The price includes
- Paris/Calcutta/Paris flights on regular economy class flights with stopovers (Air India, Emirates, Qatar or KLM).
- Air taxes (€390 to date)
- Domestic flights Calcutta/Jorhat (or Dibrugarh) and Guwahati/Calcutta in economy class (Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet)
- All transfers mentioned in the program
- Accommodation on board the R/V Charaidew 2 during the cruise (10 nights) in the chosen category
- Accommodation in double room and breakfast (2 nights) in Calcutta in 4* hotel (local standards)
- Full board from lunch on day 2 to breakfast on day 14 (depending on flight times)
- Beverages on board R/V Charaidew II and during meals in Calcutta: water, tea, coffee
- A show on board according to the program
- All visits and entrances to the sites mentioned in the program with a local French-speaking guide
- The services of a French-speaking cruise director – guide for the entire duration of the trip
The price does not include
• The cost of obtaining the Indian e-visa (€85 to date for French nationals)
• Drinks other than those mentioned
• Customary tips on board for crew, guides and drivers (USD 12 per day per person recommended)
• Travel insurance
• Possibility of business class flights: contact us
Minimum number of participants
20
Optional excursions
Discovery of Calcutta (group of 36 people maximum)
Discovery of Sibsagar (group of 36 people maximum)
Visit to the Auniati Monastery and its eclectic museum (group of 36 people maximum)
Walk in a village bordering the river (group of 36 people maximum)
Visit to the Hindu temple of Bishwanath (group of 36 people maximum)
Kaziranga National Park Tour (group of 36 people maximum)
Visit to the Da Parbatia site (group of 36 people maximum)
Rickshaw tour through the bazaars of the Cola Park district (group of 36 people maximum)
Visit to Ashwakalanta Temple and Madan Kamdev (group of 36 people maximum)
Visit to the silk weaving workshops (group of 36 people maximum)
Guwahati City Tour (Group of 36 people maximum)
Visit to the Kamakhya temple and discovery of the city museum (group of 36 people maximum)
Excursions/visits provided by local French-speaking guides
Formalities
Passport valid for 6 months after the return date and Indian visa
Health formalities
Up-to-date DTP recommended
The boat
Built in Kolkata and launched in 2019, the R/V Charaidew II is a small vessel designed for 36 passengers. Its layout warmed by wood and its subtly refined decoration pay homage to the noble traditions of Indian craftsmanship. This charming, intimate boat respectfully integrates into the Indian culture and landscape.
Boat characteristics
Length: 44.5 m
Width: 11 m
Draft: 1.40 m
Capacity: 36 passengers
Crew: 30 members
Cabins: 18 spread over 2 decks Electric current: 220 V
Currency on board: Indian rupee and bank cards
Construction: 2019
Accommodation
Day 2, 13: 4* hotel (local standards)
Highlights
An authentic little boat with great comfort, completely refitted
A unique itinerary combining West Bengal and Assam
The discovery of the Brahmaputra and the riches of north-east India and a full day in the Kaziranga National Park, a sanctuary for tigers and rhinoceroses
Departure information
Possible departures from: Paris
Valid identity card
Not required
Valid passport
Not required
Passport valid for 6 months after the return date
Not required
Passport valid for 6 months after the return date and Visa
Required
Passport valid for 6 months after the return date, Visa and insurance
Not required
Other information
Flight includedVisas included
India