b'RomaniaBirds, Bears & Wildlife ConservationRomania is home to some of Europes most intact ecosystems, where wetlands, forests, river deltas, and traditional rural landscapes sustain abundant birdlife and one of the continents largest populations of brown bears.Bucharest offers an unexpected introduction through Vcreti Natural Park, a remarkable urban conservation area known as the citys Urban Delta. Wetlands reclaimed by nature now host extensive birdlife, illustrating how ecological systems can recover when protected and thoughtfully managed. Engage with local conservationists to gain insight into Romanias contempo-rary environmental efforts.East of the capital, the Danube Delta unfolds as one of Europes most important wetland ecosystems and a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve. Observe more than 300 bird species, including pelicans, herons, ibises, and migratory waterfowl, navigating channels, lakes, and reed beds by boat and passing tranquil villages where traditional fishing cultures follow the rhythms of the Delta.Travel by boat to the village of Letea, home to the ancient Letea Forest,Europes northernmost subtropical forest. Walk among 700-year-old oak trees, sand dunes, and observe Romanias famed wild horses, then continue to Sulinas wild beach, where the Black Sea meets an undeveloped and wind-swept shoreline.Beyond the wetlands, Romanias interior reveals striking geological and ecological contrasts. The Buzu Mud Volcanoes form a rare landscape shaped by subterranean gases, while nearby villages such as Mgura reflect rural life closely tied to surrounding hills and pastureland.In the forests of the Carpathian Mountains near Braov, specially constructed wildlife observatories provide opportunities to observe brown bears, deer, and wild boar. Naturalist guides emphasize ethical viewing practices and long-term species management, alongside visits to a European bison reintroduction project that highlights Romanias leadership in restoring large mammals to their historic range.Together, these landscapes present a Romania where biodiversity, conservation, and traditional land use remain closely connected.ITINERARY8 nights| Bucharest, 2 nights; Danube Delta, 3 nights; Mgura, 1 night; Braov, 2 nights.Optional Bucharest culture and Bucovina painted monasteriesextensions available.HIGHLIGHTS Prices Starting From $3,757 per personExplore Vcreti Natural Park, Bucharests urban wetland and bird habitat Group Size: 12 travelers Navigate the Danube Delta by boat through channels and reed beds rich Season: MayJune; SeptemberOctoberin birdlifeNatureConservationWildlifeBirdingDiscover Letea Forest, wild horses, and the remote beach at SulinaObserve brown bears and other wildlife in the Carpathian forests near BraovContact Us|journeys@conservancytravel.org 13'