Welcome to Salix Nature Tours - Odessa, Ukraine

Salix Nature Tours is an Anglo-Ukrainian company that has been operating in Ukraine since 2000. It specialises in arranging high quality tours centred on the rich variety of nature, culture and history of the Black Sea region from the Danube Delta to Crimea.

Still known locally by its medieval name of Bessarabia, the Lower Danube region bordering Ukraine, Romania and Moldova has hosted significant Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Slavic civilisations, forming an intricate tapestry of local culture. The historic delta town of Vilkovo is one of the highlights.

Furthermore, Bessarabia is recognised as a place of global ecological importance: truly "Europe's subtropical zone". It holds the largest complex of wetlands, riverine forests and steppes in Central Europe. There are over 1,000 species of flowers and more than 200 birds including pelicans, herons and eagles. These sights are experienced by taking quiet boat tours on the Danube Lakes and in the Danube Delta.

The Crimean peninsula, bounded by the Black and Azov Seas, is equally famous. It possesses soaring mountain ranges clothed with old growth forests, rolling steppes and sandy beaches. Towns such as Yalta, Sevastopol, Kerch and Feodosia are known worldwide for their historical roles. Among the birds breeding there are demoiselle cranes, great bustards, little bustards, saker falcons and great black-headed gulls.

Our guides have a deep knowledge of local nature and people that provides our guests with an enjoyable and stimulating excursion. We provide high-standard accommodation, accompanied by the traditional cuisine of both Crimea and Bessarabia.

In addition to our scheduled tours, we will be delighted to plan tours to meet your own requirements: from two to ten days, for two to ten people.

Salix is a member of The International Ecotourism Society (USA) and is highly recommended by The Lonely Planet Guide to Ukraine. Above all, we offer exceptional value for money.