance and insurance of the luggage
> Costs of filming and taking pictures in museums (where this is possible) |