Lot 7801
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£4000
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How it works |
- Flat batteries? Come and recharge with eight days in the beautiful backwaters of Kerala.
- Imagine yourself there… calm, peace, serenity.
- This perfectly planned Kerala sojourn is the ideal way to escape the daily grind. The package combines a unique travel experience and lots of the comforts you like so you'll return feeling refreshed and revitalised, we promise.
- Staying in a variety of unique and luxurious accommodation, you'll visit beautiful Cochin, the Queen of the Arabian Sea, you'll spy on bathing elephants and grazing samba deer in Periyar, and you'll soak up lots of local colour - even taking in a magical Kathakali dance - a visual treat, with its rich costuming and elaborate make up.
- Reach beautiful, untouched areas, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind tourist experience, as you cruise the backwaters from Alleppy to Kumarakoam, and sleep over night on a Kettuvallom house boat. Originally used to transport goods from the isolated backwater villages to the major towns, there is no better way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters than by a coolly air-conditioned Kettuvallom all of your very own.
- Top it all off with your final two nights on Kovalam Beach and you'll be so relaxed, you'll float home.
- The lucky bidder will be 'meeted and greeted' throughout the trip by one of our preferred ground handlers in India, and an English-speaking local guide will be present for the duration. Everything's covered, so all you need to do is relax, unwind, and enjoy the magical surroundings.
 
- For a more detailed itinerary, take a look at the 'Boring But Important' bit below.
Be enchanted by 'the Venice of the East' and bid for this wonderful travel experience now!
Closing date for this auction:
1200 hours (UK Time)
20 January 2010
LOT DEFINITION
This Lot is a 7 night / 8 day Kerala Sojourn for two (full itinerary below)
INCLUDES
• Total 07 nights accommodation in twin/double accommodation based on two people sharing including breakfasts only, except on the houseboat which is on Full Board basis.
• All arrival / departure transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the itinerary
• The transportation envisaged is air-conditioned in Toyota Innova Car
• Meet & Greet services of a TCI Representative at airports and railway stations
• English Speaking Local Guide for the whole tour
• Kathakali dance performance in Cochin
• Periyar Boat ride for Game viewing
• Short Periyar Trek
• All visits and entrance in the program
• Government Service Tax
DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Flights and airport taxes
• Any visa fees
• Expenses of personal nature like drinks, personal insurance, tips and telephone calls
• Camera fees at monuments where levied.
• Any additional expenses due to unforeseen problems like natural disaster, war or
strikes, cancellation or misconnection of flight or last minute change of timings etc
• Any other service, which has not been specified as "included"
GENERAL • This package is subject to availability and is valid from 14 April 2010 - 30 September 2010. Dates outside this period may be available but surcharges could be applicable. • Fees will be charged if a reservation is confirmed and later cancelled. • The supplier reserves the right to add a surcharge if there are major price hikes for any portion of the itinerary. • In case the desired category of hotel/s or type of room is not available then costs can be subject to revision, supplement or reduction
• This package can be upgraded to accommodate children or additional nights.
• We strongly recommend that all our customers take our comprehensive insurance prior to any travel.
ITINERARY
Day 01 Arrive Cochin
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to the Taj Malabar Hotel in a Superior Sea View Tower Wing Room.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 02 Cochin
After Breakfast, visit sights of Cochin
Overnight at Hotel
Day 03 Cochin / Periyar
After breakfast transfer to Periyar.
Upon arrival check in at Taj Garden Retreat at Periyar stahing in a standard cottage.
Afternoon visit Periyar: Viewing wildlife by boat on Lake Periyar
Overnight at Hotel
Day 04 Periyar – Alleppy
(Houseboat)
Before Breakfast, short trek in the Periyar Sanctuary.
After Breakfast drive to Alleppy and board your deluxe Houseboat.
Overnight on Houseboat.
Day 05 Houseboat /Kumarakoam
After breakfast, disembark at Kumarakoam and Check
in at Taj's Kumarakoam Garden Retreat (standard cottage).
Afternoon free
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 Kumarakom / Trivandrum (Kovalam)
After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum (Kovalam Beach
Resort). Upon arrival check in at Taj Green Cove (standard sea view room).
Day 07 Kovalam
After breakfast, day free
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 Kovalam –Trivandrum Airport
Transfer to the airport for onward travel.
N.B. There is a Secret Price above which all bids for this
Lot will be accepted.
Good luck!
Closing date for this auction:
1200 hours (UK Time)
20 January 2010
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