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| Based on Cochin Airport |
1 NIGHT COCHIN + 2 NIGHTS AT THE BACKWATERS |
- All transfers by air-conditioned Indica or Ambassador car.
- 1 night accommodation in Cochin with dinner & breakfast, ( Deluxe is only breakfast ).
- 1 day & night on exclusive houseboat, with all meals.
- 1 night accommodation at the Backwaters resort with breakfast.
- Sunset cruise by motorboat on the lake whilst at the Backwater resort.
- Sunset motorboat cruise on the picturesque harbour whilst at Cochin
- All applicable government service taxes are in addition.
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Cost, per person.
01 Oct. until 31 March ’08 except peak period below, 15 Dec.’07 – 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 565 |
US$ 310 pp |
US$ 255 pp |
US$ 255 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 695 |
US$ 380 pp |
US$ 295 pp |
US$ 330 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 1,120 |
US$ 565 pp |
US$ 445 pp |
US$ 515 pp |
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PEAK PERIOD Cost, per person. 15 Dec.’07 until 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 670 |
US$ 360 pp |
US$ 295 pp |
US$ 300 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 840 |
US$ 455 pp |
US$ 360 pp |
US$ 405 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 1,195 |
US$ 600 pp |
US$ 475 pp |
US$ 550 pp |
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| Based on Cochin Airport |
2 NIGHTS IN COOL, GREEN MUNNAR & 1 NIGHT IN THE SERENE FOOTHILLS |
- All transfers by air-conditioned Indica or Ambassador car.
- 2 nights accommodation at the resort in Munnar with daily dinner & breakfast
- 1 night at Bird’s Lagoon in the foothills with lunch, dinner & breakfast.
- Visit to Rajamalai wildlife sanctuary, the lakes with boating and the highest tea estates in the world by jeep safari with tea factory visit too, all whilst in Munnar, with our local guide.
- Boating on the palm-fringed lagoons and river whilst at Bird’s Lagoon.
- All applicable government service taxes are in addition.
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Cost, per person.
01 Oct. until 31 March ’08 except peak period below, 15 Dec.’07 – 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 520 |
US$ 275 pp |
US$ 220 pp |
US$ 210 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 545 |
US$ 290 pp |
US$ 225 pp |
US$ 220 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 625 |
US$ 350 pp |
US$ 275 pp |
US$ 280 pp |
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Peak Period Cost, per person. 15 Dec.’07 until 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 545 |
US$ 290 pp |
US$ 230 pp |
US$ 225 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 565 |
US$ 300 pp |
US$ 235 pp |
US$ 230 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 700 |
US$ 390 pp |
US$ 300 pp |
US$ 320 pp |
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PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ALL THE PROGRAMMES, MANY RESORTS WILL CHARGE SUPPLEMENTS FOR 24 & 31 DEC.’07 |
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| MORE 3 NIGHT BREAKS, BASED ON COCHIN AIRPORT |
| The largest waterfalls in south India, Cochin & the serene foothills |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Cochin airport, transfer to Riverok Resort, near the foot of the largest waterfalls in South India, 1 hr.. After lunch, visit the thundering falls, a taste of the great beauty ahead ! |
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| Day 2 |
Transfer to your resort on the shores of an island right in the picturesque Cochin harbour. However on the way you may visit some of the historical sights of Kochi. In the evening enjoy a cruise by motorboat, taking in a wonderful sunset across the water. |
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| Day 3 |
This morning set off for the forested foothills and the secluded nature resort of Bird’s Lagoon, approx. 2 ½ hrs.. Have lunch and in the late afternoon enjoy boating on the palm-fringed river and lagoons. Spend the evening just with the sounds of nature – a real dream! |
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| Day 4 |
At leisure until time to transfer to Cochin airport, 1 ¼ hrs.
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Peak Period Cost, per person. 15 Dec.’07 until 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 450 |
US$ 275 pp |
US$ 225 pp |
US$ 220 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 480 |
US$ 290 pp |
US$ 235 pp |
US$ 260 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 790 |
US$ 425 pp |
US$ 340 pp |
US$ 380 pp |
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Peak Period Cost, per person. 15 Dec.’07 until 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 470 |
US$ 285 pp |
US$ 235 pp |
US$ 230 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 495 |
US$ 300 pp |
US$ 245 pp |
US$ 270 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 795 |
US$ 440 pp |
US$ 350 pp |
US$ 390 pp |
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| Includes :- |
All transfers by air-conditioned Indica or Ambassador.
Boating as mentioned.
All entrance fees except any camera / video charges which are minimal if ever charged.
1 night at Riverok Resort by the waterfalls with lunch, dinner & breakfast.
1 night at Cochin with breakfast (also dinner if opting for 1st. Class or Superior accommodation ).
