7-day tour of Barisal and Kuakata from Dhaka
Highlights
Chittagong, Coxs Bazar, Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi
Locations Covered
Chittagong, Coxs Bazar, Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi
boating, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
7 Days
Easy
Bengali
Description
Embark on a trip to explore the natural beauty of Barishal and Kuakata. At Barishal, see a variety of wildlife, observe the cultural activities of the local population, take in the fascinating views and visit bustling markets. Also, visit Kuakata to enjoy its sea beach before heading to the serene Bhola Island to see the majestic Epiphany Church.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Dhaka to Barishal by ferry
- Board the ferry from Sadarghat in south Dhaka and start the cruise to Barishal. You can enjoy the cool sea breeze under the open sky, with a lovely view of the moon & the stars.
Dinner and night pass in the 1st class AC cabin on the Motor Launch (ferry).
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Day 2: Explore Kuakata
- After arriving at Barishal, drive to Kuakata, which is the country's only natural sea beach.
- Then, cruise on a boat towards the East Side of Sunderban and visit the Fatra Mangrove Forest, famous for its timber wood. You will also see monkeys, jackals, a species of small tigers named “Bagdas”, and Red Crabs' nests and activities at the Red Crab Island through the Bay of Bengal channel.
- Visit the famous Kukata Beach in the evening to enjoy the enchanting and colourful sunset.
Dinner and night stay at a state-owned motel in Kuakata.
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Day 3: Enjoy Beach and Islands Trip
- Enjoy the beautiful sunrise at the beach and view different birds from the Crow Land of Gangamoti Reserve Forest.
- Visit the Buddhist Temple, one of the biggest seaside spots in the country, and see the lifestyle of the Rakhine Tribal Village fishermen as they engage in cloth weaving, Jhau Ban/coconut orchards, etc.
- Continue to Barishal and stay overnight in Barishal City.
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Full Day Trip to Senerhart Village and Folk Evening
- Transfer to 'Senerhat' village and enroute visit BM College, Durga Sagar and Guthia Mosque.
- Meet the host family at the village, observe the activities of villagers like pottery, basket-mat-rice pot making, plough cultivation, and see hatchery ponds, the village market, school and bakery, functions etc.
- Enjoy a local folk song program in the evening.
Dinner and night stay with the host family.
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Day 5: Backwater tour and visit Floating Markets
- Visit the 'Floating Markets' and enjoy a river cruise and a Backwater trip.
- Continue to hub for Sunderban Timber and Nipa Palm leaves before returning to the host house in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at village.
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Day 6: Barishal sightseeing and cruise to Bhola Island
- Proceed to the famous Hilsa Fish Market to watch the full operation of unloading fish from fishing boats and loading the goods trucks.
- Then, visit the 150 years old Brojo Mohon College to see one of the green campuses, the Old Market and the Chowk Bazaar, to observe the several trade activities.
- Take a river cruise to Bhola Island, and after returning in the afternoon, visit the Epiphany Church, one of the largest churches in the Asian Continent.
- Board the ferry from Barishal river port and travel back to Dhaka.
Overnight aboard Ferry in AC 1st Class Cabin.
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Day 7: Transfer to hotel and end of tour
- After arrival in Dhaka Riverport, transfer to hotel by reserve CNG. End of Tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |