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Day 1 London/Colombo
Depart London-Heathrow by overnight flight.

Day 2 Colomobo/Trivandrum/Chowara
Connect in Colombo with your onward flight to Trivandrum and transfer to the Travincore Heritage at Chowara near Kovalam for a 5-night stay (Room & Breakfast).

Days 3/4 Chowara
At leisure to enjoy your superb coastal surroundings.

Day 5 Trivandrum
Half-day sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, visiting the Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Royal Palace and Museum.

Day 6 Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari)
Full-day excursion to Cape Comorin, India's 'Land's End' and the southernmost tip of the mainland - the confluence of the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Take a ferry to the Swami Vivekananda Memorial Rock. The urn carrying some of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes was immersed in the three seas at Kanyakumari and Gandhi Mandapam is a memorial to The Mahatma. Watch the sunset at Cape Comorin - if you are there on a full moon evening you can see the sun set and the moon rise simultaneously!

Day 7 Chowara/Thottapally/Backwater Cruise
After breakfast travel by road to Thottapaly to board your traditional kettuvallam houseboat to enjoy a 2-night cruise on the famous Kerala backwaters that criss-cross through the countryside as deep or shallow channels or canals. Visit a coir-making village en route, anchoring at Trikunnapuzha for lunch. In the afternoon cruise through the Karumadi Canal to Karumadi Kuttan, site of an 11th century statue of the Buddha. The next stop is Champakulam, to visit St Mary's Church and the local market - and to see the boats used in the famous snakeboat race. Dinner at Moonnattumugham, with overnight on board.

Day 8 Backwater Cruise
This morning cruise to Moncompu for a village walk and to see to the Bhagavathi Temple, one of the oldest temples on the banks of the backwaters. Cruise on to Pulincunnu and visit a traditional Kerala house. Anchor at Kavalam for lunch, before cruising past paddy fields to Vembanad Lake. Dinner at Cherukayal, with overnight on board

Day 9 Backwater Cruise/Kumarakom
After breakfast cruise to Alleppey, centre of the backwaters, often referred to as the 'Venice of the East'. Transfer by road to stay for three nights (Room & Breakfast) at the Kumarakom Lake Resort, a heritage resort spread over 11 acres of landscaped grounds overlooking the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake.

Days 10/11 Kumarakom
Two relaxing days in this lovely backwater setting, with optional sunset cruise and Ayurvedic body massage.

Day 12 Kumarakom/Cochin
Transfer by road to Cochin for your overnight flight for London.

Day 13 London
Arrive London-Heathrow this morning.

INCLUSIVE PRICES (valid until 31 March 2013) from £1737 per person in twin
Supplements apply for July/August/December departures - details on request

Price Includes: Price Includes: Economy class round-trip flights from London to Cochin • Current Airport Departure Tax, Airline Insurance and Fuel Surcharges (all subject to change - please check with us for details) • 11 nights in shared twin/double accommodation • Meals as detailed • Private air-conditioned car transfers • English-speaking driver-guide • Sightseeing and entrance fees • Parking, toll charges and driver allowance • Assistance of our local representatives when required.

Price Excludes: Personal insurance and any special insurance for activity sports • Government taxes • Tips, porterage and expenses of a personal nature.

A valid passport (minimum validity 6 months from return date) is required. All clients must be fully insured from the time of booking.

For Bookings & Enquiries please call us on: 020 8893 1781 or email: tours@goldendays.co.uk

All our tours can be tailor made to meet your exact requirements.

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