1 night at Bird’s Lagoon in the foothills with lunch, dinner & breakfast.
* All applicable government service taxes are in addition. |
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| The empty beaches with a glimpse of the backwaters & Cochin |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Cochin airport, transfer to the quiet beach north of Alleppey, 2 hrs.. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and explore the beach. |
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| Day 2 |
Have a leisurely morning and in the afternoon visit the nearby lake and enjoy a cruise along the backwaters and lake, returning to your resort in the evening. |
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| Day 3 |
This morning set off for the forested foothills and the secluded nature resort of Bird’s Lagoon, approx. 2 ½ hrs.. Have lunch and in the late afternoon enjoy boating on the palm-fringed river and lagoons. Spend the evening just with the sounds of nature – a real dream! |
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| Day 4 |
At leisure until time to transfer to Cochin airport, 1 ¼ hrs.
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Peak Period Cost, per person. 15 Dec.’07 until 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 520 |
US$ 295 pp |
US$ 220 pp |
US$ 235 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 550 |
US$ 310 pp |
US$ 230 pp |
US$ 275 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 1,260 |
US$ 635 pp |
US$ 480 pp |
US$ 580 pp |
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Peak Period Cost, per person. 15 Dec.’07 until 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 590 |
US$ 320 pp |
US$ 240 pp |
US$ 260 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 600 |
US$ 335 pp |
US$ 250 pp |
US$ 275 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 1,270 |
US$ 640 pp |
US$ 490 pp |
US$ 585 pp |
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| Includes :- |
All transfers by air-conditioned Indica or Ambassador.
Boating as mentioned.
All entrance fees except any camera / video charges which are minimal if ever charged.
2 nights at resort by the beach with breakfast ( & dinner in Superior & 1st Class accommodation ).
1 night at Cochin with breakfast (also dinner in Superior & 1st. Class accommodation ).
* All applicable government service taxes are in addition. |
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A glimpse at the beautiful variety of Kerala, some 5 night stays
The tranquil Backwaters, mountains of Munnar & serene foothills |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Cochin airport, transfer to the tranquil backwaters, 2 ½ hrs.. Just relax and enjoy the tranquillity. |
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| Day 2 |
Another relaxing day and in the early evening enjoy a cruise on the lake by motorboat, savouring a wonderful sunset across the water. |
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| Day 3 |
At leisure set off up the rugged green mountains to the splendours of Munnar, surrounded by forested peaks and velvet green tea-estates, 5 ½ hrs.. Check in to your resort high in the mountains with the rest of the day at leisure to savour the great scenery. |
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| Day 4 |
Today enjoy a jeep safari to the highest tea-estates in the world. It is a hard 2 hr drive each way rewarded by truly magnificent scenery, totally with nature, accompanied by our local guide, Then visit the lakes, enjoying more of the beauty with a boat ride too, before returning to your resort.
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| Day 5 |
After breakfast set off down the mountains with their cascading waterfalls to the small nature resort of Bird’s Lagoon in the serene foothills, 2 ½ hrs.. After lunch at the resort enjoy a boat ride on the palm-fringed lagoons and river returning to the resort for an evening with just the sounds of nature.
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| Day 6 |
At leisure transfer to Cochin airport, 1 ¼ hrs.
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Cost, per person.
01 Oct. until 31 March ’08 except peak period below, 15 Dec.’07 – 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 850 |
US$ 445 pp |
US$ 345 pp |
US$ 355 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 1,085 |
US$ 570 pp |
US$ 430 pp |
US$ 480 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 1,285 |
US$ 680 pp |
US$ 540 pp |
US$ 590 pp |
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PEAK PERIOD Cost, per person. 15 Dec.’07 until 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 940 |
US$ 490 pp |
US$ 380 pp |
US$ 395 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 1,265 |
US$ 660 pp |
US$ 485 pp |
US$ 575 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 1,365 |
US$ 720 pp |
US$ 560 pp |
US$ 630 pp |
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| Includes :- |
All transfers by air-conditioned Indica or Ambassador.
Sightseeing in Munnar as mentioned with our local guide.
All boating as mentioned.
All entrance fees except any camera / video charges which are minimal if ever charged.
2 nights at the Backwaters with breakfast.
2 nights at Munnar with dinner & breakfast.
1 night at Bird’s Lagoon in the foothills with lunch, dinner & breakfast.
