Tour Date: 5/12 – 12/12/2026 (8 days)
Tour Fee: RM 6,600
Booking Deadline: 1/10/2026
Travel Style: Backpack
Group Size: min 10, max 14
Age Limit: 16 – 60
Located on the world’s largest delta where the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers converge, Bangladesh is a nation truly shaped by water. With over 700 rivers, its labyrinth of waterways, traditional boats, and floating markets remain the lifeblood of its people.
This journey begins in the chaotic charm of the capital’s Old Town before heading deep south into the riverine heartlands. Along the way, we will stay with local families, visit remote villages, witness ancient otter-fishing tradition, and explore historic mosques, terracotta Hindu temples, and Buddhist ruins. Traveling by wooden boats, rickshaws, trains, and on foot, this immersive journey offers an authentic window into the raw life and rich civilization of Bangladesh.
*All images are for reference only; actual scenery may vary.
Fly into Dhaka and dive straight into the vibrant markets and narrow alleys of the Old Town. Walk through multi-faith neighbourhoods to experience local life, sample iconic street food, and cruise the bustling Buriganga River by wooden boat as the city comes alive at sunset.
Meals: L
Leave the capital by reserved vehicle for the ancient city of Sonargaon. Stop at a traditional weaving village to see UNESCO-listed Jamdani textile artistry before exploring the old capital and Folk Art Museum. After lunch, catch a 4-hour bus south to Barisal, the gateway to Bangladesh’s river plains. In the evening, stroll amidst rickshaws and riverside market.
Meals: B/ L/ D
Set off before dawn by car and later changed into traditional wooden boat to cruise the southern backcountry. Drift through vibrant floating vegetable market, riverside villages, and unique floating farms. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family in a remote village. During the boat trip, keep an eye out for rare Ganges river dolphins. Overnight at a homestay.
Meals: B/ L/ D
Bid farewell to homestay host and head to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bagerhat. Discover ancient Islamic architecture and Sufi shrines, including the famous Sixty Dome Mosque. Continue south to a village on the edge of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, reach an eco-lodge by boat, tucked between the river and the sea.
Meals: B/L/ D
Morning boat cruise through the winding waterways of the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. Next, visit a unique otter-fishing village to witness an ancient fishing tradition found only here, followed by a meal prepared by the fishermen. Also explore 18th-century Hindu temples. Late afternoon, board a train (5 hours) to Rajshahi, late-night hotel check-in.
Meals: B/ L
Explore the outskirts of Rajshahi to admire the stunning terracotta carvings of the region’s best-preserved Hindu temple complex. Later, venture into rural tribal villages known for their rare two-story mud houses, chat with the locals, and enjoy a traditional family-style village lunch.
Meals: B/ L
Visit a traditional silk workshop to see the step-by-step process of dyeing, weaving, and hand-printing. Next, visit the iconic Kusumba Mosque, a black basalt masterpiece of Islamic stone architecture, followed by Buddhist ruins – Somapura Mahavihara in Paharpur – a UNESCO World Heritage site and once one of South Asia’s grandest Buddhist monasteries. Catch an evening train (5 hours) back to Dhaka.
Meals: B/ L/ D
After breakfast, airport transfer to catch a flight back to Kuala Lumpur, arriving in the evening, end of journey.
Meals: B
A *security deposit of RM1,600 is payable to secure booking. Balance fee RM 5,000 to be collected upon booking deadline or when the tour is fully booked.
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Out of curiosity, Fish would find all sorts of excuses to be on the road. Participating in Marathon abroad, being a volunteer in charity trips, backpacking, or just to admire sun-glow over the tip of a mountain, all these motivated her to travel spontaneously. During travel, she especially likes to explore public parks and local markets to feel the vibes of daily life and tatse local delicacies.
She likes to record her journeys through photography and writings. Be it solo or group travel, she could find joys in different paces and experiences. In 2023, she published a book entitled “Early Departure”, depicting her travel around South East Asia. She also keeps an online travel blog named Fishagrams: Round the World Diary.
