River Island Cruise
About this expedition
Sail upstream from Kaziranga to Jorhat through the heart of Assam — two ranges of Kaziranga by jeep, the great river island of Majuli and its 15th-century satras, and Sibsagar, the 600-year capital of the Ahom kings.
Why you’ll love it
- Two ranges of Kaziranga by jeep
- Lunch at Diphlu River Lodge
- Majuli island & its satras
- Sibsagar, the Ahom capital
- A working Assam tea plantation
- Gangetic dolphin from the deck
Day by day
Arrive & embark at Silghat
Drive from Guwahati or Jorhat to Silghat, below jungle-covered hills near Kaziranga, and meet your crew.
EmbarkKaziranga — Central & Western
Morning safari in the Central Range, lunch at Diphlu River Lodge, an afternoon safari in the Western Range.
Safari · DiphluTea plantation & cruising
A picturesque Assam tea plantation, then cruise upstream past Kaziranga; anchor near Biswanath.
TeaBiswanath & the dolphins
The Ahom-period Shiva temples of Biswanath, then a leisurely cruise — watch for wild elephant and Gangetic dolphin.
HeritageA day on the river
Cruise upstream at a languid pace, with a walk through a riverside village or a sandbank island.
CruisingMajuli Island
The great river island and its satras — Auniati’s museum, a dance at Kamalabari, a handicrafts village.
MajuliSibsagar, the Ahom capital
Temples with stupa-like profiles and the world’s largest hand-dug temple tank — a recent UNESCO site.
HeritageDisembark near Jorhat
Transfer from Neamati Ghat to Jorhat airport (about an hour) — or Dibrugarh.
DepartureCabins & fares
| Cabin | Details | From (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Deck Cabin | Main deck · queen · no single supplement | $2,765 | Select |
| Twin / Double Cabin | Upper deck · French balcony | $3,360 | Select |
| Deluxe Cabin | Upper deck · private balcony · king | $3,710 | Select |
Per person, twin/double share, 2026–27 season. Subject to 5% GST. Single-supplement & peak-season rates on request.
What’s included
Included
- Accommodation on board & full board
- All excursions & entry fees per the itinerary
- Unlimited drinks at lunch & dinner (local beer, wine & soft drinks)
- English-speaking guide & naturalist throughout
- All transfers (shared) & port charges
Not included
- 5% GST
- Drinks from the bar, spa & laundry
- Tips, camera fees & insurance
- Flights & any pre/post-cruise hotels
- Items of a personal nature
Your ship
ABN Charaidew II
Eighteen river-view cabins across three classes, a teak sundeck, gym and spa — hand-built for the Brahmaputra. Explore the ship →
