Grand Bangladesh: 12 Days from Tea Hills to the Bay of Bengal

Tour overview

The complete journey: Dhaka's heritage, tea country, a Sundarbans cruise and three nights on the beach at Cox's Bazar, with a private guide all the way.

• Old Dhaka by rickshaw and boat
• Two nights in Sreemangal's tea estates
• A two-night Sundarbans cruise
• The Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat
• Three nights at a beach resort on Cox's Bazar's Marine Drive

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1 · Arrive in Dhaka

   Meet-and-greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

   Dhaka

2. 2

   Day 2 · Old Dhaka

   Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, the Star Mosque, a rickshaw through the bazaars and a boat at Sadarghat.

   Dhaka Breakfast, lunch

3. 3

   Day 3 · To Sreemangal

   Drive to tea country and walk the estates at sunset.

   Sreemangal Breakfast

4. 4

   Day 4 · Lawachara and the tea gardens

   Rainforest walk, tea factory and an afternoon at the resort.

   Sreemangal Breakfast

5. 5

   Day 5 · Back to Dhaka

   Return to the capital; free evening.

   Dhaka Breakfast

6. 6

   Day 6 · Bagerhat and the cruise

   Drive south-west across the Padma Bridge, visit the Sixty Dome Mosque and board your Sundarbans cruise.

   Cruise vessel Breakfast, lunch, dinner

7. 7

   Day 7 · The Sundarbans

   Creek rides, forest trails and wildlife watching.

   Cruise vessel Breakfast, lunch, dinner

8. 8

   Day 8 · Return to Dhaka

   Sail back and travel to Dhaka.

   Dhaka Breakfast, lunch

9. 9

   Day 9 · Fly to Cox's Bazar

   A short flight to the coast and a sunset on the beach.

   Cox's Bazar Breakfast

10. 10

    Day 10 · Marine Drive

    Himchari, Inani and the coastal road towards Teknaf.

    Cox's Bazar Breakfast, lunch

11. 11

    Day 11 · Beach day

    A free day at your resort, or a boat trip to Moheshkhali.

    Cox's Bazar Breakfast

12. 12

    Day 12 · Depart

    Fly back to Dhaka to connect with your international flight.

    Breakfast