- Sundarbans Cruise (Minimum 3 days/3 nights) : BDT. 10,000 per Guest per Day on Twin-Share basis
- Total Accomodation: (8 Cabins x 2 Guests Twin-Share = 16 Guests + 1 Master Suite x 5 Guests = 5 Guests) = (16+5) = 21 Guests
- Full Charter (Minimum 3 nights/3 days) = BDT. 10,000 x 21 Guests = BDT. 2,10,000 per day x 3 (Nights/Days) = BDT. 6,30,000
- Govt. Sundarbans Forest Tax Surcharge:
(Must be cleared)
- Accommodation on The ARK will be as per itinerary on A.C Twin-share bunk/A.C Queen Sized bed/A.C Five bed family suite (with 32" Philips LCD & 5.1 Home Theater System), all with attached bathroom. In case a single room is required one would have to pay an extra 80% of the tour fees as a cost of a single supplement
- Children Discounts (subject to sharing cabin with their parents/guardians):
3 to 10 Years old : 50%
Below 3 years : FREE - All quoted prices are inclusive of the cruise, ample gourmet meals and snacks, accommodation on The ARK (twin/double/five share), meals, sightseeing, and 2 armed forest guards for your safety.
- Since The ARK is a PRIVATE YACHT that is RENTED OUT OCCASIONALLY, the management is EXTREMELY SELECTIVE regarding the QUALITY OF GUESTS on board. Preferably only FULL CHARTERS are encouraged so that Guests are like-minded and can freely mingle and enjoy The ARK, its' hospitality and the cruise. In fact, we have yet to do a non-charter tour.
- MENUS FOR CHARTER are PRE-DECIDED with Guests prior to cruise to offer TAILOR-MADE CUISINE.
- Our extremely talented and well-trained chef can cater to practically ALL types of cuisines, ranging from Italian to Japanese and various Indian sub-continental and South-east Asian cuisines, with a very wide range of barbequed items on our charcoal barbeque on the top deck.
- In order to confirm your booking you have to deposit 70% of your tour fees. The rest of the payment is to be paid 1 Week (7 working days) before the departure date
- From a group of 08 to 21 people FULL CHARTER RATES will be applied.
- To confirm a FUTURE TOUR DATE beyond 3+ weeks, booking deposit of 70% must be paid two weeks prior to tour date
- Booking cancellation can be claimed at least 1 Week (7 working days) before the departure date with a penalty of 70% of the tour fees per person. There will be NO REFUND for any cancellation after that
- For very special cases pre-negotiated discoutns are possible
- Carry on luggage should be limited to 10KG per person in an aircraft cabin carry on size bag
- Besides a pair of good sturdy walking shoes please carry a pair of rubber soled sandals/sandal shoes to be used while on board
- Clothing preferably of dark colors (i.e. dark green/ gray green). Avoid bright and luminous clothing (Tiger Bait!!!)
- Carry your own Emergency medicines although First Aid Kit is available on board
- Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, etc)
- Sunburn lotion/Sunglasses/Sun hats
- Warm clothing for winter and raincoat/umbrella (for rainy season)
- Binoculars, Camera (A MUST)
- Reading material (preferably books on Sundarbans Fauna & Flora)
- Take off your shoes while on board as the floors are all wooden and only use the second pair of rubber-soled sandals/sandal shoes
- Smoking is strictly prohibited in the cabins (except bathrooms) and Entertainment/Dining lounge (during meal times). Smoking OK on rest of the boat (three decks) and in Entertainment/Dining lounge during non-meal times.
- FRESH WATER ON BOARD IS LIMITED, SO BE EXTREMLY CAUTIOUS OF IT'S USAGE. Don't waste water or litter the beautiful Sundarban jungle! Take special care with plastics, pet bottles, polythene and other non-degradables. Whilst your comfort remains our top priority, we offer you the opportunity to support our environmental goals. The Sundarbans are for our AWE and ENJOYMENT, please leave its' PRISTINE MAGNIFICENCE for yourself and others to ENJOY ITS' BEAUTY FOREVER.
- TURN OFF the A/C , Fans, and Lights before you leave the cabin (except at night)
- Besides mealtimes, Soft drinks(PEPSICO) are available on payment. No outside soft drinks will be allowed.
- Air conditioning will be turned off for an hour after every 9 hours during the night. During the day, it
will be turned off for an hour in every 6 hours (i.e. A/C is on for 22 hours in every 24 hours). During the
break the back-up generator will power ample fans, lights in all cabins and all the decks. You're requested
to set the A/C temperature at 21 degrees C.
If any further information/clarification is required please feel free to talk to us prior to and during the cruise.