Bangladesh · Cruise & Sailing

1-Day Meghna River Cruise and Sonargaon Tour with Village Visits

1 Day Round trip from Sonargaon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise along the Meghna River through the scenic countryside near Dhaka
02 Explore remote island villages that are accessible only by boat
03 Visit Sonargaon, the first capital of Bengal
04 See village life up close, including Hilsha fishing and weaving traditions
05 Enjoy a traditional Bangladeshi or Chinese lunch served on the boat

Enjoy the rural scenic views of the Dhaka countryside as you board a luxurious ship for a peaceful cruise on the Meghna River. Stop at villages and bazaars along the way, experience the locals' lifestyle, and visit remote island communities that are accessible only by boat. The tour also includes sailing to Sonargaon, the first capital of Bengal, with lunch served on board.

Explore the remote island villages that are accessible only by boat and learn about the locals' lifestyle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dhaka, Bhairab Bazar, Sonargaon

Languages Bengali, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Meghna River Cruise and Sonargaon Exploration

Pick up from your hotel in Dhaka at 9 am.
Board the cruise at Bouddhar Bazaar.
Explore the remote island villages that are accessible only by boat and learn about the locals' lifestyle.
Stop at an island in the middle of the river to swim and enjoy some leisure time.
Enjoy Hilsha fishing and observe the daily activities of the villagers.
Visit a weaving village.
Sail to Sonargaon, the first capital of Bengal, and explore the city.
Savour a traditional Bangladeshi or Chinese meal served for lunch on the boat.

Return to the hotel.