Keralan Odyssey
5 - 14 February 201110 days – 9 nights ~ From £ 1,590
A delightful journey through ‘Godsown Country’. Relax in the coolertemperatures of the Hill country,learn about the history of tea anddelight in the beauty of the Eravikulam National Park. Enjoy aguided jungle walk in Periyar NationalPark. Later unwind on the shores ofVembanad Lake embarking on a lazyhouseboat cruise on the Backwaters.London • Cochin • Munnar • Periyar • Kumarakom • Cochin • London05 February 2011 To Cochin
Fly from London Heathrow or regional UK airports via Dubai with Emirates Airlines. 06 February 2011 Cochin Arrive Cochin in the morning. Afternoon at leisure. Sunsetharbour cruise, if the tide is right watch the intriguing Chinesefishing nets at work. Two nights at The Tea Bungalow. 07 February 2011 Cochin Morning sightseeing of this beautiful port city includes theMattancherry Palace and Jewish Synagogue. Afternoon at leisure.Spectacular Kathakali dance performance in the evening – arriveearly to watch the actors put on their intricate makeup. 08 February 2011 To Munnar Wonderful scenic drive to the breathtakingly beautiful HillStation of Munnar. Endless expanse of tea plantations, pristinevalleys and forest clad mountains make this the perfect escape.Two nights at the Ambady Estate. 09 February 2011 Munnar Morning excursion to the Eravikulam National Park in theWestern Ghats, home to the largest population of theendangered Nilgiri Tahr. Afternoon visit a Tea museum, to learnabout the history of the traditional ‘cuppa’. 10 February 2011 To Periyar Drive to Periyar National Park and stay at Spice Village. Afternoonboat ride on Lake Periyar. Two nights at Elephant Court. 11 February 2011 Periyar Morning guided jungle walk. Afternoon at leisure. 12 February 2011 To Kumarakom Morning drive through gorgeous lush green countryside toKumarakom. Remainder of day at leisure. 2 Nights at theCoconut Lagoon. Enjoy a sun set cruise. Evening at leisure. 13 February 2011 Kumarakom Day cruise on “Backwaters” with lunch on board houseboat.Overnight at Coconut Lagoon. 14 February 2011 To London ( or Beach Extension) Transfer to Cochin airport for your return flight to UK on EmiratesAirlines via Dubai or to stay on for beach extension.
Optional: Beach Extension (3 nights)14 February 2011 To Mararikulam Late morning drive to Mararikulam. Remainder of the day at leisure. Three nights at your preferred hotel (see prices below) 15-16 February 2011 At Resort At leisure. 17 February 2010 To London Transfer to Cochin airport for your return flight to UK on Emirates Airlines via Dubai.
Marari Beach Resort Double/Twin per person £ 318.00 Single Supplement £ 289.00
Abad Turtle Beach Resort Double/Twin per person £ 215.00 Single Supplement £ 170.00
THE COST Per person on a Double/ Twin share basis £1,590.00 Single room supplement £ 525.00
Business class flight supplements are available on request. If you wish to travel from any other country outside UK please contact us and we will give you a land only cost for the holiday. What’s included in the cost of the Tour? International flights and all taxes ineconomy class (London – Dubai - Cochin - Dubai - London) with Emirates Airlines. Accommodation as per thesuggested itinerary (Check-in time is1400 hrs. and check-out times are 12noon. Early check-in and late check-outare subject to availability). All arrival/departure transfers, long drives and sightseeing by one chauffeur driven private airconditioned Coach. Services of local English speaking guide during your sightseeing as specified in your itinerary. Entrance fees for all monuments during your sightseeing as specified in your itinerary. Meal Plan: Daily Breakfast. Lunch 13 February on houseboat.
What’s not included? Visa Fee for India (£40.00 per person. We can assist in securing India visa at a handling fee of £25.00 per person). Any optional Excursions mentioned in the itinerary. Any expenses of a personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, beverages, gratuities etc.
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