Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

59 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk Southern Asia Kerala backwaters P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £99 Day 1: UK to Cochin Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Dubai. Day 2: Cochin D On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for dinner and an evening of leisure. Day 3: Cochin B/L/D Following breakfast, unwind with a 45-minute Ayurveda treatment before enjoying a traditional lunch of Sadhya. Later today, begin your city tour, visiting the Mattanchery Dutch Palace and St Francis Church, India’s oldest European church. Day 4: Cochin to Thrissur B/L/D After breakfast, journey to the Athirapally Waterfalls which, falling from a height of 80 ft, are one of the highest in the state. Later, travel to Thrissur, visiting the Vadkumnathan and Paramekkavu Devi Temples. Day 5: Thrissur B/L/D Following breakfast, gain insight into the local culture with ‘A Day with the Masters’, an introduction to the world of Kerala’s traditional performing arts. Learn about traditional Sanskrit theatre, percussion music and the training of each art form, as well as the life of an artist. Day 6: Thrissur to Munnar B/L/D Travel to Munnar, stopping en route for lunch, then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day 7: Munnar B/L/D Embark on a full-day tour of Munnar, a nature lover’s paradise. Gaze upon the dazzling waters of Mattupetty Lake, listen to the range of echoes at Echo Point, bask in blissful serenity from Kundala Lake, and witness the striking Jungle Honey Bee Tree. Continue to some of the most elevated tea plantations in the world, before witnessing a biodiverse oasis at Rajamalai National Park. Day 8: Munnar to Thekkady B/L/D Depart this morning for Thekkady, located high in the Cardamom hills. Following lunch, enjoy a visit to a plantation and spice market. Day 9: Thekkady to Alleppey B/L/D A highlight of Thekkady is the Periyar National Park, India’s largest wildlife sanctuary. Board a boat upon Periyar Lake, where you will have the chance to spot a range of wildlife including Bengal tigers. Later today, journey to Alleppey, and board a traditional houseboat for your overnight cruise along the winding backwaters, enjoying stunning rural scenery of the surrounding Kerala villages and waters. Day 10: Alleppey to Trivandrum B/L/D After breakfast, travel to Trivandrum and stop at the Jatayupara Earth Centre. Visible from afar, the world’s largest bird sculpture which pays tribute to the mythical bird from Hindu epic, Ramayana. Day 11: Trivandrum B/L/D This morning, enjoy a city tour of Trivandrum. Witness the magnificent Kanakakunnu Palace and marvel at the Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple. Return to your hotel for another Ayurvedic massage and farewell dinner. Day 12: Trivandrum to the UK B Transfer for your return flight, via Dubai, or continue on to your chosen extension. Extend your tour Ayurvedic Treatment, 3 nights, 3 H Full Board from £189 Dubai city stay, 2 nights, B&B 4 H from £139 or 5 H from £179 Kerala beach stay, 4 nights, 5 H B&B from £249 or Full Board from £199 Kerala Explorer Tour highlights ✔ Alleppey backwaters cruise on a traditional houseboat ✔ Tour Cochin and Trivandrum ✔ Visit tea plantations in Munnar ✔ Enjoy Periyar Lake boat safari ✔ Witness the mighty cascade of Athirapally Waterfalls Tour includes • All meals daily • 3 and 4 H accommodation: Cochin-Hotel Casino, Thrissur-River Retreat, Munnar-Tea County Resort, Thekkady- Aranya Nivas, Alleppey-Traditional House Boat, Trivandrum-Uday Suites • Flights from London Heathrow with Emirates (via Dubai). Regional departures available from Stansted, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester Tour pace: Intermediate No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £219 Characterised by winding rivers, exotic wildlife, and lush landscapes, Kerala exudes tranquillity and beauty. Discover the most captivating areas including an overnight backwaters cruise and wildlife spotting in Periyar National Park.  Trivandrum Thekkady Munnar Thrissur Cochin Alleppey < Periyar National Park <     Coach Air Departures & from prices 31 Mar 22 £1,799 30 Mar 23 £1,799 12 May 22 £1,349 20 Apr 23 £1,529 13 Oct 22 £1,599 4 May 23 £1,269 17 Nov 22 £1,669 11 May 23 £1,359 1 Dec 22 £1,669 18 May 23 £1,459 12 Jan 23 £1,819 5 Oct 23 £1,599 19 Jan 23 £1,719 12 Oct 23 £1,599 26 Jan 23 £1,929 19 Oct 23 £1,719 2 Feb 23 £1,719 9 Nov 23 £1,679 16 Feb 23 £1,769 16 Nov 23 £1,679 2 Mar 23 £1,769 23 Nov 23 £1,679 16 Mar 23 £1,739 30 Nov 23 £1,679 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £99 • Solo Group departures from £1,639