Day 1: Arrive Cochin Sunset Harbour Cruise
Saturday 11 September
Arrive Cochin in the morning. Afternoon at leisure. Evening sunset harbour cruise, if the tide is right - watch the intriguing Chinese fishing nets at work. Two nights at Casino Hotel or similar.
Accommodation: Casino Hotel – Kochi
Day 2: Cochin Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Kathakali Dance
Sunday 12 September
Morning sightseeing includes the Mattancherry Palace, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica & Jewish Synagogue. Afternoon at leisure. Evening spectacular Kathakali dance performance. B
Day 3: To Munnar
Monday 13 September
Wonderful scenic drive to Munnar. Endless expanse of tea plantations and forest-clad mountains make this the perfect escape. Two nights at Tea Harvester or similar. B
Accommodation: Tea Harvester – Munnar
Day 4: Plantation Walking Tour
Tuesday 14 September
Morning guided walking tour to tea plantations followed with visit to Tea Museum, to learn about the history of the traditional ‘cuppa’. B
Day 5: Drive to Periyar
Wednesday 15 September
Morning drive to Periyar. Afternoon boat ride on Lake Periyar. Overnight at Cardamom County or similar. B
Accommodation: Cardamom County Resort – Periyar
Day 6: To Houseboat
Thursday 16 September
Early morning drive to Alleppey. Board traditional rice boat converted into a Houseboat (a Kettuvalam). Day cruising the backwaters. Overnight on an air-conditioned houseboat. B, L, D
Accommodation: Houseboat
Day 7: To Marari
Friday 17 September
Disembark at Alleppey and drive to Mararikulam. Two nights at Marari Sands beach resort. B
Accommodation: Marari Sands Resort
Day 8: Marari
Saturday 18 September
Day at leisure. B
Day 9: Depart from Cochin
Sunday 19 September
Drive to Cochin and fly back home.
Looking to extend your holiday? Contact our consultants today for your options. B
Itinerary map
Dates & Prices
| Dates | Price per person (Double/Twin share) | Single room supplement |
|---|---|---|
| 11-19 Sep 2021 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 02-10 Oct 2021 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 16-24 Oct 2021 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 06-14 Nov 2021 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 20-28 Nov 2021 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 04-12 Dec 2021 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 22-30 Jan 2022 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 05-13 Feb 2022 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 19-27 Feb 2022 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 05-13 Mar 2022 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
| 12-20 Mar 2022 | £995.00 | £510.00 |
- Accommodation with en-suite facilities.
- Daily breakfast throughout. Houseboat on Full Board.
- Services of English speaking guide during sightseeing.
- Transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles.
- Excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary.
- Full ATOL Bonding
- Visa Fee.
- Any optional Excursions.
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Travel Insurance*
*Travel Insurance
It is essential to have adequate insurance in place before your departure. This should be appropriate for your age, health and destination you are visiting.
• Make sure it includes comprehensive medical and repatriation cover.
• Make sure it provides cover for your whole trip (whether one day or over a year).
• Make sure it covers you for all activities.
• Disclose pre-existing medical conditions.
• Take your policy number and the 24-hour emergency contact numbers with you.
If you have any doubts about your cover, check with your insurer. Please note Covid-19 cover is now available.
For a competitive quotation please visit https://www.indusexperiences.co.uk/insurance/
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