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Sundarbans by Ship
- Sundarbans, Bangladesh
- 3 days · 2 nights
Explore the mangrove waterways over three cruise days, with guided forest stops and two nights aboard the vessel. Spend three vessel days in the mangrove waterways with landings selected by the approved route, tides and forest instructions. The journey begins at the arranged Khulna or Mongla embarkation point; Dhaka access is planned separately. Cabin accommodation, meals, life jackets, the authorised guide and required forest arrangements form the cruise experience.
Book this package
Starting fromBDT 9,000Per person
The trip, day by day.
A simple route plan for this package, with the starting point, transfers, stay and key experiences kept together for each day.
- Suitable for
- Nature-focused adults, families and groups comfortable with two vessel nights and guided landings.
- Highlights
- approved Harbaria landing, Katka-area walk, Kochikhali creek option and Karamjal on the return route.
- Start and finish
- The cruise starts and finishes at the Khulna or Mongla embarkation port; Dhaka access travel is separate.
- Transport
- Three days aboard the cruise vessel, the listed forest-route transfers and return travel to the Khulna or Mongla embarkation port.
- Meals
- Meals during the vessel itinerary.
Day 1
Dhaka to the forest
Reach the Khulna or Mongla embarkation point for the vessel’s reporting time. Board the cruise vessel, attend the safety briefing and settle into life on the river. Visit Harbaria for a first look at the mangrove landscape and forest paths. Spend the night in your vessel cabin.
Day 2
Deep forest
Land in the Katka area and explore its tidal forest setting. Walk with the authorised guide through the mangrove landscape. Add a Kochikhali creek excursion to explore a narrower waterway. Return to the vessel after the day’s forest and creek visits.
Day 3
Karamjal and return
Travel back along the approved river route. Add a Karamjal stop on the return leg of the river journey. Disembark at the arranged port and continue toward Dhaka with a realistic road buffer.
What the price covers.
Included
- 2 nights in a vessel cabin.
- Three days aboard the cruise vessel, the listed forest-route transfers and return travel to the Khulna or Mongla embarkation port.
- Meals during the vessel itinerary.
- Trip coordination and local assistance.
- Life jackets for the boat activities.
- Authorised forest guide, forest entry fees and applicable security arrangements.
Good to know
Optional choices: A cabin upgrade or a small-boat creek excursion, each at extra cost.
Cooler months bring comfortable forest walks and long hours among tidal rivers and mangrove creeks.
Closed walking shoes with grip, long light clothing, sun and rain protection, insect protection suitable for you, a torch, medicines, refillable bottle and ID. Pack lightly for cabin storage.
Bangladeshi taka BDT. Keep a separate budget for personal spending and paid extras.
Forest entry requires Forest Department permission, an authorised guide and the applicable security arrangements. Landings and creek trips follow the permitted vessel route, tides and storm instructions. There are no night forest walks or unapproved landings. Gangways, small boats and muddy forest paths require suitable mobility and life jackets. Wildlife sightings vary naturally, and animals are never baited or disturbed.
Not included
- Dhaka access journeys and mainland accommodation outside the listed stay.
- Meals outside the included plan, drinks and personal purchases.
- Paid attraction tickets, rides and optional experiences beyond the listed package services.
- Room or cabin upgrades, extra nights, early check-in and late check-out.
Pickup note
Our representative will meet and welcome you at the agreed arrival point, then help you continue to your hotel or next transfer.
Cancellation policy
Confirming your holiday means you have read and accepted the cancellation terms.
- 15 days before travel: 50% of the total holiday cost applies.
- 10 days before travel: 75% of the total holiday cost applies.
- 5 days before travel: 100% of the holiday cost is non-refundable.
- Any service or convenience fee is non-refundable once the booking is confirmed.
Tax
Applicable taxes are included in the package price shown on this page unless a specific government or supplier charge is noted separately.
How booking works.
Step 1
Send the request
Tell us your date and how many are travelling. It takes a minute.
Step 2
We confirm on WhatsApp
A consultant replies within 4 business hours with availability and the full price in BDT.
Step 3
Book and travel
Once you confirm, we book everything and our desk stays on call while you are away.
Every package can change to fit your dates, budget and group. The cancellation policy above covers the package; airline tickets and some hotels have their own rules, and we tell you those before you pay anything.
Questions
Asked at our desk.
What is the forest experience?
Explore mangrove waterways, guided forest paths and the Katka-area landscape during the vessel journey.
What does the onboard stay include?
Two cabin nights, meals during the cruise, the authorised guide and the required forest arrangements are included.
What does the package include?
The package includes the accommodation, trip transport, meals and support listed under Included; paid extras are listed under Not included.
What is needed for a quotation?
Origin city, dates, traveller count and ages, passport nationality where relevant, accommodation preference and accessibility or dietary needs.
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