Antara River Cruises has introduced luxury river cruising across India with an exceptional attention to detail. An invitation to take you to untouched destinations bringing unmatched hospitality and immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences.
Day 01 Arrive Kolkata (By Flight) / Kolkata – Namkhana (By Ship)
Arrive in late. Morning at the Kolkata Jetty for embarkation, welcome and safety briefing. Post the onboard lunch, set sail along the Hooghly River to reach the fishing port of Namkhana, the gateway of the Sundarbans. We cruise past the Diamond Harbour & Kedgeree towards the Bay of Bengal. Sunderbans are the world’s largest delta mangrove forest and habitat of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger.
Day 02 Namkhana – Bony Camp (B-L-D) (By Ship)
Morning arrive at Boney camp Watch tower and to have first introductions to the mangrove forests . Later we sail in the Matla river to Hero Bhangra islands and disembark in country boat after lunch to visit Netidho pani area and then proceed to Bali island for overnight stay.
Day 03 Sudhanyakhali – Do Banki (B-L-D) (By Ship)
After an early start we ride on the country boat through mangrove creeks to the Dobanki Watchtower after visiting Sudhanyakhali and enjoy a canopy walk to view the riveting flora and fauna. This canopy walk is at an elevation of 20 feet from the ground and is about half a kilometer in length. Dobanki also has a Deer Rehabilitation Center.We transfer to the ship for late lunch and sail to Namkhana
Day 04 Namkhana – Kolkata (B-L) (By Ship)
Disembark in the Evening.Early this morning we sail back to Kolkata enjoying breakfast and lunch on board. Disembark in the evening .
• Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
• Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
• 03 nights in accommodation as per the program.
• Daily breakfast, Lunch and dinners.
• Transfers to / from Jetty for Embarkation / disembarkation
• Sightseeing with an on board guide
• Bottle of wine in your suite on arrival
• All suite river cruise with personalized butler service
• Access to the lounge
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Local mineral water
• All taxes.
• International flights
• Laundry
• Port dues ( if Levied)
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tipping for local guides, bus drivers, boat operators .
• Fuel surcharge
• All beverages except local mineral water
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