* All applicable government service taxes are in addition. |
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PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ALL THE PROGRAMMES, MANY RESORTS WILL CHARGE SUPPLEMENTS FOR 24 & 31 DEC.’07 |
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| 5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS |
| Cochin, spicy Thekkady and the tranquil Backwaters |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Cochin airport and transfer to your resort on the shores of an island in picturesque Cochin harbour, 1 ¼ hrs.. After time to rest enjoy some sightseeing of old Kochi returning to your resort to enjoy a cruise taking in the wonderful sunset across the water. |
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| Day 2 |
After breakfast set off up the rugged green mountains to the spice town of Thekkady, home also to the Periyaar wildlife sanctuary, approx. 5 ½ hrs.. Afternoon visit the scented plantations with our local guide who will reveal the spicy secrets and then onto Tusker Trail, deep in the forests where you can feed the beautiful Meera and ride her through the forests. |
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| Day 3 |
Another day to enjoy the nature and beauty as we take you down to the nearby but so contrasting Tamil lowlands, accompanied by our local guide. Afternoon enjoy a cruise on the lake right in the sanctuary. |
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| Day 4 |
Set off down the mountains with their silvery waterfalls and to the tranquil backwaters, 4 hrs.. Check in to your resort on the lake shore with the rest of the day at leisure.
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| Day 5 |
Just simply relax and enjoy and then in the early evening genjoy a cruise on the lake taking in another wonderful sunset across the waters.
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| Day 6 |
Free until time to transfer to Cochin airport, approx. 2 hrs.
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Cost, per person.
01 Oct. until 31 March ’08 except peak period below, 15 Dec.’07 – 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 875 |
US$ 475 pp |
US$ 380 pp |
US$ 385 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 1,290 |
US$ 685 pp |
US$ 535 pp |
US$ 610 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 1,940 |
US$ 980 pp |
US$ 770 pp |
US$ 900 pp |
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PEAK PERIOD Cost, per person. 15 Dec.’06 until 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 995 |
US$ 530 pp |
US$ 420 pp |
US$ 440 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 1,620 |
US$ 855 pp |
US$ 645 pp |
US$ 780 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 1,945 |
US$ 980 pp |
US$ 775 pp |
US$ 910 pp |
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| Includes :- |
All transfers by air-conditioned Indica or Ambassador.
All sightseeing in Thekkady as mentioned with our local guide.
All boating as mentioned.
All entrance fees except any camera / video charges which are minimal if ever charged.
1 night at Cochin with breakfast ( & dinner in Superior & 1st Class accommodation ).
2 nights at Thekkady with breakfast.
2 nights at resort on the lakeshore by the Backwaters, with breakfast.
* All applicable government service taxes are in addition. |
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| 8 Nights / 9 Days Of Great Beauty And Fun |
| The Highlights of Kerala |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Cochin airport, transfer to the picturesque harbour town of Cochin and to your hotel by the harbour, 1 ¼ hrs.. Time to relax and early evening enjoy a sunset cruise by motorboat. |
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| Day 2 |
Transfer to the tranquil backwaters, 2 hrs., although you may visit some of the old sights of Kochi on the way. Check in to your resort on the lake shore and again time to simply relax. |
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| Day 3 |
All day simply relax and enjoy ! In the early evening enjoy a sunset cruise on the lake, taking in another wonderful sunset. |
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| Day 4 |
Set off up the rugged green mountains and to the spice town of Thekkady, home also to the Periyaar wildlife sanctuary, approx. 4 hrs.. Afternoon enjoy a cruise on the lake right in the wildlife sanctuary.
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| Day 5 |
This morning visit the nearby but very contrasting Tamil lowlands and in the afternoon visit the scented plantations with our local guide who will reveal the spicy secrets and then onto Tusker Trail deep in the forests where you can feed the beautiful Meera and ride her through the forests. In the evening enjoy a display of Kalari, Kerala’s stunning martial art.
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| Day 6 |
Set off across the mountains, climbing higher and to the cool hill-station of Munnar, surrounded by velvet green tea estates and dense forests, 4 hrs.. In the afternoon visit the Rajamalai wildlife sanctuary, home to the endangered mountain goats and home also to some stunning scenery, accompanied by our local guide.
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| Day 7 |
Today enjoy a jeep safari to the highest tea-estates in the world. It is a hard 2 hr drive each way rewarded by truly magnificent scenery, totally with nature, accompanied by our local guide, Then visit the lakes, enjoying more of the beauty with a boat ride too, before returning to your resort.
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| Day 8 |
After breakfast set off down the mountains with their cascading waterfalls to the small nature resort of Bird’s Lagoon in the serene foothills, 2 ½ hrs.. After lunch at the resort enjoy a boat ride on the palm-fringed lagoons and river returning to the resort for an evening with just the sounds of nature.
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| Day 9 |
At leisure transfer to Cochin airport, 1 ¼ hrs.
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Cost, per person.
