Cruise the magnificent rivers of Bangladesh -
on the largest traditional sailing boat in South Asia!

Come aboard with us in the "land of a thousand rivers", where the confluence of the waters bestow life in magnificent generosity. Meet the genuine and pristine beauty of Bengal and her hospitable people through the natural and traditional riverine routes.

  B613 - Full sail ahead

The Ganges carries the waters from the southern slopes of the Himalayas while the Brahmaputra collects those of its northern faces -- these two magnificent and holy rivers then merge into one just north of Dhaka. Still further south they meet and mix with the mighty Meghna, and the water she brings from eastern India. These and numerous other rivers form the planet's largest delta as they flow into the Bay of Bengal.

"A country where the smiles light up the faces in spite of all the uncertainties and difficulties of a life so dependent on nature".

This is a country imbibed with ancient culture and traditions, which is only now gradually opening its doors to tourism after its independence. Our traditional wooden country boats (with modern amenities) allow you to discover the over 24,000kms of rivers that have been used as trading routes down through the centuries.

"The riverine Bangladesh fleet, composed mostly of traditional wooden crafts is the largest and most varied in the world -- a wonder to behold".

Sundarbans - Early morning - King Fisher lying in wait Traditional River Cruises:
  • Sundarbans cruises - 4 to 10 days in the planet's largest mangrove

  • Half, full day and Overnight cruises on the mighty Meghna river

  • Half and full day cruises of the historic Old Dhaka City and environs

  • Customized charter cruises for seminars, business, study or pleasure

 

Sundarbans - Tiger tracks Adventure Tour Options:
  • Damrai Discovery - a traditional pottery & brass handicraft village

  • Daffy Dhaka - Half or Full day tours of this historic capital of Bengal

  • Historical Dhaka - Visit the historical Mohapara zamindar palace

  • Customized Itineraries - These are our specialty! Contact us to arrange a special itinerary to fit you and your groups requirements and dates.

 

Seaplane by the boat Special Services: 
  • Transport - 4x4s, Limousine, Seaplanes and Speedboats

  • Reservations - Hotels, Guesthouses or Apartments

  • Travel & Tour - International ticketing, reservations and travel planning

  • Consultancy - Travel & Tourism, Ecotourism, Riverine & Rural Technology

 

"Contic is well known for their exemplary and comprehensive travel services, but it is the personal and caring attention that keeps me coming back again and again."
- Jeffery Thomas, Asian travel writer, Bangkok


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CONTIC TOURS & CRUISES
Your tour & cruise specialists in Bangladesh

House 183, Road 69, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Phones:  +88 02 881 4851, 881 4823, 881 4824
Fax:  +88 02 881 4824
Email:  mail@contic.com
Website: www.contic.com

Updated:  March 2004

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