Track the Royal Bengal tiger in the Sundarbans, trek Rema-Kalenga and Satchari, and watch gibbons and migratory birds around Sreemangal.
Meet at Dhaka airport, the logistical gateway to Bangladesh's wild heart, and transfer to the hotel to freshen up. Drive to Mongla to board the Sundarbans cruising boat and walk near the forest peripherals in search of birdlife, then overnight on the boat.
Cruise towards the Kotka wildlife sanctuary area, with a full day exploring by silent rowing boat for wildlife sightings such as deer, crocodiles and otters. In the afternoon trek through mangrove trails with expert naturalists in the world's largest contiguous mangrove forest.
Take an early morning boat safari and visit watchtowers at Kotka, Kochikhali and Andar Manik for a focused search for elusive species, including the Royal Bengal tiger. Explore remote islands such as Dim Char and Pokkir Khal for different bird species and visit local villages to learn about life in the Sundarbans.
Enjoy a final morning activity in the Sundarbans, then return to Mongla for an afternoon departure to Dhaka, passing the dolphin areas on the water. Overnight in Dhaka.
Drive from Dhaka to the Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary, a roughly 1,795-hectare protected area in the northeast and one of the few well-preserved natural forests in the country. Spend the day trekking and tracking wildlife across its hilly terrain, home to the Tipra tribe and over 167 documented animal species, then overnight in an eco-cottage.
Drive to Satchari National Park in the Sylhet region, famous for western hoolock gibbons, capped langurs, Phayre's leaf monkeys and birds such as Oriental pied hornbills and red-headed trogons. In the afternoon go birdwatching at Baikka Beel, then overnight in Sreemangal.
Take a daylong excursion in Lawachara National Park, an evergreen sanctuary in Sreemangal with over 460 species of plants and animals, for primate viewing. Visit a Khasia tribal village for lunch and stop again at Baikka Beel for migratory birds, then drive to Dhaka and transfer to the airport to end the tour.
Mahadi at Bangladesh Eco Adventure and team really made the trip a dream come true — they handled all logistics, were on time, excellent communicators, well priced and had immense local knowledge. We went to the Sundarbans for a few days, as well as day tours in Sonargaon and Dhaka. Sundarbans in particular is a must see. Myself and my friends had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to recommend them as the people to trust with all your travel and tourism in Bangladesh.
