Full-Day & Half-Day Boat Cruise near Dhaka

A short drive from Gulshan, cruise the creeks and canals beyond Dhaka by private eco-boat for a few hours or a full day.

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Overview

What you’ll experience

Duration
1
Group Size
2-10
Difficulty
easy
Activity
river
Highlights

Why this trip?

  • Cruise peaceful creeks and canals just beyond Dhaka's edge
  • See fishermen casting nets and villagers going about daily life
  • Tea, coffee, snacks, and seasonal fruit on the rooftop deck
  • Optional fishing poles or kite flying like local families
  • Full-day option visits the Jamdani Handloom Weaving Village (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage)
  • Traditional Bangla lunch served onboard on the daylong tour
  • Visit the colonial-era Murapara Zamindar Palace on the full-day tour
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day 01

    Day 1: 03-Hour Boat Tour (Morning or Afternoon)

    Your guide meets you at 300 Feet Nila Market, where the boat is waiting. The boat glides through narrow creeks and winding canals, passing fishermen casting nets, children playing by the banks, and villagers at work; along the way you may stop at a local village or riverside market. Onboard, enjoy tea, coffee, snacks, and seasonal fruit while relaxing on the rooftop deck, with simple fishing poles or kites available. After three hours of peaceful cruising, the boat returns to the dock.

    Meals · Snacks, tea/coffee, seasonal fruit, mineral water
  2. Day 02

    Day 1 (alternative): Daylong Boat Tour

    Board the boat in the morning at 300 Feet Nila Market and cruise through creeks and canals alive with cargo boats, villagers rowing to work, and fishermen casting nets. After an hour or two, arrive at the Jamdani Handloom Weaving Village, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage craft, to meet the weavers. Back onboard, a traditional Bangla lunch is served as the boat drifts downstream. In the afternoon, visit the colonial-era Murapara Zamindar Palace, then head back toward Dhaka, relaxing, fishing, or kite flying as the sun sets.

    Meals · Morning snacks, lunch, afternoon snacks with tea/coffee and mineral water
Included
  • Comfortable cruising boat with seating, rooftop deck, toilet, and safety equipment
  • Snacks, tea/coffee, seasonal fruit, and mineral water (3-hour tour); morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks (daylong tour)
  • English-speaking guide
Not included
  • Land transport to/from Nila Market
  • Personal expenses, soft/hard drinks
  • Tips for guide or crew
Common questions

Before you book

Can I swim in the river?
Swimming in the river is possible during monsoon, but at your own risk.
Can you accommodate physically challenged participants?
Yes, but please let us know in advance so we can make the appropriate arrangements.
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