The fascination of Bangladesh lies in observing the life going on around you. Our Bangladesh Discovery small group tour is a unique opportunity to take in some of the highlights of the country. The journey begins in bustling Dhaka, followed by a leisurely cruise on the famous "Rocket" paddle steamer south to the Sundarbans.
A short flight will bring you back to Dhaka, from where you will head north to the country’s tea growing capital, Srimangal. Enjoy an oasis of a hotel, with a distinct colonial feel, before heading back south to Cox’s Bazaar, where you will experience beach life, Bangladeshi style.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Dhaka. Airport to Hotel transfer provided. Overnight Center Point Hotel, Dhaka.
Day 2: Dhaka and the Rocket. Time for a short city tour before joining the "Rocket" paddle steamer for your journey south. Overnight aboard the Rocket, Cabin Class. All meals included on the Rocket.
Day 3: Mongla. Arrival in Mongla, the terminating point of your Rocket adventure. Transfer from the Rocket to a local hotel or to our privately chartered boat, ready for departure the next morning, bound for the Sundarbans Jungle. All meals included.
Day 4: Sundarbans. We travel deep into the jungle, the largest littoral mangrove belt in the world. Wildlife in the forest includes wild deer, otters, monkeys, crocodiles, 50 species of reptiles and numerous river dolphins. Of course it’s also the home of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Overnight Sundarbans boat. All meals included.
Day 5: Sundarbans. Full day excursion in the Sundarbans, winding along a myriad of river channels. There will be an opportunity to go ashore for a walk with a local expert guide through the forest and close-up exploration of the forest using a smaller boat. Overnight Sundarbans boat. All meals included.
Day 6: Sundarbans and Dhaka. Further exploration of the forest in time for a mid afternoon arrival in Mongla. All meals included until disembarkation. Transfer by road to Jessore, for a flight to Dhaka arriving in the evening. Overnight Center Point Hotel, Dhaka.
Day 7: Dhaka to Srimangal. Transfer by road north to Srimangal, the tea center of Bangladesh. Enjoy one of the most picturesque parts of the country, surrounded by a green carpet of tea estates. Make the most of your home for the next two nights, the wonderful Tea Resort, a pleasant oasis. Enjoy the swimming pool and take the opportunity to get away from the bedlam, that is Bangladesh! Overnight Tea Resort, Srimangal.
Day 8: Tea Estates and Tribal Villages. Tour of the local area, visiting some of the tea estates. You will also have the opportunity to visit some of the nearby Tribal Villages. Overnight Tea Resort, Srimangal.
Day 9: Enroute to Cox's Bazar. Today we begin our journey south by road to Cox's Bazar. The full trip is too tiring to do in one day, so we will stay overnight en route, allowing time to relax and to make the most of the wonderful countryside and friendly people we meet along the way. Overnight en route to Cox's Bazar.
Day 10: Cox's Bazar. Continuing our journey south, we reach Cox's Bazar in the early afternoon. Check-in to our luxury 5-star hotel, situated on the world's longest sea beach. Overnight Seagull Hotel, Cox's Bazar.
Day 11: Maheskhali Island. Today you have the option of exploring nearby Maheskhali Island, a predominantly car free oasis, free from much of the hustle and bustle that you experience traveling in Bangladesh. Our tour will be by bicycle rickshaw. Alternatively, simply enjoy the beach and excellent facilities of the Seagull hotel. Overnight Seagull Hotel, Cox's Bazar.
Day 12: Cox's Bazar to Dhaka. Today we return to Dhaka, traveling first north to Chittagong, where we should have time for a short city tour before taking a domestic flight to Dhaka. Overnight Center Point hotel, Dhaka.
Day 13: Depart Dhaka.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All domestic flights, pre-payable taxes and current fuel surcharges
- All accommodation based on twin share with private facilities usually at the best available local hotel, when outside of Dhaka
- Two main meals per day, breakfast and lunch, unless otherwise stated
- All transport. When traveling by road this will be on a private basis, will be air-conditioned, when available
- English speaking guide throughout the tour, plus local specialist guides in certain areas
- Entrance fees for sites included in the itinerary.
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