01 Oct. until 31 March ’08 except peak period below, 15 Dec.’07 – 15 Jan.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 1,345 |
US$ 730 pp |
US$ 585 pp |
US$ 585 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 1,785 |
US$ 955 pp |
US$ 740 pp |
US$ 815 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 2,520 |
US$ 1,315 pp |
US$ 1,050 pp |
US$ 1,180 pp |
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PEAK PERIOD COST, PER PERSON. 15 DEC.’07 UNTIL 15 JAN.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 1,495 |
US$ 800 pp |
US$ 635 pp |
US$ 655 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 2,130 |
US$ 1,130 pp |
US$ 860 pp |
US$ 995 pp |
| Deluxe |
US$ 2,600 |
US$ 1,350 pp |
US$ 1,065 pp |
US$ 1,220 pp |
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| Includes :- |
All transfers by air-conditioned Qualis or Scorpio.
All sightseeing in Thekkady and Munnar as mentioned with our local guides. All boating as mentioned.
All entrance except any camera / video charges which are minimal if ever charged.
1 night at Cochin with breakfast (also dinner if opting for 1st. Class & Superior accommodation ).
2 night at selected resort on the lakeshore at the Backwaters, with breakfast.
2 nights at Thekkady with breakfast.
2 nights in Munnar with dinner & breakfast.
1 night at Bird’s Lagoon in the foothills with lunch, dinner & breakfast.
* All applicable government service taxes are in addition. |
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| 14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS OF GREAT BEAUTY AND FUN |
| THE KERALA EXTRAVAGANZA |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Cochin airport, transfer to Riverok Resort, near the foot of the largest waterfalls in South India, 1 hr.. After lunch, visit the thundering falls, a taste of the great beauty ahead ! |
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| Day 2 |
Transfer to Cochin, 2 ½ hrs., check in to your resort on the shores of an island right in the picturesque harbour. Evening enjoy a sunset cruise by motorboat. |
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| Day 3 |
Morning set off for the quiet beach near Alleppey, enroute sightseeing of the old Kochi. Check in to your resort with the rest of the day at leisure. |
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| Day 4 |
All day at leisure to explore the quiet beach.
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| Day 5 |
Transfer to the nearby tranquil backwaters, 30 mins., where your exclusive houseboat will be waiting for you to embark on a memorable cruise along the narrow waterways and lake. All your meals will be prepared freshly onboard as you slip gently along. The night is spent at anchor with the gently lapping water.
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| Day 6 |
After breakfast, time to disembark at your chosen resort on the lake-shore, again just relax !
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| Day 7 |
At leisure but in the early evening enjoy another cruise to take in the wonderful sunset!
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| Day 8 |
This morning set off up the rugged green mountains to the spice town of Thekkady, 4 hrs. Afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on the lake in the wildlife sanctuary.
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| Day 9 |
Morning visit the nearby but very contrasting Tamil lowlands. Afternoon visit Tusker Trail where you can feed the beautiful Meera and ride her through the forests. Then our local guide will reveal the spicy secrets of the plantations.
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| Day 10 |
Today set off very early for a jeep and trek safari in the wildlife sanctuary, going through the tea-estates and thick jungle. Breakfast, lunch and tea will be provided, returning to Thekkady in the early evening in time to enjoy a display of Kalari, the awesome martial art of Kerala.
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| Day 11 |
Set off across the mountains, climbing higher and to Munnar, surrounded by velvet green tea estates and dense forests, 4 hrs.. Afternoon visit the Rajamalai wildlife sanctuary, home to the endangered mountain goats, home also to some superb scenery, accompanied by our local guide.
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| Day 12 |
Today discover the great beauty that surrounds Munnar with a jeep safari through the Anamudi forest, totally with nature. Again our local guide will accompany you.
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| Day 13 |
Another day with nature as we take you on another jeep safari – today to the highest tea-estates in the world. It is a hard 2 hour drive each way but rewarded some spectacular scenery. Also visit the old tea factory by the summit. In the afternoon we will show you more of the beauty here with a boat ride on the lake near Munnar. Again our local guide will be with you today.
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| Day 14 |
This morning set off back down the green mountains with their silvery waterfalls and to the foothills and the secluded nature resort of Bird’s Lagoon, approx. 2 ½ hrs.. Have lunch and in the late afternoon enjoy boating on the palm-fringed river and lagoons. Spend the evening just with the sounds of nature – a real dream!
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| Day 15 |
At leisure until time to transfer to Cochin airport, 1 ¼ hrs.
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Cost, per person.
01 OCT. UNTIL 31 MARCH ’08 EXCEPT PEAK PERIOD BELOW, 15 DEC.’07 – 15 JAN.’08 |
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
4 people, 2 rooms |
| Superior |
US$ 2,390 |
US$ 1,310 pp |
US$ 1,060 pp |
US$ 1,080 pp |
| First Class |
US$ 2,940 |
US$ 1,595 pp |
US$ 1,240 pp |
US$ 1,365 pp |
| Deluxe |
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