Fishing and canoeing in Danube Delta

Friday, 06. 12. 2009  –  Category: Fishing, Paddling

Fishing and Canoeing

Area: Danube Delta

Level rate: Medium

Dates of departure: June – October
Nr. of team members: 10 + guide(for groups of 8 and larger, the group will be assisted by two guides)
Trip duration (days): 6
Gear: waterproof and warm changing clothes, a cap, water can, sweets, mosquito repellent lotion, sun lotion, first-aid kit.

1^ST DAY – Arrival

• Transfer to Tulcea, if required

• Meeting the guide in Tulcea – The Gate to the Danube Delta

• Transfer by car to Câşliţa village

• Camping in locals backyard, right next  to Câşliţa Lake

• Traditional fish-based dinner with the locals (included)

2^ND DAY – First day in the delta

Canoeing Tour from Câşliţa Lake – 7 Tevi Channel – Tulcea Arm

White & Dalmatian Pelicans, Pygmy Cormorant,

Glossy Ibis, Penduline Tit and the majestic White-tailed Eagle are just some of the star species a birdwatcher can see on this day.

• Birdwatching, fishing and photo opportunities
• Picnic lunch (included)
• Pitching the tents right next to the Danube
• Fishing for cat fish, carp, or pike-perch.
• Picnic dinner (included)

3^RD DAY – Fishing on 36 Channel

Canoeing Tulcea Arm – 36 Channel

On our way to the fishing grounds we have the opportunity to admire Tulcea from the Danube.

• Very early in the morning, while admiring the sunrise we can try our luck with the fishing rods
• Breakfast (included)
• We head downstream towards Tulcea Town and 36 Channel
• Picnic lunch (included)
• Pitching the tents on the banks of 36 Channel, one of the favorite fishing area of the locals (cat fish, carp, crucian carp)
• Picnic dinner (included)

4^TH DAY – Fortuna Lake

36 Channel – Sireasa Channel – Păpădia Channel – Fortuna Lake – Cânjala Channel

• Breakfast (included)
• Birdwatching an photo opportunities on Sireasa Channel
• Picnic lunch (included)
• If time allows it, fishing and relaxing on Fortuna Lake, a well known place for its pikes, for its clear waters and large amounts of birds
• Camping in a willow forest next to the lake
• Dinner (included)

5^TH DAY – The hidden lakes

Cânjala Channel – Rotundu Lake –  Lighenutu – Vacarel Lake – Fortuna Lake

• Breakfast (included)
• After breakfast we head for Rotundu Lake, Lighenutu and Vacarel Lake
• Picnic lunch (included)
• We spend afternoon fishing and relaxing on Fortuna Lake
• Camping in a willow forest next to the lake
• Dinner (included)

6^TH DAY – From the wild delta to the urban landscape

Maliuc – Tulcea – Bucharest

• Early breakfast (included)
• After breakfast we head for Maliuc and Take the ferry to Tulcea
• 11:00 arrival in Tulcea and saying goodbye to the guide
• Lunch (not included)
• Transfer to Bucharest Baneasa Airport (4.5h)*

Note: Please be aware that the present schedule is subject to alterations according to the weather condition, daily timing, the physical shape of the attendees, as well as unforeseen delays.

Price

And includes:

- Transfer by ferryboat from Maliuc to Tulcea

- Transfer from Tulcea to Câşliţa Village

- 1 night camping in Câşliţa

- all meals that are mentioned as included

- Guiding service (English speaking, birdwatching) for the whole program

- Rental of specific equipment such as: kayaks, live vest

- Entrance fee for The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve

- The fee for the fishing permit

Not included:

-  All meals that are mentioned as not included

-  Bate and fishing tools (available on request)

-  Transfer to Tulcea from Bucharest or other city in Romania (available on request)

Please mind the following during the trip:

1. Upon leaving the camping site, please do collect all generated waste;
2. After fishing, only the necessary fish for the meal will be kept. The rest will be released back to water;
3. Neither animals (birds, reptiles, mammals) nor plants will be harmed and/or collected along the trip;
4. No music players or any other devices which could phonically harm the environment will be tolerated

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Wishing you a pleasant vacation on Romanian Land!

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