7-Day Bangladesh Wildlife Safari and Sundarbans River Cruise

• Arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

• Meet your representative and transfer to the hotel.

• Explore the city depending on your arrival time, with optional visits to local markets or attractions.

Overnight: Dhaka (Hotel Platinum Residence / Hotel Omni Residence)
Meals: None

• Begin your day at 08:00 AM with a full-day tour of New and Old Dhaka.

• Visit key sites including the exterior of the National Assembly Building, Dhakeshwari Temple, Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, and Armenian Church.

• Walk along Hindu Street, rich in culture and local crafts.

• Ride a boat on the Buriganga River before sunset for a glimpse of Dhaka's river life.

• Visit Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace) in the late afternoon.

• Board a traditional passenger ferry at night for an overnight journey to Barisal.

Overnight: Passenger Ferry (Sleeping Cabin)
Meals: Breakfast

• Arrive early in Barisal and freshen up.

• Drive to a remote riverside area and board a boat for a day of exploration.

• Visit a floating timber market, land bazaars, and a brick factory.

• Observe and photograph the local lifestyle and industries.

• Have lunch onboard with fresh local fruits and produce.

• Return to Barisal city in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Barisal (Hotel Grand Park)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Disembark early and drive to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bagerhat.

• Visit the historic Sixty Dome Mosque, Nine Dome Mosque, and the shrine of Khan Jahan Ali.

• Explore Kodla Moth, a hidden 17th-century Hindu temple in a remote village.

• Drive onward to Mongla and board your private boat for the Sundarbans adventure.

Overnight: On the Boat (Sleeping Cabin)
Meals: Breakfast

• Start at 06:00 AM and enter the Sundarbans forest shortly after leaving Mongla.

• Enjoy breakfast on the boat.

• Stop at an Eco Park and walk a short forest trail to experience Sundarbans biodiversity.

• In the evening, explore a narrow channel in a noiseless wooden rowboat, spotting wildlife.

• Dock at a forest station for an overnight stay.

Overnight: On the Boat at Forest Station (Sleeping Cabin)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Begin the day with a rowboat safari through a narrow creek, looking for birds and animals.

• Enjoy a forest walk to a serene beach and follow a 9 km nature trail.

• After lunch, visit a wildlife sanctuary and enjoy an observation tower visit or creek ride.

• Watch animals grazing or drinking at sunset before moving to the next forest station.

Overnight: On the Boat at Forest Station (Sleeping Cabin)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Explore a nearby channel early in the morning by rowboat.

• Begin your return cruise to Mongla, visiting a fishing village and a crocodile and turtle conservation center en route.

• Stop for lunch at a dolphin sanctuary with good chances to spot river dolphins.

• Arrive in Mongla and drive to Jessore Airport for your evening flight to Dhaka.

• Visit a 17th-century Shiva Temple before departing.

• Arrive in Dhaka and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Dhaka (Hotel Platinum Residence / Hotel Omni Residence)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch